. >> live, local, latebreaking. this is wbal-tv 11 news today in baltimore. >> good morning. i am mindy basara. let's check on the morning commute with the latest. northbound traffic is stopped at the steel bridge. due to a. watch for an accident clearing on the west side outer loop. majorlook at 895, showing delays due to. the northbound. lingering delays on the west side all the way to 795. john, let's look at the weather. >> you can see by those traffic

>> live, local, latebreaking. this is wbal-tv 11 news at noon. [captioning made possible by constellation energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> good afternoon, everyone. our big story is at the sweltering heat continuing in our area today as temperatures approach the triple digits. a heat advisory has been issued until 9:00 this evening. lowell melser has the alert. >> it is dangerously hot out there right now. we are seeing some of the hottest temperatures we have seen it all this summer. out at bwi marshall, they are at 97 degrees right now. humidity is a polite but once you get into the upper 90's, it feels the same been bankable digits at the inner harbor. you are hitting a triple digits. this is what it feels like out there right now. 110 degrees downtown. on the eastern shore, 107 degrees. 107 degrees at ocean city. we will take a look at how long this is going to last in a couple of minutes. >> state officials are urging caution today as close to two dozen heat-related deaths have been reported

>> live, local, latebreaking. this is wbal-tv 11 news at noon. [captioning made possible by constellation energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> the independence day celebrations are in full swing around the area. good afternoon, everyone. are big story is of course it is the fourth of july and there are celebrations all around the area today. the big event today takes place at the inner harbor. they are stepping up security. last year's festivities were marked by the fatal stabbing of a tourist and a non-fatal stabbing of a four-year old boy. police tell us that recent experience with trouble caused by groups of young kids is working to their a bandage. >> we have made a lot more arrests for that behavior. that will be more consistent tomorrow night. people who are troublemakers or causing problems will be dealt with swiftly. >> the inner harbor will play host to a mobile command center which will allow officers to maintain security of the area. one of the first parade is underway right now. the celebr

>> live, local, latebreaking. this is wbal-tv 11 news at noon. [captioning made possible by constellation energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> good afternoon. let's start with breaking news. capt. roy taylor about a house fire. what can you tell us? >> this is harrison wrote in harrisville. we understand they had a kitchen fire in this residence here. the kitchen ended up catching fire and burning through the roof of this house. don't have reports of injuries at the present time. baltimore county police have shut down the road in both directions. reporting why with sky team 11, ibm capt. roy taylor. >> now to our big story, the cleanup after the storm. bge crews are not the only ones working to get crews back on at the grid. 11 news reporter nadia ramdass is live at b.w.i. marshall airport. hi, nadia. >> as you can see behind me, this staging area appears to be a ghost town, compared to yesterday when crews were just arriving to start work. 3300 bge and out-of-state workers are working together to res

. >> live, local, latebreaking. this is wbal-tv 11 news at noon. [captioning made possible by constellation energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> it police continue their search for the suspect who subducted cal ripken's mother at gunpoint. violet ripken is now home safe and sound, but the story now is just starting to unfold. the suspect was last seen with chemo pants and a light shirt. we are told he showed up tuesday morning and forced her into her own car at gunpoint before driving her to unknown locations. authorities remain uncertain about the suspect until motive. >> they are still looking at this investigation. we are looking at every witness and every clue. for us to speculate on a motive would be unfair. >> violet ripken was reported missing around 8:00 tuesday night. the towercam family has issued the following statement -- the ripken family has issued the following statement -- of course, many people associated with the orioles take a close eye on the developments yesterday. the manager start

energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> live, local, latebreaking. is is wbal-tv 11 news at noon. >> good afternoon. i am sarah caldwell. president obama is refusing to back away from pointed attacks his campaign has directed at mitt romney. but top obama campaign a it has gone so far as to suggest that romney lied or committed a felony. the romney campaign is firing back. brian mooar has more in the commitment 2012 reports. >> from president obama, no apologies for the attacks on mitt romney and his leadership time at bain capital. >> no, we won't be apologizing. >> and obama campaign spokesman took the fight to a whole new level when she claims that romney was lying to the nation about when he left bain or committed a felony by filing false documents. >> is claiming he was not there at the time except he felt an sec of listing saying that he was the ceo, chairman of the company. >> in a new ad, team romney is blasting the president for going negative. >> what ever happened to hope and change? >> this is a candidate who is wanting to change the sub

energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> live, local, latebreakingthis is wbal-tv. 11 news and. >> good afternoon. i. am. a gunman opens fire at a colorado movie theater, killing 14 people and injuring dozens more. this is a live picture from or aurora, colorado, where a shooting happened at a midnight showing of the new batman movie this is the suspect's home, where police reportedly found explosives. first, we want to go to john collins with the forecast. >> yesterday in the evening, pretty big rain came through the area. that has all gone away, but the front that caused it is still in the neighborhood. the risk of flooding still exists today the rain is now west of frederick. our risk of rain will go all the way through it to saturday as well. i will have more on the forecast and what happens this weekend coming up with our insta- weather-plus forecast. we will be watching this rain this afternoon. >> police arrest a man accused of leading officers on a pursuit from baltimore city into anne arundel county. stop darrellto watson jr. for a seat belt

energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> live, local, latebreaking. this is wbal-tv 11 news at noon. >> good afternoon. i am mindy basara. city residents are being urged to conserve water as the department of public works crews starts today to repair the city's water main. kim dacey has the latest. >> the repairs, after an extensive study in march using high-tech equipment that uncovered a new problem. using high-tech equipment like the type diver at optical cables, inspectors found a potential outbreak in southwest baltimore in march. >> due to the proactive work of the baltimore city department of public works, we have gotten ahead of a potentially serious matter. >> most of the large water main breaks were caused by a stressed pipes sold to the nation for decades ago. dpw will begin adjustments. they will adjust 3 16-inch sections of the 54-inch main. >> please refrain from outside watering, car washing, until after sunset or during the early morning hours. please do not wash clothes or dishes or do non-essential indoor cleaning using water until

energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> live, local, latebreaking. this is wbal-tv 11 news at noon. >> good afternoon. i am jennifer franciotti. a heat advisory remains in effect. temperatures are climbing into the 90's. let's go to john collins in the insta-weather center. >> it is already heating up considerably. kind of a hazy sunshine. the airport is already up to 96 degrees. it is at the noon hour, and already up to 96 degrees. humidity it does not look impressive. at 46% humidity, but with that heat, that is a lot of moisture in the air. we only have a light was a breeze of about 10 miles an hour. warnings towards the philadelphia. that will extend towards the rest of the day to day and evening hours. just a quick reference point -- in april, one of 90-degree day. four so far in july. today is the fifth day we have had a 90-plus. 18 so far this summer season. that is a lot, and we're still counting. >> coming up on a week without power for thousands of marylanders. more than 49,000 customers are entering their sixth day without electricity and

. >> live, local, latebreaking -- this is wbal-tv 11 news at 6:00. [captioning made possible by constellation energy group] >> fire officials are trying to figure out what sparked an early morning fire that destroyed 24 apartment units in baltimore county just before 1:00 this morning in randallstown. sheldon dutes joins us live with the latest. >> there is some good news. no injuries were reported. there is no official count on a number of people displaced. some of the units were vacant. they do not have an official count of those in the occupied units. firefighters said a could have been worse. here is video recorded. the flames are remarkable. they escaped through the roof of the apartment building. the fire happened before 1:00 hundred in the garden view apartment complex. -- before 1:00 in the morning in the garden the apartment complex. they think it may have started in the third floor unit and spread to the attic. 34 units were damage. firefighters estimate 17 were occupied. firefighters have a fire under control in about one-and-a-half hours.

energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> live, local, latebreaking. this is wbal-tv 11 news at noon. >> but afternoon. i am sarah caldwell. a day after james holmes makes his first appearance in court, more survivors are being called heroes by those living through the massacre. >> 24 hours after james holmes appears in court, there are more questions than answers about the suspect's state of mind. demonic -- that is how one of the family members describe him. >> you are currently being held on a no-on hold. >> the 24-year-old seemed dazed, bizarre, and lacking focus. some legal analysts predict an insanity plea. >> i think that will be the only option the defense has. did you mentally understand what you were doing and should to be held accountable? >> i was putting off looking at his face. eventually, i had to get past that and see who the killer was. >> monday night>katie in labor while her husband remained in a coma from shielding her from gunfire. there are many stories of heroism. alex teves died shielding his girlfriend. >> i was confused and h

. >> live, local, latebreaking -- this is wbal-tv 11 news saturday morning. >> welcome back.t a big backup by u.s. 50 at sandy point. we are hearing is a 30-minute back up. we are not sure what the cause is. the rain is not helping. >> it is raining. the only alternative is around delaware. that is more than 30 minutes can >> it depends on where you are coming from. >> that is true. >> we have had some rain but it has not been heavy. >> about one quarter of an inch. that is since midnight. look at the radar. there is more rain than we had earlier. the most intense is south of the city, northern anne arundel county, south of bwi, near annapolis. it is moving to the east. we are getting and east wind with a front to the south of us. extra moisture is being brought in and it is low moisture and low clouds. we expect it to let up during the day. it is not a washout. artscape is going on. the saving grace is it is a lot cooler. >> $150 billion is how much the u.s. department of education says is owed in outstanding student loan debt. they compared the crisis to the sub-prime mortg

but first your local news. >> live, local, latebreaking. baltimore shooting has become a homicide. police responded to ravenwood avenue at 9:30 last night, where they found an unidentified man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. the man was >> temperatures are beginning to move into the 80s. another hot, humid day. the humidity will make it feel hotter. rain chances minimal. we will watch for it anyway. oreo and dunkin' are the perfect match for the perfect moment. enjoy the new oreo coolatta and donut today. america runs on dunkin'.

. >> live, local, latebreaking. this is wbal-tv 11 news today in baltimore. >> good morning.mmute with traffic pulse 11 and sarah caldwell. >>-let's tell you about accidents. fayette street, and a couple more at liberty road. heavy delays on eastbound i-70. southbound 295. another one at hanover street. fallston road, we have an accident there. coldspring, nice ride on the j.f.x. better than last check. tony has a check on your forecast. >> a few clouds this morning. 75 degrees at the airport. same thing in taneytown. in the low 60s. you can see showers and thunderstorms activity in the southeast part of the country. most of this will stay south of us for the next couple of days. 20% chance for a thunderstorm into the afternoon. warm, not to humid. upper 80s to around 90. very little change on friday and saturday. slight chance for a shower or thunderstorm. organized rainfall in the middle of next week. >> we will have another update at 8:56. >>> when you hear the national anthem being played, it just a flood of emotion. >> everybody says i'm not going to cry but when you get

. >> live, local, latebreaking.e. >> we could really use a nice, steady rain as we head into the weekend. there will be hit and miss showers out there. 30% or 40% chance you will see one and your house. same thing over the weekend. 30% chance of thunderstorms saturday and sunday. saturday and sunday. in the black forest. [ metallic bell toll ] [ car speeding down the road, lightning strikes ] where things aren't always what they seem. [ wolves howling ] because thrills hide in the shadows just waiting at every turn. [ coaster whoosh ] brave the black forest on verbolten. the all-new multi-launch coaster. only at busch gardens. >> defense department project. rotors are )ujconfigured to maneuver between buildings. >> a long, uninteresting wayne enterprises' designation. i took to calling it the bat. >> that is christian bale as batman in "the dark knight" returns. the highly anticipated movie is out next week but fans know very few details. let's see what we can get out of christian bale when he swoops into the studio

. >> live, local, latebreaking. temperatures are moving through the 80's. high pressure over us. storms around the outer edges of it. hot day today. most of the rain will be south and north west of us. hazy, hot, and humid >> this is doug pit, the second most favorite pitt in the family. >> welcome, everyone. this is my home. come inside. i'll take you on the tour. this is the family living room. this is where i don't usually get to pick what's on tv. the wife, the kids. my man room. >> brad pitt's brother, an endorsement deal of his own, a taste of the movie star life his brother brad enjoyed so long. we'll catch up with doug pitt monday exclusively on "today." i'm natalie morales with willie geist and tamron hall. coming up, summer shoes but for the guys. have you some on. >> we're not supposed to -- we can't wear ratty sneakers until they fall apart anymore. have to shall style. show you what the fashion forward man is putting on his feet this summer. i'm told it's all about color. >> those are what size? >> thes

. >> live, local, latebreaking. a wbal-tv. 11 news. >> we are off to a nice start this thursday. dew points are in the low 60s. very comfortable for this time of year. a mixture of sunshine and a few clouds. 20% chance for thunderstorms. same forecast for fri ♪ ♪ ♪ somewhere down the road you might get lonely ♪ keep me in mind >> the zac brown band isn't your typical country band, they perform square dance to country and samba. i'm sufficient sufficient along with al roker and natalie morales. >> and coming up, easy summer style. all up need is a basic white t. we'll show you five different ways to dress it up or down, making it perfect for the office or a night out. >> you better maybe sure you paput a bib over that white shirt. we're going to be sinking our teeth into a braised pork rib from a city or two that knows a thing about ribs, st. louis. >> whether it's the food or decor, planning a party can be kind of stressful. we have some ideas to keep it simple and keep it fun, like lemonade. >> talking of keeping i

back with more "today" but first your local news and weather. >> live, local, latebreaking.d is in baltimore today to make a big announcement about funding to improve transit service in the city and county. senator ben cardin and congressman elijah cummings will join him at 1:30 this afternoon. we will have complete coverage today on 11 news and wbaltv.com. today on 11 news and wbaltv.com. chances are, you're not made of money, so don't overpay for motorcycle insurance. geico, see how much you could save. >> there is a little bit of fog to start the day, but that will burn off. warmer over the weekend. scattered thunderstorms. tomorrow, 93 with afternoon thunderstorm

just ahead a live >> live, local, latebreaking.. >> good morning. mindy basara. let's check the morning commute with sarah caldwell. >> clearing an accident in churchville. be careful of delays there. hike on the inner loop, as you make your way towards the j.f.x., beginning at park heights, speeds of running 32 miles per hour. as far as elsewhere, you are looking pretty good. we will update you on some of our cameras. j.f.x. clear from the beltway all the way into account. we will switch over to a live view at harford, where things are thinning out even in this area of the outer loop. now we check in with tony. >> you probably noticed we have covered out there to start the day. there are light showers and sprinkles. temperature-wise, not bad. 71 in taneytown. we are starting to pick up a little bit of rain on the radar. there are a couple little sprinkles. that is going to be about the worst of it. a chance for a light rain shower today. not the widespread drought- busting rain we really need. temperatures will be very pleasant at

. >> live, local, latebreaking.a final check on the morning commute with traffic pulse 11 and sarah caldwell. >> dealing with a new accident on 50. if you are heading past ritchie highway, we have an accident there. two lanes are closed at accident scene. watch for delays on 295 from 100 towards the capital beltway. gorman road remains closed at murray hill road due to a tree down. just ask 100, accident clearing. northbound 95 past 895, another accident wrapping up. eastbound 70, looking at delays towards the beltway. the accident has been cleared in baltimore national pike. accident and delays just past the j.f.x. slow, jammed packed ride from approaching 152 down to the 895 split. live look at york road. lingering delays and the outer loop. over to you, john. >> the rain is out of i-95 east. spots of heavier rain in anne arundel county and montgomery county. temperature-wise, 72 at the airport. humidity is a little high. some five downtown. -- 75 downtown bid mixture of clouds and sunshine. tenders from activity,

willie is the winner of the cheaters. >> live, local, latebreaking.timore. >> good morning. i'm jennifer franciotti. baltimore county police are awaiting the results of an autopsy for a boater they say went missing on tuesday. investigators say they found the body of harry gillis. police say his body was found near the area were his >> one of those days today, very hot. thunderstorm, yes, a possibility. 94 to near 100. keep cool.

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. ♪ >> live, local, latebreaking. turn out to be a beautiful day. front went through last night. humidity has come down significantly. high temperatures between 84 and 89. we will get back into the sea to the next couple of days. it coo >>> you are looking at london's olympic park. one square mile. home to what will become the iconic venues of the game, the olympic stadium, aquatic center, velodrome. soon it will be our home for the next two weeks. good morning, everyone. i'm natalie morales alongside natalie morales and al roker. one of the biggest names in these games and the last games, too. coming up he's going to talk to ryan seacrest and how he feels about his competition. has he a rival in the pool. we'll talk to him in a few months. >> you know what else is almost a competition, the royal watching. william and harry will be very visible. they will be cheering one of their cousins competing in the equestrian event. we'll tell you about other events and get a little lesson about the history of the tower of londo

. >> live, local, latebreaking.pdate. >> sun is out, it is casey and warm. well into the 90s. some places will had bought hundred. hot, humid day. upper 90s to close to 100. highest ch ♪ ♪ >>> we are throwing a dance party on the plaza tomorrow. the special guest star is flo rida, a hit star who knows how to get you moving. start your weekend off right with flo rida here tomorrow on "today." we cannot wait. willie is getting his moves ready. coming up we're talking about kitchen chic, from color coordinated counter accessory to stylish dishes. bobbie thomas is here on what you need to have to have the trendiest kitchen in your neighborhood. >> and we talk about this all the time, at the cosmetics counter. we're hear with award winning picks for keeping your face looking fresh and youthful. >> also ahead, it's sometimes not what you eat but how and when you eat it. we'll show you how making little changes in the way you eat can help you take off and keep off unwanted pounds. >> first let's get another check in the we

. >> live, local, latebreaking.-tv 11 news update. >> we had storms last night did it settled down this morning. it will be a hot day, but a touch more comfortable. same kind of day tomorrow. scattered thunderstorms >> i wonder how far we have to go until there's no traffic. >> i don't know. there aren't many people out here in general right now. >> we own this road. >> that is "today's" jenna bush hager on utah's scenic highway 12 in some of the most rugged, remote and remarkable scenery in the country. we'll do the twin sister road trip tomorrow on "today." that's so fun. i'm natalie morales along with willie geist and tamron hall. is that vacation or work? >> vacation. >> a good gig. meanwhile if you're thinking about taking a family trip, how about camping with the kids, enjoy the outdoors. even if you haven't done it, what you need to know to ensure everybody, including tamron, has a good time. >> i say include an exit plan but i could be persuaded with s'mores. weather, a casual picnic, weekend at the beach. w

>> live, local, latebreaking. this is a wbal-tv. 11 news. >> we will start with low clouds and fog.burn out and we will get sunshine. there will be a chance for a few scattered showers and thunderstorms. a little less humid on [ male announcer ] now at your neighborhood subway: the new santa fe steak melts. get extra grande flavor with the santa fe steak & bacon melt. juicy steak, crispy bacon, and melted cheese with creamy santa fe caesar. or try adding egg for a santa fe steak, bacon & egg melt -- a favorito for breakfast but muy bueno any time of day. get to your local subway and claim your steak today -- with new santa fe steak melts. subway. eat fresh. >> savannah should not cheer like this. savannah should cheer like this. >> working on it. >> got that, savannah. >> a problem being loud. >> that was triathlete hunter who competed in his first triathlon at 10 years old. this year he's making his fourth olympic appearance and has advice for savannah making her first olympic appearance. >> i can't wait. >> much better. >> meanwhile, you know al looks dapper but a lesson in britis

. >> live, local, latebreaking. this is a wbal-tv 11 news update. >> good morning.he east, this is putting heat and humidity our way. a cold front will come in from the north and that brings relief towards the end of the week. for today, highs in the upper >>> natalie versus natalie. who wins? >> ready, go. that's it. there you go. get the push. good, good, good. turn. a little closer this time. double. good. >> wait! >> wow. >> she killed me. that's right, natalie versus natalie. i'm trying to keep up with a decorated olympic swimmer heading to her third olympic games in london at the ripe old age of 29. we'll have more of our visit with her as we count down to london tomorrow on "today." i love spending time with her. >> you're in terrific shape for her to dust you like that. >> she blew me away. her back muscles are like this. they are crazy. i'm natalie morales with al roker. al is going to go check out that cool, beautiful kitchen across the street. >> we have the "house beautiful" dream kitchen, throw some tlimp on the barbie, a great asparagus scallion grille

. >> coming >> live, local, latebreaking.with sarah caldwell. >> still holding on to these delays. southbound 95 out of the northeast, these stretch back to mountain road down to the beltway. reckord road in fallston, a near accident coming in. 95, still delay. experiencing bailout volume on pulaski, highway, and philadelphia road. north side of the beltway, you are looking at delays from harford towards dulaney valley. slow go on the west side at 140 towards edmondson. inner loop, tapping the brakes from greenspring towards the j.f.x. mcdonough road and woods road, accident in pikesville. let's take a look at the live view of traffic. 95 and white marsh, back from mountain road to the beltway. 895 and potee street, but that delays from this point to the steel bridge. over to you, tony. >> beautiful start for us this wednesday morning. dew points are in the 50's. 74 at the airport. 67 in parkton. we could see some rain off to our west. this the leading edge of the hot air that is when to come back at us. one-day break, then b

by the way this one >> live, local, latebreaking.heck of the commute with sarah caldwell. >> closures in phoenix -- if you're heading out in baltimore county along old york road, shut down between paper mill road and carroll mill. take jarrettsville pike and manor road as your alternate. light street is shut down between baltimore and lombard due to the water main break repairs. if you're heading out on the west side, 25 miles per hour on the outer loop. washington boulevard and montevideo court, we have an accident. volume heavy on the west side outer loop beginning at 795, continuing towards edmondson. we'll show you what it looks like on any kind at the fort mchenry. you will find delays out of the toll plaza. no problems to report that the keybridge. ava has a check on your forecast. >> 90 degrees downtown. 83 in catonsville, 83 in cockeysville. unbelievably warm start to the day. cotter into the afternoon. just as hot as yesterday. feeling worse when you factor in be humidity. it could feel like it is 105 later today. actual tem

that's after your local news. >> live, local, latebreaking.> good morning. i am mindy basara. fire officials are trying to determine what caused an early- morning fire in east baltimore. police arrived in linwood ave after 4:00 this morning when they found heavy smoke pouring from his home. from his home. the woman was treated for so what i'm saying is, people like options. when you take geico, you can call them anytime you feel like saving money. it don't matter, day or night. use your computer, your smartphone, your tablet, whatever. the point is, you have options. oh, how convenient. hey. crab cakes, what are you looking at? geico. fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more on car insurance. >> sun is out, and a mixture of sunshine and clouds is our basic forecast today. eastport northeast winds at 5 to 10. today is high, very nice, low humidity. >>

. >> live, local, latebreaking. this is wbal-tv 11 news today in baltimore. >> good morning.overall, lighter volume than usual. one incident and reisterstown road. another one and dennis and road. on the outer loop, 695, 295, we have a disabled vehicle that has moved off to the shoulder. all lanes are open there. howard county, northbound 29 on the ramp was down 70, 97, glenwood area . checking in at 14 minutes. 11 minutes i-95 southbound between the beltway and 32. no delays to talk about. west side of the beltway, frederick road, inner and outer loop. no delays to talk about. harrisburg expressway, south of traffic coming towards us. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. tony has a chart of the forecast. >> dew points got into the low 60s last night. 76 in columbia. 71 in parkton. winds will pick up in the south and southeast and humidity will go up a little bit. in the humidity, we will put a 30% chance in for a thunderstorm. is near 93 degrees. 40% chance for a thunderstorm tomorrow. back in 25 minutes. it's the perfect match for the perfect moment -- oreo the dunkin' w

. >> live, local, latebreaking.rah caldwell. >> problems could set you back a few minutes. southbound 295 past of arundel mills boulevard, at speeds of 24 miles per hour southbound pit stop on ritchie highway and east west highway, another one we are tracking 21 miles per hour west side on the outer loop. on the outer loop come topside at belair road. darlington road and how many church road, fire activity the issue there. here is what it looks like on harford road. let's switch over to a live view of traffic on the west side of security, where we are dealing with the normal west side of volume delays from 795 all the way down. tony katz is up-to-date on the forecast -- ronny gets us up-to- date on the forecast. >> this afternoon, the weather should turn active. 85 downtown. 79 in cockeysville, 77 in parkton. thunderstorms developing to our northwest. strong storms around chicago right now. this is drifting in our direction. we will see how the severe weather situation develops this afternoon. otherwise, just his th

. >> sally fields, a joy >> live, local, latebreaking.orning. i am mindy basara. let's check on the morning commute with kim dacey. >> we have a big problem on 895 northbound approaching the steel bridge. all lanes are shut down on 805 and 22 crashed there. another crash in the city at greenmount and north ave. and other accidents in the area -- northern and greenspring avenue, crashed there. old court and a job but wrote. -- and joppa road. another one on in jennings chapel between florence and that jones wrote. monticello road, downed wires there. west side of the beltway at baltimore national pike, outer loop going away from us. nothing major as far as the lace. 895 and potee street, just sitting at there. avoid that area if you can. tony, over to you. >> police to the weather has cleared up a little bit. -- at least the weather has set up a little bit. i suspect it will be dry for many of you. humidity has come down a little bit. dew points are running in the 60's. less humid compared to yesterday. the same kind of day tomorrow. high

. >> live, local, latebreaking. this is wbal-tv 11 news today in baltimore. >> good morning.orning commute with sarah caldwell. >> not too bad as you have this monday morning. disabled vehicle could impact you're right on a 95. blocking the right lane. bit of a delay on southbound j.f.x. as far as dry times, 13 minutes on the north side outer loop. 18-minute travel time on the envelope was side. 30 minutes from the beltway southwest to 32. delays intermittently in the southbound direction. live view of traffic on the north side from heart road. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. ava has a check of a forecast. >> 78 already at the airport, at 80 degrees in salisbury. the dew points are already getting into the low seventies as well. it feels even hotter outside. that will be the case into the afternoon. he advisory for seven baltimore county, baltimore city as well. that is where the core of the heat bank will be this afternoon. drink plenty of water and stay in the shade. that advisory through 8:00 p.m. mid-to-upper-nineties through the afternoon. i don't think it will f

. >> live, local, latebreaking. this is wbal-tv 11 news today in baltimore. >> good morning.ldwell. >> we have accident in howard county. fulton, maple what boulevard, 216. that one is still cropping up. guilford avenue, vehicle fire. accident at putty hill ave at loch raven boulevard delays on the north side, heaviest at our ford. we have fire department activity to avoid. harrisburg expressway in great shape all the way down from the parkton region to the beltway. speaking of the beltway, the pace of things towards dulaney valley. at 63, this is baltimore national pike. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> partly cloudy skies. all the rain is well to our south. something might happen today, but i.t. has a very small chance. temperature-wise, very pleasant, normal range. b.w.i. marshall, 82% humidity. our metric pressure is higher than yesterday, so that is a good trend. partly cloudy skies. an isolated shower, if it occurs, probably from frederick westward. we will see a bit of a warming trend by the weekend. a bit more humid. dry for the next couple of days. by the t

. >> live, local, latebreaking.t is is going to be another hot day. temperatures will climb into the mid-90's. weather should be quiet to start out, but later this afternoon, thunderstorms should develop. it will be a nice day tomorrow. >>> tomorrow on "today," we will all join matt in london as we get ready for the olympic games and some of the biggest names will be with us including michael phelps at the pool with our special correspondent ryan seacrest. we say let the games begin from london tomorrow on "today." >> i wonder if ryan is going to be in the pool as well. >> in a speedo. >> exactly. in a special ryan seacrest speedo. well, we are looking forward to sinking our teeth when we get to london in a favorite british desert, a staple of english cuisine. >> some scones there, too. >> that's delicious. >> now we're talking. you may also want to serve them if you're throwing an outdoor party. we have tips for throwing a great summer bash without the stress. looking forward to that. >> first the weather. >> today

activia >> live, local, latebreaking. this is a wbal-tv 11 news update. >> really nice morning.have a blue skies. this may come far enough north to be close to us in the form of an isolated shower, but the basic forecast ♪ ♪ ♪ >>> and that is the zac brown band with their signature country, bluegrass, reggae style. they will be here bringing their signature southern style to the plazas part of our summer concert series this friday on "today." if you are planning to come to the plaza, get creative. bring a really fantastic sign. if they pick your sign as their favorite, you could win two tickets to an upcoming concert. inside studio 1a, i'm natalie morales with savannah guthrie and al roker. >> some impacts on your well-being, you may not know it. coming up, five shocking -- >> al, you will be shocked. he's stressing out over that. >> i'm already stressed right now. >> don't be anxious about your anxiety. that's what we're going to learn in our segment. >> one way to relieve stress, get a sizzling summer read. we've got best selling author linda bearstein here. she's got our late

. >> live, local, latebreaking.ffect until 8:00 p.m. for baltimore county. a good feel like the low one hundreds this afternoon. actual temperatures get into the mid-to-upper-nineties today. chance for thunderstorms this afternoon. [ male announcer ] now at your neighborhood subway: the new santa fe steak melts. get extra grande flavor with the santa fe steak & bacon melt. juicy steak, crispy bacon, and melted cheese with creamy santa fe caesar. or try adding egg for a santa fe steak, bacon & egg melt -- a favorito for breakfast but muy bueno any time of day. get to your local subway and claim your steak today -- with new santa fe steak melts. subway. eat fresh. >> you know what, when you take a drug and you take a drink and you mix those two together, you think you're invincible. >> you didn't wake up some mornings thinking what did i just do? there's an epidemic, a disease out there. >> i couldn't remember. i came out of this hiv negative. >> there but for the grace of god. >> yes. i was the luckiest person in the

. >> live, local, latebreaking. this is a wbal-tv 11 news update. >> we had some rain this morning.he 70's. we will only be in the 80's for hides, instead of 90 or 100. hides, instead of 90 or 100. 82 [ cat meows ] [ woman ] ♪ i just want to be okay ♪ be okay, be okay ♪ i just want to be okay today - ♪ i just want to know today - [ whistles ] ♪ know today, know today - [ cat meows ] - ♪ know that maybe i will be okay ♪ [ chimes ] travelers can help you protect the things you care about... and save money with multi-policy discounts. are you getting the coverage you need... and the discounts you deserve? for an agent or quote, call 800-my-coverage... or visit travelers.com. >> this is my barf bag? >> try to get all you can in there. another one. >> two? i need two? >> just in case. >> go time. >> we don't bring you in slowly. first week in the anchor chair we try to kill savannah. she's soaring in an f-16. the guy behind the controls, her own brother. >> that's a lot of trust. >> a member of the green mountain boys, national guard. we're going to find out how the flight went wednesday

no one knows more than these two guys. >> live, local, latebreaking.. i am mindy basara. major traffic delays downtown as crews worked to repair it the wesmessy water main breaks at light and lombard streets. last year's grand prix was plagued with financial troubles. >> it is said to be another hot day, in the upper 90s to 100. just past the 100-degree mark. it would get worse tomorrow with thun [ male announcer ] now at your neighborhood subway: the new santa fe steak melts. get extra grande flavor with the santa fe steak & bacon melt or add egg for a santa fe steak, bacon & egg melt, perfect for breakfast or any time of day. subway. eat fresh. still thinking of replacing the truck? i just don't know where to start. glad you made it. start by choosing from over 30,000 used cars and trucks. carmax. start here.

. >> live, local, latebreaking. this is a wbal-tv 11 news update. >> partly cloudy skies.l yesterday were rather wanted close to normal the next few days. upper 80s for highs. partly cloudy skies. maybe an isolated [ crows cawing ] [ male announcer ] strange things happen in the black forest. [ metallic bell toll ] [ car speeding down the road, lightning strikes ] where things aren't always what they seem. [ wolves howling ] because thrills hide in the shadows just waiting at every turn. [ coaster whoosh ] brave the black forest on verbolten. the all-new multi-launch coaster. only at busch gardens. >> you and your friends better batten down the hatches because when it hits, you're going to wonder how you ever thought you could leave with the large and leave so little with the rest of us. >> that is anne hathaway in the new chapter of the batman saga, ""the dark knight rises."" what is she hiding behind the mask. she's the elusive "catwoman." she's so bad she's good. we're going to talk to the new oscar nominated star about her feline role. she was awesome in that role. >>

. >> live, local, latebreaking.yesterday, but feeling even more humid. heat index up to about 105 degrees. any storm could be on the strong side. slight risk for severe weather extending into baltimore and a d.c. ♪ ♪ >> the hot band, music video for "i like it like that." the band will be here friday performing live on the plaza part of the concert series hot chelle rae. come early, come often. we like it like that. welcome back. savannah guthrie and al roker. >> telling a story to a friend and he/she has to top it with a better of their own. >> i have one better than that. >> mine is slow slow behind a driver and speeds up when you try to pass. >> that one, too. >> when people in my family drink all the milk and put the carton back in. >> all the time in my house. >> those are good. keep them coming, we like it. >> #pet peeves. as we continue this morning, we're taking a look also as far as our weather is concerned. i should say everybody could use a little bit of help trying to get some extra cash. you can actuall

. ♪ -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com >> live, local, latebreaking -- this is wbal-tv 11 news todayciotti. >> the fda is warning maryland about shellfish distributed in the state. raw or partially-cooked oysters could lead to diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. signs have been showing up anywhere from a few hours to five days from consumption. check the tax if they were purchased from new york oyster bay harbor. after june 1, they should be thrown out. lawyers for george hugh greet, are asking for a suspension of the wrongful death lawsuit. the defense argues that the civil case goes to trial before the criminal cases finalized, the fifth amendment protection against self-recrimination would be violated. b w y third marshall airport is getting a grand for a improvement to the runways, meant to bring them up to federal aviation administration safety standards. construction is expected to begin next month. >> it is if a cop 57. it is 64 degrees. -- 8:57. it is 64 degrees. >> the screening of the new "batman" film turns into a court. >> and olympic debut. >> our weather feels like. we will

f >> live, local, latebreaking. this is a wbal-tv 11 news update. >> no rain.tions. -- misty conditions. there is still a front in the area, will be there all day today noncom showers and >>> we're back with more today on a friday morning and we have been covering all morning long this tragic shooting out in aurora, colorado where a gunman walked into a movie theater just past midnight mountain time. it was a movie showing of the dark knight. he walked into a crowded theater, threw a gas canister, some kind of tear gas device, and then opened fire. at the moment we know that 12 people are confirmed dead, up to 50 people have been shot. we're awaiting a news conference from aurora medical center, which is one of the places where many of the injured and wounded have been taken. we should get to that and we'll have it for you as it occurs. the suspect, a 24-year-old named james holmes, is in police custody. >> he is in police custody. at this hour we do not believe he has a significant police record to report. he is 24 years old. this is somebody who walked into t

a suspect is in i >> live, local, latebreaking.sarah caldwell. >> kind of busy as you head out this morning. lexington street, carol avenue, use extra caution. see some volume on the southwest corner, inner loop from 95 towards i-70. northeast outer loop over from harford towards dulaney valley, average speeds around 30 miles per hour. artscape closures are in effect through the city. if you are not traveling and in that area, good idea to avoid it, the big time delays for motorists. we are looking at a nice start a car for it. once again passed harford, that is when things back. timonium road, and the harrisburg expressway, problem- free from the maryland line to the beltway. >> clouds in the area. rain is moving to the east of us. we have a chance for rain, possibly heavy. humidity way up, barometer down. forecast today's generally just clouds and humid. chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms are developing. we have a flood watch in effect for the area. 82 to 87 for the high. sunday looks good bit more rain chances late m

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♪ >> live, local, latebreaking. this is wbal-tv 11 news today in baltimore. >> good morning.lan to fully begin construction at 8:00 tonight until 6:00 a.m. tomorrow. >> 04 all it is going to be a quiet day, but there will be a few hit and miss showers and thunderstorms out there. mixture of sunshine and clouds. same story on tuesday and wednesday. 30% chance for a shower and thunderstorms. warmer at the end of the week.