when you factor in those winds, that's why tomorrow and sunday are weather alert days. >> thanks, amelia. get the latest n (elephant sound) there's a big difference between making noise, (tapping sound)

valentine's day chocolates. >>> first, this is "today" on nbc. ♪ i kathleen matthews: too many nights, i lead the 11 o'clock news with stories of gun violence. and like many of you, my family lived through the beltway sniper crisis. to expand background checks on guns and ammunition, ban assault weapons, and mandate gun safety locks, because too many kids die from accidental shootings.

>>> martha stewart helps us make valentine's day gifts.

>> happy early valentine's day. >> you, too. >> we're back in a moment on nbc. i lead the 11 o'clock news with stories of gun violence. and like many of you, my family lived through the beltway sniper crisis. in congress, i'll fight

valentine's day. you can't deal with something, by ignoring it. but that's how some presidential candidates seem to be dealing with social security. americans work hard, and pay into it. so our next president needs a real plan to keep it strong. (elephant noise) (donkey noise) hey candidates, answer the call already.