areas in pink north of the metro washington through north of washington and to the west of the washington area, severe thunderstorm watch posted until 9:00 tonight. there are a number of jurisdictions and the counties under severe thunderstorm warnings as we speak. all because of this line that is racing off to the east and southeast. now the severe thunderstorm warning over jefferson county, west virginia, berkeley just expired at 4:00. we have remaining until 4:15, winchester, clark, frederick and jefferson county in the eastern panhandle of west virginia. and also for parts of loudoun, washington county, carroll, frederick county in virginia, a severe thunderstorm warning until 4:30. a pretty dynamic looking line here moving into the area. it's very warm and very muggy so the atmosphere is very moist and rich. pretty much feeding the storms. look at the electrical activity. hundreds of lightning strikes with the line as it continues to quickly push to the east. we have labeled a couple of storms for you here and arrival times. 4:27 move to middletown and frederick county.

4:52 in thurmont. 5:53 in the city of frederick, maryland. walkersville, 6:46. 6:48 to bartonsville and it will move eastward from there. it's moving at a good clip but most of the action will stay north of washington so the northern suburbs, the northern viewing area getting this line. beyond the line to the south, it's only a few showers and storms we will deal with here. it's one of the situations where there is a lot of weather action concentrated in a fairly small area. so the worst of it right now from winchester into southern pennsylvania. everything moving. even though the district and the metro area may get a few storms the biggest threat clearly in the next couple of hours north of the city of washington. we'll stay on the weather watch. any more advisories or warnings come along, we will pass them to you immediately. such an open-ended circumvention of immigration law was an unconstitutional exercise. nancy: the administration rolling back daca. and now rallie

united states including here in d.c. michelle: at the center of this, hundreds of thousands of so-called "dreamers" who arrived as children when their family entered the country illegally. jonathan: they will be at risk unless congress doesn't make the executive order by obama the law of the land. nancy: this could have cascading effect across the country. michelle: we have team coverage. emily rau has a big picture look at the policy change. jonathan: and tom roussey is monitoring the policies and the protests. but let's start with emily. emily: former president obama promised to weigh in if daca was rescinded and this afternoon he did just that. he posted a statement on facebook calling the decision cruel and saying that it's time for congress to protect the dreamers. from the white house in washington, to trump tower in new york, high schoolers in denver staging a walk-out and thousands of people protesting president trump's decision. >> this is an a

the entire immigrant community. emily: the president didn't make the announcement himself on camera. instead it was attorney general jeff sessions who called daca an unconstitutional overreach of executive power by president obama. >> it also denied jobs to hundreds of thousands of americans by allowing those same illegal aliens to take those jobs. emily: daca protected some 800,000 young immigrants from deportation. the so-called "dreamers" will start losing the legal status after a six-month grace period. many already fearing what comes next. in a statement today, president trump said the dreamers will not be a priority for deportation. then punted the problem to lawmakers. >> it's congress' job to legislate. it's not the president's job to create law. >> it is time for us in congress to do the right thing for america, the right thing for these young people and their families and to pass the dream act. to make it the law of the land and to

emily: but the political football offering little comfort to the hundreds of thousands of immigrants, some now facing a forced return to countries they have never known. >> we are humans, too. we live here. this is our homeland. emily: the white house is insisting president trump made a responsible choice but as the reaction rolls in, many others are saying it was anything but. in northwest, emily rau, abc7 news. michelle: even before the decision was made, -- the decision was made official, crowds were marching at the white house. tom roussey is with one of the groups right now outside of the white house. what is their response tonight, tom? tom: well, michelle, they are disappointed in what was announced. at the same time, they expected the protest is going on behind me. it's one of a number we have run into today. marching through the streets ever since this was announced this morning. here is video we took a

through the streets. they went to places like the headquarters of immigration and customs as well as the trump hotel. they disagree strongly with the decision by the trump administration and they believe the daca program should continue. a lot of folks who were marching are folks who benefit from it. called "the dreamers." one thing emphasized by the trump administration was the constitutionality issue. they say what president obama did to create daca was unconstitutional. that is something that the protesters disagree with. but people who support the president said it would have never held up in court anyway. >> attorney general sessions today said what a lot of people believe that president obama acted unlawfully when he passed daca. >> the president has the capacity to have limitations. the reality is we don't have the capacity to deport 12 to 15 million peopl

tom: the protesters there maintaining the president does have the authority to continue this. however, one of president obama's other measures he did by executive action did not hold up in court so there is an argument that this one would not have either. but at this point it appears it's in congress' hands and a lot of folks called "dreamers" say their lives are uncertain in the future. you will hear from some of them coming up at 5:00. reporting live outside the white house, i'm tom roussey, abc7 news. nancy: all right, tom. thank you very much. apple c.e.o. giving his thoughts on daca. tim cook posting on twitter 250 of the employee at apple are dreamers. but exactly where he stands on the decision isn't clear saying they deserve, "a solution rooted in american values." if congress does not act, they could be subject to being deported. stay with abc7 for continuing coverage of the daca decision. at

could impact jobs and businesses in the united states. we'll continue to monitor the rallies across the country as well. you can also read former president obama's entire statement on this at wjla.com. this is where he says decision is cruel and defeating. >> the other big story we're keeping a close eye on is tracking hurricane irma. now the largest storm on a scale that is a category five. this is an incredible view of the eye. you see how well defined it and how massive the storm is. some are saying this is biggest storm to ever swirl in the atlantic. stormwatch7's chief meteorologist doug hill is tracking the record-breaking hurricane. this is a monster. doug: this is a strongest storm. geographically it's not even a big hurricane yet. but strength wise you are absolutely right. the strongest hurricane on record according to the national hurricane center over the atlantic ocean since they kept records. here is the latest. top sustained winds 185 miles per hour. gusting to 220 m

per hour. that puts in jeopardy the northern lesser antilles and across the virgin islands, north of puerto rico and eventually on this track somewhere between cuba and south florida. remember this cone right here? this is the area where it could go. so don't concentrate on that point. we know by this weekend is when it will arrive. it will be a strong category four. so here is what we know. we are dealing with the most powerful hurricane on record. moving toward the islands. and absolutely all eyes on florida. the stormwatch7 weather team has our eyes on this. we'll be back with you shortly, i have a feeling. michelle? michelle: stay close. in florida visitors face mandatory evacuation in the keys. this lines outside of grocery stores to get in for a chance to stock up. the stores having trouble

essentials. our sister station wpec is there. mike, a lot of people are taking note of the state of emergency. that is a good thing. we want people to take it seriously. mike: they are taking it seriously. there is a mad dash for supplies. my photographer is hunting high and low for the big bottles of the bottled water. we checked out at walgreens. no luck. so a lot of people now coming to the little convenience stores to get the single bottlings of water from the cooler. they are just loading up the bags they can. it is desperate down here now. >> i'm going to start preparing. fill the bags of ice and put them in the bathtub. mike: if i remember injury hits the palm -- if i if

a lot of water. but people can't find any to buy. look at this convenience store. a few bottles in the cooler but when these are gone, there will be none left. she hasn't tried online shopping yet. many are now attempting to finding other water. >> having to buy water like a kardashian, because they're out of the cheap stuff. >> a friend said he stocked up for hurricane season months in advance. >> hurricane proof and he plays supplied throughout the year. i know i have a safe zone to go to. >> you can feel people getting nervous here. there is no gas at this mobil station. that's the story from everywhere we have gone to

back to you. nancy: thank you. the path to recovery after hurricane harvey. insurance adjustors are turning to drones to assess the damage. the companies relying on them more than ever to get a look at the roof damage and the destruction. you can see the perspective from the drones there. one company has more than 60 drone pilots in texas right now. michelle: more relief now headed to southeast texas. this time it's coming in the form of four wheels. enterprise holding says it has sent 4,000 rental cars already and it is planning to send 17,000 more. jonathan: a reminder there will be a benefit concert live on abc7 a week from tonight. beyoncé, blake shelton, barbra streisand, those are just some of the performers that will be there. watch it tuesday at 8:00. they will raise money to help the folks affected by the storm. also developing right now there is a stabbing at a school in d.c. a young girl accused of stabbing another student. this is all unfolding at the british international school of washington. that is on wisconsin ave

with a new twist in this investigation. what is the deal, rich? richard: yeah, that is right. kind of a strange twist here. we have just been told that the suspect in this case, the accused assailant has diplomatic ties. so there will be no arrest in this case. police still not confirming the victim is a 13-year-old boy. we know he attended classes here inside. now this happened all before 1:00 this afternoon. at the prestigious school of washington. it happened on the third floor. not telling us if it's a classroom or a hallway or where it happened but they say the victim suffered stab wounds to the back. non-life threatening they tell us. now at a hospital. no motive. the authorities not saying what happened here. it was a fight. what the story was. those attending classes here are primarily children of the diplomatic community. >> we do not believe any other students are in danger. and the case is under investigation right

there will be no arrest at this time. >> just scared. shocked. i don't know what is going to happen tomorrow. richard: so no arrest at this point but police say they will turn over the findings to prosecutors. coming up at:00, how parents -- coming up at 5:00, how parents found out about this and more reaction to the strange event. reporting live, richard reeve, abc7 news. michelle: the man accused of shooting two men in charles county yesterday turned himself in. brian pierce, police say, shot the men outside of his home in indian head. one victim died. all three men knew each other. jonathan: the washington adventist hospital is fully functionm and back open after a hazmat situation caused partial evacuation. there was a chemical spill in a lab area but it was away from patients. they still blocked off the entrances to the hospital as a precaution but everything now is back to normal. jonathan: still ahead for us at

a local church's grassroot support for texas about to hit the road. michelle: we will take you there as volunteers start packing up. but first -- nancy: stepping up in the battle against breast cancer in one of the most at-risk areas of the country. >> if you find out, at least you can do something about it. nancy: next, improving the quality of care and access in d.c. which has the highest mortality rate in the country. q: it's been a crazy busy day, full of songs. for the "american idol" audition. who made it and who didn't? you will find out coming up. >> ♪ you're watching abc7 ♪ abc7

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he'll get it done as governor. ralph northam: i'm ralph northam, and we need to provide access to affordable healthcare for all virginians, not take it away. jonathan: washington, d.c. has the highest mortality rate of breast cancer in the nation according to the c.d.c. nancy: women in ward seven and eight are particularly at risk. michelle: a center located in ward eight is aimed to help women in the community whether they have insurance or not. >> by having a positive mindset you can change what is going on in your life. >> she is making it her mission to motivate, inspire and help women diagnosed with breast

>> just because you find out doesn't mean it's the end. you do something about it. >> she found a lump on her breast. without insurance she turned to a double mastectomy. >> i was thankful i was still alive and i decided to live it in a positive way. >> six years earlier, she learned she had multiple sclerosis. now with the support of her mom and boyfriend she changed the outlook. focused on the holistic nutrition and teaches zumba classes to help women. in ward seven and eight, it's the highest mortality rate in the city. breast car for washington says there is a lot of misinformation and fear in the african-american community. >> they are working to change that. >> the non-profit is the only facility with the

east of the anacostia. it's helping women whether they have insurance or not. >> if we find it earlier we can treat it and beat it. >> she is partnering with the center. >> in southwest, ryan hughes, abc7 news. nancy: at abc7 we will bring you stories like this all week leading up to the komen race for the cure. we'll have coverage of that event on saturday on the sister station newschannel8 and the website wjla.com. >> the new season of "american idol" doesn't air until next year. jonathan: did you want to break out in song? michelle: no. jonathan: it has auditions in annapolis. michelle: q mccray is there. i assume you did not get a golden ticket to l.a.? jonathan: are you singing, q? michelle: who is that? they sound

q: you don't want me to sing on air. trust me about that. today in annapolis, it's a day of song. you might hear singing going on to my right. this is emily. >> ♪ if i made you feel second best ♪ q: emily is from -- >> ♪ i'm sorry i was blind >> full of talent. as are so many people out here today. q: things are winding down but people have been here since the wee hours of the morning. i'm talking about thousands of people here. they were from all over the place. from south carolina and philadelphia. next to me, we are out here in annapolis. you are here for hours you make friends. friends going places. this is a

ticket. >> i'm so thankful. i'm happy to be here. grateful for the opportunity and thank to feel god, too. q: awesome. >> what a blessing. q: and on abc7 as a matter of fact. she is from annapolis and an army vet. how did you make the journey? >> i was 17 when i joined the army. i developed as an artist. thank you. q: play a rip for us. we can't listen to her sing because we have rules to follow here. thank you for listening. we have more people who are winners today on later edition of abc7. including 4:45.

>> thank you! jonathan: good luck to all of them. michelle: congratulations. jonathan: talk about the weather situation. this is terrifying. doug: a lot of terrifying weather stuff. a major storm. we all love superlatives. let's start locally. we have a severe thunderstorm watch that is continuing until 9:00 to the county shaded in pink north and northwest of washington. not the entire area. in the pink areas the yellow areas and more to the south. those are the active severe thunderstorm warnings in effect. this is the line of storm. there is a lot of lightning. there is no shortage of heavy winds. very, very strong downpours. as the winds head ea

storms are moving 15 to 20 miles per hour. but there could be 50, 60 miles per hour in spots. let's go to urbana in frederick county at 4:28. woodville at 4:25. leesburg at 4:39. the line is closer. there may be showers or storms inside the capital beltway but the heaviest storms are threatening the area north and west. you see the line continuing south. a separate area. this will move northeast and it could get the washington metro area. a lot to watch locally. through the evening the storm gradually and showers overnight. period of the showers a

forecast. we make up 62 to 70. probably won't rise much in the temperatures around the area. there will be shower chances. now talk about this. irma. moving west at 14 miles per hour. a new update in 20 minutes or so. on the current track the center of the location, the circulation will go to antigua and skim, go through the british and the u.s. virgin islands. skim puerto rico and hispaniola and east. these are the spaghetti plot. they almost all make a sharp turn north to approach florida. that is key. because by this point when it's here getting ready to make a right-hand turn north it is still a category four hurricane. with winds of 1

hour close to 150. the track as we go forward officially as of 2:00. it's five and then a four heading north. that is concerning here. the 5:00 update might show a turn north. what we are looking for a cooler weather. a good cance of rain at times tomorrow. nothing heavy. gorgeous weather to thursday, friday, saturday and sunday and monday. it could be causing issues tuesday and wednesday. we'll have more. michelle: hundreds of thousands of dreamers eligible to work won't be able to when the obama executive order is resolved. the decision to end daca and the impact on businesses. but first -- >> 48-foot tractor trailer backed floor to creeling with the donations leaving maryland today and heading

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discovery inside and out. michelle: a week after donations started pouring in a church in damascus crews are ready to hit the road to texas. amy aubert was at the church as they were loading up an amazing outpouring of support from across the area.

helping hand. he just returned from texas. >> it was hard to surprise because so much of the area was flooded. just town after town after town. amy: several others brought down two boats to help pull people to safety. >> it was amazing. all of america was all in. >> to help those in need. ripple effect from maryland. >> what i can do to help people in need. >> oh brault his tractor- -- he brought his tractor-trailer from florida. he is getting behind the wheel and heading for texas. >> i believe who much is given much is expected. >> people dropped off the donations until the crews were gearing up to leave. >> /saw the news story about the church helping the flood victims in texas. >> it mak

>> fema said they don't manage donations but sending money to the trusted non-profit in area is the quick e and the most direct way to help out. >> this is all about making a difference any way they can. >> the sadness didn't set in until the immediate demand of doing what we had to do. >> amy aubert, abc7 news. >> fall out from the decision to end daca. the potential that hundreds of thousands could lose eligibility to work legally in the united states. >> the sign says closed and the trail is supposed to be. but we are still seeing folk use it. now the latest on a leg

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announcer: this is a stormwatch7 severe weather alert. >> if you want visible evidence of what a cold front looks like, the effects. check out the current temperatures here. this is dramatic. 86 in washington. manassas. 788 in frederick. look. you go back west and it's in the 60's where the front came through. cooler weather on the way. it will take up residents ar

tomorrow probably through monday of next week. this is st. john's catholic school. heavy rain and strong winds. the strongest storms from hanover, pennsylvania, cut back across maryland. east of frederick. across 270. wind back along 340 to the portion of west virginia. this is through purseville to potomac falls. this is the warning. to madison county to charlottesville. we'll monitor that later. the big story outside the local weather is hurricane irma. coming up in the next 15 minutes the national hurricane center will issue the all important 5:00 release. the update on the power which is i

hurricanes on record across the at tan tick ocean -- atlantic ocean. >> i have love for these people and hopefully now congress will be able to help them and do it properly. jonathan: president trump ending the decision to end daca. it dew point mean that the group we know as "dreamers" will be targeted for deportation. but they will find it harder to find work. so unless they have the immigration reform in the next six months there could be a shift in the workforce. scott thuman is showing us how far from the capitol this will take people as far as worrying about being deported and not buying work. >> pretty grand scope. as you mentioned, remember, this is going to take effect for six months. but one of the places that will feel the first effects of

>> cynthia crossed the board enwhen she was 7. >> one thing we learned is nothing is handed to you. >> citizenship or a job. estimates show almost 7800,000 of -- 700,000 of the 800,000 so-called "dreamers" currently employed would be out of jobs they contend nobody else wanted or they were the better hire. >> to get a job, you apply for it, right? it's based on the qualifications. >> if we are doing something you can do, come and do it. >> what if the dreamers behind me and all those represent behind the country lose the protection?

>> hundred of thousands fewer workers on the sideline. not having dignity of work. >> roy, says starting in march thousands of positions a day may open up. and millennials who make up a large part of the unemployed will have an easier time. he disagrees that it's work that americans won't do. >> there is only one job in america that is difficult to fill. this is a construction. manufacturing. >> it's only who will be left wanting them. >> while this is controversial and you have differing opinions on both sides of the aisle there is agreement from the republicans and the democrats that there is

for corn hepsive reform. this is something they tried to tackle and they have failed. now they have until march to come up with one. jonathan: thank you. michelle: the ntsb released early findings on last month's helicopter crash that killed two troopers. trooper jay cullen and berke bates were monitoring the violence in charlottesville when the chopper went down. there was no evidence that it was struck by another aircraft, man ol or -- animal or object but this is the beginning of the investigation. the signs are up. georgetown branch trail is closed but the fight for the residents who use it and enjoy it, for them it's not over yet. >> some of the fight includes rule-breaking.

>> earlier today the fencing was ripped. and tonight they have resecured the area. middays today the walkers and the bikers were on the trail. despite the purple lain construction underway. last week they announced announe closure would start today and last four or five years. we have learned from the folks that there is a federal hearing tomorrow at 2:30 in the afternoon. for the folks on the trail today many said they didn't know it was closed and others say there should be better signs and detour

>> if it's not a construction side there is no reason to cut through here. >> they are trying to get to lunch in the lunch break. others were the high schoolers trying to get to and from school. coming up tonight at 5:00 we have outlined more of why people say they plan to use this even though the signs are still up. reporting live, brianne carter, abc7 news. >> ahead for us, terrifying moments after take off. >> flames shooting ought of a plane engine as it is beginning a long flight of tokyo to new york. coming up to us, what caused the scary

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>> a boy killed in a crash and the charges dropped against the driver an hour ago. the outrage and the explanation next. >> it's been a crazy busy day here for singers with the dream to be america's next idol. i'm q mccray. the live shot coming up. ♪ you're watching abc7

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michelle: a bib killed and his mother hurt in a crash a year ago. this is leesburg where a memorial still stands for the child. today the charges with the tougherrest penalty against the driver were dropped. northern virginia bureau chief jeff goldberg explains. jeff: a grand jump indicted john miller on invol tan irman slaughter in the death of 5-month-old tristan. but they dropped the charge today based on the look of evidence. >> i'm heart broken for the family. it seems never ending. >> elizabeth and

friends of the family. >> miller turned the jeep and truck them both, killing tristan and injuring mindy. miller some witnesses say was rushing through the intersection had been charged with involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving. but the prosecutors say they moved to drop the manslaughter charge after cell phone analysis proved miller's phone was only charging and not being used for texting. >> it says you can take a life and it's okay. i don't agree with that. >> they told the judge the decision doesn't come lightly and sometimes the right

popular one. >> they are not addressing the decision. >> i don't think it's appropriate to comment. >> the freemans still have hope for justice. >> in leesburg, jeff goldberg, abc7 news. >> "7 on your side" consumer alert. geeking up for the new iphone. you better start saving. if you want the iphone 8 with the most storage possible it will cost $1,200 for a cell phone. but there are two other options with less memory. michelle: that is a lot of money. if you are tired of the iphones how about the bike from the

you might wonder how much has this set you back? the iphone looks like a steal. but there are no potholes to worry about. that is cool. jonathan: so much fun. i wonder how high you can get up on that. cool. "american idol" auditions are underway. they will wrap up soon. michelle: the lines stretch around lots at westfield annapolis mall. q mccray is there. did you find the next "american idol"? q: i think it's good to start this off on a high note. how does it feel to move on the next round? >> it's amazing. i grew up watching "american idol." to move on the second round and on abc, it's awesome. q: good luck on the next

unfortunately, things are wrapping up as you mentioned. take a look. this is a judging area. we have video to show you of the long line that michelle talked about. thousands of people were out here this morning. the five contestants who won made it out here but they are not making it to the next round. but one of them spoke to us and here she is. >> go home and cry. i'll just keep trying. i'm so sad. >> did they give you feedback? >> i was nervous. q: we loved your performance. >> thank you.

>> you have eight minutes to register to be the next idol. that is the latest live from annapolis. i'm q mccray. back to you. steve: it looks nice in annapolis but it will change in the next hour. newly issued thunderstorm warning in fauquier county and warren county. until 5:30. look at what it looks like the national harbor. the stronger storms are a ways away. this is the latest. the warning. with the gusty winds and the heavier downpours. this is not including leesburg. you will still look for storms in the next half hour to 45 minutes. frederick county is in the clear in the next ten minutes. hagerstown looking at moderate

in about five minutes this is over trap, over bloomfield at 5:01. round hill at 5:07. middleburg at 5:18. gusty winds and downpours until 5:30. look at the temperatures. this is the dividing line. 68 in frederick to 85 in dulles. a huge change. the 5:00 advisory that just came in 30 seconds ago. well-formed eye with hurricane irma. matched winds at 185. look at the wind gusts. upward of 225 miles per hour. puerto rico with the heaviest storms. this is just north of puerto rico. at that point the cone of uncertainty is big. notice how it is beginning to take the turn, the shift off toward the north. that is what we are going to see in the next couple of

and doug hill will have an update coming up. michelle: next at "abc7 news at 4:00" -- class is in session in montgomery county. we will take you inside newest school on day one with the

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so happy. first day of third grade. congrats. just take your first day picture, upload it and watch abc7 and check out the gallery online at wjla.com. i love to look at the pictures. fun. the closing bell just rang in montgomery county. for the first time of the new school year, that is maryland's largest district. and kevin lewis is at the newest school in the county with the record breaking enrollment. >> a record breaking 161,000 attended the first day of class. u.s. senator chris van hollen and the county executive ike leggett greeted students in the main hall and gave speeches and toured the tv academy led by a former cnn employee. superintendent jack smith in the second year explains that the school system is nearly 100% staffed. >> almost a thousand new teachers this

continue the effort they put in place. as well alaska growth -- as well as growth. >> to combat the growth they opened a middle school in kensington becoming school 205. >> they are also launching language immersion programs to pair native english and native spanish speaking students in the same class. >> we look forward to continue to add schools, french and english, chinese and english in the coming years. the need for multiple languages is is important in this society. >> in kensington, i'm kevin lewis, abc7 news. larry: at 5:00, stormwatch7 is for busy. tracking trouble to the west.

>> bipartisan idea to address dreamers problem. and stabbing inside a local school and an arrest with a diplomatic twist. >> "abc7 news at 5:00". jonathan: right now 7 is on storm watch as hurricane irma grows to a category five and tropical storm jose takes shape behind it. we are under a severe thunderstorm watch until 2:00. get to doug hill in the weather center. doug? doug: let's give the information now. the watch in effect until 9:00 tonight in the area in pink. this is north and west of washington, d.c. the line of heavy storms continuing to move east. this is the end of it for now. most of the heavy duty action approaching the potomac river in northern loudoun county. that is the area to keep an eye on moving eastward to fr

5:30 to fauquier, jefferson, loudoun and warren county. the line is impressive. if you get to madisonville another area of storms to track. none severe but they could be closer to the metro area in a couple more hours. the latest on irma the update. top sustained winds 185 miles per hour. gusts to 225 miles per hour. moving west at 15 miles per hour. the eye is well defined. 20 to 30 miles wide and that is where we find the huge winds that is tracking to the northern leeward islands. and this area to the u.s. virgin islands under a hurricane warning. the question is track. it's been consistent. the new track from the hurricane center takes it on a steady course to