teaser, perhaps had it yesterday as well. after two sunny days, you know it can't last. the next 24 hours big changes. the first wave of rain coming in at midday. the primary storm center will pump the rain in tomorrow night, chances for flooding as we get 1 to 2 inches of rain by late tomorrow night and early thursday. we're dry and chilly with clouds on the increase. we'll talk about when to expect the heaviest rain. congress is still trying to work out this deal. there's good chance one of your neighbors will be out of work if they dpoo. senator ben cardin worked with the social security administration in woodlawn. close to a third of the workers are right here. cardin said deep cuts and paul

federal spending would have a slowdown in services. >> sequestration treats everything the same. everything is cut across the board -- defense and nondefense. it makes no sense whatsoever. if sequestration were to take effect, it would be very damaging to our economy. congress tells us it would slow down our economic growth substantially. >> but senator cardin said he doubt if the deal will be done by friday. he is committed to seeing one in place before furloughs begin. you trust them with your life and you assume your doctors are doing the right thing, right? that's in the always the case. >> we have a look at bad medicine. abc2 investigator joce sterman is back again to see if we're one year safer. >> reporter: stunning allegations. a doctor videotaping his clients

at his most vulnerable. the case involving johns hopkins dr. nikita levy -- >> i don't know if you have pull closure. >> reporter: he said he knows the pain knowing a doctor can break your trust. 2005 his mother janet died after lengthy cosmetic surgery. in the years following her death her family discovered the physician had broken state guidelines by stringing together to many surgeries in janet case, but it took the board six years to revoke his license. ups and downs as they waited years for action -- their case not the only one with a delay. last february an abc2 investigation of discipline file of almost 50 doctors found stunning delays. in more than one third of cases it took the board more than two years to suspend or revoke a

physician's license even when accusations of drug abuse, sexual misconduct and dangerous practices were involved. some cases took as long last seven years but that was then. fast forward 12 months and you see the doctor talks differently about the board. since our investigation, much as changed, in parkts thanks to intense scrutiny by the legislature and an independent panel. >> there is finally a grip on an lounge problem for at least 13 years and probably longer. >> reporter: problems that included communication breakdowns, disorganization, data sanctioning guidelines and a backlog of complaints, much of that done under the leadership of a new chair and executive director. >> this was a tremendous amount of work. we weren't without guidance.

>> reporter: they made 46 recommendations for the board during a review. an independent panel also suggested changes including splitting them into two groups to move the process along and cut down the backlog. there's proof in the board files. abc2 news investigators looked at 14 doctors disciplined in the last year and found eight had their licenses suspended or revoked within nine months or less once the board was notified. that's well below guidelines. even as patients and doctors wait for action, they're armed with more information. for the first time charges are now posted online against doctors in the discipline chain so you'll know sooner about potential problems. >> without all the facts, i don't know how a patient can be expected to make an intelligent decision. >> reporter: brian is happy to see the board be more transparent, opening up as it

attempts to better protect you but he says the proof will have to come long term. >> i don't anticipate people would naturally assume that everything is changed and that it will never be bad again. on the other hand, i hope they see that the motivation and the procedures that have been put in place are there for the good of everybody. >> reporter: joce sterman, abc2 news. >> if you want to hear more about the board's progress and see if your doctor made our list, go to abc2news.com/medicine. >> this weekend when you went to ikea in sweden, you couldn't find swedish meatballs. there must be an explanation. >> and if you want an exa nation why you don't feel well with your heart. give our hotline a number. it's cross cross. our experts are standing by to take your calls. >> meteorologist wyatt everhart.

take a look at havre de grace from the tide water a -- marina. big rain coming. we'll talk about when the heaviest arrives.

we could soon see some relief at the gas pumps. the national average is $3.80 per gallon, up 54 cents over the next nine weeks. we could see an increase before the prices fall. all right. ikea is not selling swedish meatballs. there are reports the meatballs contain horse meat. they found traces on batches of frozen meatballs, now the company said it has shown no traces. these particular meatballs were only available in 13 european markets. >> all right. ikea is the latest company to be caught up in the scandal.

all right. money may be tight but when it comes to our pets we americans are big spenders between food and vet care. pet own ares spend $53 billion on their -- spent $43 -- 53 billion on their pets. we're going to take you from the classroom to the studio as students try their hand at making news. really, they're making a huge difference. >> the tears and tumbles of last night's oscars. which winners are creating a buzz. that's tough to watch. she was grateful about it.

we're taking your calls. doctor, you're a transplant cardiologist. how can you tell when you're in heart failure? >> some of the symptoms can't be very specific. some of the things people have are a lot of breathing issues. they have trouble walking, trouble doing the things they used to, trouble climbing stairs, walking down the blofnlgt sometimes they get swelling in their legs.

sometimes they gain weight quickly. that's because of the fluid. sometimes they're fatigue. that's the most overwell manying symptom -- overwhelming symptom. >> we are taking your calls. the number to call is 410-481-2222.

you may notice the days are getting longer. sunset will be at 6 p.m. and only getting later, so definitely getting more and more of that look of spring. show you some of our weather in motion. sunny skies, our unique view from hemingway. boy, the water glassy. not a lot of wind, sunny conditions. in towson at loch raven tech as well as the middle school just off of charles, plenty of clear conditions for your commute. no problems weather wise. that will be different by tomorrow. take a look at the 3d setup. i want to show you what's headed our way. you can see a tremendous amount of moisture into atlanta. the heavy rain coming down in

this direction. slowly but surely this will be landing in maryland. you see that in maryland's most powerful radar. winter weather advisories. we think there will be flood advisories for tomorrow evening. winter weather concerns will be at elevation. we'll be in the 40s. rain for central maryland, rain for the eastern shore with the possibility of winter weather. okay. temperatures very comfortable, upper 40s. it was a comfortable day with a high temperature of 50 in the city. things changing. you can see the few clouds clearing to the east. we'll get a clear night, maybe some sunshine. check it out. by 3:00 the rain begins to move in the first of two fairly heavy waves, the most intense waves at 9:00. this could provide as much has 2 inches of rain by early wednesday morning.

by 10:00 the last showers to taper off. two and a half inches of rain. isolated flooding and the low lying areas. then we're dry and comfortable late tuesday. temperatures could be back up to 50 degrees. here we go overnight. no issues as we go toward the morning commute. cold and partly cloudy. the rain moves in by midday and heavier by 4:00, 5:00, 6:00. so just rain as this thing comes in here. snow in the mountains tomorrow, hagerstown west and clearing conditions back in the 50s wednesday afternoon. could see mid-50s bay thursday before we get a blast of cold air for the end of the week and over the weekend looks like temperatures will be on the chilly side. in the moon time all eyes on this double barreled system. the core of the system, we can see it spiraling heavy snow toward oklahoma city. the main concern will be heavy rain. tonight dry, clear and cold.

44 tomorrow. obviously, comfortably above the freezing mark. by tomorrow night upper 30s, heavy rain. there will be flood concerns. then we begin to dry things out, just a few morning showers wednesday into the 50s we go. thursday, maybe as high as 50. cold air begins to funnel in cold winds friday and saturday. then reinforcing cold front on sunday into monday. what that will mean is we don't see that progressive warmup where we hit the 50s. stay tuned for that. the long time guideians as this cold the first week of march. >> shouldn't we have a fireplace under here? >> it feels like spring almost with all the rain. >> two more weeks. >> we're anxious. all right. some students at one high school will be replacing us. they're getting an early start on their broadcasting career. >> they're learning what it

takes to put on a newscast. some hands on tv experience is making a big difference in student achievement. >> stand by. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. >> reporter: it's 9 a.m., time for titan tv. students at newtown high school put on live 10-minute broadcast with closed captioned tv. >> i really like it. after my first day here, i got to be on camera. i was nervous but i like it. >> reporter: titan tv offers the latest information on information from sports to sat preparation. students do it aw.

they're the anchors, reporter, director, camera, teleprompter and operator. it's a television and radio production class. each day they re tate positions. >> i want students to take away from the titan tv experience who learn how to work together, to learn how to problem solve and also to think critically in order to better prepare themselves for their future careers. >> reporter: with titan tv they get an up close view of broadcasting. titan tv gives students real world experience and taste of what lies ahead. >> it's been an eye opening experience, you know. i wanted to be a meteorologist for a few years. it just so happened that i got put in this class. >> reporter: hopefully, some day

these budding journalists will end up as anchors. >> it's one of a number of courses offered. february is national career and technical education month. if you wrapt to see more on how area students are making a difference, abc2news.com is your resource. check it out on our resource page to see the dozens of stories we do to show off the good in our schools. we're back with the doctor and we're taking your calls. doctor, let's talk about women and heart disease. we present so differently. >> we absolutely scan. it's a very important thing to think about because women, especially when they have's scheme --'s keelic heart disease or coronary heart disease we

don't present the same as men. they can have abdominal bloating, short of breath. so that's important when you're evaluating women in particular when you think they may be having a heart attack or coronary artery disease. it's still -- it still sometimes happens today. women sometimes present later than men because the symptoms can be more subtle. >> when should they see a transplant surgeon. >> when they have heart failure and not respond well,. they're failing the medical therapy. they're getting sicker despite everything we can do. we start to think about advanced

therapies like heart transplants or left ventricular assist devices. >> heart pump. >> sometimes people get better quickly with a heart pump. they go sick from the heart failure and all the symptoms to feeling a lot better but they're taking care vive themselves in a different way. so they have to know how to take care of batteries, change batteries. they have to be on blood thinners to prevent clots in the clot. they have to change the drive line. it's a different type of care but most patients feel a lot better. >> okay. about 30 minutes left to get your questions answered. the number to call is 410-481-2222. jamie? >> kelly, doctor, coming up, city schools out of date need rebuilding. they rally to change the

upgrading. a local firefighter is helping. those stories and more at 6:00. here's what's ahead on world news. >> see how world news saved this family more money than they ever expected and the easy tips that can help you save, too. it's real money.

people are still talking about the academy awards. >> this was a night filled with try yum up -- triumphs.

>> we have the latest. >> reporter: the headlines say it all with the biggest oscar going to "argo." not only did the first lady announce the best picture winner, excited director ben affleck gave one of the biggest speeches of the night eye want to thank my wife who i don't normally associate with iran. >> reporter: from that high to this fall. jennifer lawrence took a tumble. >> you guys are standing up. you feel bad that i fell. that's embarrassing. >> reporter: back stage jack nicholson introduced himself to lawrence making it clear she's part of the a list. host seth macfarlane. some of his performances and

jokes were praised. others were criticized, but knowing the stakes were high, macfarlane brought william shatner back from the future. >> your jokes are tasteless and inappropriate. >> one second he's ricky gervais, then donny osmond. hollywood needs to grow a thick skin. >> reporter: early results indicate this year's oscar ratings will be up from last year, especially among younger men. >> tough job. >> he did the best he could but this person will take it all the way. he know -- we know he can dance away from a defender but how about "dancing with the stars." >> that's on abc2 news at 6

which starts right now. the perry hall shooter is given a sentence. >> when firefighters rescued a family pet, they'll have more help. the lifesaving donation they received today. the teenager who shot a classmate inside the perry hall cafeteria on the first day will learn how long he will spend behind bars. chris? >> reporter: 3345 years in prison. that's the sentence handed down today. robert gladden, jr. had already agreed to plead guilty to attempted murder. after the sentencing prosecutors released this video of the interview gladden did. that's him wearing the same green shirt he had been wearing when the shooting happened. prosecutors