"action news", delaware valley's leading news program, with meteorologist melissa magee, jeff skversky and walter perez. saturday night, and an excessive heat warning is in effect, this weekend. plus, crews are about to clear out the center lanes of broad street, ahead of dnc. but the big story on "action news" is a very hot, very

steamy day with some strong storms, going through. the meteorologist melissa magee has the latest from the "action news" big board and melissa, a lot to keep track of tonight. >> key to the humidity is fueling showers and storms across our region. here's storm tracker six live double scan radar. you can see activity to the south of the lancaster county and south of lancaster press nothing northern sections of delaware but what we are focused on is areas in philadelphia and also to the south and east there in south jersey. in fact, a severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for camden, atlantic, burlington counties, even ocean counties. this will stay up until 7:00 p.m. this evening. we are finding wind in association with this thunderstorm in excess of the 60 miles an hour and likelihood of quarter sized hail. you can see storm tracker six live double scan street level heavy rain from cherry hill into philadelphia at this hour. moving down to the south and east to the south of the route 07, chatsworth and speed well as this lightening pushes to the south east at 45 miles an

hour, and also, if you are traveling along the garden state parkway. we will track showers and storms early this evening but as i mentioned it is because of the heat and humidity. we have high dew point numbers in the 70's. seventy in philadelphia. 75-degree dew point in cape may. we have enough atmosphere juice to get these showers and storms going. the as far as heat index right now it feels like 98 in millville. 109 in dover with those showers and storms have yet to move on through and 98 degrees current heat index number up in reading. we have excessive heat warning and advisory that is stay up until monday, we will let you know how high these numbers go as we get in the start of the dnc, alycia with those details with the full and exclusive accu weather forecast. >> melissa a, thank you, it will be a hot one. speaking of power picks hillary clinton introduced her running mate tim kaine today. two made their first joint appearance in miami. "action news" reporter jeff chirico has details. >> reporter: hillary clinton

and tim kaine revved up a crowd of 5,000 in miami. >> tim kaine is everything donald trump and mike pence are not. >> reporter: kaine sprinkled in spanish throughout his speech, the south florida crowd, roared their approval. >> speaking spanish. >> clinton aid say kaine beat out 23 contenders, ultimately, it was her chemistry with kaine that won clinton over, she was also impressed with his down to earth campaign style and lengthy career in public service. sources a say she kept coming back to her belief that he could do the job. >> he is a progressive who likes to get things done. that is just my kind of guy. >> reporter: kaine pointed out in the crowd his son matt a marine who in just a few days will deploy to europe and pivoted to his first a tack on donald trump. >> he repeatedly calls the american military quote, a

disaster. >> reporter: trump on twitter tried to stir up bernie sanders supporters and blasted the ticket as crooked and corrupt. on the eve of his convention a major controversy is brewing for dnc, wikileaks released e-mails from top party officials that show attempts to help clinton's campaign during the primary. sanders has accused the dnc of putting their thumb on the scale for clinton and even called for party chair debbie wassermachine schultz to step down. jeff chirico, channel six "action news". speaking of the dnc, this is the stage where hillary clinton will be the democratic nominee for president. and she will make history as first female candidate leading the ticket for a major party. last minute preparations are taking place, throughout the weekend and today, security officials, are doing a thorough sweep of that building. they are happening as we speak. as security assures venue is ready city officials are making sure that the city is ready a and that includes

something we have not seen in a long time, crews will start towing cars from the median of south broad street, those little yellow papers there. they are warning for all of those drivers. anyone familiar with that neighborhood knows it is a common practice to park right there, in the median and no parking rule there is rarely enforced. head up, towing will start at 8:00 o'clock tomorrow morning. traffic restrictions have started to take effect along i-95 for dnc security purposes. the last night crews blocked off highway ramps to and from broad street, and starting at noon time today commercial vehicles over 5 tons and heavy trucks have been banned from the 9-mile stretch of the interstate, from exit 13, near the airport, to exit 22, that is the vine street expressway, and local traffic is also blocked, around the sports complex. dnc rules committee members gathered this morning at the philadelphia convention center to advocate for an end to the super delegate system. they formally delivered a

petition of more than 600,000 signatures. the group says that super delegates are undemocratic and that every vote should matter. >> right now, there is absolutely no rule stopping super delegates in future cycles from overturning the will of the people in the most important political decision, that our party voters will get to make good group expects a full convention floor vote on this issue. the philadelphia 2016 host committee unveiled patriotic theme banners today, around construction sites, in center city. they feature quotes from political figures throughout american history, like theodore roosevelt and ronald reagan. officials say they will stay up for the duration of the convention. meanwhile as many of them, communities will hold events during the convention and today the the philadelphia muslim american host commit thee held an event, in center city philadelphia they want to make sure that the rights of american muslims are protect and that there is, safe place

provided for prayer. pro life organizations held a rally with think morning in philadelphia's powellton section of the city in opposition to hillary clinton. groups gathered outside a closed abortion facility on the 3800 block of lancaster avenue, they held signs, and said it is immoral for catholics to vote for clinton. and, this mock tug of war took place outside hillary clinton center city headquarters. they are protesting and calling on clinton to assure that medications are more affordable and more accessible , and one represents pharmaceutical companies, the other side representatives patients. now, this is going to be a very tough week for those protesters, as well as delegates, police officers and anyone else who will be outside, for convention week. temperatures are in the upper 90's, again today, but they feel a lot more like hundred degrees and not letting up anytime soon. "action news" reporter trish

hartman spoke to delegates and volunteers as she has that part of the story. >> reporter: as walls went up in north philadelphia, so do the temperatures. >> we've got the to get out here early, and, we just take extra breaks throughout the day. and, we are working. >> reporter: habitat for humanity volunteers say they have to keep an eye on each other. >> we just had one of our guys, that was feeling faint, we told him to go down to the first deck to sit and relax. >> reporter: there is still on track to frame four homes in two days, their way of welcoming dnc to philadelphia a. >> remember back in the day when conventions were in philadelphia there was no such thing as air conditioning. so this is the true philadelphia convention, it is an experience. >> reporter: fortunately for these folks visiting political fest they are in air conditioning and air cream. dnc volunteers at the convention center were happy to spend most of their day inside directing visitors. >> luckily they have not had any stations outside because it is so hot but we have talk

about it the when we first came in. >> reporter: we spoke to this dnc attende from wisconsin as she was stunned by the heat as she stepped off the plane. >> it hit me. i said, okay, this is philadelphia, i looked at the temperature bring left. i knew it would be hot. >> i will get one and then you. >> reporter: for many the heat isn't just a nuisance but dangerous. philadelphia corporation for aging has activated its heat line, a nurse ace railable for health related questions and mobile medical unit, on stand by for emergency. >> and, and, that becomes very dangerous for people. and, that can lead to that kind of temperature. >> reporter: reporting from center sit the eye, trish hartman for channel six "action news". we are also, covering the convention, from all angles, six abc.com/dnc. there you can see the latest updates from the wells fargo center and all around the region. we will also have live streaming coverage every night, with the "action news" team, plus, finding the information that you need to know, including local road

closures and, and is there much more to come on "action news" tonight, keeping cool at the beach, atlantic city officials say steps to help folks stay comfortable and safe, at the shore. and, the one school in philadelphia, we will tell you why some officials are heading back to the classroom today. plus, jeff skversky has "action news" sports when we continue.

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summer vacation is halfway over, sorry for the memo, it is school officialness germantown are already, getting ready for the upcoming school year. the staff at roosevelt elementary school hosted a community day to clean, paint the school, and they thanked the volunteers by hosting a cook out with music, and games. some hospital workers a at chestnut hill hospital hit the picket lines today, service workers say they are paid less than similar workers in the city. this is a one day strike designed to call on the hospitals to give them a raise. striking workers includes nursing assistants, transporters, er technicians and secretaries. enan tabernacle baptist church in west oak lane held its annual four and a half

mile walk this morning. the hundreds of the people participated in the fit for eternity walk and run. all proceed from today's event will benefit center for grieving children and teens which help victims of crime, in philadelphia. dozens gathered at the constitution center in philadelphia this afternoon for a game inspired by, politics. one teams had to answer questions about politics in a family feud style game called political feud. and, recognize that woman right there "action news" anchor monica malpass and her son were also there today, and playing along. i'm in the sure whether they won. i will need to get the final score. today's event was part of the political fest. >> we will be right back. i approve this message.

donald trump: i could stand in the middle of 5th avenue and shoot somebody and i wouldn't lose any voters, okay? and you can tell them to go f--- themselves! you know, you could see there was blood coming out of her eyes, blood coming out of her wherever... you gotta see this guy. ahh, i don't know what i said, ahh. "i don't remember." he's going like "i don't remember!"

jeff skversky is here with "action news" sports and talking about the phillies.

>> miguel franco not in the line up today, hopefully everything is okay with the phillies third basemen. he went from out right scared to not worried at all after getting hit in the wrist by a pitch last night. but since franco is still a a little sore he is not in the line up today in pittsburgh. franco could miss tomorrow's game as well against the pirates but it is not believed to be as serious as last year when he broke the same left wrist. phillies come out swinging, first inning tommy joseph with the rbi single, one to nothing phillies. bottom of the first aaron nola gives up rbi single, ties it at one. so what is game plan for pirates? well, they are talking starters last night and how about this, very next pitch in the third, cameron rupp, nailed in the head. hit him in the ear flap. he is pulled from the game and under going testing. aaron in a lah gets hit, on the left hand, what is going on, phillies have been getting hit left and right in this series. they are up three-two in the fifth inning.

phillies right fielder aaron altear is heading in the right direction rehabbing a wrist in reading. he was up and hit two hits. after missing the entire season he is close to hopefully tearing it up in the big leagues. he was expect to be the phillies starting right fielder this season. there are a ton of questions and question marks when eagles training camp kicks off on monday? can doug pederson coach? will sam bradford shine as a starter? will receivers catch the ball. of course, the defense among the big questions, indeed will be marcus smith finally living up to the hype. 2014, first round draft pick has still yet to start a game. he played only 8 percent of the defensive snaps but he is moving from linebacker, back to the defensive even, the position that he played in college. >> i'm just going back to a position that is really comfortable, so i can be happy, and i'm excited. i leave this sunday. i'm ready to go up in

training, at this place, and training with a pass rush coach and his name is chuck smith. he has got me right for the season. i'm just ready. i can't wait. this season will be great. >> we can only hope especially for this guy doug pederson entering his first season as eagles head coach and he plans to put the bird to work. they will hit more in camp then they did under chip kelly. >> i mean one thing about training camp, it will be tough. it will drain you. things of that nature, you know what i mean. while this training camp is new, training camp itself isn't. i know it will be the toughest part. i'm looking forward to it. >> it shouldn't be too much longer before sixers big man joel embiid says i'll show you. last night, embiid was seen showing off his strength. armresteling, justin beiber at a club in los angeles, sorry beiber, you lost. perhaps embiid blowing off steam after an impressive looking training session in

l.a. nice move, embiid has been cleared for five on five practice, he is expect to be ready to start, the season, when sixers get underway. thanks to only one win in their last 5mls matches union have fallen out of first place but that could change by the even of the night. union can be tied for the top spot in the east with a win in montreal. carli lloyd look ready to role in rio. last night in the final tine up against costa rica lloyd using her head to to score that first goal since that knee injury three months ago. delran, new jersey native and company will kick off the olympics against new zealand in just 11 days. >> obviously i needed the break. it came at a good time. i was able to recharge batteries and just going in there feeling rejuvenated, fit and ready to capture the gold. >> like no other... >> going over to golf in lake

tahoe american century championship they are doing the carlton, that never gets old. justin timberlake can sing, dance and hit the golf ball too. what a chip shot. wow, timberlake tied for 24th. charles barkley is dead last, and sir charles shot, alycia to win this tournament, 6,000 to one. >> you are saying i got a chance. >> i have seen better moves from timberlake. >> maybe, in concert. >> all right, jeff, thanks. coming up next on "action news" meteorologist melissa magee with the exclusive, steamy and hot, accu weather seven day forecast, coming up next.

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atlantic city is helping people stay cool during the excessive heat they are setting up cooling stations throughout the city handing out ice cold water this weekend atlantic county police will have tent and chairs set up at ohio avenue and boardwalk and ac pal will be opened any thing to try to stay cool because it is brutal. >> yes, it will get worse as we go throughout the next few days. we have excessive heat warning, advisory and heat watch across the region. also some showers and storms to track as well. storm tracker six live double scan radar you can see we have got that activity scattered about philadelphia, areas to the south and east, you can see the the showers and storms, and they are firing up. we will go in tighter on street level with storm tracker six because we have a severe thunderstorm warning posted for camden, atlantic, burlington, ocean counties until 7:00 p.m. storm is moving south east at

the 35 miles an hour, wind in excess of 60, and likelihood of some quarter sized hall. now we're also going to show you a cluster of areas in new castle and kent counties, this is another severe thunderstorm warning that will stay up until 7:00 p.m. n middletown to the north of smyrna we are dealing with showers and storms. this is pressing to the south east at 30 miles an hour. that is why we have got that severe thunderstorm warning posted for that region. wind in excess of the 60 miles an hour, middletown, townsend and smyrna included in that. as we track moisture moving from west to east direction across the region. the it is all because of the heat and humidity. storm reports to share with you, wilmington, tree limbs reported down. the west norriton trees and wires down. audubon, we have seen hail, quarter sized hail reported there. also lancaster. wind as high as 54 miles an her there in logan township. it is all because of the heat. ninety-seven was our high. 10 degrees above the average.

record 101 in 2011. very close to records tomorrow. for that matter as we get into monday as well. right now in the city it is 84. still 95 in dover. ninety-five in allentown. eighty-four at the coast in cape may. ninety-five in trenton at this hour. here's satellite six with action radar. you can see showers, storms essentially firing up across the region because we have so much warmth and heat and humidity. believe it or not this is a cold front dipping down to the south and east and tomorrow we will have a hot air but it won't be as humid thomas it was today. and then thunderstorm around early is calling tonight, otherwise, warm, sticky still dropping down to 66 in the suburbs and 74 degrees in philadelphia for overnight low. tomorrow in the city record watching, sunday we are calling for a high of 96. still hot but not as oppressive. record 98 setback in 2011. ninety-nine is our high on monday, the record 96 setback in 1899. so heat is sticking with us. this is a prolong period of a lot of hot era cross our

region. heat tips over the next few days, check on the seniors and pets, stay hydrated with lots of water, take frequent breaks, perhaps if you are doing some activity outdoors and wear light and loose fitting clothing as we head into the next few days. the here's the exclusive accu weather seven day forecast, high tomorrow still hot, less humid in at 96. record heat on the way monday with thunderstorms likely for start of the dnc, high of 99. scorching sunshine on tuesday, and then 94. ninety-three on wednesday. ninety-one on thursday. the as we get into friday in at 90. next saturday, alycia highs in the upper 80's. go slow next few days. >> good advice, thank you. world news saturday is here next on six abc and don't miss "action news" at ten on phl17 tonight. then, of course, we're back here again on six abc at 11:00. now for walter perez, melissa magee, jeff skversky and the entire "action news" team, i'm alycia vitarelli. we will see you right back

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welcome to "world news tonight." the democratic convention on deck, but first, the rollout. hillary clinton introduces her running mate, as donald trump introduces a new nickname. plus, hacked e-mails that may show democrats' dirty tricks. deadly heat wave, at least eight deaths. temperatures that feel like triple digits. heat alerts tonight from coast to coast, and the fire out west. 100-foot flames threatening thousands of homes. mall massacre, chilling new details about the gunman who killed nine people, including seven teens. the crimes here in the u.s. that possibly inspired him, and the bait police say he put on facebook to lure his victims. pool dangers, the new warning tonight about what may be in the water. what you need to know before taking the plunge. and, catching pirates.