fourth concert host bid john stamos kicked off 8:00, beach boys, blues brothers, four tops and kellie pickler. i also want to show a map that will be important to keep in mind all of the secure area that is going to be strictly enforce around the area of the national mall. folks eight access points visitors can enter talk about a list of prohibited umz items on the mall. alcohol, glass bottles. no pets, bicycles, weapons of my kind. no fireworks, laser pointer and drnes. good question though a lot of people ask. we have a tendencey to get summer storms. there's a small chance of that. are you allowed to brigham brem as on the mall they have to be smaller than 36" in diameter. that's the latest own the national mall, back to you g guys. >> all good information, thanks, anjali, let's see how big that chance is. >> she's talking about umbrellas. >> storm chances higher than yesterday and widely scattered this afternoon. what's taking place over the next 24 hours. 4th of july, storms, certainly a possibility. again not everybody gets them. we'll have scattered storms later this afternoon in a ver

let's look at this, kellie pickler, the beach boys, the four tops and many more. this year the event will be hosted by john stay most. as you start to hear the music for the rehearsals we the security that's already in place. for those who will be here on them mall, there are barricades and security perimeters here as well. this is of course an annual tradition here on july 4. alongside those spectacular fireworks, those are suspected to kickoff tomorrow night, a few minutes after with the music going on behind us. the patriotic celebration appening here, we will get sneak peak later on this morning. thanks for that update. the high-stakes competition happening this afternoon in d.c., the independent or eating contest is set for today. molly scheidler is here all the way from nebraska to defend her title. 28 murdershe downed in 10 minutes. the evening begins at noon. au [laughter] autria: happening tonight, the nats host the mets and after the game the fans will get a taste of the fourth of july with a free fireworks show. they will turn around and play them at th

performers include kellie pickler, the beach boys and the blues brothers! gates to the west lawn open at three p-m. the concert starts at eight. that's just one of dozens of july fourth activities here in washington. in the morning - check out a reading of the declaration of independence at the national archives. in the afternoon, you can watch the parade roll down constitution avenue.. and at night, of course it's the fireworks show the mall opens at ten a-m. the fireworks show starts just aft we'll have much more in a live report coming up at six. i'm melanie hastings at the live desk.. developing now -- a teacher's aide and track coach -- who has worked at four maryland schools -- now accused of sexually assaulting students -- and police tell us he's h-i-v positive. authorities arrested carlos bell for allegedly assaulting at least 10 victims -- all middle school boys. police also claim he made pornographic videos of the students -- on his phone on school property and at home! bell was removed from his duties with the charles county public schools system

kellie pickler is part of the lineup. honored to beeels part of the show. >> my favorite performances, by far, we get to shine a light on our men and women in uniform, our veterans, it's beautiful. >> this star-studded lineup also includes the blues brothers and the beach boys. all set to kickoff fireworks set for just after 9:00. lawn of the capital, brianne carter, abc seven eyewitness news. adriana: fireworks and the parade begin as -- closures for the fireworks and buried -- 6:00e begin as early as a.m. tomorrow. we want to see your videos. upload them to wjla. is stepping up security efforts for the fourth of july. in boston, security will include drones. in d.c., officials are focusing on vehicle related attacks. there are large fences all around the mall. today, you can help track down a of american history just ahead of independence day. it is a missing liberty bell. the 2000 pound was relocated during the construction of freedom park in 1980 and it vanished. town council released photos hoping you can help solve

and will include performance by former american idol kelly pickler. and they're taking extra security precautions >> there have been no direct threats. law enforcement not taking chances, ellison barber has the latest. >> reporter: whenever there's a big event in a major city, you can expect to see heavy security 4th of july is, of course, no different. here and in new york city, police say there are no credible threats this holiday weekend. but that doesn't mean they're backing down. >> you will see well armed police officers with long guns, you'll see the vapor wake dogs, do not be alarmed. our officers are there to protect you. we believe in strength in numbers and you'll see that visibly on july 4th. >> reporter: there will be a robust counter terrorism presence in new york city come tuesday. that's according to carlos gomez >> something new will be utilizing over 100 blocker vehicles and almost 20 sand trucks. we were going to have heavy weapons teams at all venues in manhattan >> in 2016, over you've people died after a truck plowed into a crowd

reporter: there will be some pretty memorable performances tonight during the show, that includes kelly pickler, trace atkins, the beach boys, and another band you've probably heard of, the four tops. wusa9. >> we know about that motown band. we have a complete listing of all the fireworks displays tonight across our area on our website, wusa9.com. ♪ [ music ] ♪ help me rhonda. ♪ help help me rhonda >> john mentioned the capital 4th concert. this is video from last night's dress rehearsal. the show is hosted by john stamos, it airs live on pbs starting at 8:00. >>> right now, president trump and first lady melania trump are hosting a 4th of july picnic for military families and staffers at the white house. the president addressed his guests just a short time ago. >> melania and i truly ap america's independence with those who courageously defend our country, the men, women, and families of the united states military. it is because of you that well over 300 million american citizens can live in freedom. ♪ [ music ] >> later tonight, the president, first lady, and their guests will watch the fire

and will include several artists including kelly pickler as well as trace atkins and the beach boys.w enforcement officials say there's no credible threat against the concert. you can catch rehearsals today all day from 9:00 a.m. to six were. >> that's the tricks of the trade get down and see rehearsals. >> get a sneak peek. >> exactly you can see it all. they actually usually do do a full run through the night before, tonight. >> hi. sorry we're having a chat. >> pretty early for you hm. >> pretty early at the weather buffet. >> uh-huh. >> how would you like some heat and humidity. >> we'll have a huge helping. >> i promise mhe will deliver. mid 90's with plenty of heat and humidity and it is already a super sticky start out there. 78 right now in washington. feels very humid out early with dewpoint temperatures in the l low 70's. 75 in new york. hot and humid holiday start to our week here. both today and tomorrow temperatures well into the 90's. the good news nice and quiet. nice sunrise setting up out there and just a few clouds to start your day. most of your day will be sunny a

some of the artists performing include the beach boys, the blues brothers, kellie pickler and trace atkins you're heading down to the mall tomorrow, give yourself plenty of time. >> still a day away from 4th of july celebrations, but already they're getting started. they're preparing for everything that's going to be going on, and this place is going to be a bit of a mad house because there's going to be a lot of road closures. i printed out a list of all the roads that are going to be closed. yeah, you just need 2 pages. there's a lot of closures that are going to be happening. there have been a lot of trucks coming in and out by the washington monument. the folk life festival is already set up. you can maybe see some of the tents. then we're going to jump over and show you what it looks like by the capital. you can already see they're preparing for the concert. let's show you a map of those road closures we were talking asout. of closures. some 31 roads are shutting down at 6 in the morning. the take away from all of this, take the metro if you can. it's going to be messy. as for the sch

including performances by american idol contestant kelly pickler as well as trace atkins and the beach boys. security will be tight bought law enforcement officials of officials say there is know concert. >> so then our next question is what's the weather going to be like for that concert and following fireworks, so tuck, i'm hoping you have the answer. >> i'm certainly do t it looks like we're going to have at least the possibility of a few scattered thunderstorms around here tomorrow afternoon so we'lwe'll have to watch our radr very carefully. hot and humid conditions. look at the current numbers. 77 right now at reagan national and let me tell you not terribly comfortable out there. dulles 73, up in baltimore 72 degrees. we're going to be hot, humid today, temperatures expected to top out in the mid 90's. clear skies and quiet conditions at this hour. yesterday we had a rogue shower kick up moved right across parts of the city and then out towards annapolis. we could see one or two of those again today but most of your day will be just plain old hot and sunny and check out your hig

it will inc including kellie pickler and trace adkins. >>> speaking of fireworks it is warm around here tonight. a being question of what we'll see for the fourth. >> i get it you're outside all day long. we do have thunderstorms in the forecast for the second half of the day. so if you're going to be on the national mall or wherever your fireworks plans are, keep in mind there will be pop-up thunderstorms: so let's look at what's going on outside right now. 83 degrees, a rain-free evening. it was a dry, sunny and warm afternoon around the district. pretty typical july weather. humidity wasn't terrible. 74 out at dulles, 77 frederick and 79 in annapos. here's what we're looking at satellite and radar showing a lot of cloud cover. all of the showers along the cold front have stayed off towards our north but it is that cold front that's going to move southward tomorrow and that will impact our chances for thunderstorms. we'll get into the 60s north and west, 75 in washington. so what to expect, you start off tomorrow cloudy, a little more humid, temperatures quickly jump into the 80s. the

capital and kicks off 8:00 in the evening and will include former american i'dal contestantp kellie pickler trace at kepz aunt beach boys. security will be time and law enforcement officials say there is no credible threat against the concert. >> security will be extra tight across the country request people celebrate the 4th of july holiday. police departments are worried none smai may try to carry out a vehicle attack. new york city police say they are prepared. >> something new this year will be united statesizing over 100 blocker vehicles and sand trucks. and we're going to have heavy weapons teams at all the venues in man hat app and outer boroughs. >> and police department as cross the country are urging people to celebrate the holidays as they normally well. they are urging people to contact authorits 23 something seems suspicious or out of place. >> president donald trump takes a shot at the media. >> many saying he's gone too far. >> and before we head to break we want to tell you about something that is very special for us here at "fox5". >> on july 4 you can see our latest "fox5"

tops rehearsed today and we caught up with the country music sensation and "american idol" star kelly pickler. >> i'm honored and privileged to be here. so blessed. >> she will be performing, too, but producers are getting ready for the 37th annual capitol celebration, law enforcement is prepping also. they brought out police dogs to sweep the national mall for anything suspicious. extra barricades are up. parking will be limited. d.c. police chief peter newsham says it is all hands on deck. >> the men and women of the metropolitan police, the police department take great pride in sacrificing their holiday to host one of the best fourth of july that there is anywhere in the country. q: a quick look around here and it is obvious that the police presence here is on full blast. they h right now. so we asked tourists what do they think? do you feel safer when you see increased police presence? you will hear their responses in the 6:00 hour. until then, that is the latest on national mall. i'm q mccray. kimberly: thank you. our coverage of the fourth continues on wjla.com where you will find a bre

it will include performances by several artists including form former american idol kelly pickler and add kins. and the beach boys. if you have time catch the rehearsals going owl day from 9:00 this morning till 6:00 o'clock tonight. there's something for gas pell great and r and b the four tops. check out the whole list the really a great show. >> all right. with the holiday weekend upon us officials in major cities across the country taking extra security precautions. >> they say although there have been no credible direct threats they aren't taking any chances. fox news correspondent ellison barber has more. >> reporter: whenever there's a big event in a major city you can expect to see heavy security fourth of july is of course no different. here and in new york city police say there are no credible threats this holiday weekend but that doesn't mean they're backing down. >> you will see, um, well armed police officers with long guns. you'll see the vapor wake dogs do not be alarmed by that. our officers are there to protect you. and we believe in strength in numbers and you'll see

will include performances by several artists including former american idol contestant kelly picklers and the beach boys. exciting stuff. >> rain or shine, he'll be here. >> and says it will be dry, keeping our fingers crossed. >> hopefully. president trump once again taking aim at the media. >> this time tweeting edited video of him going one-on-one with the cable news network. coming up a closer look at the fall out a mid already controversial week on twitter for the president. ident. >> ♪ >> ♪ ♪ >> ♪ ♪ >> ♪ ♪ >> ♪ ♪ >> ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ happiness is powerful flea and tick protection from nexgard. nexgard kills fleas and ticks all month long. and it comes in an easy-to-give tasty chew. and that makes dogs and owners happy. no wonder vets love it too. reported side effects include vomiting, itching, diarrhea, lethargy and lack of appetite. see your vet for more information you and your dog will love. nexgard. the vet's #1 choice. ♪ ♪ you don't even want