embarrassed in front of his friends. that is what's making news in america this morning. >> stay with us for "good morning america."

. we look at maryland's most powerful radar and we have a shower light around shadyside and not a going anywhere as of now. but again, the showers still across the area as we head throughout the day. so be prepared for that as we

go through time. we look at right now, temperature coming inville rather coming in at 74 and more of the same in sykesville. i will give outupdate on ernesto and we will talk about florence. let's check the traffic with lauren cook. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. grand prix preparations are underway. so if you heading downtown pratt street will be shut down between packa and howard street until 5 a.m. and repairs continue on the massive water main break from last month in downtown baltimore. so light street is shut down there at baltimore street between baltimore and lombard street. the jfx is going to be nice and clear heading into the city. and here's what 95 looks like over at eastern avenue. no delays getting through the fort mchenry tunnel this morning and if you are bound for the beltway this is what it looks like in parkville at harford road. everything up to speed and it will be a nice ride up to 83.

charley over to you. a small community in wisconsin trying to coming to terms with the senseless act of violence that resulted in 6 people dead a gunman walked into a sikh temple yesterday morning in the oak creek area and opened fire. he then started to fire at police when they arrived and an officer did shoot and kill the shooter. there's no connection twoon the suspect and tem bell but -- between the suspect and the temple but many who lib in theneighbor -- live in the neighborhood believe they were targeted because of their religion. >> they shouldn't be mistaken by us because we have turbans and our religion is very peaceful. >> one office wears injured during the shooting -- was injured during the shooting. investigators willer is. gunman's home to find clues ofwhy this happened. oak creek which is conmay be hundreds of miles away but the sikh community is close- knit. linda so is here to tell us how a local sikh population is hoping to reach out to those affected by the shooting in

wisconsin. >> reporter: the sikh association of baltimore is planning a prayer service for this week. members came back to the temple yesterday to prayer after head hearing about shoot us -- after hearing about the shooting in wisconsin. sikhs sayer there confused with muslims because they cover their heads with turbans and don't shave their beards but sikhism is is an independent religion created 500 years ago in india. >> sikhism was formed to fight against injustice. what our nation was built upon and what our forefathers built the united states on. >> reporter: this shooting in wisconsin has the sikh association here in baltimore working to update their security at the temple. we will passe long details for the prayer service when we get them. linda so, abc2 news. >> several of you weighing in about what happened in wisconsin. donna wrights in saying-- writes in saying my heart goes out to you. senseless act of violence must

end. leave a comment on abc2 facebook fan page and let us know what you have to say. police are vetting two -- investigating two stabbings. one at bar in edgewater during the weekend where police say 64- year-old roberto garcia stabbed a mane was drinking with. the victim is expected to be okay. garcia is charged way tempted murder and assault. police are also trying to figure outd william brown at an apartment complex in annapolis that happened early saturday morning. an elderly woman live alone is dead following a fire at her home in reisterstown. investigators are not sure what caused the fire on saturday. it broke out at 426 main street when crews arrived, heavy smoke could be seeing pouring out of the back of the house. it took 15 minutes to get the fire under control. it is believed it started in a bedroom in the back of the home. we still don't have that woman's name. and new video this morning of a fire at a denny's raft runt in harford couldn't --

restaurant in harford county. it started in the bathroom on the 1300 block of edgewood road and spread to the attic and roof. this is who police say is a person of interest in the fire. the photo is blurry but they want to speak out on the man in the orange shirt in the lower right hand corner of the photograph. if you have any information, call the number on the screen. 800-492-7529. well children of illegal immigrants pay the same in state tuition your child play. those in favor of the dream act came out in support of a rally in silver spring which allows undocumented immigrant children to pay in-state tuition some say that's not fair. but students say it's their only chance at going to school. >> they don't know what student go through when they find out they can go to school they can pursue higher education. >> maryland taxpayers are

stretched to the limit. the cost for the tremendous cost. to qualify parents of the students must be paying tax and children must have attend a maryland high school for three years in order to receive the in-state tuition. while you were sleeping, the mars rover curiosity safely landed on the red planet. for the first time, cables were used to lower the rover down. curiosity will spend the next two years look for any signs of life that could exist on mars. by the way, you can meet one of the nasa scientists who worked on the rover. dr. stearns will be answering your questions at maryland science center from 1 to 4 later on today. time for a check of the forecast. no better way to wrap up a weekend a bit early lynette. >> i know. >> with severe weather. >> yes. the severe weather did come but we can need the rain but not the thunderstorms and gusty winds that came with it. look what the's going on around the nation. a clear indication of high pressure building in across the upper tier of the states here.

we have unsettled weather toward the west and unsettled weather close to home here. we are still dealing with a few showers trying to move across the bay. this will linger heading through the morning and that cold front has not cleared the area and won't be until later tonight and then we will feel a little less humid heading into tomorrow. right now, though, temperatures at 72 in west friendship. millersville at 75. rock hall close to 806789 more in goldsboro. 76 in galena and good morning northeast you are at 74. charley. well, it's fair to say michael phelps had a good run in the pool and now the golden olympian is hanging up the goggles. he ended his final olympic run with a gold in the 100 meter butterfly this weekend. his career includes 22 medal 18 gold. he is look forward to the reteens that don't include weightlifting or early wakeup calls. >> that's one thing i will not miss. you know, jumping in the cold pool in the morning is the worst thing about the sport.

>> he says he will spend more time working with his foundation that helps inspiring young swimmers. these are certainly desperate times for many, but wait until you hear what florida and is a-- man is accused of doing and why police want to find him quickly. and what is your child watching on television? the answer to that question could determine their sleeping at night. we will explain coming up in a bit and freebies versus sales. more stores are moving away from discounts and -- in lieu of things now free. >> well, everything is up to speed on 95 heading to downtown baltimore. i will show you what the beltway look like coming on "good morning maryland" and you are looking live at abby road in london. we will continue to follow the olympic games here on good morning marylandi. stay with us. much more to come. wççñçñ

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nation oklahomans being returned home but the fires are still burning. it's described as a monster of a firelight rain including temperatures gave fire fighters a break sunday. the wild fires burned around 91 square miles so far. more rain is in the forecast but that's not until wednesday. and the search is on for a florida man accused trying to trade a baby for food. sur villains video shows the man going door to door officers don't know who the man or the child are, but they are worried about the baby's safety. they are not sure if the child was abducted if the child belongs to the man. well, these certainly never get old. soldier from afghanistan surprises his daughter at a black belt ceremony e watched her test and at the end of the ceremony he called her name and the tears started to flow. >> you can talk on the phone or psych them but there's nothing like holding your girls in your hands. feels good. >> just got in today. >> his dad works with the army,

navy and air force and is excited to be home for one of the biggest days of his daughter lives. joined by lynette and lauren. people getting ready for the baltimore brand pree and weather -- grand prix and weather wise we are talking about ernesto. >> it's out there and should stay away from us. i will show you that track in a minute but we have florence and we are thinking that could get past but that will stay away from us. we have our fingers crossed and i think we will stay out of the hurricane game as we go through time. let's show you the track. tropical storm ernesto. we have been talking about it for the last several days. winds at 50 miles per hour moving off to the west at 10 miles an hour. you can see it heading toward the yucatan peninsula as a tropical storm. looks like it would strengthen again going back over land but right now it stays as a prop cal -- tropical storm and things weaken as it comes in contact with land and stays well away from the lower 48 and that's how we like to see

things going through the next several days. that's what we are continuing to watch. but for today, we are watching the temperatures this morning. that are on the uncomfortable side. humidity in there once again. wind light right now. and they will be out of the northwest as that cold front makes its way through. 74 in glen oak. this is your forecast going through the afternoon. lun. time forecast coming in around 87 degrees. brooklyn park dundalk around 87. and chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms in the forecast once again for today. as we slide in further to the south we are looing at lake shore right around 88 and 88 heading into shadyside. take the rain gear in case because we could see spotty shower pop up as we go through time. here's a check of the 7-day forecast as we start you out for today, again, 87 degrees. we should be right around 86 for this time of the year. we are seasonable but yet we won't feel like that because it's humid outside. as we head into tuesday, things should dry out. we will be a little less humid but also we are going to be

drier. meaning we won't see scattered showers and thunderstorms popping up throughout the day. then things change once again as we go into wednesday evening. humidity moves back into the picture. temperatures close to 90. we will stay flirting with 90 going through time and the chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms move back in as we head into thursday and friday. a look at your weekend, we are looking at scattered showers on saturday, drying out on sunday but temperatures become much more seasonable as we head into next weekend. let's check the abc2 timesaver traffic with lauren cook and the grand prix is a big story. >> reporter: if you are heading done town. grand prix preps are underway. pratt street will be sheet down between -- shut down between packa and howard street until 5al. but this is one of many closures for the big race coming up. and repairs are underway still on the massive water main break from last month. light street is shut down between baltimore street and lombard street. heading out to the jfx, 11

minutes to travel south bound from the bestway downtown to east fayette street. and this is 83 traveling north on the harrisburg expressway. everything up to speed on hunt valley from shawan to 695. and this is where the -- what it looks like in overly. no problems getting up to 83 this morning. charley over to you. violent videos may be causing nightmares for your preschool aged children. a study find a link between the types of videos and tv show kids watch with possible sleep problems. those who watch age appropriate imloiives and tv shows what lower odds of sleep problems. -- appropriate movies and tv shows had lower odds of sleep problems. >> i would encourage parents to be mindful of the ratings and the content of the media they purchase for the children and not give into every thing that comes out. >> children whose parents watch videos with them reportedly had an easier time falling asleep

and fewer number of nightmares. before the kids start school, they need vaccination. baltimore county department of health is providing free vaccines for those eligible. you can take your child to the wood lawn health senter from 10 to 3 today. you must bring a copy of your kids' immunization records. time for five things to a know on this monday. the jetblue pilot who had a melt down is due in court today for a hearing. a judge ordered he be begin a mental evaluation at a texas prison. he has been charged with interference with a flight crew. and the fight to end bullying continues today in a large bullying prevention summit in the capital -- nation's capital. maryland's first leady is delivering the keynote speech and will talk about how the state is working to find solutions. and hillary clinton is visiting south africa. she is taking part of -- part in what's called in a strategic dialogue and scheduled to meet with nelson mandela. and the national aquarium

in baltimore is turning 31 this week. the official birthday is not until wednesday but it's celebrating all week. today, anyone born in august can get in free. also there's going to be cake available for the harbor market kitchen. and no soup for you today. that's a familiar line from seinfeld. it's going to be healed in baltimore a food truck serving junior mints and muffin tops will be in the inner harbor. meet the actor who played the soup nazi on the program. the u.s. dropped atomic bomb on japan during world war ii in 1945. it killed an estimated 141,000 people and wond of the grandchildren of harry truman is attending a commemoration ceremony, the first time a member of the late president's immediate family lie tend. it's 4:48 on this monday and when you go out to shop are you drawn in because of mark downed prices? how discounts and sales are not cutting it anymore for

consumers. and what analyst say gets you in there to spend. >> we had some severe weather yesterday. today, just a few spotty showers. maybe storms under severe limit. as we go through your day, we can look at your forecast and see around 6a. chance for light rain in the forecast going into the 9:00 and a chance for a few spotty storms into lunchtime around 85 degrees. and 3 p.m., by 87 degrees by 3 p.m. rather and isolated showers and storms in the forecast. good morning maryland will be right back.

news time 4:51 and while we saw the heavy rains and lightning and high winds, people in other parts of the u.s. are dealing with the aftermath of storm damage. check this out. high wind blew out part of a roof at a retirement community

in illinois. piece of debris fell into a courtyard and water started to pour into the building. >> i heard a big noise and saw a roof falling past my window. i live in the back part where it fell. i heard this big noise and then the water started coming in. i am going with my daughter. >> those who can orr staying with relatives -- are staying with relatives and others are staying in unused units in the complex. and this is what it looked hike in pittsburgh a truck stuck in high waters came in too quickly for the driver to get out in time. slow moving storms caused more than an inch of rain to fall in a short time period. crews spent hours clearing off the mud from the roads and several businesses. they were damaged as a result. and lynette joins because check of the forecast. we didn't deal with any of that. but we had heavy storms. >> we had heavy storms and if you got trapped under one of the storms you knew what it felt like. we had lightning with thunderstorms and actually still lightning on maryland's most powerful radar right now. let's show the you what's going on as you head up to new jersey, you can see some of the

lightning strikes that cold front still back across the area. we will wait for that to pass and things will improve as we go through your evening time frame. but right now, we still are looking at few showers right around the bay area trying to cross across the -- head into the east here and as it does that, that's when we will see a few more showers in the forecast as we go throughout the day. i am not going to rule that out. but as we look at what's going on in terms of temperatures this morning, we look at 71 in millersville and only at 74. and 76 degrees right now in edgewater and the winds in the southwest will turn to the northwest and that's indicative of that cold front slide truing as we go through after the noontime frame. your forecast trend looks like. this 87 for today. temperatures start to level off a bit and go back down by saturday. that temperature at 86 degrees. that's when we -- where we should be for this time of the year. let's check with lauren cook. good morning. >> reporter: good morning.

heading out to the harrisburg expressway, we debris along the northbound lanes at beltway. that could get in are way. no delays traveling southbound. and as we head on over to howard county, this is what interstate 70 looks like. here at columbia pike no delays. it will be a easy ride to 695. and here's a live look at the southwest corner of the beltway at wilkins avenue. you are looking at an 11-minute ride on that outer loop from 795 down towards 95. and the beltway will remain clear on the outer loop from 95 up towards 8 3. that stretch will take you 11 minutes and there are concerns out on 95 traveling southbound from the beltway allot -- all the way downtown, a 15-minute ride. that's your abc2 timesaver traffic. a mile long stretch of owings mills boulevard opening today. it goes from lions mill road to wieans road. construction began two years ago connecting owings mills with the liberty road business corridor. that road is expected to relieve traffic cong