lynette charles with a perfect forecast yesterday. >> yesterday we had sun/cloud mix and more sunshine. today we're going to have a sun/cloud mix with more cloud cover i believe. so we look at the headlines and it's going to be a tranquil thursday. you can see dry with some -- some clouds, mild and comfortable. we do have a northeasterly breeze as we go through this morning and also as we go into the afternoon. what's happening right now in towson the temperature coming in around 62 degrees. lock raven tech and the humidity 74% and the dew point 54 and we are drying things out a bit. then chesapeake beach with the temperature coming in at 68 degrees, the humidity 83% and the dew point 63. the winds out of the north northeast at about 20 miles per hour. we see chesapeake beach there. sun trying to rise and then it's up. we see some cloud cover out there and also some sunshine so this is what we're going to be dealing with for today. that's get a check now of the abc2 timesaver traffic with

lauren cook. it's been a busy morning and we have trouble up in harford county with a crash? jarrettsville. it has shut danishesser road at furnace road. crews are work to be remove some of the -- working to remove some of the fallen power lines in the area. another crash on route 24 at osborne parkway. 95 though no concerns from harford county all the way to baltimore county where traffic is just picking up in the white marsh area. no delays though to the beltway. as we heck in and take a live look at the harrisburg expressway, in northern baltimore county everything up to speed. not too many cars out here just yet. a nice calm ride from swan road on to the beltway. no delays here at harford road. 11 minute ride on the outer loop from 95 all the way up to 83. that's a look at your abc2 timesaver traffic. charlie over to you. well, if you want beauty history and a slew of ships,

baltimore's inner harbor is the place to be. this morning abc2 news megan pringle is live at the inner harbor getting ready for the official kickoff of the sailabration. megan? >> reporter: well, i imagine that the tall ships that came in here yesterday had an easier time than the british did 200 years ago. we are sell baiting the war of -- celebrating the war of 1812. amazing to see. charlie, look they're still at it. i want to know how many push- ups you've done because they were just doing them. it really is an amazing history lesson out here and we of course want to drive the fact home that it's free. bill armstrong from operation sail is here. thanks so much for joining us this morning. >> thanks megan. it is free and it's wonderful to be out here in the inner harbor. there's about seven ships -- international countries around the world. we've gotecuador, we got colombia. mexico, indonesia. united states tall ship. eagle is coming in this

morning. about 10:30. so it's going to be a fabulousest mean for -- experience for anybody who comes down here and just walks around and meets some of the young sailors, these kids who come in from all over the world. the indonesians are on a transit all the way around the world. a whole circumstance navigation this year and it's the ship's last voyage. there's a story on every one of these ships. the indonesians have their own marching band -- any marching band from a high school or college around here and they have a great spirit on board. when the ecuadorans come into town, they -- all the cadets line up on to deck and they sing their national anthem. it's beautiful song. in spanish of course. and there's a little pause and then they sing our national anthem. the "star-spangled banner" this was of course composed right here and it brings a wonderful tingle to your spine to see the tribute they come here to pay to us. there's a lot of little stories here, anybody can find a lot of

fun out here this weekend. >> reporter: charlie as mr. armstrong said it is free. it's an amazing experience to come out here. history, patriotism not only on the ships but music in the air, land and sea so check it out and remember to go to abc2news.com for a full schedule of everything that's happening. thank you so much for joining us this morning. >> pleasure. >> reporter: all right, charlie back to you. baltimore county now backing off just a little bit on the zero tolerance policy. drugs, bombs, no fooling around. you will get tossed but if you wear a hat to school, causing a stir in the cafeteria, it's up to the principal to hand out the punishment. so there's not an automatic suspension there anymore. on average, last year one out of ten students received a suspension if they went to school in baltimore county. well, beginning this weekend the curfew center in baltimore city will be open. children under 17 are not allowed out past 11:00 on weeknights or midnight on the weekends, past curfew kids will

be taken to the center on east northern avenue and it's going to be open from midnight to 6:00 a.m. on fridays and saturdays all of this is going to remain open through august 11th. well, later today maryland congressman elijah cummings will speak at the career academy in baltimore. it's a learnings option for children. cummings will speak at 3:00 in the auditorium of the jamison high school. well, it is now 6:35 and democracy 2012 this morning. president president barack obama and republican rival mitt romney are both campaigning in ohio. they're going to offer dueling speeches about fixing the economy. being lazy with your lawn can land you in jail in new york. people tired of foreclosed homes, dead trees or vermin. vermin? a swimming pools half filled walter have been complaining now@lawmakers in -- to the lawmakers in massapequa park. listen. >> this is quality of life.

>> yes. i'm paying taxes to what, look at your garbage? >> all right the vote was unanimous. if your lawn is not mowed. if the dumpsters are full, and gutters broken or windows or doors boarded up. they can face a $250 fine or $1,000 fine. that's your second offense and that's the big one right there. $10,000 and 15 days in jail if you are caught for the third time. but anytime you bring vermin into the equation that's never good. well, imagine sitting down a nice meal and not being able to sea what you're eating. that's what blind people do every day and tonight two are betting to see it firsthand and experience what it feels like to always eat in the dark. >> plus, just one day to go until nik wallenda the flying wallendas attempts the dream come true stunt. the prepwork is already underway for niagara falls. 3q

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and good morning to you. it is now 6:39. and a break-in at the home of rapper kanye west. the "l.a. times" reports all this happened yesterday morning. the 4200 square foot home is currently on the market for nearly $4 million. authorities are trying to determine if anything was stolen. west is out of town wrapping up the european tour with jay-z. do you remember the young actor who played the mine knee darth vader on last year's volkswagen super bowl commercial? max page is that man and today he's undergoing heart seasonal. he will have a -- surgery. he will have valve replaced. this will be the young man's eighth surgery hi in seven years and expected to be hospitalized for less than a week. all the details on that more on that coming up. well, last month he nearly fell trying to tight rope walk

across the inner harbor and tomorrow nik wallenda will walk across the niagara falls on a two inch thick cable. helicopters lowered it down and it was secured if place yesterday. he's calling this attempt a dream that gives him chills. you can see it all live right here on abc tomorrow night. well, there was a very strange sight over college park last night. leading some to wonder if there could be a ufo. we'll tell you what exactly what that was coming up in just a minute. >> also, a first glance at looks like a person's car has been vandalized but this is not a work of criminals or a mischievous teen. >> we're dry somewhere only clouds. your game -- with some clouds, your game day forecast coming up. >> i'll let you know how 95 is shaping up coming up in my abc2 timesaver traffic report.

6:45. "good morning maryland," i'm charlie crowson, this is your news news to go and lot -- abc2 news and a lot this morning to get to. sherrie johnson is live with the news on the deadly accident

in anne arundel county. megan is out live at the inner harbor with a preview of sailabration but first good morning once gone to meteorologist lynette charles. >> good morning charlie. good morning everyone. let's start you outside this morning in ijamsville where we see some clouds hovering but also a few peeks of some sunshine. that's going to be the scenario through the remainedder of the morning and also this afternoon. temperature-wise, we're coolish in ijamsville coming in at 59 degrees and glen ill around 60 degrees, the winds will pick up out of the northeast as we go throughout the day. it's going to be a little bit on the breezy side and just be ready for that. we had that yesterday. maryland's most powerful radar is dry right now and should stay that way through the remainder of today. have a good one. all right over to lauren cook she has a check of the traffic. good morning. good morning lynette. well celebration is already causing close yours, fort avenue is shut down and it will remain shut down through 11:00 tonight through andres street and the entrance of the fort

mchenry tunnel. lot of congestion 95 and 395 throughout the weekend and for everything you need to know, where to parking all of that information -- park, all of that information can be found on abc2news.com. on 83, here's a live look in northern baltimore county. and hunt valley. actually here's a look at the beltway. really going to be packed here along the west side so do expect a slow ride as you travel down towards edmondson avenue. here's a look at bel air road inner loop starting to jam and that outer loop really going to be a little slow as you make the drive up to lock raven boulevard but as i mentioned 83 no concerns whatsoever if you are using that to get into the city. just 11 minutes from the beltway downtown to east fayette street. that's a look at your abc2 timesaver traffic. back now to the developing news out of anne arundel county. just about to come on to i-97 to go to work the interstate is back open and moving smoothly after a fatal car crash this morning. this is where we're talking about near ben field road where state troopers had northbound

and southbound lanes shut down for a number of hours. and abc2 news sherrie johnson and don harrison are live just miles from the scene and i understand we have new developments just in the past minutes. >> reporter: that's exactly right. i just got off the phone with maryland state troopers. the names of the drivers, first off kelly whit. 25 years old of pasadena. she was going the wrong way driving is hyundai. and she was from pounced dead at the -- pronounced dead at the scene of o the crash. she ran into 54-year-old gold of glen burnie. he was flown to shock trauma. that crash happened this morning at 1:30 in millersville a mile south of the ben field road exit. again, one person killed at the scene. that's 25-year-old kelly whit of pasadena. another person 54-year-old jean

gold of glen burnie was taken to shock trauma by medevac. whit was traveling in the wrong direction and state troopers shut down the north and southbound lanes for hours but once again they have been reopened to of traffic. reporting live in -- to traffic. reporting live in millersville, sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >> you can be the first to know the breaking news, traffic and weather alerts just by downloading the free app and texting wmar to 46988. the inner harbor is taking on a new look this morning and for days to come. ships and a lot of them are coming in for the sailabration. pink ring has been live through the -- megan pringle has been live in the morning on abc2news.com coming up we'll is a full list and a calendar of events for the days to come. this does kick off officially on the 16th and then ends on the 19th but you'll notice the inner harbor is full of ships. we'll have more for you as the day progresses. well, today marks a significant day in our history. it is flag day. this day, 1777 the continental congress approved the design of

our national flag. now the very first flag has 13 stripes alternating between red and white and also 13 white stars on a blue background representing what the congress called a new constellation. well, a columbia woman is facing multiple counts of animal cruelty charges now expected in court today for a motioning hearing, they found 40 dead animals in elizabeth's lindenau's house in december. they had no access to food, water or any heat. same sex couples who work for washington county can now receive spousal benefits that move comes following the complaint on the behalf of the county employee named william taylor. he married his partner in 2010 and then asked to have him placed on the health insurance benefits. that request was denied. the county disputes that claim and those changes go into effect next month. and tonight, diners at the hilton in downtown baltimore

will feast on everything but they can't use their eyes. this is the dining in the dark event raising money for the foundation to fight blindness. guests will eat in total darkness for 30 minutes. the former governor bob ehrlich and going to be honored tonight. well, today marks day four in the jerry sandusky child sex abuse trial and this morning, abc2 news linda so has more and this thing is moving faster than what people originally thought. >> reporter: we have learned that things are moving along more quickly and the prosecution could be done by tomorrow. more alleged victims expected are expected -- are expected to take the stand today. when he was just 11 years old sandusky pulled down his pants and performed oral sex on him. the witness now 25 testified that sandusky threatened him saying he'd never see his family began if he told anyone -- again if he told anyone.

the coach later apologized and told him he loved him. victim number american testified the former coach used to rub his nipples and put his hands in his pants and now repulsed by chest hair because of the contact with sandusky who used to press up against him with his bare chest. under cross-examination victim seven was asked why it took him so long to report the alleged abuse. he said he wanted to block out the negative memories. >> and he -- confronted things and took him a very long time, very long time to process. >> reporter: so far, five of the ten alleged victims have testified. two of them are not expected to take the stand. again more witnesses will take the stand later this morning. linda so, abc2 news. nine minutes before 7:00. and five things you need to know on this thursday. the suspected auburn shooter making his first court appearance today. desmonte leonard is facing three counts of capital murder

in connection with the serest of shootings near auburn university campus. and long after you went to bed, san francisco pitcher matt cain on this play right here. became the 22nd pitcher in major league baseball history to throw a perfect game. struck out 14. that tied sandy koufax on way to getting that perfect game. a 10-0 victory by the janes over the houston -- giants over the houston astros. the l. a. kings marching through the streets of downtown l. a. celebrating the stanley cup win on the way to the staples center where a huge rally will be held after that long walk. let's talk about stamina. and endurance. lacrosse player at the boys' latin school in baltimore are going 24 hours straight for one long game. beginning this morning raising money for the wounded warrior project. that game starts at 9:00 at their field. there's a good chance joe flacco won't be at practice today for the final day of the mini camp but this guy has a

great excuse. about to be a dad. his wife went into labor and this will be the first flacco child for the husband and wife. new details of when we know what the family has coming up on "good morning maryland" and abc2news.com. time now for one more check of the forecast. with lynette but before we go, severe weather in the dallas area shattering the -- area shattering the windshield and battering the hooded is the work of -- hood. it is the work of hail. huge hailstones in dallas. listen. >> it went for at least 20 minutes. it just -- pummeled. it was unbelievable. and the rain -- there was so much rain. it was like -- it was like being in a "disaster movie." >> it sounded like the house was exploding. you know just -- pow pow. just over and over and over and over again. i mean you can look at the roof and see -- 1,000 explosions. >> all right, so far no injuries reported but if you take a look at the video lynette. we don't see the hailstones but you can see the result of that

damage. just how pig those things are -- big those things are. >> exactly. i have a golf ball in my hand and that's how large the hailstones were. so this can do a lot of damage. there you go tom. all right, what's going on i crass the nation -- across the nation because in texas this morning still dealing with some thunderstorms in that area popping you. the southern plains could get hit once again with some severe weather. also we're looking at minnesota and also wisconsin. that is under the gun for some severe weather today. now closer to home, we're not going to be dealing with any type of severe weather whatsoever. we have some clouds out there this morning, all this is courtesy of that area of low pressure in the atlantic right now. that's going to spin back a few clouds as we go through the morning and also the afternoon. you can see for yourself in bethesda a little bit of a sun/cloud mix but for today we will be seeing i believe more clouds than we will be seeing sunshine. temperatures this morning, are on the mild side. but chillier back across the north and west with the temperatures in the 50s. we have to check out the

tropics where we do have tropical storm carlotta right now. the winds sustained at 40 miles per hour and it is to the south of mexico and it is expected to strengthen through time. friday it could be a hurricane but close back to home nothing to pop up here. just dealing with cooler temperatures for today. that temperature coming in around 78 degrees. a good day to go to the game and good evening i should say. 75 degrees and we should be day dry and partly cloudy and here's a check of the seven day forecast for you as celebration looks stellar. 81-degrees into the weekend. all right a check now of the abc2 timesaver traffic with lauren cook. good morning. good morning lynette. well we have trouble in anne arundel county with a crash in edgewater on route 2 at cockrell lane. no delays on route 50 or interstate 97. and sailabration great forecast but some road closures in the avenue. ford avenue nucleasessed between andres -- now closed between an strays street and

the -- andres treat and the tunnel -- street and the tunnel. expect congestion through the weekend. as we check and that i have a like look at the -- take a live look at the beltway. unfortunately the outer loop delays will continue. and as we check in and look at the east side. bel air road really going to be packed along the outer loop and that will continue up towards lock raven boulevard butas you can see the inner loop looks pretty clear. new this morning, drivers near college park reported seeing what they thought was ufo late last night. turned out it was a drone aircraft similar to the one you see in the file picture. the f 47 b was being hauled to southern maryland. we have pictures of people who saw this on twitter, head to abc2news.com to click on that slide show to see more. now i have to tell you, i don't want either of these two ladies with the questions i ask them at the end of the show. but -- do you believe in ufos? >> i do not. >> i think there's -- other

life out there somewhere. >> i think we're entirely too vain to think we're alone ! ly." i -- exactly. i agree. >> have a good day. [ captions by: caption colorado, llc 800-775-7838 email: comments@captioncolorado.com ]