. >> i'm aaron gilchrest. just about 4:00 a.m. we are in weather alert mode. let's get right to the forecast and the commute. melissa mollet is standing by, but we begin with storm team 4 meteorologist esuck bell. >> an active weather day coming our way. we've been tracking a chance for thunderstorms all week long i've had 100% chance of rain and storms in the forecast for a couple of days now, and it has come to pass. shower e outsidely this morning. nothing major to get your day going. there is more activell weather we to the south and west. we've is evenhu seen tnderstorms across parts -- we've even see thunderstorms across parts of the charlottesville area. we could have pre-lunchtime rumbles. as the area of low pressure gets here in the afternoon, you add daytime haating, and t will raise our chances of severe weather to the slight range which is essentially step two outf ve. marginal is one, slight, enhanced, moderate, and likely above that. so a slight risk for severe weather mainly along the i-95 herridor and eastbound to the bay and t eastern shore. h

good rning, i'm aaron gilchrest. >> i'm eun yang. some people stayed up late to watch last ght's game and man, was it worth it. we are up early and ready to go. our meteorologist chuck bell has the wforecast. >>e begin with a traffic alert. melissa mollet isatching the roads. what's going on? >> big problem here. first 4 traffic alert in frederick county. urbana this morning, southbound 270 shut down after 80. urba this involves an overturned box truck. we're closed now because ty areoffloading what the truck had inside. and also siphoning off all of the fuel to try and get it back on its wheels and then back out of the way. traffic diverted to 80 the roundabout. the alternate is 355. the roundabout. you can get back on0. to very, very slow. you have to consider 355 if you're leavi sometime soon. mont claire,

i'm aaron gilchrest. >> i'm eun yang.his is playing out at warner e.enue in hyattsvi let's get to justin finch on t scene. >> reporter: good morning. the response here continuing at the verona apartment complex of warnavenue. this is just off route 50 in the landover vihills/hyattse area. we have engines here on scene. they are still doing the work of stamping o someot spots here at the complex. we are told on the other side you'll have a better look at the collapse they're also responding to in the areas of this building here. i was told a neighbor heard a popping sounds near his home, not too far away, close to 2:45. when his daughters looked out the window, they saw the entire end her erupting in flames. >> we have video here from earlier showing the initial scene here. e flames leaping from this building here again overnight. li hng residentsere just t secondso respond and avoid, rather, leave their homes as the fire worsened and crews arrive. as we

it's 4:00 a.m., gerd morning, ne, i'm aaron gilchrest. >> i'm eun yang. we remain in weather alert mode this morning. you may find branches and leaves on theoads this morning, so give yourself plenty of time. watch out on the roads. our melissa mollet is standing commutea check on the and road closures. >>> let's begin w lhren ricketts in for chuck this morning with this weather alert. >> yeah. s thank yo much. listen, this all came through our area last night. the good ws is it is now to the east. ur friends for the eastern shor not without a few tornado warnings in our area. we had a few tornado warnings in frederick lasht at about 6:00 p.m. and then overnight we were with you if you joined us, st. mary's county had a tornado warning as well as calvert george's county. the good news is that is now to the east. so this has moved outfhere. the threat is pretty much over with these storms. however, for our friends on the eastern shore, if you're joining us from there and you are traveling, just know these t storms move about 60 miles per hour. you got anot

i'm aaron gilchrest. >> i'm eun yang. it's still tough to see that structure without the spire there. so much devastation i paris. we'll bring you the latest. i'm eun yang, we'll go to top headlines in a moment. ha>>> first, w you need to know to get your tuesday started here at home. melissa mollet is in the first 4 traffic with a look at your commute. b >> let'sin with a check of the forecast. storm team 4 meteorologist lauren ricketts is in for chuck this week. it's chimicum outside -- chilly outside. >> it is cold. temperatures in the city center starting in the mid 4no southwest winds are going to help boost that temperature to around 70 degrees. you're going to notice when you wa outside this morning, you're going to need a jacket. outside the beltway we've got some muc coolertemperatures, even south and west temperatures are starting in the 30s where we have a frost advisory. talking down by luray, central shenandoah valley. still, it's cold out there. we will warm up rather quickly. sun coming up at 6:30. plenty o

it is 4:00 good morning, i'm aaron gilchrest. >> i'm eun yang. thanks for joining us on this friday. that crash happened before 2:30 this morning and could keep the road closed for several more hours. let's start this morning with a look at the impact this crash is having on your traffic.et melissa moith the first 4 traffic. good morning. >> good morning. here's the sway right now, southbound 295, before howard road southeast, all lanes are shut down because of the investigation. a little delay heading northbou a,roaching the situation. outbound 11th street bridge, all traffic diverted to kenilwo.h aven as we zoom out this morning, be use of the closure delay will be building toward southbound bw parkway. you'll have to use u.s. 50 and get early if you can. >>> as you step outhe door, make sure you have the umbrella and the rain jacket. here's the latest look on storm team 4 radar. this system moving through the area throughout the day. we will have rains at time. i'm aeteadyng reports of light rain into parts of winchester, around lura a few spr

i'm aaron gilchrest. >> i'm eun yang. temperatures coming after a beautiful weekend. no april fool's joke. no further than the tidal basin. we're talking about the warm o weather the weekend. the cherry blossoms have reached peak bloom, and thousands of people packed the area this weekend to see them and snap plenty of beautiful pictures. >> here we thought you'd come back from vacation and bringmt wfrom your tan. clearly you were just thinking about yourself. >> listen, i tried my darndest to bottle it up. even some sand i my suitcase. no such luck. >> i think all she remembered to pack were the frozen pina coladas. w i drank all of us. >> chuck,e need you to fix it, buddy. >> seriously. >> the windchill is crazy. >> in the 20s. eun, back on vacation. >> yes, sir. >> it was beautiful while you away. it is a windy and cold start to a monday morning. yocan use the wo "cold." you could almost use "frigipr braai standards. international airport, 34, the winhill, 25 degrees. the wind has been blowing hard since noontime. it's continuing to blow this morning. windchill now

i'm aaron gilchrest. >> i'm eun yang. we have the forecast this morning. >> we'll start with the roads d roads, starting with chuck bell. 51 chiy degrees outside the studios now. >> it's quite the northeastwe wind, a. in addition to temperatures in the 40s and low 50s it feels cooler than thathe with wind around. northeast winds around 15 to 20 miles per hour thi wmorning. so il be cool and breezy as you get the day going. there will be morsuthan enough hine today. i think you'll consider it to be a near-perfect day by april standards. enjoy the dry weather while we have it. rain chances back later tomorrow and will hang around through a good portion of the weekend. not the wholeweekend, but there's going to be rainy periods from time to time. all right.g, this morn48 now at dulles airport. 48 in leesburg. i the shenandoah valley. the upper 40s in prince george's county. low 50s by the bay. school day forecast, kids get the warm fleece for first thing this morning. your hottie, whatever you need to stay -- your hoodie, wa

good morning, everyone, i'm aaron gilchrest. >> i'm eun yang. we remn in weather alert mode this morning. a threat of strong wind gusts remains. >> you may find branches and leaves on the road. give yourself plenty of time. melissa mollet has a check on the commute and road close. >> let's begin with lnren ricketts for chuck bell. what are you seeing out igthere? >> now not seeing a lot. that's good news felt last night, yeah, this radar was lighting up over the region. we are still weather alert. but not because we're going to continue tsee a severe weather threat in terms of rain. now we havee'he winds to do. you see the rain that would through, we had a few tornado warnings, no tornado watches or warnings. again, the severe thrt for the region is now over. we arefe looking at light showers through st. mary's county and also through the northern shenandoah valley. here it is south of j. mortgage? sloond. that continues to move off to the eastern shore shore. eastern shore got the pursuant to of it int the l hour of what moved through the area.

. >>> good mornineryone, i'm aaron gilchrest. >> i'm eun yang. it has to warm up sooner or later so chuck can stop listening to us -- >> we're wearing him out. >> thanks for joining us. we are working 4 you to get you rey for the tuesday. melissa mollet is standing by with your fst 4 traffic -- look at chuck's face. he's like, can you guys just cut it out? it>> he's just over >> yeah. >> i'm done. i'm done listening to you -- melissa, you have t luxury of being in the traffic center. i have to listen to this all morning in the studio. >> i'm by myself. it great. >> i know. don't eat my snacks, melissa. >> i will eat your snacks. >> i noticed a bite out of my sandwich yesterday. this morning, mostly clear sky for now. temperatures are primarily in the 30s. it's a col one. 32 at dulles. 28 at warrenton, 32bu in le. 30 in frederick, maryland. milder in the city and by the bay. 44 inannapolis. 43 in st. mary's county. and 40 here in washington. there's a little chance forom showersg in later on in st rnay today. notev chances will be along and to the

i'm aaron gilchrest. >> i'm eun yang. we have the forecast this morning. >> we'll start with the roads d roads, starting with chuck bell. 51 chiy degrees outside the studios now. >> it's quite the northeastwe wind, a. in addition to temperatures in the 40s and low 50s it feels cooler than thathe with wind around. northeast winds around 15 to 20 miles per hour thi wmorning. so il be cool and breezy as you get the day going. there will be morsuthan enough hine today. i think you'll consider it to be a near-perfect day by april standards. enjoy the dry weather while we have it. rain chances back later tomorrow and will hang around through a good portion of the weekend. not the wholeweekend, but there's going to be rainy periods from time to time. all right.g, this morn48 now at dulles airport. 48 in leesburg. i the shenandoah valley. the upper 40s in prince george's county. low 50s by the bay. school day forecast, kids get the warm

good morning, everyone, i'm aaron gilchrest. >> i'm eun yang. people start asking, what happened to the weather? i'm not the meteorologist, call chuck bell. wmelissa mollet is backh us this morning. she will give us an update on the commu in your first 4 traffic. >> first to storm team 4 meteorologist chuck bell. chuck? >> good morning, everyone. yeah, very unsettled weather pattern for us over the next couple of days means the forecast has a high degree of uncertainty to it. just keep that in mind. this weather front iset sitting pr much right on top of us today. it's going to try and lift back to the north as a warm front. so the warmer air down sth is going to do its best to move into the area today. if it doesn't get all the way tl the pennsnia line, it's going to leave a big change. temperatures. fredericksburg, virginia, probably above 80. frederick, maryland, could easily be stuck in the -- speaking of stuck, i'll give the computer the old nobang. we got it. >> yeah -- >> not much of a rain chance today. are you kidding me? this is going

aaron gilchrest. >> i'm eun yang. a tough game for the washington capitals. guys fought hard until end.very >> it took four hours and two overtimes, but just before midnight, it was all ove the caps loso the carolina hurricanes 4-3. >>> we'll look back on the game and check out reaction from fans. but we do want to begin with a check on your forecast and commute. >> melissa mollet is standing by with aheheck on t roads for us. let's start with storm team 4 meteorologist chuck bellatnd the expectn of rain today. >> yes, a 40% chance of showers on your thursday. highest rain chances will beer across north maryland where it's already raining for some. really about the rain le gets to t middle of gunpoint. showery near the pennsylvania border. and raindrops from winchester and strasburg and the shenandoah valley up the i-81 corridor. not a lot of rain from the washington metro area and down to the southern suburbs. not a lot. grab the umbrella no matter why you're living or traveling to today.

. >> i'm aaron gilchrest. not only the warm tngperatures people smile.irginia beat texas tech, the firs time won during an excitingame that the fans apprriately went nuts in charlottesville. final score 85-77. we're live in charlottesville with a look at the big game. i think we all feel the excite. you're a fan, i wentl to sch re -- melissa up the ri uck -- >> not so much. we appreciate the warmer weather. >> i was cheering for them because they were in t big 12. and let me remind -- i've got several friends here in the tshington area that wen texas tech, grew up in lubbock. let me tell to those four or five people am never, never, ever, ever saying anything nice oror rooting texas tech again. just so you know. congratulations, uva, you earned it t hard way in overtime. raindrops today, not a big chance, may want to keep the small umbrella at hand just in case. there's a not ttiny chance. tshower. warmth, upper tenear -- upper 50s to near . we'll have no trouble getting back to near 80. sunshine, a gusty wind, as well. we'll track the later day rain cha

good morning, everyone, i'm aaron gilchrest.a let's begin this morning with a check on your forecast and commute. >> melissa mollet isby standing with a look at the roads. and look who they let back into the country. ll your security badge s works. >> i wish i could i have i was jet lagged, but it's 10:00 a.m. in italy where we were. >> the onlylace to be jet lagged -- >> i only vacation east of here. going to california kills me. >> get back to work, chuck. >>> good to be back. skies have been clear. boy, a gorgeous day. flew into dulles yesterday. hardly a cloud to be found. what a perfect afternoon. hope you had the chance to enjoy it. if you thought it should be warmer, you'll get your wish answered today. we're in the 40s to around 50 degrees this morning. the comfortable, cool feel to get your day going. plan on plenty o sunshine for most of us. there will be extra clouds building up later into the afternoon. most areas today get above80 degrees yet again. if there's going to be a tiny n chance for raiday, it will be along

good morning, everyone, i'm aaron gilchrest. i'm eun yang. a tough game and a tough loss for the washingn capitals. but the caps fought very hard until the very end. >> it took four hours and two overtimes, but just before midnight it was all over. the caps lost to the carolina hurricanes 4-3. >> we're going to look back on the game and check out reaction from fans. we do want to begin with a check on your forecast and commute. >> melissa mollet is standing by with a check of the roads. let's start with storm team 4 meteorologist chuck bell. 's felt good. >> nice and mild this morning. we have not been impacted by ra in northwest shington. that's not the case for everybody. pack the umbrella before you leave this morning. not really all that chilly. i 54 now frederick county. 54 elsewhere in warrenton. 59 in stafford and bu fredericks. 59 in clinton. 62 in washington. your wake-up weather for today, hit-and-miss chances for raindrops. you see there's more rain across northern west virginia, this is all tracking eastbound. so rain chances rema

good morning, everyone, i'm aaron gilchrest. >> i'm eun yang. the local weather isn't expected to be that strong. we stillav he some warnings we want to get to y t rights morning. storm team 4 meteorologist chuck bell is here with the forecast. and then melissa mollet will have a check ons. the road chuck, tell us about the rain we're getting today. >> it will come down fast and furious at times. it's not going to be a day-long rain event. when i does rain, it really could come down very fast and furious. it is a storm team 4 ambert elert day. the most lik timing for severe storms will be from noon to 6:00. the main threats -- heavy rain, blinding rain. if it comes during the evening commute, you really could bey affected bower travel. not looking for a risk of large hail, but small hail a possibility. some of the stronger storms could produce a wind gust in excess of 60 miles per hour. officially, it's a marginal risk for storms in the shenandoah valley and virginia. the shore, southern ryland, der the slight risk for severe weather. where does

good morning, everyone, i'm aaron gilchrest. i'm eun yang.ough game and a tough loss for the washingn capitals. but the caps fought very hard until the very end. >> it took four hours and two overtimes, but just before midnight it was all over. the caps lost to the carolina hurricanes 4-3. >> we're going to look back on the game and check out reaction from fans. we do want to begin with a check on your forecast and commute. >> melissa mollet is standing by with a check of the roads. let's start with storm team 4 meteorologist chuck bell. 's felt good. >> nice and mild this morning. we have not been impacted by ra in northwest shington. that's not the case for everybody. pack the umbrella before you leave this morning. not really all that chilly. i 54 now frederick county. 54 elsewhere in warrenton. 59 in sor

. >> i'm aaron gilchrest. we'l t get back to top story, the story making headlines around the world in a momeir. >>> what you need to get your tuesday started here at home. melissa mollet is in first 4 traffic with the commute. >> we'll beginith a chen the forecast. storm team 4 meteorologist lauren ricketts is in for check this week and it's chilly outside. >> yeah. >> it is -- >> need the coat for real. >> you're right. yes. we've got a frost advisory in place, so it is chilly to start. that frost advisory goes until 9:00 a.m. mainly for the central shenandoah valley going back toward ray. again, it is a chilly, chilly start out there. mid 30s atures in the outside the beltway in some areas. and really 40 degrees here in the d.c. metro area. you can see not lot going on thanks to high pressure in charge right now. so we are going to continue tsh see sune out there today. but we have som rain on the way. if you're headed out to nats npark later this afternoo through this evening, i guess it would be this even

. >> i'm cory smith in for aaron gilchrest this morning. it.s 6:00 a the crowds, boy were they out yesterday for cherry blossoms.ea it is still bloom. a lovely day. get out there again. it's going to be another peak day -- now to avoid the crowds. >>> a chilly start, but things are going to warm up. let's start with storm team 4 meteorologist amelia drake and the thursday forecast. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. we'll have more clouds out there but lighter winds than yesterday. currently inwashington, the temperature coming in at 47 degrees as we move toward 7 clafm. similar elms -- 7:00 a.m. similar temperatures, at 9:00, warming to the low 50s. noticing more cloudiness. m partly ttly cloudy skies. grab the light jacket at least stepping out the door this morning. you do not need theumbrella. by 11:00 a.m., temperatures around 60ra the a this time. year, 63 degreestoday. above normal, highs in the mid to upper 60s. not the case tomorr . onfriday, cool temperatures out there, rain, as well. as we move toward the weekend, on monday

. >> i'm cory smith in for aaron gilchrest.we'll have more on the m announcement fhe catholic church. >>> first to the forecast and th t commute. jalor with wtop has a check of the commute. we begin with storm team 4 meteorologist amelia draper, in for t chus morning. >> good morning. yeah, chuck out on assignment today, putting together the car show, headi l down theree tomorrow. you can see the show here on over the weeken right now, we're at 46 degrees out there. winds out of the north at about six miles per hour. the latest objectvations showing -- observations showing mostly cloudy skies. here are four things to be -- today we'll have more clouds, unfortunately, than we saw yesterday. beautiful blue skiesyesterday. today, partly to mostly cloudy skies. we will have some sunshine. temperatures still comfortable. tomorrow, a chilly, rainy day. rain at times, potentially the entire day. the steadiest rain fallift during thenoon and evening hours. on saturday, can't rule out scattered, ligs. show maybe drizzle during the morni

i'm aaron gilchrest. >> i'm eun yang. a chillyth start to monday.'s check the forecast and commute. jack taylor in for melissa mollet this morning. >> let's begin with storm team 4 meteorologist chuck b and a look outside as we start to get a little sunlight. >> that's right. away.se not too far a few minutes after 6:00 officially. waiting on that to occur. skies mostly clear, few fair weather clouds early this morning. the live picture now over reagan nationalairport where the temperature is a cool 48 degrees. a light northeasterly breeze. it is a lot chillier now across parts of the shenandoah valley. 34 in winchester. 36 in front royal. there are areas of scattered frost. and some of the shelter would rural vaes across northern virginia and northern maryland. once you're closer to the corridor, it's a smidgeor milder than that. the gardening forecast, perfect day to spend time working in the yard ifou've got the day off. temperatures today will climb from the 40s this morning to the mid 60s later on in the afternoon. it's a perfect time. year to

good morning, everyone, i'm aaron gilchrest. >> i'm eun yang.ver weather h isding our way, there is reason to celebrate this morning. the caps are one game closer to defending the stanley cup. >> he scores! >> there you go, less than at minute to secure the win over carolina and the empty nets. we'll have highlights and what g to know aboute two coming up. >>> first, a look at the friday forecast and the commute. melissa will have the firefightt firs first alert traffic. lauren ricketts in with the forecast in for chuck bell. >> not too bad this morning. later this afte and this evening the winds will pick up. we'll have to deal with rain chantses. su coming up in judge abonin --r chances. sun coming up in judge about an hour. it's not bad. temperates in the 40s a 50s. compared to yesterday morning when it was chilly. again, it's not too bad. andem thoseratures are going to warm up pretty quickly despite the cloud cover we'll have. we'll get the southerly wthd 's going to help bump the temperatures up. already into the 60s by the time we tead in

good morning, everyone, i'm aaron gilchrest. >> i'm eun yang. for "news4joining us today."ul easter sunday after the overrain. we're hoping it sticks around for another day. >> melissa mollet is keeping an eye on the roads in first 4 traffic. >> first, let's check in with storm team 4 lauren ricketts in for chuck bell with the monda forecast. >> good morning. it was a beautiful easter yesterday morning. conditions, a e few clouds moved in yesterday evening. even a few people had some isolated showers out dere. we are this morning, just waiting for the sunom to ce up. t two to be another at le hours before the sun comes up overhe

it is 4:00 good morning, i'm aaron gilchrest. >> i'm eun yang. joining us on this friday. that crash happened before 2:30 this morning and could keep the road closed for several more hours. let's start this morning with a look at the impact this crash is having on your traffic.et melissa moith the first 4 traffic. good morning. >> good morning. here's the sway right now, southbound 295, before howard road southeast, all lanes are shut down because of the investigation. a little delay heading northbou a,roaching the situation. outbound 11th street bridge, all traffic diverted to kenilwo.h aven as we zoom out this morning, be use of the closure delay will be building toward

good morning, everyone, i'm aaron gilchrest. >> i'm eun yang. a chilly start to your workweek.feels cold out there. let's begin with a check on your forecast and commute. wtop's jack taylor is in for melissa mollet this morning. >> we'll begin with storm team 4 meteorologist chuck bell. it says 48 degrees on the screen. what's up with that? >> yeah. that's one of the warm spots around here. it's way colder in the suburbs this morning. in fact, there's even patchy fros across parts of the shenandoah valley, northern maryland, even some frosty patches there as far south as about central montgomery county. columbia, ellicott city down into the mids 30s tmorning. 37 in winchester and leesburg. 48 downtown courtesy of the potomac and the urban heatnd isla 53 in annapolis. again, courtesy of the relatively warm wateca. forest for today, here's the good news -- bright andunny are the two words f today. nice and cool, o. y mperatures today will s five to seven degrees cooler than average. that is nice. t highoday only 66 budegrees. eun, we will be making a run at 90 before this week is

. >> good morning, everyone, i'm aaron gilchrest. >> i'm eun yang. if you went to bed before the caps game ended, heads-up, they did not wrap up the series like we hoped. >> yeah. >> hamilton has the wide-open net to score. [ cheers ] game sevenooming on iednesday. >>ad so much to say about this game because there was a goal that ove scored that was called back. i was mad about and the momentum change. that's hoe wu lost. asthat w one of carolina's five goals. the hurricanes tied up the serind

t'm molette green in for aaron gilchrests morning. okay, so you can pretty mh today.the jacket at home the temperatures are going to get turned up today. did i say turned up? >> you said turned upn -- i both ways, you know what i mean? eet's take a live look, it is 56 comfortable degr you know in my book, that's a tad chilly. >> a little bit. >> not going to be chilly all day. melissa mollet has the traffic conditions this morning. >> i had to wear a jacket when ked in. you know, we get here early. >> still 50s. >> let's start things off, storm lauren ricketts with more on what is going to be a hot thursday? >>> it is. and hum thursday, as well. temperatures are going to roll right to aund 80 degrees. we are getting a littld t up today, molette, you aso ablutely right. we've got clouds out there ase continue through the morning hours.even drizzle out there, a. temperatures, 56 degrees here in d.c. most areas in the 50s at this poin and we've got light winds. they'll also turn on a little as we continue through the o ternoon. we're goi

. >> i'm aaron gilchrest. thanks for waking up ear with us. chuck bell is here with the storm team 4 forecast. melissa i t watchinghe commute for us in first 4 affic. let's start with chuck. what's expected to be -- what do you expect today, what would you advise folks to t wear out door this morning? >> well, i've given you the forecast now --t people home main have just woken up. aaron, tou've had forecast three times already. >> fresh forecast. >> is this atest? >> always a test. it will be a breezy and chilly morning. c reason to

. >> i'm aaron gilchrest. thanks for waking up with us this morning. storm team 4 meteorologist chuck bell is here to fill us in on the forecast. we'l check in with jack taylor at wtop for a look at the roads, as we. chuck? >> i need to let you know, it is a chilly start this morning. there's fortunate ly not much o a wind. but clear skies and temperatures have dropped way down.th most of suburbs in the 30s. downtown, international airport, arlington county, there by the river inside the urban heat island at 48 degrees. look at that- dulles down to 40. leesburg, 39. ofre are scattered areas frost and the sheltered areas of loudoun county, northern frederick county. i wouldn't be surprised if the's some frosted flowers in parts of northern montgomery county, as well. plan on a very chilly start

. >> i'm aaron gilchrest. not only is it warmer, that may put a smile yourace this morning.lso, uva, the cavaliers defeated texas tech in overtime last nightn the ncaa men's championship basketball game. the amte first national title, the state of virginia's first national title in the tournament.

yone, i'm ng, ev aaron gilchrest. >> i'm eun yang. thanks for joining us on this monday. we had a beautiful easter sund weekend. and now it looks like the weather will stick around. >> wind gujust have to get thro chilly morning. malt malt with more. >> let -- melissa mollet with more. >> let's start with lauren ricketts. hello. >> hello, guys. the weekend was absolutely gorgeous out there. we had a little bit of a breeze. all in

good morning, everyone, i'm aaron gilchrest. >> i'm eun yang. o get e you were able some sleep. i wasn't. so many of your co-workers may be cranky. you think the producersere thinking of me when they browro that? if you stayed up watch the end of the capitals-hurricanes game, it was continue pretty. >> carolina advances, the stanley cup champions are done. >> boo. that was the final goal that cost the capitals game seven and the chance to win the stanley cup again. the hurricanes pulled out the win in double overtime. we'll show you how it ended up going that far coming up. >>> first, let's check the forecah wit storm team 4 meteorologist chuck be

. >> i'm cory smith in for aaron gilchrest. we'll have much more this morning about wilton gregory and the expected announcement from the catholic church. we'll begin with a check o the recast and your commute. >> wtop's jack taylor has a check of the roads. let's begin withli a drake in for chuck this morning. not too shabby day. >> not at all. more clouds compared to yesterday. but the winds yesterday at times were gusting up to 40 miles per hour. we'll have for the most part light winds today. right now, 49 degrees. winds out of the south at seven miles per hour. stepping out the door, i would grab at least the light jacket. coming home from work, probably not going to need it as we war into the mid to upper 60s for highs. here's four things you need to know fou the next days -- today, more clouds out there, but still pleasant overall onyo thursday. plus, we're almost at the end of the workweek. tomorrow we will have raint time throughout the entire day. on saturday, we'll have clouds giving way to some peeks of ay sunshine,

. >> i'm s coryth in for aaron gilchrest. the crowds were out for the cherry blossoms issterday. todaooking like another fine day to get out to the tidal basin to check out peak >> let's take a live look. a chilly start, but things are looking to warm up. it was gorgeous yesterday. >> absolutely. >> let's start things off with storm team 4's weather. amelia? >>> good morning, we're going t trade winds for cloud cover. we're starting off at 49 degrees out there. by 7:00 a.m., dropping to 45 in the district. upper 30s and low 40s in the suburbs. want to l grab tht jacket stepping out on your thursday morning. throughout the day overall, we'll have a mix of clouds and sunshine by 9:00 a.m., low 50s degrees. by 11:00 a.m., 52 degrees. we won't have t beautiful blue skies like we saw on wednesday. here's theollen report -- mold and grasses coming in low. if allergieshe are bng you, they're coming in moderate. the average high is 63 degrees. we're running above normal day. notice the cooler temperatures tomorrow on your friday. then the weekend and monday, te weratures runningl above n

. >> i'm aaron gilchrest. just about 4:00 a.m. we are in weather alert mode.e forecast and the commute. melissa mollet is standing by, but we begin with storm team 4 meteorologist esuck bell. >> an active weather day coming our way. we've been tracking a chance for thunderstorms all week long i've had 100% chance of rain and storms in the forecast for a couple of days now, and it has come to pass. shower e outsidely this morning. nothing major to get your day going. there is more activell weather we to the south and west. we've is evenhu seen tnderstorms across parts -- we've even see thunderstorms across parts of the charlottesville area. we could have pre-lunchtime rumbles. as the area of low pressure gets here in the afternoon, you add daytime haating, and t will raise our chances of severe weather to the slight range which is essentially step two outf ve. marginal is one, slight, enhanced, moderate, and likely above that. so a slight r

>>> good morning, everyone, i'm aaron gilchrest. >> i'm eun yang.tever weather is in our way, there's reason to celebrate this morning. the caps a one game closer to defendin the stanley cup. >> took the shot -- he scores! [ cheers ] >> see that empty-net goal? final goal within less than a minute left secured the win over the carolina hurricanes. thank goodness. wasetting diceythere. more highlights and what to knom about two coming up. >>> first, a look at the friday recast and commute. melissa will have first 4 traffic updates. first, lauren ricketts in for chuck with a look at the dayth d weekend ahead. good morning. >> good morning, guys. it's not too bad to sta off on your friday morning. but to end a friday -- that'say when we see some rain. temperatures right now at 50 degrees. again, mild start. the winds aren't bad either. they're going to start to pick up through the day. expect some breez conditions throughout the afternoon. and also maybe some rain later on this afternoon. mainly after lunch. we're dry right now. as you make your way ou

i'm aaron gilchrest. >> i'm eun yang. it's still tough to see that structure without the spire there. so much devastation i paris. we'll bring you the latest. i'm eun yang, we'll go to top headlines in a moment. ha>>> first, w you need to know to get your tuesday started here at home. melissa mollet is in the first 4 traffic with a look at your commute. b >> let'sin with a check of the forecast. storm team 4 meteorologist lauren ricketts is in for chuck this week. it's chimicum outside -- chilly outside. >> it is cold. temperatures in the city center starting in the mid 4no southwest winds are going to help boost that temperature to around 70 degrees. you're going to notice when you wa outside this morning, you're going to need a jacket. outside the beltway we've got some muc coolertempat

t'm molette green in for aaron gilchrests morning.ty mh today.the jacket at home the temperatures are going to get turned up today. did i say turned up? >> you said turned upn -- i both ways, you know what i mean? eet's take a live look, it is 56 comfortable degr you know in my book, that's a tad chilly. >> a little bit. >> not going to be chilly all day. melissa mollet has the traffic conditions this morning. >> i had to wear a jacket when ked in. you know, we get here early. >> still 50s. >> let's start things off, storm lauren ricketts with more on what is going to be a hot

good morning, everyone, i'm aaron gilchrest. >> i'm eun yang. for "news4joining us today." boy, did we have a beautiful easter sunday after the overrain. we're hoping it sticks around for another day. >> melissa mollet is keeping an eye on the roads in first 4 traffic. >> first, let's check in with storm team 4 lauren ricketts in for chuck bell with the monda forecast. >> good morning. it was a beautiful easter yesterday morning. conditions, a e few clouds moved in yesterday evening. even a few people had some isolated showers out dere. we are this morning, just waiting for the sunom to ce up. t two to be another at le hours before the sun comes up over the area. 6:23 will be the sunrise.s. 56 degree we've got a mix of cloudsclnd r skies out there. we'll drop a little bit as we go through the 7:00 a.m. hour. and then we're pretty dry as we go through the day today.ur temper are going to be warmer than yesterday. again, nothing happening on the radar. if you're traveling, not a lot happening. we've got a little system by the outer banks area and rolling off the coast. you sh

. >> i'm aaron gilchrest. just about 4:00 a.m. now. a lot of news to cover this tuesday morning.k on your forecast and the commute. >> melissa mollet standing by with a check on the road let's begin with storm team 4 l meteorologistauren ricketts in for chuck bell. a little chillier out there. >> it is certainly chillier, absolutely right, eun.es temperatur have dipped under clear skies. a lot of the region starting in the 40s and 30s right now. but it's a beautiful night out there. again, clearskies, you can see the moon out there. it's a wonderful, wonderful morning, start to this tuesday morning. sun coming up about 6:30. current temperatures out there, inu can see in the centrshenand valley starting the 30s. others in the 40s. might be a shock tosy the stem. jacket.going to need the we'll warm quickly. we'll dip a little ads we go throh the 7:00 a.m. hour and coming up. plenty of sunshine, more importantly a lighter wind. we're starting off on a cold note. frost adviseeries south and west -- advisories south and west. central shenandoah valley. again the temperatures coming u

good morning, everyone, i'm aaron gilchrest. >> i'm eun yang.eople start asking, what happened to the weather? i'm not the meteorologist, call chuck bell. wmelissa mollet is backh us this morning. she will give us an update on the commu in your first 4 traffic. >> first to storm team 4 meteorologist chuck bell. chuck? >> good morning, everyone. yeah, very unsettled weather pattern for us over the next couple of days means the forecast has a high degree of uncertainty to it. just keep that in mind. this weather front iset sitting pr much right on top of us today. it's going to try and lift back to the north as a warm front. so the warmer air down sth is going to do its best to move into the area today. if it doesn't get all the way tl the pennsnia line, it's going to leave a big change. temperatures. fredericksburg, virginia, probably above 80. frederick, maryland, could easily be stuck in the

i'm aaron gilchrest. eun yang. >> we want to cith the commute and the forecast. >> melissa mollet has a look at the roads. we'll begin with storm team 4 meteorologist chuck bell. a little wind out there to start off the morning, chuck. >>> indeed. a noticeable northeast breeze awaits you outside. it feels cool to be outside. you'll need the little spring fleece. temperatures in the upper 40s and low 50s with us. you wouldn't think that that would be all that cold. and you don't have to worry about a windchill so to speak below -- until you're well below 50 degrees. just knowhe wind out there will have you wishing for a r.ttle extra la so northeast winds will be strongest here during the first part of the day. they'll come aroun to the south, and it won't be anywhere as breezy in the day. temperatures in the 40s this morning. temperatures will climb up into thes. we're going 68 for the afternoon high with plenty of sunshine. and again, enjoy the sunshine, melissa, because cloudsk re coming bd soon. >> you'

. >> i'm aaron gilchrest. we are in weather alert mode this morning as we approach 5:00 a.m. let's get right to a check on the forecast and the commute. melissa mollet is tandsing by. we'll begin with storm team 4 meteorologist chuck bell and what we need to know this morning. dy you should be rea for rumbles of thunder early this morning and a chance for some strong to severe storms coming up during the early and middle today.of the afternoon it is a storm team 4 weather alert day. most likely time window for severe weather willtart around noon to 1:00 and could linger up to 5:00, 6:00, 7:00 this evening. he rain at times underneath the stronger storms. small hail, and wind gusts will be one of the main concerns. gusts over 60 miles per hour will be possible. here's the outlook, marginal chance for severe weather at the valley but more into the d.cme o area. what does a slight risk mean? marginal is step one. slight risk for severe

. >> i'm aaron gilchrest. thanks for waking up with us this morning. storm team 4 meteorologist chuck bell is here to fill us in on the forecast. we'l check in with jack taylor at wtop for a look at the roads, as we. chuck? >> i need to let you know, it is a chilly start this morning. there's fortunate ly not much o a wind. but clear skies and temperatures have dropped way down.th most of suburbs in the 30s. downtown, international airport, arlington county, there by the river inside the urban heat island at 48 degrees. look at that- dulles down to 40. leesburg, 39. ofre are scattered areas frost and the sheltered areas of loudoun county, northern frederick county. i wouldn't be surprised if the's some frosted flowers in parts of northern montgomery county, as well. plan on a very chilly start to ee day today, kids. temperatures wilntually climb into the mid 60s for today. that is fa-plus weather sure. not much of a breeze either. it will be open sunroof weather tomorrow, but today it's all about the seat heaters. >> reporter: we'll deal with it as we

. >> i'm aaron gilchrest. this morning we're looking back on the game for you.e'll begin, throw, with a check on your forecast and the commute. melissa mollet is standing by with a look at the roads and the rails in a few seconds here. >> yep. let's begin with storm team 4 meteorologist lauren ricketts in for chuck bell. talking about rain a today? >> unfortunately we are talking about rain i think at least first part of the day going tbe dry. in the afternoon we'll see the rain chances increase throughout the area. starting off on a mild note. we have the cloud cover out cere. therld be a little fog in areas. temperatures in the 40s right dew. we are h into the 50s by the time we go through the early morning. hen we'll quickly rise into the 60s throughout about lunchtime. topping out around 70. rain moving into the afternoon. that rain is stretching right now back to the west. that will continue pushing east. even a few thunderstorms. the weekend not going that dry. really maybe not that nice. we'll be talking about the timing of rain for the weekend. first, le

. >>> good mornineryone, i'm aaron gilchrest. >> i'm eun yang.t has to warm up sooner or later so chuck can stop listening to us -- >> we're wearing him out. >> thanks for joining us. we are working 4 you to get you rey for the tuesday. melissa mollet is standing by with your fst 4 traffic -- look at chuck's face. he's like, can you guys just cut it out? it>> he's just over >> yeah. >> i'm done. i'm done listening to you -- melissa, you have t luxury of being in the traffic center. i have to listen to this all morning in the studio. >> i'm by myself. it great. >> i know. don't eat my snacks, melissa. >> i will eat your snacks. >> i noticed a bite out of my sandwich yesterday. this morning, mostly clear sky for now. temperatures are primarily in the 30s. it's a col

. >> i'm aaron gilchrest. just abo 4:00 a.m. now on this tuesday. the morning. not quite as windy, a saving grace there. >> a little bit>>better. let's begin with a check on the commute and forecast. >> melissa mollet hasth more on traffic, and meteorologist chuck bell is here with the forecast. >> the earlier you can do things e, the better the skies to do it in. mainly clean for now. therencill be a c for showers later in the day, not a big rain chance for everyby. highest rain chances today will be along and to the east of the i-95 corridds. our frind neighbors in the shenandoah valley probably won't even get a drop of rain today. temperaturewise, we're below freezing through the shenandoah valley, even the western and northern suburbs are perilously close to the freezing mark. downtown, a somewhat milder 40 degrees. heour planner, then, for today. some sunshine around here for the first part of the day.rn g partly to mostly cloudy later in the afternoon. highsoday around 50 degrees. might be a little warmer in the shenandoah valley because you'l

. >> i'm s coryth in for aaron gilchrest. the crowds were out for the cherry blossoms issterday.ike another fine day to get out to the tidal basin to check out peak >> let's take a live look. a chilly start, but things are looking to warm up. it was gorgeous yesterday. >> absolutely. >> let's start things off with storm team 4's weather. amelia? >>> good morning, we're going t trade winds for cloud cover. we're starting off at 49 degrees out there. by 7:00 a.m., dropping to 45 in the district. upper 30s and low 40s in the suburbs. want to l grab tht jacke

it's 4:00 a.m., gerd morning, ne, i'm aaron gilchrest. >> i'm eun yang.de this morning. you may find branches and leaves on theoads this morning, so give yourself plenty of time. watch out on the roads. our melissa mollet is standing commutea check on the and road closures. >>> let's begin w lhren ricketts in for chuck this morning with this weather alert. >> yeah. s thank yo much. listen, this all came through our area last night. the good ws is it is now to the east. ur friends for the eastern shor not without a few tornado warnings in our area. we had a few tornado warnings in frederick lasht at about 6:00 p.m. and then overnight we were with you if you joined us, st. mary's county had a tornado warning as well as calvert george's county. the good news is that is now to the east. so this has moved outfhere. the threat is pretty much over with these storms. however, for our friends on the eastern shore, if you're joining us from there and you are traveling, just know these t storms move about