it is holiday shopping season is in full speed this morning. we have tips on how you can stay safe from scammers.

weather and traffic. >> if you still have the tiredness left over after your three plates of thanksgiving goodness last night. just be careful out there. no rain in northeast ohio, per se, in in terms of heavy rain, but a lot of drizzle in some cases, and the radar just doesn't pick that up. it shows clear, but your windshield wipers working, and that's because the drizzle is just too light to be picked up by 38 in mansfield, 38 there in oh heria. i don't -- in elyria. visibility is good in most

except ashtabula. the fog and drizzle will make driving around, especially early this morning, before the sunrises, a little but more tricky as you get to those stores around the region. you are hitting those roadways this morning, and right now no accidents to report to you, 80 towards the score and turnpike looking fine. here is close look around metro cleveland, heading over to 480 and 490, no problems, down 271, and 76 interchange. on the east side, lots of shopping 0 to be done, as well, if you're coming in from lake county. cedar, mayfield, these are all going to be popular exits this morning. here is 271 at mayfield. notice visibility here is good over 271. so far, i have not seen many cars moving through here. so many some of you sleeping in this morning, or some of the stores opening up a little bit

early. back to you. it is black friday, and that means local shopping malls and stores will be packed with people looking for deals. the question is, and greg brings up a good point, how early will they be heading out. tiffany joins us from the toys are u.s. what is it looking like -- what is it looking like right now? >> reporter: they say was very busy around 3:00 this morning. they expect another rush maybe around 7:00, because they have another coupon here at toys 'r' us, but, boy, it's black friday, so that means that something has run out here. if you heard about the hatch-a- in mole. advertise a coveted tow.

it starts as an egg and hatches itsth way out of the egg. none left here, and probably none anywhere. these are on-line, people are selling these for $170, $300, i'm told. so this is the hot toy of the season. we're going to be taking you around, showing you some of the people that this toys toys 'r' us. >> ohio attorney general warrants toes help you avoid holiday scams, including job scams that appear to offer mystery shopping or pack an shipping position e poses. he said look -- positions.

chat off are, also v-line scammers that require a fee paid up front, is and of course charity scams will also be revving up. they there often include phony claims. the ice rink is open at be public square, and a free skate is being offered for anyone who shows us. the rest of the square. danielle will he be there. we have a list of events right now at.com. -- at wkyc.com. new overnights, a walgreens was robbed. the suspect took the money, and ran away.

scene. also overnight, a car into a building on cleveland's east side. no word on any injuries, but the car slammed into the building's store front. that happening early this morning. new developments in elyria after carbon monoxide fumes sickened several people working at a plant. we have now learnhood it will be closed through the weekend. one employee had chest pains. dozens of others reported headaches, and then several all are expected to recover. cleveland heights police are asking for help identifying the driver that hit a 10-year-old boy and then left the scene. police released these surveillance photos of the suspect's car. it's identify 0ed as a chrysler pt cruceer, older model, possibly missing the driver's

time 0 right now is 5:07. actress florence henderson has died, known as carol brady on the hit tv show the brady bunch. she passed away from heart failure at a southern california hospital, surrounded by loved ones. she was 82 years old. two people were killed and four others injured in a shooting at a thing was caught on camera. a facebook live video at a gathering when the gunshots rang out. you can see people dropping to the ground in an attempt to take cover. hundreds of people were at the park to celebrate the thanksgiving hole did day when the shooting happened. so far no arrests have been made in the case. a firefighter is in the hospital with possible life it there beening injuries after a

fire officials say the fire continued for hours and kept clearing up because of all of the oil. the cause of the fire remains underrer investigation. for the second year in a row, rei is closed for business. the companysen couraging americans to enjoy the outdoors with your family and friends. more than 2.5 million people have joined in on this idea and are opting out for the outdoors ind still to come, one holiday to another, christmas is just around the corner. we have some decorating safety tips to make sure your home is safe. and if you give to charity during this season, you could earn a tax break. we have is the information to make sure you give the correct charities, so that you can get that big break. otherwise, you could be out quite bit of cash. >> you'll need that cash today, if you're heading tout your

cloudy. we are looking at some is sprinkles offshore over the lake. coming up, we'll talk about when those start to move in, and there may be flakes mixed in, too. i'll tell you about possible accumulations, as well. here is place that could use is a little fresh coating of snow. that is the ice rink at puck lick square. we have free skating this weekend. we'll look at that forecast for

now that the turkey is did done, you may start decking the halls for christmas. here are a few safety measures to keep in mind. make sure all of the lights you use have been safety tested. if you have an artificial tree, make sure it's fire resistant. if you have a live tree, water

the holiday season, and the irs has some tips for your year. end giving. make sure to you're giving to qualified charities. that's the only way you'll get the tax break for your gift. monetary donations need documentation. you can get that from your bank records or a written statement from the charity, and if if planning on giving items such as furniture or clothing, make sure to give a receipt, so that you cl on your taxes. that mines right after the 0 holidays, we have to start thinking about taxes. >> i don't even want to think a about it. >> maybe that's our motto for 2017. >> at some point, you're going to have to, or you'll be in trouble. >> how was the skating the 0 others day? >> skating is good, right? skateing is happening at public square this weekend. we have the free skate coming up on wednesday. 23 you want to skate for free, you can't just show up. you have to come and get a

you start deficitting those tickets at 7:00, 7:30 in the morning on saturday. you can come back later, but you have to be there in the morning to get your ticket, because they may go quickly. if you show up at 2:00 or 3:00 there in the afternoon, you may not be able to get a free slot to skate. and you will probably want to skate by saturday. may look wintery in some places. drizzle, fog, and showers out there this morning. that's the forecast for the rest of today. evening lake mix begins. i think the lake a starts to get active. here is what some of 0 are our computer models are looking at. maybe an inch or two. i think the highest elevations here. and that's only if your temperature drops to that 32, 33 mark. so if you're hoping for show,

think more most of you, it will a mix of rain and snow if in the air. nothing that would affect traveling or would require a big cleanup. this morning, all of then lane showers are out over the lake, waiting to come in. this will he become much more active later on tonight. as we go through the afternoon, lots of moisture in the air, 40 this mog, afternoon, so it will be a little chillier than yesterday's mid and upper 40s, and the drizzle and clouds kind of hanging out with us as we go through the afternoon. take look at the larger picture, the wider view here. big area of low pressure now. it's a small little storm, but it's pretty intense. it's rolling through wisconsin,000. that will come over the lakes this evening, and it's that storm that will he get things going, that lake effect rain/snow mix.

marquette over to minneapolis. so it is the action of that cold arer air coming in over the warm lake waters that gets our showers and snow showers going as well. all of that moisture on future view, hanging out over the lake. you'llable able to see it if you're -- you'll be able to see tit if you're close by. no problems. notice the problems. another good here we go, mainly by 10:00, it will be mainly rain, from ashtabula town to sandusky, no snow. you'll have go away from the lake to find that. it does continue saturday morning. the primary and maybe secondary snow belt, and through saturday afternoon. so saturday doesn't look all that much better either. temperatures away from the lake still above freezing, mid-30s,

closer to the lake shore. there is your window nation extended forecast. sunday i'm hoping for sunshine during the afternoon, clouding up on monday, rain after dark, and then wind swept rain on tuesday, but look at that temperature heading up to near 60 degrees. let's check in on your traffic. >> if you're trying to beat the holiday rush and getting out to today, trying to fly out mid- holiday, here are your current travel delays. chicago, atlanta, new york, and dallas, report nothing airport delays at this time. no big storm systems acrossty country today, so air travel should be impacted minimally by any kind of major weather delays. the roadways are all green, as well. 77, heading north into

side. this is 71 at state route 82. strongsville, big exit there, as folks hid out to the mall. lots of stores. i'm sure they're hope open early this morning, the roadway and visibility are both looking good. john, back to you. >> the important part of your forecast there is sunday, with how big that travel day is, and you've got the messy stuff on the book ends of that. >> we need quiet weather on sunday, and i think that's what we're going to get. >> that he very good. all righ time right now is 5:18. one text mess enier maids this a viral sensation. but did she live up to her word? we'll have the answer coming

matt continues to run back and forth, as he continues to find the deals. i'm going to send some love your way i. i'm watching other stations yesterday, and they said, hey, we now have the list of what the deals are going to be for black friday. when did you have those lists? well, channel 19, i had those -- oops, my bad. i had these over a month ago. we have all of on.com. andrew has been working around the clock. they'll they're in in real time to deliver the answers you've been asking. amy, do you want to start with where we received so many questions? >> so many questions about the $33 tablets. you have deals on those, which are so exciting. >> that's right, the $33 tablet

doorbuster list. >> and fire tv sat 29 bucks. that sunday wkyc.com. still in stock. so many people have realized they need better luggage. $520, down to $159. those are almost sold out. cody, remember when i pit you and that suitcase. >> three times. on apple watches. >> how is the deal on the second one. >> we have a link to them. so some are at best buy, and will be on later today on amazon. they're looking for good ideas for one. >> $179 for the lenovo.

>> cody. >> up too long. i love you, cody, what's up? >> for tvs, the best time to get the tv deal today -- >> no, do not buy a tv on cyber monday. that is not a thing. it will have more tech deals. >> the best drone, many of you are why didn't you tests 300 drones? well, we tested 30 and only liked three >> we've been receiving a lot of questions about these. >> this is $59. it has an extra battery, an amazing cam are and remote, and for those looking for the home theater items, i know the black friday deals are great. this is a 60-inch sound bar. i know for shows looking at the screen, you're wondering is he exaggerating on size.

it's broken into -- 60 inches. no, it's broken a into three pieces in the box, but links together for a total of 60 inches. we'll be here all morning long. ask us your questions. and now john, we'll see good- bye to you. >> can ski a quick question that a buy arer had for me, best day to get a tv? >> it's a hundred percent today. >> or sales. >> no, super bowl 0 sales are bogus. >> you know, the only breaks they take are when they're on air with us, and then they're hidden back with the computers. >> that's right. we have no life. >> lets bring in greg for the forecast. questions are being answered right here on the air. >> some of these deals pop up so fast, you have to be on wkyc.com, and those articles all day, just keep refreshing.

along with those interns. in in the 40s today for portions of ohio. more clouds than sunshine, but travel weather should be pretty good. a mix of rain and snow off the lake. that's only going to affect us over towards youngstown, and maybe eerie, pennsylvania, if you're traveling around the region. regionwide, here ar delays. if you're traveling through dallas on sunday, some heavien rain there expected. that could caution delays around north texas. back to you. >> we're going to take you back out to toys 'r' us, because the toys are always one of the big items for black friday shoppers. and thanksgiving turns tragic for parkgoers in we we. we have the dramatic video --

this morning, we are dos some black friday shopping at toy us. you have a -- toys us -- toys r

have you been shopping on- line during working hours this holiday season? well, you're not alone. more people plan to shop on- line this year while they're working. more than half of workers say they'll spend at least some time holiday shopping on the job. survey also found half of the employees wills use their personal smartphones or tablets to shop at work. if you're looking for something to do this weekend for the entire family, make sure to check out the ice rink at public square. it is now open. the cleveland foundation is offering a free skate for anyone who shows pump the weather this weekend a little dicey. >> a little dicey. there may be some rain and snow in the air coming up on

but probably going to bundled up anyway, so make sure you have that waterproof jacket and nice waterproof hat. you'll be all right. some of these areas seeing visibility drop from time to time. i haven't seen anything that indicates wide spread dense fog. showers over the lake. very active on the radar north of cleveland, but everything here is staying over the lake for now. that's the big thing that we 42 downtown. ashtabula, good morning, 41 degrees your current temperature. temperatures upper 30s, low 40s, chilly arer than yesterday. mainly cloud by here on the forecast map, but i think there will be some areas of drizzle. we'll talk about what comes in after 5:00 on your full forecast in just a few minutes. let's check on your traffic first. and that is still looking good. i know there are a lot of you out there hitting the stores,

stores already. so far around cleveland, 71 at the turnpike. 80 over towards 77 and 271, you're looking fine. here is a look at lots of cars taking that exit, but we are looking good in terms of 0 visibility and road conditions. down towards akron, 77 at arlington road. this is also looking like our early rush hour type of camera view. summit county, you are up here this morning, but conditions just watch for that drizzle as you're heading in up towards cleveland. that's a check of your roadways. john, back to you. >> thank you so much. time right now is 5:33. we're going to start with tad sad news. actress -- with sad news. actress florence henderson has died, best known for the brady bunch. her agent confirmed she passed away last night from heart failure at a southern california hospital, surrounded

two people were killed, and four others wounded in a shooting at a louisville, kentucky, park, and the whole thing was caught on camera. the gunshots rang out. now, you can see people dropping to the ground. that's in an attempt to take cover. hundreds of people were at that park to celebrate the thanksgiving holiday, and that was at the time of the shooting. so far no arrests have been made in the accidental text message ended in turkey yesterday on thanksgiving day, two virtual strangers spent part of thanksgiving together. after earlier this month, she somehow added him to a text message thread inviting her family to dinner. but i've after they figured out the mix up, her invitation remained then story went viral after hinten tweeted screen shots of he the conversation.

thanksgiving. they hope their chance meeting inspires some love this holiday season. >> people are saying i have faith in humanity again, and i'm thinking wow. i want to get to know him, because i liked my first impression of him. >> stove. to, the company, tweeted they were giving them a year supply of malls and businesses across the country are hoping to feast on bargains during black friday. jay joined us from the macy's parade yesterday, and now we've decided let's send him to one of the busiest malls in the world in jersey city. good morning, jay. >> reporter: hey, john, good morning to you. i haven't found the store yet that will sell me a year's worth of stuffing, but i'm

find that. we are in no port city -- newport city, new jersey. many analysts say this could be a record-breaking black friday. >> reporter: the dash for dealings actually began while the turkey it was still warm. shoppers starting black friday on thursday. but the real crush comes today through the weekend, when 6 in 10 americans expected to make a holiday purchase. >> we know that there shopping, but 61% of people are planning to spend more money this season as opposed to last. >> reporter: sales are predicted to be up by 3.6% over last year. a welcome jump, at the end of what's been a difficult year for retailers. once again this year, the big ticket items will include electronics, high tech, and television. clothes also continue to be a

shoppers show up in stores, or log in. everyone, looking for a bargain, on black friday. >> now a couple of things to remember if you're going to get out in all of this mess a bit later today. first of all, experts say make a list. you'll want to make sure you're getting what you went to get, not gets caught up in the high pressure and freof friday, also, comparison shop on-line, a lot of the stores will he match any lower price you might find on-line. back to you. >> i see a trend here, wherever jay goes, there are huge crowds. they throw a little parade, you're there, big crowds. now a shopping mall today, everybody comes out. >> reporter: i'm just a follower, john. >> hope you get some time away this weekend, jay, thank you so much. >> winter isn't far away, which

kids campaign is gearing up in cleveland from now through early january. you can donate new or slightly used coats from a variety of locations. sways proud sponsor of the annual -- wkyc is a proud sponsor of the annual event. go to coatsforkidscleveland.org for more information. >> are big hits for this holiday season. some are already off the shelfs now. you could see my browns expert of the week in the movie draft day. he was in several scenes. we'll check out his fan cave

welcome back. happy black friday. in toys are on your list, you might notice are many -- many are new twists on old 0 favorites. >> this year's hottest tech toys might look like classics, but are packing new new technology under the hood. >> the artificial technology allows these cars to stay on

rates of speed. >> who doesn't rib play-doh? now, there's an app for that. >> it's one of those age old toys that kids just love, and they are updating it by using the smartphones. >> reporter: barbie is getting a smart home. >> to the toilest actually flushes, and you can manipulate things by using an app on your money. >> reporter: the fly brick allows kids to build a drone out how you fake a brand that we love growing up, and you have updated it for today's technology. >> and remember the pet toy craze of the 1990s. this is a hybrid of sort on the wish list of many this year. >> the hatchables are the biggest hit this year. you just can't find them anywhere. >> reporter: a surprise pet hatches right in your hand.

your hands on one. brian moore, nbc news. >> so as we take a live look outside, i have a question. i don't know if you noticed, greg, play-doh, when you're a kid, the smell stunt bother you, the instant you become a parent, the smell bothers you. >> man, i remember that. that was fun, good types playing with play- doh as a kid. i guess you still can't. >> yeah, just don't tell anybody. >> yeah, i'll have some in my desk. a good day to stay inside and play with the play-doh. you know, the last two days, and tomorrow, too, you're going to have to find things to do with the kids. you'll be pulling outth the board games, the play die.

longer, because it's not going to are nice outside. evening lake mix begins, so the overnight is kind of messy, and some minor accumulations are possible. let me show you some of the computer models. the higher elevations, portage, this is showing 2/10 of an inch. you have think that maybe if if the democrat drops low enough, inland areas of ashtabula, portions of portage county, maybe a coating i got that two inches in there just in case. i really i don't think anyone is going to see that. i think many of you on the low end of that, which means probably nothing for the gentleman other of folks that see flakes in the air. radar is skies and clear. the reason i'm not worried about accumulations, temperatures up in the upper dispose low 40s, and are just not going to drop much overnight. drizzle, fog, you'll be use it

time to time as you get around. just about 0 cross lake michigan. this is hiding over toward lake erie, that will he get the showers going. now advertise what is lurking to -- notice what is lurking to our north and west. it's colder, but it's not bitterly cold like we would expect with a big lake snow event. there will be to about 4:00 or 5:00 this afternoon. here it comes in around 6:00 as that low pressure moves by. temperatures, notice mid-30s. that continues into saturday afternoon. mixed temperatures, low 40s. so again, just wet, and then sunday is a bright spot is as we head back home with more rain likely by monday and

chicago, atlanta, new york, and dallas, reporting no delays as the weather is pretty quiet around much of the nation. looking good out there this morning, on the roadways locally, coyotes, over to -- cuyahoga, over to lake county, strongsville looking fine. and down toward akron, i-77 at arlington road, also looking fine dog gone weather this morning. have a cutie for you. this is norman. and norman says happy holidays from your biggest morning fan, norman. we wish you all a wonderful new year, press you all channel 3. that's from diane bloom. what a fest bive pup. >> all right, greg. thank you, and thank you to

shut up segment. redskins rookie running back robert kelly said this. >> i know nobody here likes to [ indiscernible ] cow girls. >> yeah, i wouldn't call the cowboy this cowgirls, especially this cowboys team in their own house. zeek elliott had a better day than that rookie. kelly didn't put up. a whopping average yards, and the redskins lost the game. so i guess robert kelly did not put up, should not be calling them cow girls. >> week 12 of fan cave friday. it's all about football helmets, and a believe shot at hollywood stardom. the director of draft die and and i had to -- draft day and i

collection. >> boy, the first thing that jumps out is all of these helmets. how many too company have if >> i think we're up to about 185 now. it's crazy. >> and some of them, you're creating them. >> the in a majority, describe created. they're usually high school or college help he mets. got the decal there is a lot of different sources, whether it be ebay or the teams, and create a helmet. >> and now we're using a shoot. and your wife has even helped with the collection. >> she has. when we first started dating about 15 years ago, she asked what i wanted for christmas or birthdays, and i would say get me a helmet, and it's grown. we're up to 185. i'm not that old yet. >> you were a partner on draft day. >> i worked behind then scenes.

seen, in the wisconsin football practice seen. it was a great experience. >> all right, i need a pick now. we have browns and giants. give me your pick. >> been very frustrating. i believe the giants will squeak one out with eli manning this week. i think ore only hope would, f beckham self deconstructs, but i'm going to say >>-- giants. >> i say giants, 55-3. >> he may need protection. can we get a helmet just to protect that head? >> yeah, i'll find one of the old ones for him, one of the beat up ones. >> thanks for inviting us. this is fantastic. >> 55-3. that place is incredible.

picks are 6-5. mike and i are both 11-0, and still waiting for the browns first win. you can find my pick for sunday on my facebook page. all of those helmets, and he's putting those things together. amazing. it's ways to save. matt grant it and his team are busy finding you the -- granite and his team are busy finding you the >> we'll have more doorbusters that just dropped, in stock

today, a team of people. this is just a small group. we have more than 100 people working on this right now, andrew, myself, amy, and cody, right over there. all working to make sure we get all of your questions answered. they'll be reading your questions in real-time. i want to over the items that

the 179lenovo laptops, gone, done. the sound bars, blue tooth speakers, 80% off, wireless headphones, completely gone. the links are dead. working to get more. what else are we getting requests for? >> the luggage is still in stock. i just checked the length. what other questions we are getting in >> lots of the fire tablets, which are still available. >> head over to wkyc.com. we have everything book marked. both in stock, still available, and as amy alluded to. as well as the echo deal. >> what do you have, andrew? >> people are looking for go pros or waterproof cameras.

equivalent, which is an action cam that cody tested, does the exact same thing. cody? >> any deals on ipads or mp3 deals. >> ipad air 2, on wkyc.com. mp3 players. i wouldn't buy them today to be honest. anybody have anything else they want to ad? >> is there any deals on gaming the amazon gaming system is an amazing grab. that's available right now. i've wales created a list to both the best buy and the dell store has an amazing gaming sale. as we send it back to the studio, your family photos, done. are there any deals are getting a team like yours? >> they're priceless, and also free of charge. >> boy, i could get a lot accomplished if i had them. great job, great photo.

straight ahead. right now, let's check in with tiffany. >> reporter: john, if you're looking for the hot toy of the scene, hatchables is what it is. i'll let you know if you can find it right here at the toys 'r' us in par ma. >> also a thanksgiving scare, shoppers at a wal-mart had their early black friday shopping cut short after the store was evacuated. and the queen of soul takes an entire church with her extended version of the national anthem. greg? >> john, good morning. we are looking at cloudy skies out there right now. some drizzle, fog, and guess what? that's what we're seeing here in the rest of this afternoon, 40 to 45. not a bad day, maybe a bet arer one to stay inside, grab some more food, watch some football, maybe too some shopping. indoor activities a must today, and with snow chances come 0ing

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