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>> it is a very sad day in canton. we will explain, coming up. >> we say goodbye to the first man to walk on the mend. details on the death of neil armstrong as 11 news at 6:00 start right now. >> you are watching wbal-tv 11. >> live, local, latebreaking -- this is wbal-tv 11 news at 6:00. >> our big story tonight at 6:00. tropical storm isaac spun across haiti. it is expected to become a hurricane in the florida straits tomorrow. jay has the latest on the preparations from the sunshine state. >> on a normal saturday, you would see people along the beach or on the water. it has been slow today. many are turning their attention to isaac.

dramatic images as the storm ripped across haiti leaving floodwaters and at least one fatality. the pictures and problems are an ominous calling card for this system that will turn its attention to the gulf coast. >> everyone needs to be watching carefully and making preparations. >> residents are moving sandbags into place in southwest florida. >> it looks like it will be serious. with the category one, that is just the wind. it is the storm surge and the size we are concerned with. we are very anxious. >> nerves are on edge because of the new forecast path that shows it growing in the warm gulf waters to perhaps a category two hurricane before landfall. >> that is a lot of warm water, fuel for the hurricane. it could intensify and pull

together. >> holding it together is what many in pensacola are working on right now. >> i am buying plywood to batten down the hatches and cer the windows. >> they are getting in one last day of the beech holding tight to what is most precious as they watched the growing surf and wait to see what isaac might bring. the governor signed an emergency declaration for the state. most districts have canceled school on monday in anticipation of isaac. >> right now, we're not expecting anything so serious. lowell melser is here to give us the first look at the weather. >> we could feel the effects of isaac by the end of next week. we will not see hurricane force winds, but we could see

saturating rain. there are a number of things in play that could make that happen. we are dealing with our own rainstorms. a bit in seven baltimore. a lot of rain coming down on the eastern shore. about 3/4 of an inch reported. that will spin because of a low pressure system off the carolina coast. 76 right now. a bit of light rain around the area. i think that will be the story through the evening. i do not think the orioles game will be a washout, but there could be rain delays. >> stay informed any time severe weather strikes. download our apps. it is all free and available for your iphone, ipad, and android devices. wasowner of nacho mama's

killed this weekend while riding his bicycle. he was a beloved man in the city of baltimore. not only for his business. for the person he was. george is live in canton. >> he was easily one of the most beloved people in baltimore. he was considered one of the pioneers of canton. he had successful restaurants that were driving forces behind making the square a popular destination in the city. the square has turned into a memorial of sorts. there are flowers and mementos in front of his restaurants. he was killed in ocean city last night. about 8:30, he was riding a bike along the coastal highway. he collided with a city bus. the exact circumstances are under investigation. friends and irregulars have been coming by all day. they have been sharing favorite

stories. he was a big philanthropist. for the past decade, he was a big supporter of the believe in tomorrow children's foundation where he served 16,000 meals to needy families and children. >> he touched a lot of lives. to host a funeral for him, to have everyone whose lives he has touched, you would have to have it at the stadium. >> a very sad day. there will be a vigil tonight on the square at 8:00. the 49-year-old leaves behind a wife and two kids. >> that is one small step for man. one giant leap for mankind. >> the first man to walk on the moon has died. 82-year-old neil armstrong

passed away today following complications from cardiovascular procedures. he was a hero to many. the former navy pilot that commanded apollo 11 described himself as a nerdy engineer. he rarely appeared in public after gaining fame. neil armstrong was 82 years old.

. a bull makes a break for it. it got loose friday night at a fair 30 miles north of scranton. 10 people were injured. one of those was an elderly woman who hit her head after being knocked from her chair.

she was airlifted to a hospital. none of the other injuries are believed to have been serious. with the republican national convention days away, security is starting to get tighter in downtown tampa, florida. there is definitely more of a police presence. federal, state, and local authorities, and even members of the military were seen on the streets today. mitt romney will accept the party nomination for president on thursday. lowell melser will

>> for many, the first day of school is monday. many students still do not have the necessary supplies. officers and members of local lodge 3 and the american legion post 19 took over madison avenue in baltimore this afternoon. they held a back-to-school block party. the organizations provided free school supplies to over 200 children. >> we know some of the kids cannot afford it. some of them need it. we wanted to give it to them and have a good time. >> the kids also enjoyed free food and games to help kick off the start of school. >> york 11 insta-weather plus forecast with meteorologist lowell melser. >> it could be a wet start to the week for those kids heading

back to school. that is because of this low pressure system sitting off of the atlantic seaboard around virginia and north carolina. it is bringing heavy rain to the eastern shore. focus city at about 0.75 inches of rain in the last hour. this will spin around all night bringing light rain to the majority of the viewing area. it is something we will have to watch throughout the evening. as far as the rain fall today, it is a bit misleading. the main rain gauge is at bwi marshall. they had just a trace of rain. for august, we are about 0.1 inches below normal. year to date, we are almost 8 inches below normal. temperatures are pretty good. the cloud cover kept

temperatures low. anywhere from the 70's west of the area and also on the eastern shore they work in the 70's. ocean city is now at 68 degrees. the majority of the precipitation on the eastern shore. there is the low pressure system over the hampton roads area on the outer banks of north carolina. that will sit there for the next couple of days. it will bring with it quite a bit of rain for the eastern portions of our viewing area. as it spends, it will keep bringing rain to the baltimore area. we're watching the frontal system in the midwest. that will make things interesting as what will become a hurricane isaac moves into the mid-atlantic by the end of next week. with that front coming through and the high pressure systems it

could make for interesting weather friday and saturday and next week. these are things that are just unfolding. we will have to keep a close eye on them. this evening, cloudy with on and off showers. 65 to 73 degrees. the orioles game should not be too bad. you will need a raincoat. you might get some sprinkles. we should be able to get through the game. the forecast shows on and off showers into the afternoon tomorrow. at around 4:00, we will start to see heavier showers moving in. the ocean city forecast, 80's. it looks good on sunday and monday. there is tropical storm isaac. it will move up into the golf and probably will be a category two hurricane by the time it reaches the southern portion of alabama. that will be interesting.

a quick look at your 7-day. rain in the forecast through tuesday. temperatures in the mid to lower 80's. by the end of next week, hurricane isaac or the remnants of it could make things interesting for our weather on saturday. >> thank you. diehard orioles fans are not going to worry about the rain. >> some nice additions at practice for the ravens. more on that coming up in sports. [captioning made possible by constellation energy group]

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it is august 25. last night, they rode a familiar combination to victory, pitching and home runs. he made his second straight start after languishing in the minors for more than a month. another great effort. just two runs allowed in more than six innings. he was called up yesterday from triple-a heelivered out of the jam in the seventh. he got it done. the star was davis. the first three-home run game of his career. davis made a bid for four home runs6-4 in in the books. all smiles in the clubhouse. [laughter] >> i was definitely thinking about a home run.

the game beltre had the other night, he gave a good pitch. he was stopped after that. the biggest thing is we get thwd night. >> the red sox went and disprodhese boards average about firing the manager. today they essentially fired the players. boston traded free to the dodgers' board james loney and other parts. the season of discontent, rather than blaming bobby valentine, they blamed the players. no doubt about that one. 2-1. 3-0 lead. a solo to left center. the line drive and out4-2. 4-2 is your final. let's take a look at the

standings. the orioles get 0.5 game closer to tampa and remained buyback of the yankees. the wild-card standings. tampa and oakland. the orioles just how the game back. detroit 1.5 back. the angels have 1 four street, just three behind oakland. they returned to the practice field in preseason gamno. 3. they have until monday at 4:00 to trim players from their roster. no moves may get. -- no moves made yet. they both returned to practice. pitt has been out with a broken hand. the other has been out with a sprained shoulder. they are practicing with no contact. they should be good to go against cincinnati. >> being able to get out there and run around and catch the ball helps my confidence.

it helps me understand i will be back playing soon enough. we're going to be smt with it, obviously. we're going to take it one day at a time. >> i am a competitor. i do not like sitting out for anything. this was tough on me. i got to watch some of the young guys grow up and help my buddy get back and help myself. >> how about those jerseys? they are something. stay with uswççñçñ

>> if you are heading out tonight, bring an umbrella. >> think you for joining us. >> this is an wbal-tv 11 editorial. >> with the beginning of the school year, it is time to put down the phone and pay attention to the buses and students lining our streets. schools and accidents are too common. despite cameras, stop signs, and crossing guards, each year we report on students injured by the recklessness of a driver. the problem with texting and driving is not new. our state has taken steps to make those who break the law

more accountable. as we get into our back-to- school retain, we encourage you to joining us in taking the pledge not to drive distracted. log onto wbaltv.com for information about distracted driving. driving. it is better to be