hello, again. >> here is what people are talking about today. we're seeing severe weather move through the area today after a gorgeous start to our week. taking a live look outside right now threatening clouds still hanging around wjz is live with first morning weather. they are tracking the storm. >> we do have a lot of rain still lingering. the strongest of the storms has gotten out of here. we're going to take you back through those storms. there were some really strong ones right in here. gusty winds over 60 miles per hour have been reported especially south of the dc in here with that line. then it moved off to the east, but behind it all this rain has been filling in. something else has been happening farther to the west. >> not only did we have the rain and thunderstorms come through overnight, but it is really taking the warm air with

it because behind the storm, this is now changing to some snow. the major ups and downs with this incredibly strong cold front. at least the severe weather threat is starting to decrease. here is more from marty. >> thank you very much vern. here is the current photo but what we want to take a look at are the winds. cold front comes out of the northwest. where is the air coming from? from where they were playing hockey and not playing baseball. it is 26 miles an hour. 31 hangers down. 35dc. 37 ocean city. 33-mile-an-hour gusts there. >> on this northwest wind comes that change in temperature. how about this. when bernadette was live in camden yards yesterday before we went up to 86 degrees, it

was 17 degrees warmer. give it a day and watch the weather change. nothing is truer. a big cold front has come through the area and that is going to set the plate for a temperature rollercoaster we'll see over the next few days. bernadette woods has that coming up shortly. thank you. to our south the fast moving storms are blamed for six death ks. this was in north carolina. widespread power outages reported with more than 250,000 customers losing power in georgia alone. the federal government is mandating new safety inspections after a hole ripped over in a southwest airlines jet. the current inspection isn't anywhere near neuroenough. >> good afternoon. normal inspections don't cover this kind of cracking and

southwest has so many short flights that their planes are more prone to metal fatigue some say. after a mass sav hole hope pend the government is ordering emergency inspections for most 737s. they have completed inspections for some. some had to be cancelled. >> this is a very strong action. what they are finding is that the joints where the skin comes together at the most pressurized part of the aircraft, prior to this it has never been inspected except visually. >> the inspections use electromagnetic current. the plane that ripped open had been in service more than 15 years with more than 40,000 takeoffs and landings. >> it stretches this open and

depressure rise it and shrinks back down. you do that over and over it is like breaking a lid off a tuna can, you eventually get cracks. >> this happened two years ago where part of the fuselage ripped over in the air. the aircraft are no longer manufactured. southwest said they never new about the potentials for any problems where the panels are attached together. they are calling for stricker inspection kind lines. >> if you have problems there, you're creating a potential safety problem and southwest has never had a fatal incident. it is a good idea to check ahead. >> back to you don. a small plane with three people on board crashlanded on the eastern shore last night just short of the runway.

all three men or board are seriously injured but expected to survive. investigators think the wind flipped the plane over as it was coming in for a landing. a local teen is dead after a boating accident. a tenth grader was taking part in an exchange program. she is from lutherville and her hosts were killed. and back here transportation authority police are asking for your help after a motorcyclist was killed just after the orioles game last night. the 23-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. if you saw the crash you're asked to call (443)324-8894. the john hopkins university student run over by a bike is not expected to recover now.

he fell into a coma when he was hit by an 83-year-old woman trying to turn in front of him. in a statement from the doctors, it is a permanent injury and he is not expected to recover cognitive function. if the deal cannot be reached the federal government could shut down. both parties are now wash the members to get ready. >> government budget talks are stalled unless something changes, that pavings the way for the federal government to temporarily shut down friday night. the finger pointing has already begun. >> tea party republicans refuse to recognize their budget is an appalling proposal. president obama called leaders from both sides to the white house this morning to try

and breakthrough the stalemate. here on capitol hill the focus is on a spending plan that will fund the government from now to september. democrats offered $33 billion in cuts to that budget but republicans say that is not enough. >> we have said we don't want to shut government down. >> they are saying you have to make the cuts we want. >> both sides know if there is no deal by friday, the government will be out of funds. republicans issued instructions on how congress will operate if the shut down happens. the fight is just the beginning. once ney strike a deal on that, lawmakers will take up next year's budget. the gop announced its plan this morning with trillions in cuts. democrats already say it cuts too much but republicans argue it is time to stop putting off the pain.

thank you. >> the white house is saying the president believes a budget deal is within reach. 10,000-tons of radioactive water pumped into the ocean. they have to make room for more likely contaminated water. japanese scientists say it doesn't impose immediate danger to wildlife but the japanese government set the safety standards for fish today. nato says the air strikes have cut the dick tae tors' military power by a third. a spokesman says he may be willing to compromise but resignation is still out of the question. oil asked bring in $100 million to help with the war effort. back here hundreds of local high school athletes get a

visit from him. here es more. good afternoon ron. >> he spoke yesterday as part of the nf l's push to eliminate steroids at all levels of competition. he made it clear that steroid use is a potential career killer for professional players and the health problems that come with the drug use among pro athletes. he is working with the players for stricter testing for steroids. he is also pledging to get more involved about the con kicks in student athletes. they opened the door inspect tack clar fashion. he was looking to help. their best start in 14 years. arrieta gave up only one run.

then brian roberts showed no sign of the back injury he had in training. his second three-run shot of the season. os win it 5-1. >> this ace great feeling from start to finish the crowd was electric. you know, our team was in it. you know, the emotions were high, but i think that helps and there is really not a better feeling. the os have today off. guthrie has nim known ya and remains in the hospital. >> we hope he gets well and we hope the orioles keep going. >> the search for a killer. two more murdered women turn up on a remote beach in long island. they feel it is connected to previous crimes. the government opened an investigation into your favorite smart phone apps. the rain clouds continue to

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40 miles east of new york city, people are terrified that a serial killer was there. they found two. all are women and all escorts soliciting on craigslist. investigators say it is a serial killer now, but they have no idea as to a suspect. >> >> the government is liking into whether your smart phone apps are a little too smart. they are vicinity gayings if ther are obtaining and sharing information about you. investigators tested more than 100 apps and more than half were sending user information to other companies without the consume mer knowledge or consent. >> the yukon men's basketball team returns with the title national champions. they appeared in their second straight titled game and butler

suffered through the worst performance in championship history. huskies grind out the win. the school's third national title since 1999. >> i had pitt and north carolina going all the way, i was out a long time ago. >> i won't say who i had. as you take a live look outside, think about the beautiful weather outside yesterday. >> here is a look at stocks and last night's ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

welcome back. well this is what we have going on on the radar. the storms moved through overnight the that strong line prompted a tornado watch and severe thunderstorm warning but that is out of here. off to the northwest it has been mixing with snow out in the mountains. so, yes, another storm moving through here this spring. the winds turned around and that is bringing in much cooler air. wind gusts have been up over 30 miles per hour. 37 this past hour. compared to yesterday at this time, we were 24 degrees cooler. here comes that cooler air behind the front. that leaves us at 45 degrees. we hit our highs early in the day and temperatures have been falling ever since.

this is what we have going on through the entire country. it is such a massive storm. it has produced since yesterday, during the day yesterday over 1,000 reports of severe weather. at this point it is starting to move away. still some severe weather in florida and along the carolinas but behind that line, some rain, but that is not severe weather. on the northern side there is all that wintry weather moving across upstate new york and pennsylvania. here is what we have the next few days. we get rid of that. then behind it's a little bit of a break, but another will pass by. we'll get clouds front it, the slightest chance for a shower but very small chance and then that gets out over here and then a warmup in the next few days. as far as the forecast goes it is going to be interesting the next few days. our ups and downs continue. for tonight we'll continue to cool down. then after tonight we drop into

the 30s. then tomorrow we will see sunshine, but it will be followed by increasing clouds. up to 63 for our high. a mild day, but close to the average. a few more storms lined up. marty will have that. living longer. why following government guidelines on exercise could help those with chronic illnesses. >> here are the top stories on wjz.com. for instant updates and all the day's news, please log onto wjz.com. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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welcome back. okay. so we have some ups and downs in the cast. >> it will be temperatures up and downs. tomorrow 63. normal 60 degrees. up to 68 on thursday. we'll have clouds around tomorrow night for the home night opener.

upper 50s. 61 friday. 65 saturday. sun and 70 sunday. prime timelineup on here at 10:00, josh charles and the good wife and eyewitness news at 11:00. at 11:00. >> thanks for ,,,,,,