first at 6:00, tracking hermine, the storm has now killed two people and it's slowly moving off the coast of north carolina. it's alr in that state. >> thousands of people are without power from florida to virginia. the storm downed trees, damaged homes, and flooded homes. hermine isn't done yet, we have team 7 coverage. we have bri who is tracking the storm. >> we'll still be talking about hermine for days to come. no longer considered a tropical

tropical cyclone. you can see that tail here, trop tropical storms tend to be more in shape. we're losing the clouds to the northeast of this storm's center. it's still packing a punch with the wind. 70 mile per hour sustained max winds at this point. and being loo looking at the most recent update, we're looking at su tuesday, wednesday, still dealing with the effects coming from hermine with a very -- wind field at this point. that blocking high pressure that's just slowing the storm to a crawl as it tries to move to the north and northeast. we have watches and warnings to be aware of for our area. a tropical storm watch for the south coast, cape, and islands. and also a tropical storm warning that's shaded in the red. that's really for the waters

through the next couple of days. the difference is the watch means that it's possible we could get tropical storm force winds, 39 miles per hour or stronger. but again, expected more south and east of boston. could just be breezy for us. we keep the temperatures cool and then hopefully getting showers out of this, though many of us could miss out on any wet weather as we head into monday. we'll talk more into hour-by-hour as we get into the extended forecast in just a few minutes. >> brie, thank you. hermine is ruining labor day plans for some people. if you have plans to cookout for grill, that may not happen. the storm is sending in big waves all along the eastern coast. people in maryland and new jersey are preparing to feel hermine's wrath. >>reporter: with its high

hermine is putting many on high alert, ruining labor day plans for people up and down the east coast. >>man: we would have stuck is it out. >>reporter: its path from florida to virginia, damaging homes, businesses, turning streets into rivers. it's also killed two people. a homeless man in florida hit by a tree and a truck driver in virginia. his >>woman: we planned for this all summer. we come to ocean city all the time this week. >>man: we know the storm path is going up the east coast. we thought better get out now and go to st. pete. >>reporter: residents are preparing for what's to come. hermine could become a hurricane again, now sitting in the atlantic florida's waters.

choosing to get out while they can. >> and people along the cape are also preparing for hermine. events in martha's vineyard have already been cancelled. kelly is continuing our team coverage. >>reporter: people are here at the docks, rushing to get in or off the islands. that's because everything is sold out tonight and ferry service to the vineyard is going to bece thing tomorrow morning. that's because the storm is churning up the coast. if you need to get to the vineyard, there are ferries available tonight. now, ferry service again, is cancelled for the next two days, also between the islands, too, that's because they don't want to take chances with the storm. people said they were lucky to jump on board. >>woman: we were going to leave

ferry and then we decided to get out now and got on the 4:15 ferry which was the only available ferry. >>woman: we were listening to the news and it was one day. >>reporter: were you worried about being stranded out here because everything was sold out? >>woman: luckily we planned a day trip so we were relieved that we picked today to go. >>reporter: we're live froe are sold out to the islands. the ferry service in between the two islands cancelled as of tomorrow. all ferries to and from the vineyard cancelled as of tomorrow as well. if you need to get off the islands, right now there's not going to be much luck. >> kelly, thank you. labor day may not be looking so great but the weekend isn't a complete bust. people there, take a look, packing into home trying to beat hermine and her effects.

this day into the perfect beach day. >>reporter: labor day weekend is traditionally known as the last hoorah of summer. and saturday was the pick day before tropical storm hermine hits new england. with the national weather service predicted potentially life threatening rip currents and dangerously rough surf, beach goers savored >>man: the surf is going to get bigger and bigger. if it rips, she won't be in the water, that's for sure. >>woman: my board was going up and down and it was -- part of it was pointing down into the ground which was scraping against the ground so it made it really hard to get it out. >>reporter: the storm forced

south shore instead of cape cod. >>woman: we decided what's the point, why sit in the traffic? >>reporter: hermine could lead to potentially rip tide starting late on sunday. as for saturday afternoon, people are enjoying their labor day weekend and what's left of summer. the surf, chopper than usual but not enough to keep anyone out of the water. >>woman: we're enjoying listening to the ocean waves and watch all the kids have but i don't need to -- enjoy my labor day. >> and be sure to stay with 7 news as we track the path of this storm. you can see the latest weather updates online and our 7 news app. also on 7, three people are dead after a dangerous driver leads police on a high speed chase in connecticut. the chase started in new york when police noticed the car

new york/connecticut border. the deputy attempted to pull the driver over, but he sped up and went off the road and hit a pole. the driver and three passengers died immediately from the impact. a distracted driver hits an mass dot worker this morning. the driver was reaching for glasses when he the worker. both the driver and worker had to be taken to the hospital with minor injuries. police are searching for a woman who ripped off an atm. that woman seen in these surveillance videos that you see here. investigators are asking for the public's help identifying her. police are looking for a man they say stabbed two people. the suspect brent young is wanted for alledgedly hurting a

hospital with an arm injury. he had surgery and is in stable condition. the woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries. the suspect may have a neck wound and may be shirtless. turning to the race for the white house now. donald trump campaigning in detroit today. the republican nominee attended a church service and spoke to the crowd after wards. his the economic hardships facing the black community. >>man: we'll learn so we can remedy in justice in any form and so we can also remedy economics, so that the african american community can benefit economically. >> trump also said the country needs a civil rights agenda to ensure a better education and good jobs for minority groups

democratic vice president nominee, tim kaine will be campaigning. donald trump and mike pence were both in the city last month. this comes after quarterback colin refused to he also wore socks with pigs wearing police uniforms. the union sent the 49ers a letter saying they're upset over colin's statements. >>man: i'm already hearing this week that next week's monday night's football, the officers aren't going to work. >> the 49ers said earlier this

to freedom of expression and his right to not participate in the national anthem. still ahead on the news, oklahoma rocked by an earthquake. >> we'll tell you what helped to not make things much worse. we'll breakdown the list of people who didn't make power shouldn't come from money and influence. power comes from the people. i'm mark connolly, as your financial regulator, i went...

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new at 6:00, oklahoma rocked by a 5.6 magnitude earthquake this morning. people as far away as nebraska quake. >> no one was hurt but there was plenty of clean up. damage across north central oklahoma after a 5.6 earthquake hit saturday morning. >>man: we had an earthquake that was just unprecedented in this area. >> the quake was felt in at least six other states. this high school caught the shaking on video. the earthquake was centered 25

pawnee. at this grocery store, a major mess as food and bottles went flying. >>man: it was the biggest one i ever felt. it's quite an eye opener when you're sound asleep. >> officials say no injuries have been reported by the governor says state officials are checking bridges for damage for what was a record tying earthquake. >>man: we've had a lot of earthquakes over the last couple of years. they've been just single tremors. and right away, you could tell this was something different. >> officials say there's a type of bed rock in oklahoma that kept the quake damage from being much worse. next on 7 news, we got to get to that forecast.

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america runs on dunkin'. how far we've come with hermine. you remember more than two weeks ago talking about invest 99 l and this is what we're looking at and it's lacking the tropical characteristics it needs to call it a tropical storm. it looks like an extra tropical cyclone at this point.

by about 200 miles. we'll feel the effects of that tomorrow and then lingering a few days. it's going nowhere fast with a blocking high keeping her in place off the coast at the mid atlantic states. we do have a tropical storm watch that's in effect for the south coast for cape cod and both islands and a tropical storm warning for the waters off of those land masses a tropical storm conditions are possible meaning winds 39 miles per hour or stronger in the watch areas. in the warning areas, we're expecting those winds to be 39 miles per hour or stronger. the bottom line with this system as we head through the next few days is unfortunately, labor day is not panning out to be a beach or boating holiday. sunday, monday, tuesday,

something to pay attention to as we head through the next few days. let's talk about the winds, that's the main headline for hermine at this point, coming out of the north east and then building tomorrow. i think the peak winds arrive sunday into monday. we are we're talking about the possibilities of the wind gusts getting to 40 miles an hour. you can see that as look here. it may just be a breezy day with showers expected. look at this, not a big rain maker, unfortunately. we know we need the rain but if if one of these bands gets going and moves through the area, we could pick up an inch in some locations. others could miss out all together. cape cod is going to be a rough go with the winds and showers expected into monday.

cool, breezy, a possibility. but for the holiday, maybe a shower south and just an isolated shower. here's a look at the 7 on 7 forecast. cool temperatures staying around with us with the onshore flow through the middle of the week. look what happens when we kick hermine out of here, we're hot and humid again at the end of the week. and now, time for 7 sports with alex. it's official, as of 4:00 p.m., tom brady banned from the patriots deflate gate suspension is underway. at the same time, bill and his staff putting the finishing touches on the new england roster. down to the 53. the most notable cut, aaron dobson and now he's out of a job. injuries and inconsistent play. he wraps up his career with four touchdowns in 24 games.

finale, the patriots cut martin and in his fight for the fifth wide receiver slot. that means the pats will keep four tight ends. they'll provide large targets. not to mention danny amendola will be on the active roster to start the season. running backs, tyler, tight ends, bryce williams, and john. on defense, gino won't factor into the death of the defensive line. was a big contributor on special teams. other cuts on the defensive side, the patses parting ways with veteran marcus and joe. six round pick and somewhat a

impressing bill. >>man: against the rays, the red sox has exposed their pitching staff. four get about this one. way out of here, three one homer for travis shaw. this one is busting wide open in oakland. >> travis shaw hitting 189 since the all star break. but last night, breaking out in a big way. 5 rbis leading the red s 16-2 win in oakland but the fun will be short lived for shaw as he will make his first career start at third base tonight. the top prospect making his debut last night. he walked in the first plate appearance from the 8 scoring a run and john admitted that shaw's playing time will increase at third. and aaron hill playing against

overseas, heartbreaking losses over boston college. the eagles opening the season with another crushing conference loss and this time, it's in ireland. playing in front of 40 thousand 500 fans in dublin. boston college dumps 7-0 in the third. and then he's gone, 73 yards for the touchdown. the eagles get on the board in style, tied up at 7. same kentucky transfer patrick making an instant difference on the quarterback. 7 yards for the touchdown. the eagles take a 7-4 lead. justin thomas gets a 22 yard game and first down. these teams with an absolute breakdown on defense. later in the drive, they cap off

georgia tech stuns d.c. in the season opener, 17-14 the final. the southern 500 at darlington raceway is a tradition. you can see it here tomorrow night. if you haven't experienced nascar in person, it returns in three weeks and kyle bush tells joanne why you have to see it to believe it. >>man: the best way to explain a nascaac nascar race. it might be hard for some but you have to be out there and feel the smell, taste, noise, the sound, everything it takes to enjoy the nascar moment and being at the racetrack. the fans are awesome out there, the new hampshire fans. the new england fans have been so rewarding over the year because the stands are always full. they've got a big following. >> we'll have much more with

sports xtra and receive offers his take as the patriots get set to open their season in arizona. that's all tomorrow night. now, despite the forecast for labor day, pga tour officials say they will stick to the plan of the championship playing round three on sunday and the fourth round on monday.

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on this saturday night, high alert. millions on edge this holiday weekend as her mean takes aim at the northeast. rattled. a strong earthquake in causing damage. heating up. protests against donald trump as the candidate courts minority voters at an african-american church while new polling shows he's gaining ground on health care. hitting the floor. can you do 22 push-ups? it's the challenge being made in this country and far beyond to raise an issue about life and death.