brian kuebler stumbled upon one that is taking this outage in stride oar loor there come as point when frustration gives way to apathy. >> you just can't hold out. i'm mad now, why, you know. >> reporter: because it simply is what it is and many residents in the north baltimore community of lake walk are feel that way. they've been out of power since friday night and one look at the damage toward the end of the block and you can see why. snapped trees, low hanging power lines and dangling wires, a massive job some know will take time. >> my take is getting mad and upset over something like this doesn't do anything except use up a lot of energy that i don't have to spare. it's been chaotic. >> reporter: but that soon may change. bge showed up on this street

today and so did the tree trimmers. work started on the dangling power lines and limbs. bge can't predict when power will be restored but it's a sign of progress many neighbors are not seeing. >> it's positive. better than no bge trucks on the street. we've heard different things all week. >> reporter: in the meantime this block will go on with its impromptu 4th of july party and hoping that it will pay off with lights in their homes by the time baltimore lights up the sky. in north baltimore, brian kuebler, abc2 news. >> let's see how anne arundel is doing. you still have over 10,000 without power. job ratetors supplying air and lights are starting to --

generators supplying air and lights are starting to wind down. we run into chris boss who is saluting the linemen. >> real appreciative. these guys deserve a lot of credit. this is tough being out here in the heat and the sun. gong i can do -- i don't think i can do it. a western maryland family would argue they need their power back on more than you do. it could be a matter of life and death for a four-year-old born with a rare disorder. he's been having dozens of seizures a day since the power went out and severe storms rolled through the area last week. >> we've had some respiratory issues with charlie. >> now is they do have a portable generator but it's not strong enough to power the air conditioning. april said she has called the

company several times hoping to phoned out when the power would be turned back on. she said no one can giveler an answer just yet. well, even the statue of liberty is expiring. abc2 news with the heated holiday. >> reporter: this is turning out to be the hottest 4th of july ever. trig tripping -- triple digit temperatures are expected in many places including minneapolis and and -- and chicago. >> we've got water bottles. >> reporter: on top of the heat at least 1 million homeowners in the midwest and mid-atlantic are spending their independence day without electricity. >> i feel like we're in a big

long campout in our house. >> reporter: many are still relying on ice and water delivery. in texas they're chilling out in cooling centers. >> won't be out there all sweaty. >> reporter: out west the biggest concern continues to be wildfires. firefighters quickly put out this raging brushfire in palm dale north of los angeles. there's word the most destructive fire in colorado's history is finally contained. more than a dozen states are banning fireworks over fears of fires. zoos are taking extra precautions in these had the and dry conditions. >> went to see the lions earlier and they had gone back in. >> reporter: it appears everyone is trying to find a way this bet

the heat -- to beat the heat. it is expected to continue through the week. reporting for abc2 news new york. emily moses was riding the green line train when it lost power. the driver told passengers the rescue train had lost power, too. the temperatures were in the mid-90s and the terrain was uneven. she was concerned about the preeing -- pregnant women and elderly. pools will operate on two-hour sessions. they will be closed between 3:00 and 3:30 to clean out.

cool centers are open statewide. we checked in on the cooling center to see if people were taking advantage of the cool air and the cool water. >> to be able to cool off. some people have nowhere to go so they have to come here to cool off. cool off a little bit. >> if you know where the cooling centers are in your neighborhood, head to our website for a list at abc2news.com. let's go down to the ocean. you're coming off 5:00, a little after 5. that's it. i had enough sun. then we're going back to the beach to watch the fireworks. anybody with me? all about it. somewhere to cool off, yeah. jump in the bay, something.

all right. take a look to the west, a couple of storms flaring. minimal activity. one storm here just north of frederick and west of westminster. so there is isolated activity. heat is not isolated. it's widespread. it's everywhere. our heat advisories, baltimore, d.c., including the beach. our heat index values showing you why and 104 in washington. it will be one hot 4th of july. feeling hotter for the next few hours. stay cool. stay hydrated. >> then we'll go see batman. on your tv, on your phone, on your computer, stay with abc2. remember to -- remember, to download our weather apps, just text wmar to 46988 and doing that will get you all our apps

and help you be better prepared for the storm clouds that may be rolling in. drivers had to find a detour from york road earlier today. a major water main break. you'll have it go to plan b. fireworks, cookouts and the nation's memories. we'll take you top independent day celebrations all across the land. >> ever enjoy a cold treat and then, boom, a brain freeze?

happy birthday america. a few wrinkles but you're looking good. here we are on the 4th of july and there's a little bit of something for everybody today from a solemn swearing in of new

citizens to the white house to patriotic parades, family barbecues and later on all those dazzling firework displays. >> reporter: fireworks filled the sky over denver one day early. most of colorado will remain dark tonight with conditions so dry even one spark could set off a new wildfire. at new york's 9/11 memorial, an emotional gathering of wounded warriors. many lost limbs serving in iraq and afghanistan. they came here to remember why they signed up to fight. >> definitely emotional. this is the whole reason why i went to the military. >> reporter: in washington uncle sam joined in with others at the independence day parade. the president welcomed service members. >> what a perfect way to

celebrate america's birthday, the world's oldest democracy with some of our newest citizens. >> reporter: while you may look forward to july 4th food, joey chestnut may have you beat. he won his sixth strad straight -- straight coney island contest. as for those who drove, you go home with extra cash, too. the cost to celebrate fell nearly 12% with the average person estimated to spend $190. gas costs 20 cents less compared to last year. america's biggest celebration is set to go off behind me over the hudson river with music performances and fireworks. >> and for everything you and your family need to know about the 4th of july, head to abc2news.com. we have a guide in our spotlight

section with all the firework displays in our area. if you have a knew drinks tonight you don't want to dry. the tipsy taxi program is running. so starting at 10:00 tonight and running until 4:00 in the morning, a cab will pick you up from a bar and take you home. the ride has to cost less than $50. how about that joey chestnut. talking 67 -- 67? >> 69 hot dogs. >> that guy is a cham in his own sport -- champ in his own sport. a storm in carroll county, north

of frederick, one isolated storm here. as we take a tighter perspective, you can see it moving toward walkerville showing minimal storm activity, west of alexandria and additional storms south toward the roanoke area. back here it is a blue sky, a hazy hot scenario, mid-90s across the board. we've got winds at 13. that's actually nice. that's helping to bring on a bit of a breeze. dundalk sunshine and just a few passing clouds, a clear shot of the key bridge as we look toward curtis bay and hawkins point. damascus, hazy, hot and humid. people enjoying it down here. ocean city, a lot of people not on the beach, on the area north

of the pier. that's where we have the fireworks on the ground. the radar picture isolated storm action. temperature wise, this is widespread statewide. those are the two best spots to be in the state right now because everything in between the mountains and the beaches roasting. 109 in frederick. 101 in cambridge. 103 in the state capital. the humidity has come up. increased humidity. wide spread sunshine leading to an incredible amount of heat, incredible heat index value in the mid to upper 100's. still a slight thunderstorm risk for, i'd give it four to eight our through midnight. we should see the storm risk diminish for a day or two. this is a hot, hot area of high pressure, tropical high. so it's really keeping the heat on. mid to upper 90s. that's not counting the humidity and air temps roasting in the east on friday. look to the west. these are the actual air tells,

mid-100 toward st. louis. here's the trend tonight. storm chances diminishing after 10:00. thursday we'll stay on the dry side. 4th of july 76. we stay sultry. dress light and bring the cold water with you or cold beverage. 100 tomorrow, searing heat with temperatures feeling hotter than that in spots. 77 tomorrow night. here's the outlook. again, the trend is for more hot conditions there, jamie, right into the early part of the weekend. >> all right. we are going to talk about a potential summertime hazard and i speak of the brain freeze. you're a meteorologist. >> the tall slushy thing and you slur down too hard. >> before you indulge in that big scoop of ice cream, we have a look at what causes brain freeze and how to avoid it. >> reporter: when it's this hot

outside, this can be music to your ears. every year the average american consumes six gallons of the creamy cold stuff. even though we all scream for ice cream, it can lead to screaming pain. that's right, the dreaded ice cream headache, also known as brain freeze. >> oh, my head. >> reporter: now military doctors are studying the rocky road to brain freeze. this is your brain and this is your brain on ice cream. as you eat the triple scoop it goes to the roof of your mouth, the same nerve that detects pain in your forehead and then brain cycle. >> that disturbance is picked up by the nerve. >> reporter: brain freeze is

common, even more so if you're prone to headaches. scientists say speed counts. >> eat cautiously and slowly like your mother told you. >> reporter: so i decided to test that theory. >> don't think for a second i will enjoy this. this is strictly in the name of science. all right. still going on right now. >> reporter: so if the summer heat means you have to have that slur i, don't sweat it but slur at your own risk. >> all right. whether you're soak up the sun or chugging a glass of milk, getting your vitamin d can help you stay healthy. how the amy vitamin d supplements can help. >> what this means for you and your morning commute tomorrow. @mashed potatoes and gravy. mac 'n cheese...

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vitamin d is everything the doctor is telling us about to improve our bone health. a study is focusing on senior citizens who account for 75% of bone fractures. here's dr. timothy johnson. >> reporter: vitamin d is called the sunshine vitamin because it's manufactured in our bodies naturally. researchers look at supplements. it looked at 31,000 subjects all 65 or older. 91% were women. writing in the new england

journal of medicine 800 or more international unit as day were useful against fractures. a reduction in hip fractures and nonvertebral fractures. they're finding a recommendation that people 65 and older get at least 800 international units of vitamin d every day. with this medical minute, i'm dr. timothy johnson. >> the first over-the-counter rapid hiv test will soon be available for use at home. the fda approved the test to use the kit. you swab the upper and lower part of your gums, place it in a vial and the results are available in 0 -- 20 to 30

minutes. the fda approved another test in 1996. however, those sampled needed to be sent away to a lab. the kit is expected to be available in october. the 4th of july means fireworks, family and fun. you can also get sick. don't spoil your holiday with a side trip to the er. docs see an increase. first, drink plenty of water. sipping sports drinks, which contain election tre lights and if you're drinking beer, also drink water. food borne illness is another culprit. put leftovers away. food should be refrigerated within two hours or one hour if it's above 90 degrees. check out the page.

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