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franklin parkway. when we wake up the temperature will be likely in the single digits. it's tuesday night. the big story is dangerously cold weather descending on the tristate area. philadelphia implemented a code blue. dann cuellar is in center city but first cecily tynan has the latest from accuweather. >> as the winds are picking up, it's a bad combination. the windchills have been dropping quickly through the evening hours. 5:00 39 7:29 9:00 19. right now 11. that's a 20-degree drop in six hours, and the windchills keep dropping. there is a wind advisory for south jersey and delaware.

wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour. the advisory until 10:00. everywhere, dealing with strong gusting winds. 11 in philadelphia the windchill buffalo three below, pittsburg three windchills in the single digits overnight. tomorrow, bundle up in lots of layers. you need it. 7:00 in philadelphia the through the afternoon even with sunshine, wind gusts 45 miles per hour. temperatures around freezing, windchills remain in the teens. it's not just cold in the day. night an alberta clipper moving in bringing snow. tonight, 35. tomorrow morning, single digit windchills.

hat could complicate the thursday morning commute. we'll talk more about thatp. >> dan, you have a cold blue. what is the city doing to keep the city safe? >> there are a lot of extra personnel on the streets tonight. temperatures are dropping like crazy fueled by high gusts of winds as you seee parkway. some forgot it's mid december and old man winter who is slacking off would eventually show up. the bitter cold winds blustered their way across the city.this is an elderly woman struggling to push her cart down theitions are dangerous for those sleeping on the streets, a blue in effect. >> you don't want anyone sleeping in this weat cold. we don't want anyone to die of exposure. >> the city h extrag people out of

the cifd. som doesn't look likethey for themselves we'll do an involuntary hospitalization. >> we were spoiled this year. >> you are right about that. >> i want to get into my bed under my covers and get ready for tomorrow. >> the deep freeze like temperatures causes havoc on car batteries. don't let this happen to you. >> the colder it gets the harder on the battery. >> i'll check your tire pressure as well. you lose more air when it's colder outside. >> yes and by the way if you are worried about someone streets in the city out in the cold, you are being asked to call the hot line (215)232- it's ope hours. don't forget to bring your pets in. there isne if you

leave them out in the cold. dann channel6 "action news." bundle up everybody. jim? >> don't let ear piece freeze in your ear. "acti with the details on accuweather and you can check the details on our free abc app. >> it's been one of theest and moamatic elections we have seen in a long time but doug jones defeated roy moo ithe alabama senate race. this is react the headquarters half hour ago after the associated press called jones the winner. the numbers are as close as they can be, jones winning than 1 percentage point with almost all of the votes counted throughout the state. he isemocrat to win alabama in 25 years and jones' victory will shrink the republic majority in the senate

51-49. here was doug jones a moment ago. i believe the people in alabama have more in common than divide us. [applause ] >> we have shown not just the state of alabama, but we have shown the country the way that we can be unified. >> this is a live picture as doug jones says goodnight to his supporters. it's been an extraordinary campaign among a backdrop of sexual molestation against the loser, roy moore. a defeat for steve bannon who campaigned for moore and president trump who endorsed roy

moore. you see the winner live from montgomery alabama, doug jones tonight. new at 11:00, the pennsylvania legislature tonight approved a controversial bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. it is currently 24 weeks. the bill passed the state senate in february and the house by a vote of 121-70 which means several democrats sided with the republic majority. governor tom wolf vows to veto the bill saying senate bill 3 is an assault on the doctor/patient relationship without medical or health expertise. women should make their addition based on consultation with their

doctor and families. >> three masked men barged in and held up the store at gunpoint. it happened at the family dollar at 8:30 tonight. thieves took cellphones from the customers and ploys before robs the store and making off with $1,200 in cash. no one was hurt. the suspects are on the run. >> an "action news" investigation gave police the proof they needed to issue warrants for two sexual sexual assault squatters. police say after seeing the video of diaz and facebook vacation to miami, they had enough evidence to put them behind bars. >> eagle safety malcolm jenkins has established himself a star on the field and off. tonight he was singled out for

using his platform to spotlight social injustice. christie ileto has the story. >> we see you in a way on and off the field. we are so proud of you. >> i decided to get out and use my platform for change. i saw the impact using my voice. >> using his voice as a mega phone for change malcolm jenkins received support. we need to support him. >> the significance of athletes using their platform to talk about greater things than sports. >> to his critics, this is controversial. to his supporters, he is a constant champion for social

reform,co organizing meetings with nfl players to discuss the driving force behind the protests. >> the money put up is a step in the right direction. that wouldn't happen but for malcolm jenkins. >> he's met with the police commissioner here. >> he has done ride alongs with the philadelphia police to bridge the g between those that wear the badge and if communities they serve. he has been nominated for the man of the year award. >> the winner will be announced the night before the superbowl. chrischristie ileto, channel6 "action news." >> project blue light is a nationwide recognition of police officers who have died in the line of duty. every year in deep meadow park,

they decorate a tree with blue and white lights. the lights represents all officers lost. there are 27 white lights for each month montgomery police officer killed in the line of duty. >> there a things exciting than moving into a new home. tonight was more despiting than most. anniemick was in buck's a first hand look. >> the roberts family entered their new home to a round of applause. they are noweving the amam wit the united states 30 years ago. >> omar, a peru native is moving his family of six from a two bedroom apartment to a three bedroom home on mill drive in lefts town. nine-year-old aaron couldn't wait to show us and tell us what he plans to bring.

>> i'll put my video games and t.v. >> habitat for humanity remodeled the home with volunteers making it home sweet home. the family had to pitch in too. >> it was hard work but we managed to do it. >> contractors on staff as this was the volunteers. the organization bought the home but it needed a lot of help. this is not free. >> they can afford to pay a mortgage. they just can't afford enough of a mortgage to buy a home in buck's county. those that qualify for the program get a zero interest mortgage. they pay taxes on the full value of the home. they have maintenance and everything else that goes into home ownership. >> the family is moving in in time for christmas. their son tells us as soon as

they get in here, they are putting up christmas lights and a christmas tree in this room. annie mccormick, "action news." >> allegations of sexual misconduct are being thrown at quarterback donovan mcnabb. >> and the london premier of "star wars" the last jedi. the rumor about the princes. cecily? >> i'm still defrosting after being outside. temperatures are dropping to the low teens and further tomorrow morning. i have details on what to expect in the seven-day forecast. >> are they in the movie? i don't know. ducis rogers with the flyer surprise nick foles tells us what he thinks of the eagle's chances. that and more

>> a federal prosecutor says the man that tried to set off a pipe bomb in the new york subway system wanted to do as much damage as possible. he mocked president trump on facebook and had handwritten sentiments representing death and america. >> it was a war of words and tweets between president trump and senator jill brand calling on trump to resign after multiple women reiterated accusationsaccusations yesterday. the president set lightweight senator a total flunky for chuck

schumer and someone who would come to my office begging for campaign contributions not long ago and would do anything for them is now in the ring fighting against trump. some took the statement as a sexual innuendo including the senator. >> it was a sexist smear attempting to silence my voice. i will not be silent on the issue. neither will the women that stood usident yesterday. >> donovan mcnabb has beenshe claims mcnabb sent her inappropriate text messages. others at the network have been named. mcknack works as an espn contributor but won't pare on the air during the investigation. >> the stars on the red carpet for jedi fans and royal watcher

in london. prince william and prince harry arrived among cheers at the nenewest "star wars" film. no one would comment on rumors that william and harry have a cameo in the film playing storm troopers. the last jedi is the eighth film in the franchise opening to wide release thursday night. storm troopers have big helmets on. >> right. >> so how would you know? >> we'll never know. i'm sure there will be a clue along the way. what about clues to the accuweather forecast. >> my hands are so cold from being outside. let's go to where sky 6 is, the ben franklin bridge lit up in blue and white on the first night of hanukkah. if you are a skier like i am,

look at this, spring mountain ski resort, the guns are blasting. it's cold enough to make a lot of snow. philadelphia the wind gust is 37 miles per hour. allentown 36. wilmington, 32-degrees. the windchills will continue dropping. tomorrow morning, we have windchills early in the morning in the single digits and in the afternoon windchills climbing to the teens. this is definitely the coldest day so far this season. it's not just the temperature. it's the wind as well. reading 3 cape may 18. poconos, four degrees below zero. the skies are clearing. showers ahead of the arctic front, high pressure builds in. the school bus stop bundle your

kids up as much as you can like the kid from christmas story. temperatures in the suburbs, 19. philadelphia, 23. stack in the winds, five to ten degrees as they hit the bus stop tomorrow morning. winds ease up through the day, but windy all day long, 32-degrees with windchills stuck in the teens and a clipper moving in thursday night. snow showers breaking out r. it's a quick hit by 3:00 or so nothing more than scattered snow showers to the north. there could be enough snow on the ground to community, 9:00 to 3:00 in the morning, a coating to inch of snow. the ground is so cold, anything that doesn't stick will be

slippery. brutal cold and biting winds, 32-degrees. thursday predawn snow showers otherwise a mixture of clouds and sunshine. 38-degrees. friday mostly cloudy, the high 34-degrees. could get snow showers friday night. saturday, a mix of sun and clouds, 38. sunday 42 a warm front by sunday night. behind the front warmer on monday and tuesday temperatures around 50-degrees above normal for this time of year. ep joy it next week. tomorrow, bundle up. >> thank cecily. >> a special celebration at 30th 12r50e9 station in philadelphia. today marked the first night of the jewish festival of lights. amtrak employees gathered for the public lighting of the menorah as well as music, dreidel games and refreshments.

>> after an absence of four years, wilmington's caroling on the square has returned. the family-oriented event culminating in the city's lightin ceremony. there was plenty of holiday music. snacks and hot chocolate were on hand in expaing exchange for a nonperishable donation

sixers in action. >> sloppy sixers, seven turnovers in the opening period. 18 first half points, sixers down by seven after one. second quarter, embid to the

hoop. 13 half points for him. sixers down three at the fourth quarter, 82-77. to the flyers what a difference a week makes. we were quietly wondering if dave hacksal would keep his job. travis connecting puts it on net. we are knott up. three minutes to go in regulation. team leading 15th goal of the season, flyers won four straight games, 4-2. >> life without carson wentz has begun. nick foles has taken the reigns reins of the starting job. he has big shoes to fill especially given the way carson

wentz played up to this point in the season. foles sounds like he's up to the challenge. i'm going to play agressive as i have done throughout my career do what i can do to help the team win the game. >> nick knows to be himself. anyone who knows nick knows he's comfortable in his own skin confident in his abilities. the guys on the team see that feel that. you know this guy's been successful. >> still ahead in sports villanova set to take temple. h

>> villanova's first contest since its number one ranking tomorrow night. things appear easy for jay wright and company. the cats 10-0 start to the season, winning by an average of 22 points. they have been number one before. that will help them handle depression. >> a little bit, yeah. my freshman year i never been number one before. we have been there before but a lot of teams are coming for us so we have to be ready to play. >> it's exciting. i think everybody appreciates how rare it is. everything has to fall into place. everyone gets excited about it around here. >> dare i say this villanova

team might be better than the one that won the championship a couple of years ago. >> can we go back live to alabama? we do not have it. roy moore, the other guy running tonight, you are familiar with his name is speaking to his supporters in montgomery alabama refusing to concede saying we need recounts come up to the secretary of state's office and check the voting yourself. the military vote is not in yet. roy moore is not conceding the race to doug jones. the drama continues in the state of alabama. "jimmy kimmel live" continues followed by "nightline." music from g. easy fe"action news" conti rogers and the entire "action news" team, i'm jim gardner. have a good night tonight.

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