news 4 today starts now. >> nay p neighbors without a pl sleep. the search for the cause of the massive townhouse fire in pa tomto patomic. nats down one in the playoffs. both the team and fans gearing up for a second chance. that's today. from tropical storm to hurricane. folks preparing for nate's arrival. we are going to talk about how this storm could actually impact us here. looking ahead to that. a lot to talk about as we welcome you in on a saturday morning, the 7th of october, 2017. i'm david culver alongside angie goff. >> that's right. so

the maygame, did we lose a bet? >> we'll look into it. 6:01. let's get a check of the forecast. 60s here, lauryn ricketts. >> 70s in some places. >> it is not bad, considering the last several nights and mornings we've had temperatures in the 40s and 30s, after the string of dry days we've had this week. it's about to come to an end. beautiful morning out there so far. the sun coming up just a little after 7:00. 7:10 to be exact as we continue through the morning. we are looking at temperatures to drop a touch by 7:00 a.m., usually the case, then we'll take them back to the upper 70s by 11:00. approaching the 80 degree mark. not a lot happening on the radar right now. maybe see a few isolated showers. we have a frontal system headed toward our area

hurricane nate. winds at 80 miles an hour. we're going to be talking about that and our impacts here in about 15 minutes. lauryn, we'll see you then. let take you back to the nationals now. not about to let one loss put them down. the team going to get another shot at a playoff win later today. we know that all of you hometown fans are rooting for them, right? >> social media feed was just littered and filled with national stuff yesterday. everybody is hyped. here is carol maloney with a look at the nats fight to beat the cubs. >> reporter: game one seem familiar? you may be thinking the series is over. but that is not the feeling by this team. once turned the page and found their offensive punch. ten strikeouts. no earned runs. cubs timely hit

rendon error changed the course of the game. >> straus husband pitching, did everything he could. we couldn'toffense. we'll be better tomorrow. >> we have to keep playing. this was opening day and lost the first one. we're not panicking too much. >> still have to win three. it's a little harder now than if we would have won this game. but whoever wins three before they lose three wins the series. >> reporter: best of five series. they lost game one. the pressure is on gonzalez and everyone in a nats uniform. news 4 sports. >> tonight's game two is at nats park, just after 5:30. gates open at 3:30. this is a win from last night. that's house majority whip steve

he delivered a strike to u.s. capitol police special agent bailey. scalise, bailey and two others were hurt at the june shooting during a congressional baseball practice. that happened in alexandria. tomorrow you can hear from scalise as he sits down with "meet the press" moderator chuck todd. >> probably one of the first -- the best first pitches i've seen. >> right on. bryant and harper are rooivs on the field but both call las vegas their home. they're doing everything they can to help the victims of the mass shooting. >> last sunday, our hometown of las vegas suffered the deadliest mass shooting in moderate u.s. history. >> we're asking for help in supporting the victims -- >> in this psa, they're asking people to donate to help the victims. both men knew people that were at the concert last sunday who made it out alive. vice president mike pence is expe

today to participate in a prayer walk and pay his condolences to the mass shooting victims. this morning, investigators searching for a motive in this attack. nbc's sarah dolloph has the latest. >> reporter: home and healing. this woman is out of the hospital after being shot four times during sunday's massacre. >> i'm grateful that i didn't have to completely say good-bye to all the people that i love. >> reporter: more than 300 of the injured have been treated and released. the search for the gunman's motive has, so far, come up short, and are launching a billboard campaign, asking someo anyone with valid information to contact them. >> we're confident there was not another shooter in the room. what i cannot confirm to you today, and what we continue to investigate, is whether anybody else may have known about this incident before he carried it out. >> reporter: investigators also believe no

mandalay bay motel suite while paddock's car was out of the garage, and entered all phone chargers with the phones he had with him, questions that earlier puzzled officials. along the strip, a growing memorial of flowers and candles. >> i felt it was something i needed to do, pay respect for those that were lost. >> reporter: near the famed welcome to vlas vegas sign, 58 crosses, each webearing the nam of a victim. nbc news. back at home this morning, dozens of families waking up away from their homes after a fire forced them out. chopper 4 over the scene last night. that's on pebble hill lane in north patootomac. it started in a town hall. the flames spread to other homes. we're told several people were treated for smoke inhalation. just yesterday, we told you about abuse

employee. now there's been another incident. this time involving a substitute teacher and coach. cory boatman. government county police say he had a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old last month. he turned himself in yesterday. he taught at montgomery blair high school at silver spring and was also an assistant football coach there. >> very scary. i talk to my son a lot. he's 16. he can handle himself. still, it is a different time now. you have to always make sure you're talking to your teen anyo agers. >> police are urging more parents to do what that mom suggested. talk with your kids. if you think they had an inappropriate contact with boatman, police want to hear from you. news 4 is working for you to keep you and your kids safe. in august, our i-team telling you how maryland school positions do not need a

background checks, but classroom a ai aides do not need them. 6:08, the time. birth control concerns popping up across the country. the latest move from the white house. this could affect your next prescription pickup. plus, we are all -- on heightened alert about security at the airports. our jackie benson with a

now to a story enough to rattle your nerves. suspicious man has tried to get access to airports and planes in the d.c. area and across the country. >> the man is accused of using several aliases to target more than a dozen airports. jackie benson with a closer

his arrest. >> reporter: this man's behavior is very strange. he's a pilot. he's a passenger. he's a private plane opwn. the tsa says those are some of the lies this man has told employees at the airports across the u.s., including in the d.c. area, in his attempts to secure secure areas. this be on the lookout flier was posted at the college airport flyer last week. he attempted to board a charter flight where he was not booked as a passenger. >> we're close to d.c., so we're always on top of it with our tsa counterparts. >> reporter: the tsa alert notes he showed up at the signature air private aviation terminal on four separate days in july. he claimed he had a private plane, had a number and he was arrested. in chicago, he showed up

private aviation terminal and claimed to be a pilot. the t svrsa issued a statement. >> we're taking the necessary measures to make sure this individual doesn't gain access to facilities. >> reporter: he is not the suspect of an active search and authorities have not shared what they know about a motive. jackie benson, news 4. 6:12. we want to take a live look outside. nice, calm morning. a beautiful weekend to go out and explore. >> storm team 4's lauryn ricketts is going to break down what can you do with two bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches for $5 from dunkin'? settle a debt. make a friend. save the day. or keep 'em both for this handsome devil. with two bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches for $5

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nice conditions out there, you have one more day before things start to change. in fact, overnight tonight, it'll start to change. another warm day today. temperatures rising into mid 80s. head to the farmer market, have early morning sports with the kids, looking a-ok for that. this afternoon, it'll get breezy and humid. we're talking about nate and the remnants of that once it passes into the gulf of mexico. how is it going to impact us? we'll show you coming up. >> thank you, lauryn. right now, employers can opt out of paying for birth control for their employees, as nbc's hallie jackson reports. the new, loosened requirement is part of the trump administration's sweeping roll back of an obama era

>> reporter: it's getting harder for some women to get birth control through their insurance after a sweeping change by the trump administration. it will let more employers opt out of a requirement to pay for contraceptive coverage. it allows more businesses who don't want to subsidize birth control for employees to ask for exemptions for moral reasons. businesses of all sizes. schools and universities and non-profits, too. the decision today celebrated by religious liberties advocates. >> it creates a narrow and targeted exemption for those who can not in good conscious provide this as part of their health care plan. >> reporter: president trump, fulfilling a campaign pledge. >> the first priority of my administration will be to preserve and protect our religious liberty. >> reporter: his administration says the new exemptions might only apply to 200 companies and will not affect the vast majority of women. but that's only based on groups

government to be able to opt out of obamacare's contraceptive requirement. what is is unknown is who else may ask for exemptions. this is described as a setback, with the aclu announcing a lawsuit. >> what this rule does is put the coverage in jeopardy paubece it puts control in their boss's hands, whether they have access to birth control coverage that is currently guaranteed. >> that was hallie jackson reporting now. tomorrow on "meet the press," chuck todd will have an exclusive interview with house majority whip steve scalise, more than three months after being shot at an alexandria baseball field. "meet the press" airs right here on news four at 10:30. nbc 4 is committed to changing minds and shining the light on mental health challenges. a local leader is getting recognition for a similar mission. last knighnight, the national alliance on mental

out its award as the montgomery county state's attorney launched the health court. he thinks incarceration is not always the best treatment. the court allows non-violent drug offenders to get some profession professional help. >> i think people have long reck thi -- recognized that in the criminal justice system, there are a lot of individuals who find themselves, in default, in jails that really belong in psychiatric treatment or hospitals. >> mccarthy launched the county's mental health court last year. today, get the taste buds ready. this is my kind of event. a sample of some of the best food d.c. has to offer. you are looking at a taste of d.c. in 2015. it used to happen along pennsylvania avenue. this year, it has moved to rfk stadium. organizers telling our news partner that the venue allows for more parking and is also metro assessable. there will be more than 65 restaurants offering up t

best dishes today and tomorrow. correct me if i'm wrong, but i think taste of bethesda is this weekend, too. it is. >> i know taste of goreorgetown was last weekend. >> the three of us can go. you get the food. you can drive. >> angie can drive us out there. >> i've been designated driver for seven months, y'all. i'm done. >> it'll be nice out there. >> some friends were asking if they should go to annapolis or what not. it'll be warm. today a touch warmer than yesterday because we'll have the humidity moving in throughout the afternoon. it is going to be breezy throughout the afternoon. winds are going to be gusting up to 20, maybe 25 miles an hour. then we have to worry about nate. if you've liked this stretch of dry weather we've had, enjoy today because it is about to change as we head to the overnight. a beautiful shot outside. the sun coming up just in about 50 minutes. last summer like day in our

region. mostly dry. i can't rule out a sprinkle here or there. again, most of the rain we're going to have moving in will move in overnight tonight and showers through the day today. especially by tomorrow afternoon. that'll be rain from nate. we are cooling down by friday so if you want the fall like temperatures, wait till the end of this next work week. 67 right now in washington. lees burg, 59. we're already going to be at the 70 degree mark at 9:00 a.m. mix of sun and clouds. it's not going to be as cool this morning. by tonight, 5:38, taking on the cubs again. hopefully we can get a win. it'll be a little breezy at first pitch. as we continue through the rest of the game, it is going to be humid, as well. not a lot going on. we have a few sprinkles out her. we have a frontal system coming through tomorrow morning and will bring rain overnight through tomorrow

then we have nate down here. category i hurricane. winds at 80 miles an hour. supposed to make landfall on the gulf coast late tonight and early tomorrow morning. 85 is the day time high. increasing humidity and winds throughout the afternoon. it will move right to the east of new orleans as a category i hurricane. winds are about 80 miles an hour. this thing is trucking along. north/northwest at 22 miles an hour. watch this. sunday at 1:00 a.m., again, overnight tonight, a category i hurricane. once it goes over land, it'll weaken. we'll watch the remnants through our area. that means rain. tomorrow, temperatures in the upper 70s. rain showers throughout the day. again, tomorrow morning. again tomorrow afternoon through tomorrow night. hold on, guys. i want to get through the forecast. we've got temperatures in the upper 70s sunday and into monday. we get into tuesday and wednesday. showers linger tuesday and wednesday. temperatures will be around 80. we have rain for much of this

when it comes to mileage, just how far can your car go? >> news 4 consumer reporter susan hogan breaking down what you need to do to make the car go the distance. 's it

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>> sitting in traffic is part of the game. >> all patience. because from the kids practices to the grocery store, our cars are something we rely on every day, almost every hour, here's news 4's susan hogan with tips that can save you thousands down the road. >> reporter: if you think you can't make your car last more than 200,000 miles, think again. the secret, staying on top of maintenance. never ignore service indicators and always read the maintenance schedule listed in our owner's manual. >> following the maintenance schedule is co-tto getting your to 200,000 miles. don't delay oil filters, tire rotations. >> reporter: how often to service your car can vary. if you live where weather is extreme, near the ocean or in dusty conditions, shorter service intervals may be necessary. >> maybe changing your oil more regularly, sometimes twice as often. in the long run, it is worth it. >> reporter: don't cheap out. the wrong oil or

fluid could wreak havoc on your car or void your warrant. find agagenuine parts from name brand suppliers and tackle rust early. if anything smells, looks or sounds off, it probably is. also, be ware of shops that want to service the car more than what the manual or service indicator tells you. you could be spending money needlessly. with a little elbow grease and a mechanic you trust, you could be driving your car for a very long time. susan hogan, news 4. and when news 4 today continues, we are going to get a closer look at how and when hurricane nate will affect us here in the d.c. area. plus, living post las vegas. how the next big music festival is

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we are keeping an eye on hurricane nate. the storm has already killed at least 25 people in central america. it is, as you see, causing severe flooding in nicaragua. now, it is swirling toward the u.s. gulf coast. it is set to weaken to a category i hurricane, but it is expected to hit the central gulf coast sometime late tonight or early tomorrow. dozens of families kicked out of their homes by a fire. you're taking a look at what chopper 4 found as it looked over the scene last night in north potomac. montgomery county officials

telling it the fire started in a bedroom in this row of townho e townhouses. the flames spread quickly and several people were treated for smoke inhalation. think positive and look ahead. the nats going to get a second chance at a win tonight in d.c. the team fell to the chicago cubs during game one of the n.l. ds playoff series last night. game time is 5:38. gates open at 3:30. >> announcer: news 4 today starts now. >> at 6:30, welcome back to news 4 today on this saturday morning. i'm david culver. >> i'm angie goff. and say it ain't so, but lauryn said if you've been enjoying this dry stretch of weather we've had, enjoy it for one more day. >> the warmth is lingering a little bit, lauryn ricketts. folks are waking up on what seems like another summer day. >> 24th consecutive day without measurable rainfall around here. it is about to come to an end. if you like the dry weather we

changes are on the way as we continue to the overnight. more rain just from nate, as well. also a cold front. it is a beautiful morning out there. it is a mild morning. those temperatures are in the upper 60s right now. maybe fall a degree or two by 7:00 a.m. we're back to the upper 70s just before noon. we will hit near 80 degrees as he get before the lunch hour. we're in the mid 80s today. we'll have increasing humidity. and increasing winds. the mugginess is going to creep in. we're talking about nate, how the impacts around here could affect your sunday, monday, tuesday. we'll talk about the rain and when you're expecting it, all coming up. >> thank you, lauryn. 6:31 right now. we want to turn to the latest with the ongoing investigation in las vegas. nearly a week after the horrific mass shooting. authorities are chasing more than 1,000 leads now, they say. trying to figure out why stephen paddock would plot such a chilling crime.

in his personal life. meanwhile, they're trying to figure out if paddock had help. 58 innocent concertgoers lost their lives. in texas today, thousands of concert goers will attend day two of the austin city limits music festivals. organizers have tightened security measures this year following the shooting in las vegas. festival goers are passing through gates that looked like airport security checkpoints. attendees say they plan to enjoy the festival despite the security concerns. >> at the end of the day, we're always just aware of where we're at. be aware of our surroundings. know where the exits are at. we have a rally point. we come here every year. we know, okay, we're separated, there is an emergency, this is where we're going to meet. >> it's something that's on my mind but it can't take over, you know. life goes on. >> organizers say about 75,000 people are

the festival will also run next weekend. virginia senator tim kaine headed to puerto rico today. he's going to be among a bipartisan delegation that is headed to the hurricane ravaged territory. the senators are going to be ser surveying damage and relief efforts underway. it comes one day after vice president mike pence's trip to puerto rico. he got a firsthand look at the devastation from hurricane maria. we have more on the vice presidential trip and the struggle to restore basic needs on the island. >> reporter: vice president pence traveled to san juan, puerto rico, today after surveying the damage to the u.s. virgin islands. mr. pence attended a briefing in the virgin islands on recovery efforts at an army national guard hangar before visiting a church to meet storm victims. his trip came days after president trump visited puerto rico and praised relief efforts without

the federal response has gotten. pence relayed a message from the president, saying the administration will be with puerto rico every step of the way. >> the president of the united states of america sent me to say we are with you today. we will be with you tomorrow. we will be with you every day. we're going to build puerto rico bigger and better than ever. >> reporter: some puerto ricans say the response to the devastation was a day too late. >> the hurricane was two weeks ago, and they're now just showing up. we need faster response from the united states. we are -- i mean, after all, we are americans here. >> reporter: vice president pence defended the hurricane response. >> the president's determination has been to make sure whatever the governor says he needs, we're providing. the public debate will always take place. it

opinions. >> reporter: only 10% of puerto ricans have power, and about 55% have running water according to the territories government. pence says the u.s. has 14 navy and coast guard ships near the island. and says the u.s. has been making steady progress on other challenges, such as opening roads. still, pence says, we have a long way to go. kirk gregory, nbc news. here at news 4, we are celebrating hayes pe ining hisp month. we are recognizing folks that make an impact in the community. this happened thursday a the organization of american states. next saturday, we'll have a one-hour special highlighting stories showcasing hispanic heritage month within our community. look for the special to be right here on news 4 at 9:30 in the morning. >> looks fun. the community museum is celebrating its 50th

today. smithsonian-owned museum is hosting a block party to celebrate. if you're wondering where the museum is, you are not alone. it is the least visited of the smithsonians and tucked into southeast d.c. news 4 takes us inside this little known space that has a lot to offer. >> reporter: step inside the anacotia museum and you'll find art, history and so much more. the only thing missing, people to enjoy it. >> people should see this museum because they can see themselves in this museum. we are a museum of, for and by the people. >> reporter: when people do drop by, they can take a crash course in important issues. >> health, education, environment, art, urban renewal, gentrification. >> reporter: this museum may not be as crowded as some of the other smithsonians but the staff says that's what makes it so appealing. >> this museum is the

that's what makes us special. and that's why the community trusts us. we are a gem of the city. >> reporter: a hidden one, but a gem nonetheless. >> we have something for everyone. >> reporter: news 4. we all know former president obama likes to hit the links. well, now one exclusive country club has some bragging rights this morning. that's because the former president is joining the columbia country club in chevy chase. this is him in 2015. there have been reports this could drive a wedge between current members because of his security detail. well, i would like to introduce you to my new friend, oscar. >> darcy lynn, winning hearts on "america's gott atalent." >> one of the winning puppets got his start i ourn alex: when i was 11 years old, a man e

assaulted me. thankfully, in my case, the police caught him, but there are so many survivors that live knowing that their attacker is still out there. ♪ thank you mark herring, for taking this seriously, and for making this a priority, for all of the victims out there. mark: i'm mark herring, candidate for attorney general, and i sponsored this ad.

all right. so if you caught this season's winner of "america's got talent," you know she captivated viewers with her ventriloquism talents. her puppet also in the spotlight. >> she also broke records as far as voting was concerning. that puppet was created right here in virginia. in our area. rachel lukas introduces us to the talented mother/daughter team behind the creation. >> darcy lynn! >> reporter: the singing ventriloquist who captured america's heart and the "america's got talent" crowd. the 12-year-old girl from oklahoma. >> i would like to introduce you to my new friend, oscar. >> reporter: her famous stage partner got a start in se leale >> i get nervous, just like i'm the mother, watching my

behind the scenes. mother/daughter duo of the mat puppets. >> we got excited. we were encouraging all our friends to vote and all that. it wasn't because we made the puppet. it was paubecause we loved darc >> reporter: you won't see a store front in slsalem but theye well-known in the ventriloquist world. >> half of our business is international. >> we fly under the radar. we just enjoy going out to our office and clipping foam and making the puppets. and have no problem with the others getting the limelight. >> reporter: characters you probably already know. ma mat puppets have a famous clientele, including terry fader. >> she'll be one of the greats. she already is. >> reporter: most

dunh dunham. his partner, peanut, is created, multiples at a time. >> reporter: it is up to each ventriloquist to bring the puppets to life. she works with each one to custom design their features to give them the sense of character. >> i love making them and seeing other people bring them alive. >> reporter: a full-time business for the duo that's made one of their clients a millionaire. >> i'm so thrilled that we can make a product, and they can make a living and support their families. that thrills me. so we are tracking hurricane nate. >> storm team 4's lauryn ricketts is monitoring when we can expect tsee the impaco t

welcome back. if you've got any of the events out there today, it's looking all right for it. we are going to see some nice conditions, but go ahead and make sure you have that water bottle because it is going to be on the humid side. we'll be talking about nate and the timing around here. that's coming up in a couple minutes. >> thank you. 6:45. the "today" show is next on nbc 4. >> let's check in with kristen welker, making the trip up from here, and craig melvin. what's up, guys? >> good morning. >> we're also going to be talking about nate here coming

"toda "tod "today." live along the gulf coast, folks are preparing for nate. strengthened into a hurricane overnight. the storm expected to make landfall in the next several hours. the latest on the investigation into the deadly mass shooting in las vegas. investigators are now learning more about the gunman and the days before the attack. live in las vegas. and we'll take a look at what it takes to protect tens of thousands of people who gather for a major outdoors event. >> lot of folks asking questions about that this morning. those stories and more when we get started on a saturday morning right here on "today." guys, back to you. >> thanks, guys. one of the hotels in our area is also one of the best known in the country. it is all because of its name. >> yeah. not all the attention for the trump international hotel in d.c. is good. nearby, federal workers say they're concerned for their safety. >> an

mack f mcfarland said the workers already had reason to feel targeted. >> reporter: each day, new guests roll up. and check in to the most publicized, new hotel in d.c., perhaps in the nation. >> valet. >> reporter: not all visitors to the trump international intend to rest or relax. since opening a year ago, the hotel emblazoned with the president's name has attracted protests, large and small. in may -- >> potential disaster here. >> reporter: brian moles of pennsylvania was arrested for bringing an arsenal of guns and ammo. >> what was your intention. >> reporter: he said the weapons were in his car, parked in the hotel garage by a valet. he pleaded not guilty but was arrested again for

government workers work across the street. they already receive more threats than any other in the government. the workers at the irs. tony reardon heads the union representing irs employees. what'd you think when a man was arrested with aweapons from across the street from your workers? >> it is alarming and underscores the very negative political rhetoric that is out around the country. >> reporter: concerned irs workers contacted the news 4 i-team about the increased activity on the outside. the concerns were acknowledged last year, saying the hotel poses a vulnerability and threat to the security of the irs building. that it compromised sight lines and emergency evacuations. car, including taxis, are unscreened by canine. >> valet. >> reporter: that's what the i-team found when we

car there. valet brought it into the garage adjacent to the irs building. they never check under the hood or around the vehicle. the irs declined to speak on camera about this but says it works well with trump hotel security, monitors security constantly and the e-mail from last year doesn't reflect the current situation. >> the agency has always been a target. tax collectors have been targets since tax collecting began. >> reporter: mark understands the worries of the employees. he used to work there and was stalked by a disgruntled taxpayer who followed in in a car on the streets outside. >> you heard about people trying to breach the main office. >> of course, yes. when an employee or office is threatened, we dispatch agents. >> reporter: tim is an investigator for the treasury department's inspector general which investigates threats and provides armed security for irs employees threatened and

building. >> do they pose a threat? we try to understand what their philosophy is. >> reporter: owens says the agency responds well to threats. >> as well as your name is visib visible, you are a potential target. >> reporter: sadly, a part of the job for irs workers, no matter what's next door. scott mcfarland. >> we have not heard back from trump international. the i-team found threats against employees of the epa spiked 50% this year. lauren ricket with us now. we have the beautiful window to the world and the sunrise coming up. >> beautiful. 6:50 right now. m c comes up at 7:10. >> ch-ch-changes on the way. >> that was nice. >> like that. >> on the whim, i like that. >> it is going to change quite a bit as we get to the overnight. that's when the pattern finally breaks down. we have a frontal system that will move through the

a beautiful sunrise out there. oh, boy, a gorgeous morning. plenty of sunshine out there today. it is going to be the last summer like day. mostly dry. can't rule out a sprinkle here or there. we won't have the rain from nate moving in tomorrow afternoon. before that, we have a frontal system. we can have showers overnight tonight and through the first part of tomorrow. i'll time it out coming up. cooler down by friday. if you want the fall weather, it's on its way. temperatures in the 50s and 60s now across the board. as we go to the noon hour, we're already going to be flirting with 80 degrees. humidity rolls in throughout the afternoon. the winds roll in throughout the afternoon, as well. mid 80 s for day time highs today. today with the humidity, it'll feel a little warmer than yesterday. it'll be breezy. be mindful of that, especially for all the vendors out there, whether taste of d.c. we have beer, bourbon and ba

art on the avenue in alexandria. it is going to be breezy. i'll say it to the vendors, it'll be breezy this afternoon. increasing humidity today and throughout the afternoon. you're going to feel it tomorrow. then you're going to feel it through tuesday. by wednesday, the humidity starts to drop. nothing showing up now on the storm team 4 lay rradar. here's the frontal system bringing showers overnight and tomorrow morning. nate is right there, a category i hurricane. winds at 80 miles an hour. it is on the low end. it looks like it has a long way to get to it, but it is moving north/northwest at 22 miles an hour. it'll be a tropical depression by the time it reaches our area. here's the future cast. it should make landfall around the gulf coast late night/early tomorrow morning. by monday, we'll again -- sunday night to monday, we'll see some of the rain moving in. again, rain through the day today. scattered showers in the morning. rain continues through tomorrow

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your boy, ryan gosling, hosting "saturday night live" last week. >> is he back again? >> he isn't. >> i ain't watching. kidding. >>s

>> i love her. she's taking on the hosting duties. nbc's mark barger has a look back and a look ahead. >> like punch it back together. >> reporter: there was a sense of deja vu. >> revisiting the alien sketch was a thing we all knew we wanted and needed. >> reporter: the same sketch that tracked up ryan gosling almost two years ago did it again. >> cradled by what felt like a -- big fuzzy mitten. >> he has the giggles throughout his real life. he's just a giggly person. >> if this weren't -- >> and that's not a bad person to be around. it's nice energy. >> reporter: this week, "wonder woman" star hosts for the first time. >> think she's anything like wonder woman in real life? >> reporter: she's already wowed the gang. >> she's gorgeous, kind and

in love? >> reporter: she told jimmy fallon she's only performed live once before, a musical. >> it was for little children. this is obviously a whole different thing. >> no. "saturday night live" is for kids. >> reporter: maybe not for kids. >> we have rules here! >> i should have used the door. >> reporter: but for her grown-up fans. >> she's a ray of light. she's sunshine. >> reporter: and hoping to radiate laughs saturday night. nbc news. we'll be back with a local news update in 25 minutes. >> have a great saturday. we just moved in about four months ago, but the living room's pretty blank. it's really nice when clients come in and have done some of their own research. working with a bassett designer was really easy. just kind of ties in very well. we love it!

good good morning. breaking overnight. danger on the horizon. nate strengthens into a hurricane as it races toward the gulf coast. it's already killed at least 25 people in central america. 18 million people from louisiana to louisiana are under some sort of watch or warning, with landfall about 12 hours away. a storm surge of up to eight feet is possible. we're tracking it live, and we're live on the scene. on his own. investigators tell nbc news they believe the las vegas gunman was the only one pulling the trigger that horrible night. >> he was the only shooter, i'm very confident of that. >> reporter: investigators chasing more than 1,000 leads,