urged the north koreans to halt their nuclear program, saying it's damaging stability on the korean peninsula. the north korean diplomat said authorities there want to bolster their defenses against a possible invasion. his remarks dre immediate criticism. a british delegate said the comments were inappropriate for a conference on disarmament. >>> analysts at a u.s. cyber security firm are accusing the chinese military of conducting cyber espionage on american corporations. they say one military unit stole data from more than 100 companies. virginia-based firm mandiant released a report identifying the people's liberation army. the analysts say employees of one unit have attacked at least 141 organizations over the past seveyears. they say they believe the hackers are based in shanghai. a chinese foreign ministry spokesperson strongly denied the allegations. >> translator: the criticism is irresponsible and unprofessional. it does not help in resolving the hacking issue. >> he said china is also a victim of cyber attacks. he said most of them originate in the u.s. "the new york times" reporte

communist leader says he wants the korean peninsula to be stable. north korea may be a traditional ally but chinese leaders say the nuclear program as a threat to their national security. but they also oppose tougher sanctions. they believe joining the u.s., japan and other countries in pushing for more sanctions would further isolate the north. at the same time, north korean leaders have not responded to china's call for an early resumption of the six-party talks on the north's nuclear program. the talks have been stalled for more than four years. chinese officials maintain that the talks are the only way to achieve a peaceful and nonnuclear korean peninsula. they may find themselves in a difficult position as international pressure is sure to mount on north korea. terui, nhk world, beijing. >>> u.s. president barack obama condemned the test. he said it was a highly provocative act that undermines regional stability. obama said north korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile program pose a threat to peace and security. he said the u.s. will con

temperatures rebounding, another system coming across from the korean peninsula. it will brew over the city of japan and head to hokkaido and northern honchu. more wintry weather here. 4 degrees in tokyo. a big drop there. chilly, likely to rebound on thursday. 1 degree in seoul and 3 degrees in beijing. conversely. thursday and friday are looking just to fall to subzero highs for both beijing and seoul. seoul getting down to minus 8 on thursday, be prepared for that really quick cooldown. and chongquing, 17 degrees, warmer than usual this time of the year in the americas, another significant snowfall in the cascades and northern rockies, looking for some slick and snowy mountain passes, that could make for a bit of dangerous driving and freezing rain forecast as well. likely to be light, that said, pretty unpleasant stuff and can be dangerous. and an alberta clipper across the great lakes that will bring you five centimeters of snow. the system is fairly quick, so that shouldn't give too much of a problem there. and down toward the south. rain starting to clear u

she said the nuclear test clearly shows the difficulty of building trust and peace on the korean peninsulae said she'll focus for the time being on preventing such provocations. she says she wants to spare south koreans from any further anxiety. south korean military personnel are trying to determine the type of bomb scientists used in the test. they've taken to the sea and the sky in search of radioactive substances. a spokesperson for the defense ministry says air samples could help determine the makeup of the bomb. analysts suspect the scientists detonated an enriched uranium device. scientists used plutonium bombs in two previous tests, in 2006 and 2009. defense officials in seoul say they're on the alert for further provocations. >> translator: we have independently developed and deployed the world's highest class of cruise missiles. they have the accuracy and destructive power to immediately attack anywhere in north korea. >> kim says commanders are preparing for the possibilities of another nuclear test and an attack on south korean targets. >>> u.s. secretary of state john kerry sa

with china acting as chair. >> translator: we've agreed to work ward denuclearization of the korean peninsula. the process toward a peaceful resolution has already begun. >> reporter: six-party talk members issued a joint statement in 2005. it included a north korean pledge to abandon all nuclear weapons and existing programs in exchange for energy assistance. but they didn't follow through. scientists in the north carried out their first nuclear test about a year later. u.n. security council members repeatedly adapted resolutions and presidential statements with the country from carrying out these tests. less than three years later the north koreans did it again. >> translator: our experiment is from start to finish a countermeasure against the u.s. nuclear threat. >> reporter: late north korean leader kim jong-il promoted a so-called military first party. his son and successor kim jong ooun is following that path. >> translator: we have to strengthen the north korean army to build up a strong and prosperous nation. move forward towards victory. >> reporter: kim's strong words gave agencies

and south korean military exercises happening. peninsula really has you really have to ask you know who's really running who in the region of north korea was carrying out massive war games and staging the mock invasion of the united states a long long island people would be up in arms that's what the u.s. and south korea are doing today after north korea absolutely thank you so much i think a lot of people fear north korea because they don't understand it at the close off and say in terms of the. people there i think opening the dialogue talking about it and really understanding the complexities is very important thank you so much brian becker director for the answer coalition thanks. you feel like you see so far check us out on a blue blue dot com slash breaking the set there you can watch the latest episode of our show like yesterday which featured cancerous capitalism that sells brain disease and the u.s. education system you're also scroll through and watch every show something middle of december so go to who favored out and comment on

and south korean military exercises happening on long planned peninsula it really has you really have to. you know who's really running who in the region of north korea was carrying out massive war games and stage and beijing of the united states a long long island people would be up in arms that's what the u.s. and south korea are doing today after north korea absolutely thank you so much i think a lot of people fear north korea because they don't understand it it's a closed off society in terms of the people there and i think opening the dialogue talking about it and really understanding the complexities is very important thank you so much brian becker director for the answer coalition thanks. to feel like you see so far check us out on a blue blue dot com slash breaking the set there you can watch the latest episode of our show like yesterday which featured cancerous capitalism and i phones brain disease and the u.s. education system you can also scroll through and watch every show since the middle of december so rhoda who favored out some comment on how we're doing on hulu dot com

some snow making see its way back to the korean peninsula. for much of japan, it looks dry. central parts of china, looking at the top temperature in shanghai of eight celsius. a bit of rain here, but you could see some rain in the course of monday and tuesday. not bad in hong kong, with a top amateur of 25 celsius. some showers will make their way to the philippines. back into sri lanka over the next day or two, showers, but most of india is sunny. >> hello. top stories on al jazeera. rebels in mali have launched a surprise attack. it is the first time rebels have succeeded in entering. french troops recaptured it in late january. los angeles police are offering $1 million for the capture of christopher donner, the officer turned murder suspect who is accused of killing three people. nigeria is celebrating after they beat burkina faso in the african cup final. iran ' s president has given his final address to the nation ahead of elections in june. a bleak warning of more political infighting in tehran. he also reports scorn on direct talks of the nuclear program. >> it has

crucial point of view missing from the discussion so let me give you a little background on the korean peninsula has a rich history that spans over two thousand years the vast majority of which it was a single unified country but that all changed in one thousand nine hundred five when korea became another victim of the emerging cooled war between the u.s. and the soviet union at this time the country was split in two and neither side was given full control of the peninsula and the north a communist state was permanently established under the soviets a pro western state in the south and what started then has played out for the last sixty years heightened tensions with hundreds of thousands of troops and missiles pointed at each other from the border it's known as a de-militarized zone although remains the most heavily militarized area in the world so. to discuss north korea's nuclear drive that tense relations with the u.s. and the rationale the harsh rhetoric coming from the international community i'm joined now by the national coordinator for the answer coalition brian becker thank you so much

program now the north koreans are saying they're the real of the koreans and the end of the korean peninsula where does this put china how should beijing respond to this after all it did except those sanctions earlier didn't it and it's seen as an ally for north korea but is in a difficult position is it's not really challenging diplomatic position beijing is and i don't think beijing is it is as difficult a position as the western media wishes that it was. the chinese don't like to be seen as the only nation supporting. north korea not well thought of anywhere we're all what i'm dealing in north korea is important to china strategically it's the buffer zone the chinese believe that if north korea and the regime there would implode collapse like germany and russia. south koreans would move in gobble up north korea and the u.s. forces its forces move close to the chinese. china does not want that is such a no really needs to keep that north korea or she going on. as it is my own guess is that the chinese will. denounce the north koreans but will continue quietly supporting them if china is th

crucial point of view missing from the discussion so let me give you a little background on the korean peninsula has a rich history that spans over two thousand years the vast majority of which it was a single unified country but that all changed in one thousand nine hundred five when korea became another victim of the emerging cooled war between the u.s. and the soviet union at this time the country was split in two and neither side was given full control of the peninsula and the north a communist state was permanently established under the soviets a pro western state in the south. and what started then has played out for the last sixty years heightened tensions with hundreds of thousands of troops and missiles pointed at each other from the border it's known as a de-militarized zone although remains the most heavily militarized area in the world so to discuss north korea's nuclear drive it's tense relations with the u.s. and the rationale the harsh rhetoric coming from the international community i'm joined now by a national coordinator for the answer coalition brian becker thank you so much f

shinsuke met in beijing with a special envoy for korean peninsula wu dawei. north korean scientists conducted a nuclear test last week. he said the test and rocket launch in december cannot be condoned. he asked chinese officials in pyongyang to exercise greater restraint. >> japan has high expectations for china's role because of its close political and economic ties with the north. >> he said that they agreed to improved communication and cooperation. he said the chinese is taking a stern view of north korea's nuclear program. authorities have given a heroes welcome to people that carried out the test.invined scientistsd engineers to the capital. the group is expected to visit the palace with late leader kim jung-il lies in state. >>> managers have launched a m campaign to stop officials from dining out at public expense. communist party leaders responded with new rules to simplify meetings and slash spendings. they dismiss suggestions that the campaign could reduce consumer spending. >> translator: expanding consumption doesn't mean giving into extravagance

she says the test shows the difficulty of building trust and peace on the korean peninsula. she says she want to spare south koreans from any further anxiety. >>> u.s. secretary of state john kerry says world leaders have to mount response. they need to show they are serious about maintaining nuclear arms. >> north korea's missile program are a threat now to the united states of america because of what they are pursuing specifically as well as to global expert and peace. >> kerry said he's concerned about the nuclear program in iran. he said officials have cooperated on nuclear development. the international community must react with a swift and clear action. he said he's pushing for new sanctions at the united nation security council. officials are concerned about iran too. they failed to get access to a military facility. they expect scientists are working to develop nuclear weapons. iae director traveled to iran t meet offials. they have been trying to inspect the parching complex. iranian officials have denied the request. scientists have accelerated the process of enrich

they maintain japan seized them during the colonial rule of the korean peninsula. officials in seoul say the islands were restored as korean territory after their country regained independence following world war ii. guards have been stationed on the islands since the 1950s. jap niz leaders consider it illegal occupation. the outgoing secretary visited the island in august. people in japan protested. japanese leaders want to take the case to the international court of justice. but south korean leaders repeatedly refused to make a joint submission. cooperation between the two nations is increasingly important as authorities continue to carry out or threaten provocative acts. abe is sending deputy prime minister aso to seoul as part of his efforts to rebuild ties. aso will be there on monday to attend president-elect park's inauguration. >>> the international atomic energy agency is expressing grave concern that iran could be pushing ahead with a development of a nuclear weapon. the agency says that 180 of the so-called ir-2m centrifuges have been installed in natanz

they maintain japan seized them during its colonial rule of the korean peninsula. officials in seoul say the islands were restored as korean territory after their country regained independence following world war ii. south korean security guards have been stationed on the islands since the 1950s. japanese leaders consider it an illegal occupation. outgoing south korean president lee myung-bak visited the territory last august. he was the first person in his position to do that. people in japan protested. japanese leaders want to take the case to the international court of justice. but south korean leaders have repeatedly refused to make a joint submission. despite the differences over this territory, prime minister abe says the dispute shouldn't hurt relations. members of his administration say cooperation between the two nations is increasingly important as north korean authorities continue to carry out or threaten provocative acts. abe is sending deputy prime minister taro aso to seoul as part of his efforts to rebuild ties. aso will be there on monday to attend p

the snowy weather and wet conditions will spread to the korean peninsula by tonight. once the system moves through temperatures will go down quite sharply. on thursday in seoul your high is expected to be 12 degrees. it will fall to 3 degrees on friday and rainy weather. what a change in store for you. tokyo 17 degrees on friday but will plummet to only 12 degrees after rain comes in on friday night. changing weather is definitely a sign of spring. unlike east asia sfripring is taking time to sthoe up in europe as cold air continues to blanket. temperatures running below average. i want to show you some video coming out of spain. heavy snow and bitter cold have hit most parts of spain. rain has blanketed madrid for the first time this winter. temperatures fell below freezing and in some places to minus 10 degrees. the last big snowfall was decades ago. several stores are closed in the north. snow has let up in the north. however the central and southern parts of spain will remain at risk of heavy snow and an additional 50 centimeters of snow is likely. that could caus

can eliminate this threat, and that's to work with china and others in the region to get the korean peninsulaeninsula reunified. bill: this is a really remote region this time of the year. it is winter that that part of the korean peninsula we can advance it one time because you mentioned china there are at least six nations as a part of this story on going for years. russia is one, japan, south korea and of course china and the united states u. say it is critical mr. ambassador to understand what china's position is on this now. they've condemned it, but what more have we learned from beijing? >> well, the question is whether china is willing to exert the influence it alone has to change the regime, or at least to change their policy. china supplies 90% or more of north korea's energy, food and humanitarian existence. that regime would not continue to exist without china's report. china says it doesn't want north korea to have nuclear weapons, but frankly for 20 years it has failed to do what it alone can do to stop it. the idea that we are going to negotiate with north korea over this has be

russia is talking about building and oil pipeline to the korean peninsula that would go through north and south korea and some oil from the southern parts of korea. there is a lot of talk about it, but i think before anything can happen, there has got to be some kind of peace and stability on the peninsula. >> thank you for being with us, independent journalist who has covered korea for over 30 years, tim shorrock. his latest book is, "spies for hire: the secret world of intelligence outsourcing." when we come back, the pope has resigned, the first time a pope has resigned and 600 years. stay with us. ♪ [music break] >> the legendary jazz trumpeter donald byrd died last week at the age of 80. this is "democracy now!," democracynow.org, the war and peace report. i'm amy goodman. speculation is mounting over who will become the next pope after pope benedict shocked the catholic church money when he became the first pontiff to resign in a 600 years. the 85-year-old pope cited ill health as the reason for his departure. >> dear brothers, i have convoked you to this. not only for the recan

he discussed peace and security on the korean peninsula with a special envoy from south korea. he said china continues to maintain that eliminating nuclear arms and prevents per forrations of mass weapons. >> translator: china should be tougher on north korea. nuclear weapons are deadly. i think we should solve this problem by imposing diplomatic sanctions. >> translator: china is too lenient on north korea. our national security and interests are at stake. we should stand more firmly against the north koreans. >> reporter: but many of china's newspapers took relatively cautious positions on the issue. one called for tightening sanctions against the north. china has not shared close ties with its neighbor, but now that china has achieved the world's second largest gdp, it's got priorities to maintain steady economic growth. tensions created by north korea's nuclear program could threaten that goal. >> we spoke with our reporter in beijing and asked how china is reacting. >> chinese officials seem stunned and bitter. a chinese expert on security issues explains. >> translator: r

he discussed peace and security on the korean peninsula with a special envoy from south korea. he said china continues to maintain that eliminating nuclear arms and prevents perforations of mass weapons. >> translator: china should be tougher on north korea. nuclear weapons are deadly. i think we should solve this problem by imposing diplomatic sanctions. >> translator: china is too lenient on north korea. our national security and interests are at stake. we should stand more firmly against the north koreans. >> reporter: but many of china's newspapers took relatively cautious positions on the issue. one called for tightening sanctions against the north. china has not shared close ties with its neighbor, but now that china has achieved the world's second largest gdp, it's got priorities to maintain steady economic growth. tensions created by north korea's nuclear program could threaten that goal. >> we spoke with our reporter in beijing and asked how china is reacting. >> chinese officials seem stunned and bitter. a chinese expert on security issues explains. >> translator: rig

it also depicts a unified korean peninsula and u.s. cities engulfed in flames. they believe the launch served as a test for a long-ranged ballistic missile. north korean authorities say they plan to develop and launch much larger rockets up to galaxy nine. >>> chinese maritime surveillance crews started off the week doing something they've done many times before, they navigated into japanese waters near the disputed islands in the east china sea. japan controls the senkaku islands but china and taiwan claim them. japan coast guard personnel say the two surveillance ships entered japanese waters on monday. it's the fifth time this year. the ships kept sailing in the waters despite warnings from coast guard officers. japanese foreign ministry officials launched a protest through china's embassy in tokyo. maritime authorities have increased their presence in the area since japanese leaders nationalized the islands last september. officials in beijing said last month they will conduct regular patrols around the islands. >>> prime minister shinzo abe will likely raise

the korean peninsula was divided by war 60 years ago. south koreans reach beyond the dreams of northerners have grown used to protect and have shut them off. north korea has managed to militarize their nuclear weapons. the implications are far reaching and will change calculations. this proposes a more serious threat. >> it is so decided. >> in new york, led the security council met for security talks. china has condemned the test. did the budget for the north, beijing is under pressure to back tougher action this time around. >> we must deliver a strong response by way of the security council resolution that further mpede the growth of dprk's weapons and nuclear missile programs. >> america still has thousands of troops stationed in south korea. the u.s. and allies may respond by putting their forces on higher alert and building new missile defenses. that will make for more attention and instability in asia. kim jong-un has his finger on the nuclear trigger. he may find himself more isolated and threatened, not more secure. he's already

. >> when you say peacefully unify the korean peninsula, you've been there a number of times and theth, people in north korea love to peacefully unify it as north korea and dprk and out korea wants to completely unify it as the republic of south korea. china supplies 90% of the north korea's energy and food and humanitarian systems, convincing younger chinese who already see north korea as a pretty ugly piece of baggage that they could live with a reunified korean peninsula isn't going to be easy, but that's going to be the way to proceed. >> and china says the reason they like the status quo, they're worried that the people from north korea, refugees come into china and is there anything to be said for that the world really would help china deal with the refugee crisis should it arrive? otherwise north korea is marching towards making a deliverable nuclear weapon. that seems abundantly clear. >> the chinese see two problems, i think that's fairly easily resolved. the united states, south korea, japan should say to the chinese we all have an interest if the north korean state collaps

the growing income gap between rich and poor and they want her to stabilize relations on the korean peninsula translator: i won a place at the inauguration online. i just graduated from university but haven't found a job yet. i hope our new president will focus on job creation. >> translator: i'm concerned about north korea. they seem to be doing things to provoke other countries, so i hope park's government can resolve these issues. >> reporter: park has now moved into the blue house where she spent part of her 20s when her father was president. after she hosted a party with south korean politicians and foreign dignitaries, the festivities will be over and she will have to start putting her promises into practice. anna jung, nhk world, seoul. >>> park inherits a host of challenges and some are wondering whether she will fare any better than her predecessor, lee myung-bak. lee hongchun, professor at keio university, drew insights from park's inaugural speech. we have some insights from park's inaugural speech. >> she mentioned five times on the political agenda. those are things i noticed. >>

president has provided insight into talks he's had with chinese leaders about security on the korean peninsula should reunification ever happen. ba he spoke to editors at the newspaper. he said that chinese officials have for the past several years suggested south korea should not consider they are completely on north korea's side. analysts say the remarks of chinese leaders are distancing themselves from authorities in pyongyang. he said the two koreas could be reunited because of what he called a contingency in north korea. he said south korea and chinese officials have discussed the possibility of u.s. forces staying south of the demille -- demilitarized zone. >>> republicans are blocking a nomination of a man who used to sit across from them. president obama nominated chuck hagel as secretary of defense. democrats filed a motion to limit debate and force an early vote to approve hagel. most republicans voted against the motion and it fell two votes short of the 60 needed to move on. >> has this ever happened in history to a nominee for the defense department? no. >> many republicans are qu

tension is growing on the korean peninsula. in south korea, the president has called for preparations against a threatened nuclear test by north korea. south korea has also started a joint military exercise with the u.s. navy. the drills are being conducted off of south korea's east coast. we have more from seoul. it is an exercise that has been months in the planning. -- >> it is an exercise that has been months in the planning. a third nuclear test could lead the us and south korea to plan for a preemptive strike against the north in the future to prevent a nuclear missile launch. >> the us will have a nuclear submarine around the korean coast. the nuclear power can be deployed to korea. if the us and korea want, they will pre-empt, attack preemptively any time. >> they released footage of the president being briefed by security staff. >> north korea should pay the price for its provocation. we will recommend sanctions with practical effect. >> what was interesting was the wording, an explicit promise to carry out direct acti

north's nuclear test on tuesday clearly shows the difficulty of building trust and peace on the korean peninsula. she indicated that for the time being, she will focus on preventing such provocation to avoid anxiety spreading among the south korean people. >>> south korean military personnel are trying to determine the type of bomb used for their test. they have taken to the sea and the sky to search for radioactive substances. a defense ministry spokesperson says the samples could help determine the makeup of the bomb. analysts suspect north korean scientists detonated an enriched uranium device. the country used plutonium bombs in two previous tests in 2006 and 2009. defense officials in seoul say they are on alert for further provocations. >> translator: we have independently developed and deployed the world's highest class of cruise missiles. they have the accuracy and destructive power to immediately attack anywhere in north korea. >> the military is preparing for another possible north korean nuclear test and an attack on important south korean facilities. >>> u.s. agriculture officials ha

and south korea and military exercises off the korean peninsula. the maneuvers were planned before north korea reignited tensions in that part of the world by planning a third atomic test, but south korean military officials say the training which involves an american nuclear sub could still send a warning to pyongyang. >>> coming up at 7:00 on 9 news a recent national tragedy could be making its way to the small screen. i'll tell you the details and location at 7:00. >>> still ahead the fcc is trying to make free wi-fi available to everyone. right after the break we'll tell you who is working overtime to make sure that doesn't happen. >> then which companies got to the end zone and which ones fell short when it comes to super bowl commercials? announcer: cbs tonight-- hawaii is going... (screaming) what kind of man kills a... ...cop in cold blood? re-creating a fan-favorite episode... hey! ...from the original hawaii five-o. you think he's going to kill again? the question is: how many people are on the list? with guest star peter weller. it's bang

condemnations we hold the move will not be used as a pretext to build up a military presence around the korean peninsula lost we believe that flexing military muscles in the region is extremely dangerous this as north korea is threatening further measures the reclusive state of saying this is only the beginning the first of several responses to what they call outrageous hostility coming from washington now the main concern is that this puts north korea one step closer to building a nuclear warhead small enough to mount on a not long range missile capable of reaching the united states and so we're seeing and will continue to see strong reaction in the international community you have contras why russia pushing for dialogue and diplomacy and then partners in the west pushing for strong action what is the right way it's not for me certainly to answer it's a question that's on many people's mind is how do we go further and actually get something done this is a longstanding issue today's news of course was. to. get you to. egypt opposition is turning more radical as protests become increasingly violent and t

as for now the system is affecting the korean peninsula with mixed precipitation. in behind it chasing after it is frigid cold air due to the high pressure system, even cresting over the indo-china peninsula making things very clear but this likely to drop. temperatures significantly. beijing at 3, seoul at 1 for now, and tokyo at 5. but these temperatures are going to be dipping to about minus 9 in seoul on thursday. in the evening hours and into morning on friday minus 16. these are dangerous levels. so do cover up to prevent from frostbite. but on the other hand tokyo today will be up to 14 degrees. that's well above normal. and then dropping again on friday. so it will be a bumpy ride for us for the next three days. all right. here in the north american continent we're still talking about snow. warnings still in effect for labrador and also in newfoundland. these are conditions that will make the visibility near zero. snow is also affecting the great lakes region and central canada. we may see some heavy snowfall due to the heavy lake effects around the great l

korean officials confirming that a three-day drill is under way right now off the coast of the korean peninsula. pyongyang calls it preparation for a preemptive strike on their country while south korea says it was planned before the north threatened do its third nuclear test. the u.s. and south korea believe the north's december rocket launch was a missile test. meanwhile, pyongyang denies it. angie goff, news 4. >>> developing news out of mexico where the death toll continues to rise after an explosion. officials are reporting 36 casualties there. the attorney general in mexico says it's still too early to determine whether that blast was due to an attack, an accident or negligence. results from an investigation expected any day now. the pmx building in mexico is the second largest skyscraper there. >>> police if texas say the man suspected of killing a former navy seal was an iraq war veteran. eddie ralph served in the marines from 2006 until 2010. he's currently on reserve duty. he's accused of killing chris kyle and another man at a texas gun range. ralph was arrested a short time later. h

out toward the west looking dry for much of the korean peninsula. northern china toward mongolia.ause of ample moisture flowing in from the south china sea rain is occurring in the southern parts of china including shanghai as well as hong kong. scattered showers for the philippines. but dry for much of the indo-china peninsula. temperatures will be rising to 34 degrees in bangkok, 18 degrees in hong kong. a couple of degrees higher than yesterday. 11 degrees for us and 2 degrees in seoul on wednesday. all right. in north america severe weather is still erupting across the deep south, particularly in the southern areas. the risks of severe thunderstorm, hail, and damaging winds will continue throughout your tuesday. but as the system moving in from toward the east, conditions will be looking up across the lower mississippi river valley. on the eastern side of the deep south will remain quite stormy into your wednesday. so flooding risk is getting even higher. some of the precipitation will also reach the mid-atlantic region including washington, d.c. out toward the northwest snow