system and you can see the change over to snow out in the western portion of garret and the highest elevations. show you the flood and wind watches up through 3 a.m. approximately for most of you watching and then the wind concerns along the coast. that's when he have through the evening. through 9:00 a winter weather advisory just authority and west of the baltimore area for a potential of one to two inches, mainly on nonpaved surfaces. still watch for a tough drive in the morning. there is that cold air. the rest of the evening in rain mode here with temperatures still well above freezing. more on when the system clears out and look at the weekend. >> it's the snow we have made is easier than ever to know if your school will be closed or delayed. go to abc 2news.com and sign up for the alert. look for this alert link. you can click the link and see

the list of all the schools listed there in the air. they are in order. just type your e-mail address here at the top and then check the box next to your school where you need the alerts and they -- just click submit. it's that simple. the rest of the news was two years ago this month when a 9-year-old was struck and killed by a falling tree in carroll. he was one of about 60 elementary school students attending a nature camp. his mother is filing a wrongful death suit against the county saying if the organizers had taken proper precautions her son would be alive. >> reporter: cathryn is suing for $12 million. money she knows cannot pay for her suffering but may be it can send a message. 9-year-old noah loved being outdoors and couldn't wait for his mother to sign the permission slip for the environmental camp in carroll.

>> he loved being outside. he loved nature. he loved the animals and came home with that slip of paper begging me to go. >> reporter: it was a christmas present to the grade schooler, a two day overnight camp. his mother never imagining the call she would get just a few days later. >> it was on a tuesday and i was at work. they called me at work. they said a hundred foot tree fell on him and there was a bad accident. >> reporter: noah would die from his injuries that new year's eve, an accident that took cathryn's only son go forever replacing holiday cheer with grief. a hardship they now lay on the county. >> if are you running a nature center and inviting children you have the obligation to protect them you have to know what a danger that tree is and

know that you should remove it. >> reporter: the suit alleges this 100-foot hickory tree showed signs of decay and was just off the nature path scores of children walk every year in a camp that is something of a tradition. combine that with the wind advisory issued for that morning in 2009 and the family and representation claim negligence. >> it's the county that's responsible. the county has been involved this activity for years. they have to provide for the safety of the children. >> reporter: if they did cathryn feels she would still have her son, raising her out going and lovable child e enjoying a season now otherwise marked by the pain of his memory. >> he was all about the holidays. i can't even decorate the tree because we did it together. i have a tree with nothing on

it. >> reporter: the county said it's not yet received the lawsuit and will not make a comment until it does. abc 2news. >> now to the latest tonight in the child sex abuse case against jerry sandusky. he has been arrested again, new charges brought by two new accusers. the new accuser was questioned by a grand jury, one alleged victim claims he was assaulted after meeting san doesy in 1997 and the other claims he was assaulted in 2004. sandusky is already charged with 40 counts of abuse involving eight boys over a 15 year period. he denies being a molester and has promised to fight the case. in interviews he has said he showered and horsed around with boys but never sexually abused them. police in carroll are asking for your help tonight after burglars struck the same home for the second time in four months. it appears they broke in

through a back door and got $26,000 of stuff. among the items were tvs, jewelry and a wardrobe of polo shirts. they took a guitar that the victim's father gave to him as a boy. >> just putting in a new door. i think he has a new security system, maybe cameras, just motion detector, light and all. >> reporter: maybe you saw something out there. anyone with information on the burglary is asked to call the sheriff's office on its toll free anonymous tip line. they have been coming together around this time of year to remember loved ones taken from them by drunk drivers. crashes involving impaired drivers the most common violent crimes in the country. don harrison was with the families today that hope that stat can be changed. >> amanda may moore. >> our son john william

hoover. >> reporter: it only takes a second to read the names of those killed by drunk drivers but the pain lasts a lifetime. >> our daughter age 18, killed by a drunk driver may 15th. >> reporter: families that will not see a son or daughter grow older, they were in annapolis to bring awareness to the problem. >> drunk driving a 100% prevent able crime. >> reporter: jan lost a child to a drunk driver in maryland. she is the president of the mothers against drunk drivers. she wants people to know about the safe options. >> having a drive tore decide before you go route, taking a cab or any kind of public transportation. the real key is to decide before so that you already know how you are going to get home. >> reporter: the families want to you be aware of the dangers

alcohol brings. >> everybody thinks they are okay to drive but the first thing that goes is your judgement. >> reporter: in 201062 drivers a day were arrested for dui in maryland. agencies will step up patrols for drunk or impaired drivers through the holidays. a mom theme is they hope that no other family has to deal with the tragedy they have. in annapolis, don harrison. >> tougher dui laws already went into effect on october the 1st of this year including new stand afters for license suspension and mandatory enrollment in the ignition lock program. the plan b pill will not be sold over-the-counter to teens. the health secretary overruled her own expert who would have allowed it to be sold on shelves to anyone over the age

of 12. can prevent pregnancy. right now only those 17 or older can buy it without a prescription if they show a pharmacist proof of age. health officials worried very young girls couldn't understand how to use it without guidance by an adult. and another health news here for you tonight. breast cancer and the environment. while it's hard to prove the environment influences the rate of breast cancer there are steps to take to reduce the risk. the institute of medicine said women can minimize their exposure, first get xrays only when needed, avoid unnecessary radiation and if possible avoid taking a combination hormone therapy. limit alcohol, don't smoke avoid secondhand smoke, maintain a healthy weight and exercise, however there are -- insufficient evidence linking certain chemicals to an increased risk of cancer. so there is no need to avoid

certain pesticides or hair dye, cosmetics. as always the website your place for all the health news you need. you will find the headlines and different health categories to help you find the information for you and your family. 70 years ago war plane as tacked pearl harbor. 2400 were killed. more than 1200 were hurt. the attack put us into world war ii. closer here to home survivors here in baltimore paid their respects to those who died. a certify nonny held on board a fighting ship that was in pearl harbor during the attack and today also is the 25th anniversary of the decommissioning of the ship. >> we were blessed, that's the first time we saw the water

burn. i never seen such devastation because i saw that day among the men and lady that were among pearl harbor. >> watching the water burn. a special award was presented to the staff from the world ship trust. and today is the 70th anniversary of the attack as we pay tribute and we recognize the bravery and sacrifice of those who served in the war after the attack. and two local principals who dedicate their lives to helping others are getting a special award. how they are making a difference for kids in need. and baltimore city police officers are already spreading holiday cheer. how they are making the holidays brighter for children in need.

. a great steer here. two principals honored for helping needy children 25 years

ago while they were at college. now they are helping baltimore city kids. we show you how they are making a difference. >> reporter: tom and rebecca are the 2011 winners of the expands horizons service award. they met at harvard and develop developed a passion for education and service. they received the award for volunteering in a tutoring program for needy children while they were students at harvard. some 25 years later this award brings a smile to their face. >> all these years later we are all adults and the program has changes changes our lives. it's very flattering to be remembered. >> when i received the award and look back over the years at the growth of the program its been really great great to know what we started has really

expanded grown and served more and moreover the years. >> reporter: rebecca is principal at saint francis of assasi school. her experience with the program at harvard helped her goal of being a teacher. she brings her early lessons and experience with children here. >> we want our children to be very well educated, very well prepared for their next step in their schooling. we also want them to be fully formed in their faith and as good individuals. >> reporter: tom is principal at crystal ray. he said the program taught him a lout. it's knowledge that has stayed with him over the years and knowledge he has brought to the school as well. >> what i would like the students to gain is definitely the academic skills and abilities to succeed in college but also their sense of their place in the world as

contributing members to their community. here we are a close knit community. we work together all for the same mission. we are going to college. we will be successful. >> reporter: for them education is not just a job, it's a calling. a calling that they heard and responded to. >> we are working hard to get it right and right for every kid and every setting. that make itself an exciting time to be involved in education. >> we are not here just to do a job or just to be happy. we are here to give. to contribute. >> reporter: abc 2news. >> look at them. back then in the day. during the two decades of marriage they have taught in schools in canada, massachusetts, new york, and right here in maryland. >> now, maryland's most powerful radar and the forecast certified most accurate by weather rate. >> heavy rain all over the place on the radar. you can see a lot of

precipitation coming up the i- 95 corridor. it's a headache of a drive just from the rain. winter weather in part of the state but talking extreme western garret, above about 5,000 feet, also cold air is working in. yes some snow, extreme western i-68 and also watching a very heavy rain band ahead of the coldest air, affecting hagerstown, travelers west toward frederick and beyond it's not so much the chance for snow, it's the heavy rain you will have to deal with. take a look. we have flood watches up for areas just south and west including all the dc area and then also flood advisories up across the northern part of maryland. the winter weather advisory from hartford county west doesn't include the city and does include carroll, westward into frederick, one area of a winter storm watch in maryland this is through three in the

morning. it'll be very small window here past nine. right now dealing the wet weather, 52 degrees, well above freezing the nyes in the last 12 hours in the low 60s. you get the idea even with brief snow a lot won't stick. take a look at the hd weather camera over -- looking at harbor east and just tons of rain continuing to come down. a dark dreary day, all rain here and watching closely, not really see that change over just yet but the few flakes starting to -- we just got the new image in. there is that brief change over already happening. again this is hours west of here and by the time we see it i think it'll be a short window of snow. temperatures you can see where it's dropping off. toward oakland. 50s baltimore, the eastern shore still in the 60's. wind's have shift north. visibilities are low despite

the breeze, the haze and mist and drizzle. drive with caution, highs today well in the 60's, warming up, keeping that ground temperature warm. there will be a change over on the back edge of this thing for a couple hours overnight as temperatures fall. will it stick? i don't think so. north and west of the city, the grassy areas, car and rooftops, you will see a couple inches of slush by i don't think a lot of shoveling but for well west, hagerstown west. colder air will be felt through the day tomorrow, the brief chance of a mixed pass, two, three in the morning, whole thing blows out but watch for slick spots on the morning drive and as we take a look at the forecast overnight the flash flood watch continuing then the winter weather advisory kicking in after nine. tomorrow 62 with rapid clearing tomorrow night down to 28, clear and very cold, the seven

day forecast essentially a rapid clear out. after the four, five in the morning tomorrow we are done, sun comes out, another cold shot on saturday, it looks like it'll be a cold one for the ravens on sunday. >> the season of giving. we know that and the officers play santa to the kids here today. afters escorted kids to the target and mall for holiday shopping picked out gifts for their families and themselves. target provides each kid with a gift certificate and an officer helps them spend it. you know those same police will help us out for the 13th yearly toy drive. already underway. we are a proud sponsor when you are out looking for gifts, consider picking up one or two for our children in need. have you until december the 22.

the learning center, state police barracks or fire stations. it's partnering the kid's program. if you have old musical items you can also drop them off. day like today you want soup and you want your soup fast. before you slurp down a cup of noodles we have an important warning. sugar grabbing our attention tonight also. j

. i know you have a knot over this one. instant noodles, cheap, convenient, why do some doctors

hate them? at children's hospital in dc doctors often see kid was e pro water its put into the cup there, there it is and spills and the light weight cups top heavy and they can over spill easy onto the child and leaving burns. >> normally on their chest, stomach and upper areas. we have children who get skin grafts. >> one out of five end up needing surgery because the noodel burn hotter than the boiling water. 27% of burn victims into the hospital were burned by hot soup. grease burns bring in 26%, hot water 25%, hot tea or coffee 22% . a group of doctor doctors is working to make the

cups harder to tip over. your kids morning bowl of cereal may have more sugar than cookies. this from a new report friday the environmental working group. they say only a quarter of children's cereals meet guidelines for limits on sugar and some have more sugar than three cookies or one twinkie but some take issue with it. kellogg said its cut sugar by 18% and it says it's cereal make up a small part of the added sugar in united states diet.

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tonight, what you can expect the alarm goes off in the morning let's go to wyatt. >> big assume ga -- you can see just with rain. i would leave yourself extra time though all the skies should clear by that point in the morning. there could be slick spots, slick spots the heavy rain still out of the south. winter weather already edging into extreme western maryland. we have flood watches up, winter weather advisory north and west of baltimore. it does include hartford, mainly this is to the north and west. the only areas in the state with a winter storm concern is going to be western washington county out into garret. you can see the cold air punching in. as we get past nine or ten expecting a change over briefly. it'll probably have a