notice. >> we are waiting to see how bad this might get. we are preparing for the worst. we are prepared to evacuate people and make it mandatory if we have to. >> the mayor is now meeting with executives over the river. right now the bridge is closed because of debris. >> from rising waters to diving temperatures, we are tracking the possibility for some snow tomorrow morning. tom tasselmyer will have more and a full forecast just ahead. >> more on the breaking news for the past two hours, four people are recovering from injuries right now following a multi vehicle crash along the beltway. skycam 11 was on the scene this afternoon. the accident shut down all lanes

of the inner loop for a time, triggering a back up all the way to end around 0 -- anne arundel county. >> more testimony in the felicia barnes murder case. they're trying to prove michael johnson's killed. jane miller is monitoring the trial. they also played a phone conversation with his brother. he was concerned his dna would be linked to her. the defense pointed out he never confessed. the testimony continues tomorrow morning. our other sort tonight, will his words work against him? the shooting suspect, robert gerry jr., once is a case transferred -- robert gladden jr wants his case transferred.

>> barry simms is outside circuit court. >> the judge says he will continue -- considered remorse. robert gladden jr. had to listen about those issues. hours after the gunfire, police interviewed the suspects accused of bringing a shotgun to the campus and shooting in the cafeteria. in the interview, robert gladden jr. said he was tried to make a statement. he is trying to get his case transferred from adel to juvenile court. prosecutors are using his own worst to show he planned an attack and prove to reject -- toa judge in should be in any adult venue. the defense protested to

recorded phone conversations in which gladden talked about the point of shooting, which seriously wounded a special needs child. the defense claimed it was not fair and statements would be taken out of context. the judge allowed it and gladden shows detectives how people the shotgun, pointed it at students, and pull the trigger. he told officers he carried 21 bullets saying he figured if i was going to do it, might as well to it a lot. he wanted to get as many as he could and then kill himself. he claimed he had no agenda. he had not been bullied. he wanted to make a statement. he used an expletive saying the world was a mess oed up place. prosecutors also played phone conversations and visits involving gladden. the conversations were monitored by detectives.

in one recording appears to be gladden saying "i made myself an individual. i like that." in reference to me reports, "i was not bullied at all. it is making me mad." and other reference "i picked on more kids than kids picked on me and." portions of the recordings concerning remorse are relevant. the defense asked the judge to listen to the full police interview, which we understand is about 12 hours long. gladden apparently show some remorse. the judge will make his ruling on whether to transfer this case on february 8. barry simms, wbal tv 11 years. >> house republicans and democrats are taking aim at the gun control proposal. david collins has followed the debate and joins us from annapolis with the latest. >> no one minced words today.

they called it a bogus pr that makes gun ownership something only the wealthy can afford. >> i ask you to ban the sale of military assault weapons. i asked a license for the purchase of handguns. >> the governor's state of the street address turned into fighting words for the gop caucus and even some democrats. some called it the equivalent of a poll tax. >> people have to be educated before they have the ability to the right to vote. >> opponents contend the proposal will cost each owner $432 to go through the process of digital fingerprint, training and background checks. others are also taking aim at the assault weapons he wants to ban. criticizing it is a ban on appearance alone, not firepower. they believe he is trying to

eliminate firearms. >> an assault weapon is used in war. none of these firearms have the ability or would be taken into war. >> it is a stretch of the craziest person's imagination. >> advocates do not believe the governor is going far enough beefing of school security. nor do they consider an investment in math that magic mental-health enough of a commitment. >> there is nothing in this bill that is going to keep a tragedy like virginia tech from happening. there is nothing that would have kept newtown from happening. this is to discuss violence in our community. violence on tv, radio, video games, in our community. that discussion has been absent from this issue. >> republicans have drafted bills to counter what the governor has in mind and they will make them public tomorrow.

also today, republicans and democrats have found something they do agree on, the need for speed. legislation raising the speed limit to 7 miles an hour has bipartisan support. although geared to the 55 mile an hour limit on the icc, it will allow raising the limit on other highways. aaa admit it -- mid-atlantic has not taken a position. the police oppose raising the limit from 55-65. when the issue came up in the 1990's. >> breaking news just in, we have confirmed the sentencing date for john leopold. the judge scheduled sentencing for march 14. he was found guilty on two counts of misconduct in office on tuesday.

one of those counts was related to him using his security detail to perform political activities on the job. the other involved making a secretary and members of his detail empty his during catheter bag. >> the countdown is definitely on to the super bowl. >> three days until the big game. all the ravens have promised to do everything they can do to get another win, our team coverage continues from new orleans. we are joined by pete gilbert. we understand you caught up with a 2001 champion. >> yes, i did. the whole scope of things right now, starting to get that buys. >> we are in the downtown area and you can fill that excitement. we have seen a lot of fans coming into town. >> and beyonce sang today. in the same building, he is in a unique position as a super bowl

winning quarterback. some interesting thoughts 12 years ago. a super bowl winning quarterback. trend had it all in baltimore but hanging his hat on that one moment or even the season, he will not do. >> i wear this once a year, this week. it is in my underwear drawer. i do not want to be defined by the things i did or did not do. life is bigger than a game to me. the process, the year changed me, forever. what we went through, the journey. >> now he studies the game like a professor for espn, offering analysis. and what he sees for the super bowl is an advantage, not for the ravens but san francisco. >> if somehow the ravens can do

what nobody else has done and create some i candy and make him play calculates, it is a different ball game. >> he remains distant from the team he led to the pinnacle. understandable considering he had no chance to defend. on sunday he says he will cheer for the ravens. it was my understanding there would be no mass. he is one of the best that breaking down the game. i should also say he picked against the raven's against the broncos. so maybe that is a good thing. >> very few people know what it feels like with joe flacco right now. >> we might see that. back to you. >> our super bowl coverage continues online. you can visit the broadcast a section of our website, w

baltv.com. and how local fans are getting ready. >> we have been telling you about the special rally at the inner harbor. >> the today show is joining us. she is right over there. i see her right now. you are all invited tomorrow morning. >> she is already here and joining us on said. we will speak to her next. >> strong winds and some snow showers in the forecast. >> the super bowl could be the end for many more raven's enraged the west. how it a

>> it is an exciting time in baltimore. >> as we have been telling you all week, the today show is here to celebrate. >> and we are joined by natalie morales. you picked the right city at the right time. there is a competition going on. >> that is right. me in baltimore and a broker in san francisco. we will see who can get the bigger crowd. i am guessing baltimore. >> without any doubt. >> no question. i think what we have been hearing on twitter and facebook, all the feints -- fans coming down. come on down and support your team and chair everybody awn.

>> and you are going to have segments from down there. -- cheer everybody on. >> think we're willing to be there to a half hours. >> i am not sure what san francisco could offer us. they are not going to win anyway. it is a moot point. >> i think we're going to do some cooking, too. >> they will probably have to do some cracked crabs. it will be a surprise for all of us. has al been revving it up? >> we have the time advantage on our side. 3:00 in the morning as early for him. the wager is if san francisco wins, i have to dress up as a 49 air on monday. but if the raven's wing, --

ravens win, al will be dressed as a giant raven. >> all season long, some folks would like to write the ravens off. we have been doing the job. you are in the right city at the right time and the right place. >> i am so excited. >> listen, the predictor of future behavior is past behavior and so far they are winning. >> that is all you need. thanks for having me here. >> great to meet you in person. >> we are excited. come on down to the amphitheater. >> going to be great fun. >> if you cannot make it tomorrow morning, you can catch all of the action right here on wbal tv. natalie will be at the amphitheater for the rally. a coverage begin tomorrow morning at 5:00 a.m.

>> now your 11 insta-weather plus forecast with tom tasselmyer. >> we are keeping a close tabs on weather conditions for the rally and in new orleans. look how chilly it got this morning. the the temperature into the upper-30's. it did not warm up all that much. they got a bit of a breeze and temperatures have been in the upper-50's. if you're going there on the weekend, plan on some cool conditions. you'll need a jacket or a sweater at night. we had some downpours last night. temperatures were mild and the rain was coming down. 6 inches of rain in montgomery county. that is causing the flooding problem some. three-quarters of an inch of that came down at the airport since midnight. that is giving us a surplus.

we are now above normal for the month. the high was 63. there are some flood warnings for some of the areas. if you're driving, be on the lookout for flooded roadways. temperatures and wind have been the factor right now. 35 miles an hour at the airport. the new low for the day, feels like it is in the 20's. the wind diminishes tonight. after midnight tonight, if this comes near st. louis is moving rapidly to the east, it will cut across the mid-atlantic tomorrow morning. there will be some flurries in the morning and more wind and cold temperatures once it passes. the main threat, from 4:00 in the morning west of town until 8:00 as it moves across onto the eastern shore. and it could produce up to an inch of snow in our area.

strong winds and cold temperatures return. the seven day forecast, highs near freezing. a chance for snow in the morning. another chance on saturday night into super bowl sunday morning and some showers by next tuesday. >> from the sports center, this is sports. >> with you tonight from downtown new orleans. the activity has picked up considerably. three ravens charters arriving and 11 hundred people staff and family, coaches and players, all coming into new orleans along with thousands of fans. the raven stefen i got the short end of the practice stick this week, working on a modified baseball film. that is because tulane building a new football facility. he would permit -- prefer to

have an indoor facility. two experienced players. he lost at arizona. he has implored his teammates to do anything it takes to win and avoid seeing the 49ers win. >> nobody remembers the losers in football. i am being honest. it is a blessing to make it but when it is all said and done, you want to win it. we came together as a team. when the confetti falls on you, when it is not meant for you, that is the worst part. both teams are battling. they want to win that lombardi. >> you know ray lewis is facing his final game on sunday. but he is not the only one who could be at the end of his career. when you consider ed reed could leave, paul kruger, carry

williams. the ravens will have a hard time reassigning all of those guys. as well as some veteran players. 36 years old. burke goes into the super bowl not focusing on the future be on sunday. >> i am not thinking about my decision. i am playing until i am not. a lot of things will factor into that. not just football. family, they have a major say in it as well. i really like playing with his group. the group of guys we have, that is why i am so inspired and motivated every day to keep working hard. >> it is down to the short days. two practices left. one game and it is the big one on sunday. stick around. tom tasselmyer is back with your forecast.

>> a wild week of weather takes a new turn. how a community is grappling

with flooding problems. live report from new orleans and hear about some superstitions. we'll have these stories and much more

>> the wind up to 40 miles an hour, diminishing tonight. snow showers tomorrow morning. the wind will kick in tomorrow afternoon. cold temperatures for the week. >> that is just what natalie was

hoping for. getting her wish. >> thank you for joining us. >> the