i'm aaron gilchrist. >> and i'm eun yang.here's not too much rain on the radar this morning but there are storms heading our way. >> that could be some bad news for your weekend plans, too. chuck bell, sheena parveen with a look at the forecast before melissa mollet checks the headlines. >> i think the color of the day today would be gray. >> the only sunshine aaron is going to see is his ty. >> of course. we're both wearing blue. >> she's wearing eggplant so i can't tell. >> melissa is being gender neutral. in a little bit we will find out the gender of melissa mollet's baby.

. >> i'm eun yang. first it's the other thing everyone is talking about this morning. the weather. >> take a look at your tv screen. the current temperatures around the area. a lot of people waking up in the 30ed and 40s. the calendar says something different. >>> let's start with sheena parveen. >> good morning. we're going to head out to lauren. she's outside. in a minute she'll show you the frost advisories and freeze warnings. it is all do not forget your jacket. you'll have sun glare. by 5:00 p.m., temperatures in the 60s. what you need to wear before you go outside. you'll want the warm jacket, especially the kids at the bus stop. the long sleeves. sunglasses. lauren is outside. >> your jacket, actually. thank you so much. it's chilly. i can see my breath. we have a frost advisory. freeze warnings west of the shenandoah valley. look at the temperatures. update you again. 47 h in manassas. temperatures dropped down to 36 degrees. on our way to the mid to upper 60s. towards the end of the week we'll talk about your rain chances on thursday and friday. let's talk ab

i'm aaron gilchrist. >> and i'm eun yang.it's not here for you, the long holiday weekend is hours away. look at this beautiful scene. isn't that so pretty? >> it is. >> the weather will be really nice today. >> a lot nicer than yesterday for sure. we saw major flooding as a result of the rain. take a look here. stream overflowed in brookville, maryland, trapping an suv. >> you're probably thinking more about this kind of water. if you are beach bound this weekend, isn't that just so pretty. we're going to check in with megan mcgrath in north beach in just a bit. we're looking to get you through the traffic. maine slays mollet has the traffic. >> chuck bell is outside on the storm team 4 weather deck with a look at our forecast. we like you now, chuck. >> oh, good. >> you've done well nkts we always like you. >> you guys have been sneering at me all week long. >> no. no. no. >> i'm glad

i'm aaron gilchrist. >> and i'm eun yang. >> melissa is going to take a look at the roads and rails butgin with chuck and sheena with a bit of a cooldown. >> my main concern, there were four cupcakes delivered. between weather and traffic, there's only three of us. so, we have an extra cop cakupc. >> we only got one. we only saw one cupcake left. i'm starting to wonder, too, aaron. anyone can do it when they're not really doing it, aaron. temperatures cooler this morning.

i'm aaron gilcrist. >> i'm eun yang. we are more than halfway through the week and nearing the end of the sugar free week. can you taste the cupcakes at the end of this? >> chime in on our social media. tell us how you're doing if you took the challenge with us. we appreciate the advice -- >> advice? >> good advice. we'll have much more on the four things you need to know if you are thinking about going sugar free. >> sneaking that cookie, aaron, did really well. >> it was one cookie. get off me. >> yeah, i heard aaron pretty much lost the sugar challenge. >> yeah. one thin mint. >> maybe we should just go to traffic now. >> she saw you eat the cookie, too. >> we have to do weather first and then aaron will get another cookie later which doug has outside on his desk. i can see them now. we'll talk about heavy rain for tomorrow morning. currently it's kind of chilly outside. 53 in the district, 47 in frederick. 45 in clinton. tomorrow rain coming at this time tomorrow. look at all of the rain around the gulf coast and tha

i'm eun yang.and i'm aaron gilchrist. we are working to get you out the door on time. melissa will have a look at a pretty wet commute. >> we'll start with chuck bell and sheena parveen for a wet forecast. >> yes, it is wet. you want the umbrella not just today but most of this week before the sun finally returns. >> absolutely. i will say that running in these cooler temperatures, been so much easier than this time of the year. >> that's true. >> rain drops? nobody really likes running in the rain all that much. if you can do your rub after work instead of before, that would be my official suggestion. this is the heaviest and steadiest of the rain we're going to get is between now and 10:00, 11:00 in the afternoon. upper 50s with rain drops. temperatures, clouds and rain. into the 60s most of the day. if we can get the sun to brighten up a smidgen, we might end up in the 70s. tomorrow's rain chance comes in in the afternoon so you'll run into it tomorrow morning. over to you. >> outer loop at litt

. >> and i'm eun yang. we're going to get to your weather and traffic. but first to the developing story, sprawled across the front pages of newspapers all over the country and most likely dominating your news feed. >> "the washington post" says it all "trump fires fbi director" that's now former fbi director james comey. >> and take a look at the "the new york times" which reads "trump fires comey amid russia inquir inquiry. >> and comey's ouster. >> first, we what do want to get a look at your news, weather and traffic. we'll start with sheena parveen. >> good morning, it's chilly outside. you'll probably need a jacket. lauryn's outside. we'll get to the temperatures in a minute. you'll what do you need to know before you step outside, light jacket. you do need the sunglasses, though, you don't need the rain boots or the umbrella today. but tomorrow, friday and saturday, i think you will. especially on saturday. you'll want those rain boots. here's a look now, we look all the way across the country over parts of kansas and nebraska. that area of rain e

let's get it, america. >>> now at 5:45, i'm eun yang.upposed to be celebrating his graduation. preparing to celebrate the life of a murdered college student cut short. how his classmates will honor him at today's ceremony. >>> i'm aaron gilchrist. while you were sleeping president trump touched down at the first stop of his foreign trip. >>> i'm storm team 4 meteorologist chuck bell. you might get a little peek at the sunshine, but i'd take your umbrella with you out the door. rain chances are going up. sheena has more about that and your ten day coming up. >>> this morning the british prime minister is calling the manchester concert explosion a terrorist attack. children are among 22 victims killed outside an ariana grande concert last night. another 59 people injured. >> evidence at the scene shows this was a suicide attack. grande just finished her song when the explosion went off. this morning. that is where the victim's classmates will be gathering today for their graduation from bowie state university. richard collins iii was suppo

. >> and i'm eun yang.king news in northern virginia where we've learned an overnight accident has turned deadly. the video and information coming in from the scene. >>> the search continues for the man who poses as a maintenance worker and we're learning police weren't far behind him. >>> keeping your kids safe. what parents need to look for when it comes to online predators. >>> "news 4 today" starts now. >>> it'll take seven. >> first the caps have home ice advantage this wednesday night. they are coming off a wild game six. goals last night. that is until the penguins scored twice in the third period. still, not too shabby. >> that's because i think they had it in the bag at that point, i'm just saying. braden holtby was relaxing. how about coming back from a hole. amazing. >> i'm aaron gilcrist. >> i'm eun yang. carol maloney has more on the game for tomorrow night. >> first, it's the other thing everyone is talking about. the cold weather. >> take a look at the current temperatures around the region.

i'm eun yang. >> i'm aaron gilchrist. melissa mollet is keeping an eye on your thursday morning commute. we'll kick off this half hour with chuck bell and sheena parveen. >> good morning. >> rain drops are back in style here in washington. i guess we technically need a little bit more in the way of rain but not on the weekend. >> that's a positive way to look at it because you're not going to be seeing the sunshine for a few days. here's the radar. rain on the way many areas south and west of the district as we get into culpepper county. this is getting closer to fredericksburg about to move in at 95. more rain across 81 near the shenandoah valley. higher elevations where you see a lot of lightning coming in. the direction this is all moving heading into the di district pretty soon. the next couple of hours. it will be around for part of the morning commute. 7:00 a.m., 60 degrees. not going to see much of a warmup. speaking of that commute, make sure you have the umbrella. let's check that with melissa. >> southbound 95 b

i'm eun yang. >> i'm aaron gilcrist.fill you in on. >> sheena parveen f these chilly temperatures. we'll check in wion the forecas >> we're 10 degrees below where we normally are. 47 degrees currently. feels like 43. plenty of sunshine as we go through the day. nice and dry. you might want the long sleeves. 43 dulles, we see the coldest temperatures way off to the west. 42 in lorton. mainly patchy frost. freeze warning this morning. mid 60s and sunny this afternoon. the busy monday morning commute with melissa. >> chopper 4 headed to show us some of those slowdowns on 295 southbound as you're approaching the capitol. now here is what we file right lane getting by. at this point this morning it had cleared out of the way. we are seeing pretty good delays. jones bridge right turn lane is still blocked for a disabled vehicle. army navy drive between southeast and fern now has to be opened. water main break. look at your travel times. problems on 295. >> thank you, melissa. >>> capitals have to win the next two games or they

i'm aaron gilgilcrist. >> i'm eun yang.pper 4 is up and over trouble spots. >>> we'll check in with melissa mollet. sheena parveen is holding down the fort. not going to feel like may outside, sheena. >> not really. it's pretty chilly in some areas. in the 30s this morning. that's mostly pretty far off to the west in parts of the shenandoah valley and over to higher elevations. four things you need to know. i think you will want the jacket this morning. it is chilly to start your morning. all this week we hav

. >> i'm eun yang. we want to get to your tuesday morning traffic. >> melissa will have a look at the commute. let's start with chuck and sheena with a look at our forecast. >> i think you'll like it more for sure. >> still going to be breezy. yesterday was windy. today the temperatures will be more comfortable. we're not going to see all the stormy looking clouds around. 71 now in the district. nice and dry for you. 71 loren, 64 in leesburg. you don't need the jacket this morning. as far as radar is concerned, we are nice and dry. the rain has moved off shore. as we go through the afternoon, we'll be a little bit cooler. let's check that forecast and the nats play today. >> good morning. >> huge 23-5 win. time to get out on the diamond and play ball. it will be near perfect weather for baseball. first pitch is at 7:05. if you're headed down to nats ballpark, it will be a little bit breezy until the sun goes down. sunset at 8:00. right after 8:00. we love that. mid 60s by the time it's over. four things

. >> i'm eun yang. you can see how much of our area is seeing rain from the storm team 4 forecast. look at all of that rain. >> we will get a look at how the interstates are doing with the rain with melissa and justin finch. let's start with chuck and lauren to see just what we're dealing with from the meteorological production. >> you're sharing an umbrella this time? >> we are. >> i'm a good sharon er. >> the rain is tapering off a little bit. light around here now. >> nothing too bad just yet. >> look at that. >> keep your umbrella. there's a lot of big drops falling off the leaves over our head. there's a now. temperatures mid 50s now. low to mid 70s now. nats ballpark. play at noon today. move the game up. there will be a chance for a delay or thunderstorm but i think moving the game up probably helped their chances of keeping dry. what about the rest of the dry weather over the holiday weekend? well, let's just say we're focused on the good news for friday, melissa. >> i am focused on the good news for friday as well. northbound route 1, tractor-trailer stopped in the right l

. >> i'm eun yang. thanks for joining us on this tuesday. working to get you out the door. >> wtop jack taylor in with a look at the commute. we'll start with storm team 4 and the forecast with chuck bell and lauren rickets. good morning, guys. >> good morning. nice day yesterday. turned out to be a beautiful memorial day. >> perfect afternoon for some backyard bar be kuhling. first thing this morning, would he have seen a little light rain across parts of southern maryland, a couple of sprinkles here. nothing heavy out there just yet. temperatures in the mid 60s. you will see sunshine from time to time. thunderstorm chances go up, up, temporary fewer treerature tren. let's go over to jack taylor. >> thank you, sir. we had police activity on cleveland parkway. at one point everything was cleared off once again. made for a little bit of an issue. the beltway's pretty quiet. of to a decent start, there was no work to contend with. everything in virginia, 95, 66 out in centerville, everything is clear. everything stays green for now. let's see

i'm eun yang. >> and i'm aaron gilchrist. breaking news out of prince george's county. new details coming in about a deadly crash that could impact your morning commute. >>> news 4's justin finch is live near suitland parkway with details. justin? >> reporter: eun, good morning. off the corner of forestville road. prince george's county has confirmed this fiery crash has left three dead and one hurt. this is in bound suiteland off of forerestville road. is burned so badly it's hard to make it out. this is a two-car collision we are told. at about 3:30 this morning this all happened. one of those vehicles bursting into flames. prince forge's county firefighters arriving on scene to remove the victims and also put out the fire. as you can see, u.s. park police taking the lead in this investigation. we are told fire crews have mostly rolled out of here. the investigation remains active this morning. three have died. one person still in the hospital. back in to you. >>> thank you, justin. the breaking news as far as the closure, inbound suitland parkway between forestville

i'm aaron gilchrist. >> i'm eun yang.o get to melissa mollet with problems on the road, what's going on. >> chopper 4 over the scene, take a look at this problem there on the beltway. right now we have the right side of the roadway blocked here. only getting by there on the left. big response here. >> ramp to southbound

i'm aaron gilchrist. >> and i'm eun yang. it's always a busy wednesday morning. we're here to fill you in on everything you need as you head out the door and that is with melissa mollet. >> and the change in weather, too. chuck bell and sheena parveen with more. >> nice day outside. skies are clear. wow, it's pretty. there's a live picture of the national mall, the reflecting pool. the view from the steps of the lincoln memorial. looking eastbound for what will soon be the rising sun. what a beautiful day to be outside getting your jog on. whatever you're going to do. four things you need to know, sunny and breezy today. clouds on the increase tomorrow. friday, we're tracking a chance for heavy rain friday morning in particular. saturday looks cool and showery. today may be the last of the really great days to get outside and enjoy a little fitness h

. >> and i'm eun yang. if it's not here for you, the long holiday weekend is hours away. look at this beautiful scene. isn't that so pretty? >> it is. >> the weather will be really nice today. >> a lot nicer than yesterday for sure. we saw major flooding as a result of the rain. take a look here. stream overflowed in brookville, maryland, trapping an suv. >> you're probably thinking more about this kind of water. if you are beach bound this weekend, isn't that just so pretty. we're going to check in with megan mcgrath in north beach in just a bit. we're looking to get you through the traffic. maine slays mollet has the traffic. >> chuck bell is outside on the storm team 4 weather deck with a look at our forecast. we like you now, chuck. >> oh, good. >> you've done well nkts we always like you. >> you guys have been sneering at me all week long. >> no. no. no. >> i'm glad good graces. ze.utiful morning out. br winds will increase a little bit more once we get the sun farther up into the sky. there are one or two lonesome showers. there's one right on top of gaithersburg ri

. >> i'm eun yang. the first day of may. helping you get out the door on time. roads and rails with melissa. first we'll turn to chuck bell and sheena parveen with an update on the forecast. rough weather coming our way. >> yes, indeed. very busy weather today as the cold front promises to take 9 weather out of here. >> weather alert day. keep in mind we could see >> not at all. with that being said, most of the early parts of the day, nothing to worry about this morning. all dry now. probably not going to need the umbrella anywhere in the news 4 nation until at least 3:00, 4:00 in the afternoon. rain between 7 and 9:00 p.m. outdoor planner, warm and breezy. strong storms possible this evening and a continuation of breezy weather tomorrow and cooler thereafter. enhanced risk of severe storms later on this afternoon. the types of severe storms we may see, let's go over to sheena. >> good morning, chuck. we're talking about severe storms with potentially damaging winds. we do expect there to be damaging winds across the area. keep that in mind as you're making you

i'm eun yang. >> i'm aaron gilcrist. >> before we get to that. we need to talk about the forecast. temperatures not what we're expecting. >> no. lauren rickets is outside. >> good morning. >> good morning. we'll talk about the frost advisories and freeze warnings and how cold it is outside. before you do step outside, grab the jacket. here's a look at your commute forecaor sun glare. you'll also need the sunglasses this morning. clear skies out there. temperature, 48 degrees by 7:00 a.m. some areas can only be around 48 degrees. mid 60s by noon. temperatures in the upper 60s. what you need to wear before you step outside. i mentioned the jacket, long sleeves. the sunglasses. you don't need the umbrella. beautiful sunrise. you won't need that umbrella until thursday. we'll talk about the increase in rain chances into the weekend. let's go outside to lauren rickets. >> good morning, sheena. it is chilly out here. people walk outside and realize how cold it is. i can see my breast. i think i need gloves. freeze warnings. pu

. >> and i'm eun yang. there's not too much rain on the radar this morning but there are storms heading our way. >> that could be some bad news for your weekend plans, too. chuck bell, sheena parveen with a look at the forecast before melissa mollet checks the headlines. >> i think the color of the day today would be gray. >> the only sunshine aaron is going to see is his ty. >> of course. we're both wearing blue. >> she's wearing eggplant so i can't tell. >> melissa is being gender neutral. in a little bit we will find out the gender of melissa mollet's baby. outside, maybe a few sprinkles. this rain is going to be moving in later this evening pretty steady overnight and into your saturday morning. until we get there, commute not too bad. warm 50s. can't wait for the gender reveal, melissa. >> i'm excited. a lot of boy guesses. georgetown pike at towlston road. this car off of the roadway here. not sure what's going on in the woods there, but it looks like the crash is outbound. we just spoke with the chop

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i'm eun yang. >> and i'm aaron gilchrist. we're working for you this wet wednesday morning.huck and sheena, we sent them outside. not to just forecast the weather but feel the weather. >> oh, they're feeling it with those big umbrellas. >> i think aaron should be feeling the weather, don't you? >> you knew that was coming, aaron. >> we'll make sure aaron feels it. >> we know people in all the wrong places, aaron. we'll have you out of here in no time. >> it's time. >> absolutely. steadier rain gradually coming to an end. if you're leaving the home you may need the umbrella just as a precautionary tale. there's a chance for a spit of a sprinkle. but steadier rain chances come back in the evening and overnight hours. we're in the 50s. a nice cool start to the day. all clouds all the time. rain coming back in later this evening. today's high up upper 60s and low 70s. and memorial day weekend. a long holiday weekend. and we'll go to melissa mollet and "first alert" traffic. >> good morning, guys. outbound canal road, a truck blocking the left lane. inner loop and outer loop of t

. >> and i'm eun yang. >> melissa mollet will h maybe a bucket of chicken. >> you're talking to a pregnant woman and dangling buckets of chicken, that's mean. >> right now she has to look at pretty tough weather. >> colonel sanders was sleeveless. he needs a jacket. it's chilly and eun thinks it's downright cold. 48 degrees in the district. the feels like temperature is 45. we haven't used that in a while because we haven't needed to. 41 fredericks, 43 degrees in mart continuesburg. a freeze warning and frost advisory. pus stop forecast will be nice and dry all morning long. by the afternoon looking at the low 60s. let's check our traffic. >> i'm licking my finge

. >> i'm eun yang. >> shenna, it's shaping up to be a nice day. >> it's a fantastic day outside. it's a little breezy and cooler than yesterday. 64 degrees in the direct. plenty of sunshine will be around 66 degrees by noon today. beautiful weather if you want to get outside. by 4:00 p.m., breezy, temperatures in the upper 60s and we go into the evening, by 7:00 p.m. very nice outside. in the mid 60s. enjoy today. because we're watching two areas now of a lot of heavy rain towards the louisiana gulf coast and up into parties of st. louis. both weather systems will come together. they're heading in our direction so by friday morning, we're looking at some heavy rain in the forecast. we have a weather alert out for that time frame too. coming up in a bit a close look at the timing and what you can expect as well as your weekend forecast straight ahead. >> thank you. >>> we have breaking news right now. chopper 4 is liv right now. take a look howard county police received a report of an unknown man in a wooded area near where an attempted murderer escaped. that man is david watson.

. >> and i'm eun yang. we're going to get to your weather and traffic.ut first to the developing story, sprawled across the front pages of newspapers all over the country and most likely dominating your news feed. >> "the washington post" says it all "trump fires fbi director" that's now former fbi director james comey. >> and take a look at the "the new york times" which reads "trump fires comey amid russia inquir inquiry. >> and comey's ouster. >> first, we what do want to get a look at your news, weather and traffic. we'll start with sheena parveen. >> good morning, it's chilly outside. you'll probably need a jacket. lauryn's outside. we'll get to the temperatures in a minute. you'll

. >> i'm eun yang. take a look at the forecast. it's friday. storm team 4 weather alert day. >> you can see on the picture behind us all of the well low and red. that's bad stuff. >> is that a technical term, aaron? >> that is my scientific assessment. >> we have you covered this morning. >> we have professionals who know what that means. i was going to say, i'm so glad aaron is doing that. i don't have anymore we need the rain. we'll take the rain, boy, it is going to be slow going. >> it is. low visibility with the heavy rain. take your time out there. we don't want to see any accidents out there this morning, that's for sure. >> storm team 4 radar showing shower ri weather moving into d.c. heaviest of the rain is in washington. up towards blu-ray, rappahanock county. that's the place we're most concerned about flooding perspective. look at the big push of moisture from 9:00 to 12:00. the heavy, stead ri rain will be gone this afternoon but any isolated thunderstorms developing could have a heavy rain threat. this morning it's here from now u

. >> i'm eun yang. we want to get you started with your weather and traffic. we want to look at roads and rales with melissa mollet in minutes. >> first, chuck and sheena headed outside for us this morning. whattest it feel like, guys? >> it's nice. it's cool. >> i like it. it's good weather outside this morning. there have been enough breaks in the clouds to allow temperatures back down to the 50s and 60s in the area. there's a check of our area. there are rain drops from richmond southbound. it will try to inch its way in our direction. current temperatures, a big range. 50 in winchester, 62 by the bay in annapolis. as you're planning out your day today, may get a peak at the sun. mostly cloudy day. rain chances sneak up a little bit especially once we get past about lunchtime today. because of the cloud coveray

. >> i'm eun yang. you can see how much of our area is seeing rain from the storm team 4 forecast. look at all of that rain. >> we will get a look at how the interstates are doing with the rain with melissa and justin finch. let's start with chuck and lauren to see just what we're dealing with from the meteorological production. >> you're sharing an umbrella this time? >> we are. >> i'm a good sharon er. >> the rain is tapering off a little bit. light around here now. >> nothing too bad just yet. >> look at that. >> keep your umbrella. there's a lot of big drops falling off the leaves over our head.

. >> i'm eun yang. right to your weather and traffic. >> melissa has an eye on roads and traffic. we'll go to chuck and sheena for the forecast. >> not a pretty day to be outside. that being said, it's not a total loss of a morning. >> no, that's true because it's cloudy and it's going to stay cloudy for most of the day. and then as you're about to step out from the friday night plans, that's when it will come back.

. >> i'm eun yang.want to get to your tuesday morning traffic. >> melissa will have a look at the commute. let's start with chuck and sheena with a look at our forecast. >> i think you'll like it more

. >> i'm eun yang. guess what's back? the rain.e felt it this morning. >> you probably need the wipers on. melissa will have a look at the wet roadways in a minute. let's start with our meteorologists sheena parveen and chuck bell. >> she's going to be complaining about this. look at this. you're saving money on the watering bill and you're saving money on the air conditioning bill. >> i suppose. >> right? >> that's right. >> i'm a glass is half full guy. >> it's also raining outside. you'll have to take a little bit more time on your commute. looking at the rain moving in across parts of 66 heading towards the district. heavier rain around and foxhall. we have light rain around the beltway with heavier rain approaching. expect showers by 7:00 a.m. some scattered showers by lunchtime. 67 degrees. by 4:00 p.m., temperatures around 70 degrees and chance of a shower. this looks cloudy but more rain is in the forecast. >> right now downtown still has this problem. take a look here in northwest. southbound 17th street after constitution

. >> i'm eun yang. get a look at your thursday morning commute with melissa mollet. first we'll check in with sheena parveen and chuck bell. welcome back. happy belated on the air. >> thank you very much. you can't turn 50 at work. that's the bottom line. >> that's true. you have to turn it in the sun and come back with the tan. >> little tan. i'm not much of a tanner, but it was good. outside today, just keep -- we need the rain. that's the good side of this. there are thunderstorms now moving into the shenandoah valley down towards la ray and mount jackson. washington, virginia, out in

. >> i'm eun yang. first it's the other thing everyone is talking about this morning.he weather. >> take a look at your tv screen. the current temperatures around the area. a lot of people waking up in the 30ed and 40s. the calendar says something different. >>> let's start with sheena parveen. >> good morning. we're going to head out to lauren. she's outside. in a minute she'll show you the frost advisories and freeze warnings. it is all

. >> i'm eun yang. thank you for joining be us. gie goff with breaking news about a deadly crash that could angie? >> big impact, eun. three people are dead following a crash that has a car on fire. this is at suit land parkway at forestville road. expect delays. traffic is being diverted in that area. our justin finch is on the scene. let's send it straight over to first 4 traffic and melissa mollet who has a get around. >> good morning. right now the best thing you can do is commit at this point from pennsylvania avenue to branch avenue or take the beltway over to 295. this is probably going to last through the morning commute. we're talking about in bound suit land parkway. the actual closure starts at forestville road and goes over to suit land road. shut down very likely because of this large scene for the police. 197 south of snowden roadblocked each way because of a downed poll and wireshi inner loop after pennsylvania work being done there. rest of the beltway looking okay. right now we'll talk a little bit about weather. go

. >> and i'm eun yang. >> breaking news coming out of prince george's county that could impact how you get to work. >> news 4's justin finch is live with details. what's going on? >> reporter: eun, good morning. we're right here off of forest hill road near suitland parkway which is now shut . scene of the tedly two car wreck that has left two people dehree and one person in the hospital. this happened about 3:30 or so just off the corner of inbound suitland parkway. a jeep suv and some other kind of vehicle. the other vehicle did catch fire. the response and investigation is now underway. so you will find closures. the response is live on forestville. the u.s. park police is now leading this investigation. at this time we do know there were two cars involved in this collision here on in bound suitland parkway near forestville road. three people are now dead and one is in the hospital. we are here on scene remaining and we'll bring you updates as they come in. for now, b i melissa. >> thank you, jointd. justin will be out there for you so you see what's going on. in bound suit land par

. >> and i'm eun yang.veloping story ac f across the country. >> take a look at the "washington post" here which says it all, "trump fires fbi director." that, of course, former fbi director james comey. >>> and take a look at the "the new york times" which reads trump fires comey and russia inquiry. >> and people who pick up "usa today," they'll see comey's ouster stuns washington." we're following this story, including new video of comey touching down in washington. >> plus, we want to get a look of your weather and traffic. sheena parveen outside. let's start with sheena. >> and lauren is wearing red, by the way. we're all rocking the red for tonight's game. as we go through the morning hours, you will need a jacket before you step outside. the four things you need to know before you head out the door. jacket this morning, umbrellas tomorrow. we could have rain as early then we have a rainy saturday. we will be dry. live look at the radar, locally, we're taking a live look to the west. the next weather s

. >> i'm eun yang. >> let's start with erika gonzalez at the live desk. >> reporter: aaron, this is informationgot handed to us a couple of minutes ago. an officer-involved shooting dealing with manassas city reports of possibly some shots fired in the city limits. they responded. we understand they saw a vehicle that matched some sort of description that could have been involved in this. when they began to pursue this, the driver of that vehicle did not stop and this wound up ending up at a park. officers fired shots. the driver of the car is 18-year-old was struck. officers rendered aid as we understand it and then the 18-year-old had to be flown to an area hospital. his injuries or their injuries are described as serious. there was somebody else that was also in the car. we understand it was a juvenile. they were not injured in this. again, this all unfolding a few minutes ago. this information, news into the live desk. we have a crew headed to the scene. as soon as we have an update we'll have it right here. back to you. >> erika, thank you. >>> right nowre talk to melissa mollet in first 4

. >> i'm eun yang. the first day of may. helping you get out the door on time. and rails with melissa. first we'll turn to chuck bell and sheena parveen with an update on the forecast. rough weather coming our way. >> yes, indeed. very busy weather today as the cold front promises to take 9 weather out of here. >> weather alert day. keep in mind we could see

. >> i'm eun yang. it is a busy thursday morning in the news 4 newsroom. >> we are working hard to get you up to speed as well as your weather and traffic including a water main break that could impact the commute. >> we'll check in with melissa and megan. let's begin with chuck bell and weather making the return. chuck, i'm going to tell you when i felt the heat on my skin being outside, it felt nice. >> such a quiet time out here. can you hear all of this? we have beeping trash trucks, lawn mowers, everything, you would think it was the middle of the day. no birds can chirp over all of this background noise this morning. hopefully it's a little quieter in your backyard. 4 things to know about the next couple of days. hot and humid today. thunderstorms likely tomorrow afternoon. cooler and dry for saturday. sunday is looking nice and mild. on your thursday morning, it's a warm one. 71 here in washington. still 77 by the bay in annapo s annapolis. sheena, if you can hear me, we'll go back to you for the

. >> and i'm eun yang. what about the wet today? the commute but first let's check in with chuck and sheena parveen back from a little time away. >> they're all here. >> yes, that and i ran into fog on my way here, too. not a fun drive. you might run into areas of dense fog. >> absolutely right. reduced visibility for many. visibility under a and warrington, one mile visibility at the airport. most in the low 60s right now. we're not quite done with rain showers. a few nor sure around hagerstown. they'll be grazing over the shenandoah valley. everybody has at least a chance of getting hit by a rain drop or two. here's your day planner then. some clouds and fog this morning. more than enough sunshine to get temperatures in the low 80s. again, a chance for afternoon thunderstorms. i'll show you future weather peeking up. melissa mollet now returning back from days away. >> yes, good morning, everybody. taking a look, one problem we have northbound here, we do have an issue before bryantown road. the crash wasn't bad but it brought wir

i'm eun yang. we have team coverage for you getting you ready for your holiday destination. megan is at the beach already. i'm jealous. >> melissa will have a look at how the roads are shaping up. let's start with chuck bell who we have september outside to test out the weather, what do you think? >> i like it so far. a little cloud cover and there are two or three lonely rain drops on radar. all of the severe weather from late yesterday, that's gone. we don't have to worry about severe weather until tomorrow. there's a live picture from overhead on our tower. sun is up at 5:52. not long from now. there are some showers right along interstate 70 there as you go through parts of frederick county and out towards columbia, maryland. a few showers at the toll

. >> i'm eun yang.e're going to take a look at your monday morning drive in chuck bell and sheena parveen and the storms headed our way. >> we're watching out for a pretty strong likelihood for severe weather this afternoon and more likely into the evening hours. >> generally going to still be a hot day. >> back into the 80s for one final time. we will not be in the 80s much after today. if you like the warm weather, today is pretty much it. it will be all right tomorrow. much cooler weather by wednesday, thursday. four things to know, we're in weather alert mode from 5:00 until 11:00 p.m. today. after 5 or 6:00, there is a likelihood for strong, perhaps severe storms. there's another chance for some stormy weather on friday. for today there is an enhanced risk for severe weather this afternoon and this evening. mostly, again, after about 5:00 or 6:00. be weather ready for sure because it is going to be a very stormy back out to our west but they will be coming in here again much later on in the day. ju

. >> i'm eun yang. let's look at the slick commute we have.veen and chuck bell. >> good morning. a very cloudy start. it was just barely starting to rain. >> it was already starting. eun reports rain out there. >> very light in some areas. take a look at the radar. and around the district, we have light to moderate rain. there's more coming for the morning commute. you see the rain do you know to the south and west. this will be the commute this morning. keep that in mind. we'll have the timing of this coming up. le morning. m he lis is a, good morning. >> one problem downtown, sheena, southbound 17 after constitution avenue northwest, do have all southbound lanes blocked for a crash and response there right now. northbound is unaffected so that's good. taking a look here, inner loop and outer loop of the beltway, no big problems on the beltway. that is the radar. showing us what's going on as far as where it's wet. that's almost everywhere. 66 and 9 5, the commute is going to be a wet one. taking a look at 270 from frederick down to the spur,

. >> and i'm eun yang.straight to your weather and traffic. >> melissa is going to have the traffic in a bit for you. >> we'll start with sheena parveen and chuck bell. >> it's going to be lit up like the christmas tree. >> aaron will get it right next time. >>> most of the overnight rains are gradually coming to an end here this morning. yes, still a lot of wet roads and you'll be doing a lot of puddle jumping. but the steadier rain is pushing on out, by the time people get on the roads, most of the steadier rain will be gone. don't plan on much in the way of sunshine today. it will be full cloud cover all moving out. we're in the upper 50s for temperatures. we'll get back up to perhaps even low 70s. most of the rain in the early part of the commute. more rain coming back later today. sheena joins me. >> i can't definitely going to say it's going to rain, but i can tell you it's adding to the pain here. two problems on the beltway, first this one, inner loop, kenilworth, and the left lane getting by there.

i'm aaron >> i'm eun yang. >> sheena parveen is here with a drastic change in the weather. >> yes.you probably needed a jacket. i needed a jacket this morning. it is chilly when you step outside. you may want the long sleeves throughout the afternoon. the good news is you also want the sunglasses. going to be a nice, dry, sunny day. 49 in the district. we have not used the feels like temperature in a long time. actually feels like 46 outside. chilly temperatures. freeze warnings off to the west. winchester coming in at 36 degrees right now. 43 degrees at dulles, 41, frederick. cold start to the morning. throughout the day we're really only going to get to about the low 60s. some areas close to mid 60s. beautiful, sunny day. nice and dry. cool pattern stays around. let's check the commute this work. in one looks like it might have disappeared. outer loop before connecticut, right lane blocked. inner loop down to rockville pike, work zone blocking the right lane. that is hanging around. southbound clifton road at moore road, all lanes blocked for the water main repairs. then somethin

. >> and i'm eun yang. >> it's day four of our sugar-free challenge. how are you feeling?. >> let me tell you, aaron brought hummus. that's when i know things are going off the deep end. >> what! hummus? >> hummus. >> vegetarian. i'll be in front lawn grazing pretty soon. >>> let's talk about the forecast, guys, we'll check in with melissa on the >> comfortable stuff for today. honestly, you need to get outside and enjoy the weather. there are ugly changes coming your way as we head your way towards the weekend. northwest, shower chances well up to the north. if you're traveling into pennsylvania you may run into them. this area out here, near wichita, kansas, that has eyes on us for friday morning. four things to know, number one, take it in and enjoy today. and as the clouds come our way, we'll be weather alert particularly friday morning. and weekend plan s -- ooh, you need backups, we'll talk about the chilly and potentially soggy details. for now, let's hear about the good news, sheena. >> the good news starts this morning. temperatures on the cooler side. 65 degrees.

. >> and i'm eun yang. breaking news dominating our morning.where firefighters set out a may day fall at a house fire. >>> also in prince george's county, a pedestrian hit and killed. >>> d.c. gunned down at a gas station. the video just coming into the newsroom. >>> "news 4 today" starts now. >>> a very busy morning here this morning at news 4. let's get to the weather and traffic to start things off with chuck bell. >> good morning. yes, indeed. very mild morning. temperatures in the 60s and 70 sheena is outside, bug spray in hand. >> yeah, it's actually sitting over on the ledge. i already sprayed myself, chuck. in fact, bug spray smells so much better these days than it used to. anywho, it is warm this morning. 73 in the district, 70 in gaithersburg. another warm start. that means another hot day. temperatures once again could be reaching 90 degrees as we go through the afternoon. we're looking at a chance for some scattered afternoon thunderstorms, too, so have the umbrella with you. tomorrow though big changes for the weekend. we'll take

. >> i'm eun yang. 4:26. following a developing story out of england. all eyes on buckingham palace after some kind of emergency meeting was called. the latest word coming from royal officials this morning. >>> days after racist messages were found on the campus of american university, certain members of congress get involved. what they're expected to do today and our exclusive interview with the student body president. >>> expect deliveries here. >> we decided hot pizza was the way to go. how we served up some pay back to our sugar free week. >> "news 4 today" starts now. >> do you think hanley ate that pizza? >> i wouldn't be surprised. >> weather and traffic if you're getting ready to walk out the door early this morning. >> how your drive in to work is shaping up. let's start things off with chuck bell and sheena parveen. >> no doubt in my mind that eun had the seat heaters on? >> i didn't. >> she didn't. >> i definitely wore a jacket. >> fair enough. >> me, too. me, too. at least a light jacket this morning. you definitely can get away. we're going