already snowing in places like roanoke and lynchburg. you can see it south of charlottesville right now. spoke to charlie in catlett. he said he still has stars but clouds moving in quickly. call per is 27. we -- culpeper is 27. we sit at 32. don't be surprised if a couple of snow flakes later on, highs in the low 40s. >>> if you're planning to head out on the beltway, we have word from maryland state police that this accident we've been telling you about on the outer loop near university boulevard is five cars, minor injuries. everything is on the left side of the roadway. take a look at the delay it's causing on the outer loop. we'll take a live look from our mdot camera at new hampshire avenue. again barely moving trying to get over to university boulevard where you need to stay to the right to get around the accident. five cars involved there. let's go back over to the maps this time all the way down south into virginia on the northbound side of 95. at least there are no incidents to report here coming up from the occoquan river. loo

the tornado warnings right now two, one close to lynchburg. severe thunderstorm watch until 10:00 tonight, nothing for the immediate metro, but the storms diminish. this line may keep intact and arrive across the southwestern viewing area during the evening not expecting anything severe, but be be prepared -- but be prepared for some heavier rain. the future-cast, the next 48 hours, cloud stick around overnight. the clouds break up just a little bit, peaks of sunshine in the afternoon. the showers will be completely gone this time tomorrow. monday, the skies cleared nicely the temperatures rebound. showers and thunderstorms overnight, 55-62. the best chance of storms across the potomac highlands, the shenandoah valley, may have some troubles and the district, arlington, alexandria. showers tomorrow, upper 60's, low 70's. the extended outlook not bad 65 degrees wind gust of 25 m.p.h. cooler on tuesday. and i circled down with drier air for the upcoming weekend -- nicer cool-down with drier air for the upcoming weekend. batman has been quite a r

there have been some reports of snow in places like roanoke and lynchburg and hot springs. around here not expecting much more than a couple of flurries but off to the south, south of fredricksburg we have those winter weather advisories in spots vin ya till noon. -- spotsylvania till noon. for us we're starting with temps in the 20s and low 30s so bundle up. milder by mid week. more on a few -- more in a few but right now monika. is the beltway doing any better? >> noz in terms of delay -- not in terms of delays. i'll start here with a look of i-95. delays from the occoquan river. the accident that caused this delay was in the hov lanes right before the river. it's all cleared. there were quite a few cars involved there. multivehicle accident. again cleared but this is what you've got. about a two-mile backup starting at the prince william parkway again toward woodbridge and the occoquan river. i'm show you where it is on a map so you can get some perspective and see all the red here. this is what we're talking about on the northbound side of 59 up from dale city -- 95 up

a big thunderstorm going just to the south sides of lynchburg, generating 2 to 3-inch diameter hail. so big down to our southwest. we're stuck around here with the drizzle. but the timing on this is going to ride these showers and thunderstorms up to the neck of the schehenandoah valley over t next two or three hours and then might get a couple rumbles in here late this evening. for your evening, cloudy, mild, stronger thunderstorms in the shenandoah valley, not much of a severe threat in washington, thanks to the cool, marine layer we have outside. then tomorrow, mostly cloudy, scattered showers, one or two rumbles tomorrow. but a 71-degree day in march. we can't complain too much about that. it will not be a washout, but there will be off and on rain chances through tomorrow. breezy and sunny and we'll call it chilly. t first time in more than two weeks coming our way on tuesday. >> now, chuck, you haven't seen this, so i'm going to invite you to look along with our viewers. here is our very own storm 4 chief meteorologist doug kammerer making that lay-up. he took on the harlem glo

terms of the snowfall was out into southwestern virginia about 40 miles or so west, northwest of lynchburg. they had about 9 inches of snow around buchanan. right now upper 30s primarily, 38 rockville, 38 also in bethesda, looking at 38 in great falls, 39 reston. still 42 in college park. now you factor in the wind. this is what you need to dress for, feels like 27 in gaithersburg, 26 in leesburg and feels like 32 in manassas. so here is the deal. colder but then warmer, can't stay cold long. colder tonight, chilly tomorrow and then milder wednesday and flat out warmer on thursday. here's the deal. for tonight evening flurries, clearing, colder, probably take that evening flurry out for 7:00, lows 22 to 32, winds northwesterly at 10. unlike the past few weeks we've had most everybody goes below freezing tonight, even downtown, maybe 29, 25 in rockville, 26 or 25 in reston. tomorrow morning sunshine, but a cold start, temperatures in the 20s and 30s and by afternoon a nice day but a little on the brisk side, mostly sunny, high temperatures 46 to 50 and winds south, southwest at about 10. ne

tornado warnings around lynchburg and roanoke. everything has now cancelled out, even the tornado watch that was originally issued in southwestern virginia, richmond south. but that cancel out about an hour early. the closer view showing the storms beginning to diminish. do not be surprised if you hear some thunder dale city fredericksburg, southern maryland through the early morning. the future-cast the next 48, the skies cleared out, the high pressure settles in monday. lots of sunshine, cooler air tuesday. showers and thunderstorms areas of fog, mid-50s, low 60's. tomorrow showers, isolated thunderstorms, daytime high upper 60's, low 70's. the extended outlook temperatures cool off 60 tuesday, a spike in temperatures wednesday, with the cold front that will bring another chance of thunderstorms. cooler drier air will and the upcoming school week. afraid to say that monday with the wind gusts of 25-30 the cherry blossoms will have very little to hold onto. >> the beginning of the end for the cherry blossoms. >> i guess, with the

but it was in 1979 figure five republicans, howard phillips went to lynchburg and said we need you. we need you to galvanize their base. he was very resistant to do this and he thought that his people in the pews were not ready for this and would react badly to his getting politically involved. fundamentalists had a long tradition and teaching spirituality at the church, but they sure should not be involved in moral reformation. this is obviously had its roots going all the way back to the reformation and the discussion between faith and more, but also was a direct response. fundamentalism in the beginning was the response to the social gospel movement which that private charity is of course upon christians, but justice in society is also a part of christian vocation in fundamentalism is formed very much in response to that created the social gospel movement. and so he had helped us all play a sound basis and at 65 he gave the marches in a speech attacking dr. king for getting politically involved. but that victory came armed however with a poll in the poll showed that the people in

sun broke out today had a good round of thunderstorms and some severe weather down to roanoke and lynchburgd town, alongside the bay. mid-60s, though, still down to the south. your sunday planner overnight showers, maybe a few rumbles of thunder. so kind of a wet start tomorrow. off and on showers with maybe a sliver or two of sunshine. and i think by the second half of the day tomorrow most of the rain will be done with us by 4:00, 5:00, 6:00 in the afternoon and things will dry out after that. just mis it t and drizzle, all mist and fog in washington. there are thunderstorms, though, still roaring across parts of central virginia along the virginia/north carolina border. the upper level low is way back out across central tennessee. out ahead of it the plume of moisture is running into all that lift. as thunderstorms come northbound into the cool, stable marine layer, they're dying out. thunderstorms might make it as close as fredericksburg but i don't think we'll have to worry in washington. that cool stable heerema thanks to the ocean. here is our future cast model. they all fizzle out.

watches to the south and the tornado watches are including danville and link error errorburg and -- lynchburgley high lands, the severe thunderstorm watch and there is nothing here at all. the highs, a far cry from yesterday and into some 60s today. yesterday, the 8ys and tied a record at dulles and no such luck today, and that is a bit of a reality check where we should be and that is in some 50s. 56, baltimore; 58 degrees in washington and 59 degrees at martinsburg this hour and that low pressure system is going to move through. the jet stream to the north of us and we're going end up getting a northwesterly flow before it's said and done and a real cooldown in the temperatures. the storms will be sticking into the course of tonight and have a chance of seeing some of that. sunday doesn't look great either. the rain showers in the morning with a chance of some storms by the time you get into the afternoon hours and by midday, about 66 degrees and that is keeping your eyes to the sky on monday. tomorrow, a high of 68 degrees and starting out with morning showers. by the arch, expect to see a

and leading the pack in the half marathon for women, from ethiopia and ricky flynn from lynchburg, virginiarall it was a good workout. >> reporter: another local man in the full marathon, no stranger to big wins, michael wardian. >> this was of. >> this is a huge win. i won almost every edition of this race. it's really special. my wife and kids are here. >> reporter: there were also folks running in packs for a good cause. >> my run today was for a dear friend, kimberly vaughn and her family and the loss of a navy seal, vaughn. we want to raise awareness for military and armed forces and all the sacrifices they make. >> reporter: top it off with a couple of wedding proposals and you can say it was a successful race all around. 9 news now. >> good stuff. >>> coming up tonight on 9 news now. >> it's getting a little closer. i think i need a little -- i woulding a little leery. >> talk about a nightmare. it's all too real for one neighborhood where overnight flooding brings a massive morning mess. we're going to take you there. >>> no letup on the campaign trail for the presidential hopefuls

. >> they grew up in the lynchburg area and both went to virginia tech after high school.y decided to go to a nearby national forest to hang out. ever since authorities have been trying to figure out who killed them and why. >> for nearly three years authorities have not been able to catch who killed virginia tech students. they released new information they hope will lead to justice. >> we have dna evidence now. >> they had been a couple for about four years. on the night of august 26, 2009, they arrived at the jefferson national forest after leaving an apartment. they did not plan to stay long. in a parking lot somebody murdered them. >> the murder weapon used has been determined to be a rifle. >> the share of said this happen on a wednesday night when a lot of people were going to prayer meeting at church. >> it is highly likely that somebody observed the subject -- the suspect that night. >> the sheriff's believes the killer stole 18-year-old's per se found and an id card. he had a personal message for who ever would kill such an innocent young child. >> we are aggress

this one was from students in lynchburg, virginia. >> once we were a country for elites, for aristocratsn for democracy. >> reporter: $50,000 in prize money was awarded to the top 75 entrants. first place, matthew shimora from honolulu. >> i traveled to this relocation camp to learn more about my uncle's experience. >> reporter: it's not only a living breathing document, it's a fine addition for a nation they will inherit and have grown to appreciate through this project. >> i think it's really important to know your rights and know because people fought for a really long time to get those rights. >> first prize, $5,000 for matthew shimora. kiernan and becca got honorable mentions and a $250 check. you have a cool school, mike would love to hear about it. send your ideas to him at mhydeck at wusa9.com. >> this is 9 news now. >>> only on 9 tonight the mother of heather mcguire speaks out for the first time since her daughter's murder. she believes it could have been prevented and that the judicial system failed her daughter. kristin fisher has been following this story from day one. krist

article 5, provision of the constitution that allows -- [ inaudible ] this one from students in lynchburg, virginia. >> we're a true beacon for democracy. >> reporter: $50,000 in prize money was awarded to the top 75 entrants. first place matthew from honolulu. >> i traveled to this relocation camp to learn more about my uncle's experience. >> reporter: it's not only a living, breathing document, it's the foundation for a nation they will inherit and grow to appreciate through this project. >> it's really important to know your rights and know because people fought for a really long time to get those rights. >> isn't that beautiful? first prize, matthew got $5,000. we really enjoyed this story. if you have a cool school's story, send it to mike hydeck. we'd like to feature your story next week. they were so talented. it was so much fun. >>> next in sports the ncaa tournament games you'll see on channel 9, get your brackets ready. >> right now time for a check of our question of the morning. the average woman has 40 of which of these things? a, a pair of jeans, b, pairs of shoes or c, item

the lynchburg, virginia native keeps busy as a role model and career mentor. it's the role her dad filled for her as she faced discrimination to become the only woman and only african- american to graduate uva medical school in 1967. >> whether it's mentoring, counseling, advising or friendship or just support of being there is one of the most important things for advancement and career success regardless of what field you're in. >> in 1987 congress officially declared march as national women's history month. to learn more about how it all began and the national women's history project, go to nwhp.org. well deserved award. >>> police in d.c. say they busted a stolen electronics ring where some victims had their device snatched away right on the street. that story is coming up. >>> in today's hero central report, a group gives back by making some home repairs for those who can least afford it. >>> tax season is bringing some unpleasant surprises this year. what you need to know about the latest i.d. theft scam coming up at 6:06. you are watching 9news now. so s

and pushed just down to the south because south of fork union and just east of lynchburg is where thereas a little lightning earlier. i'm not seeing nearly as much right now but because of the heavy rain we're under a flood watch until 7:00 a.m. so potential for flooding some areas especially those areas that flood very easily. just know that. until the wind picks up we could see some fog, too, during the overnight. southeast wind at 9 miles per hour. your temperature at 49 degrees. one thing about the overnight, i think it is going to be mild. 52 by 11:00 p.m. so rising temperatures for part of the night. 56 at 5:00 a.m. still some rain and isolated thunder around the area. your future weather, those blobs of green, that's the rain where you see the yellow. some thunderstorms, moderate rain coming through. up until about 11:00 p.m. or midnight. then after midnight, not a whole lot is going to happen down to the south, southern maryland, down through the northern neck. a few more showers and thunderstorms maybe lingering until we get to the early morning hours. i think it's going to tak

and that's why larry sabita, the acknowledged dean of virginia politics, today told the lynchburg, virginiaper that bob mcdonnell's vice presidential chances are over. "he's been hurt by this. i'm of the theory that most things don't matter, but every now and then, something happens that changes people's perceptions for a lengthy period. we just had it." "he should have anticipated this. this is not rocket science. do you think his people in advance could not have analyzed that this could have blown up in his face? it's obvious." "the economist" magazine also writing about bob mcdonnell no longer be viable as a vice presidential choice. "the fact that mr. mcdonnell had not foreseen a public backlash to the vaginal ultrasountd requirement seems to some to illustrate his tone-deafness and inattention to detail." his vice presidential possibilities are threatened by a seemingly inability to control the excesses of his party. and the local issues columnist of "the washington post" this week says that "in preparing to sign this ultrasound bill, the second anti-abortion measure he will have signe

let's take you out to buchanan, virginia, which is west, northwest of lynchburg, a little northeast of roanoke. they had anywhere from 5 to 9 inches and look how fast and furious it came down. it was really a wet snow, pretty, didn't do that much on the roads. it snowed faster than it could melt, but most of it was on the grass and it was very picturesque. >>> for us right now we're looking at breaks in the clouds and temperatures are still kind of on the chilly side, quite frankly, 39 downtown, winds out of the north at 10, pressure beginning to rise 30.23 inches of mercury. the dew point is 28. so fairly dry air mass. most of us will be in the 20s tonight for low temps. here's a look at our waning notice showers, most of them south of town in d.c. and down fredericksburg 95 south, a couple of them east of us into prince george's county and down into charles county. even st. mary's county had about an inch of snow today, kind of cool. live doppler 9000, a couple snow showers around front royal, essentially everything south of 66 right now and/or east of i-95. 39s 39 bethesda, gaithers

the area in brighter white here from just south of richmond to roanoke, lynchburg, then across the westborder there into eastern kentucky. this area of snow is heading off to the east. right now a clear sky. all these counties in lavender are under a winter weather advisory until noon, includes spotsylvania county. and it may accumulate on grassy areas perhaps there around spotsylvania, up to an inch or so. and throughout the day, here in the metro area, it might get flurries mid morning through noontime. then breezy and chilly this afternoon. we'll be reaching the mid 40s. we'll clear out by late afternoon. and maybe a dusting to an inch in far southern maryland through -- as close as maybe up toward fauquier county and prince william and over toward the shenandoah valley. mainly on grassy areas. and then maybe one to three inches farther south of this. sun back tomorrow and wednesday. warmer weather, near 50 tomorrow afternoon after a cold start. near 60 on wednesday. mid 60s on thursday. could get rain friday and into the weekend. sun, chilly. danella? >>> if you're taking the outer

host: that is a republican from lynchburg. beverly a democratic in oregon.erly, you are on the air. caller: hi. i think that i have two comments to make. i think that it is more political than anything. medicare part b is unfunded and i don't see anybody out ranting and raving over that. i was watching last night it was shown to go it congress and senators and whatnot in 1993 all republicans who were very much for the individual mandates. so i think it is strictly political and part of an agenda. just my own private opinion. and have a good day. host: that was beverly's opinion. professor presser, let me have you respond to matt smith. int interstate seems to refer to a business transaction between parties of two states. why isn't this the case? guest: that was the original understanding of interstate commerce. it was expanded radically in the course of the new deal and in several other cases that followed the new deal. but that was the paradigm and that is what it was put in to deal with. the framers simply department contemplate an all powerful federal gov

i wouldn't be shocked on thursday, charlottesville, lynchburg, roanoke, someone down in central virginia wouldn't touch 80 degrees on wednesday or thursday this woman coming week. not 80 here but toasty warm somewhere many. >> thanks. >>> a new exhibit at the w hotel in downtown d.c. is getting a whole lot of buzz right now. photos of some of the biggest names in music are on display and the man who shot them told us about his inspiration. ♪ >> reporter: most people celebrate rock 'n roll by cranking up the music, but if you're mcrock, you take the pictures. >> before i knew it, this was what i did and was my identity. >> reporter: the british photographer spent decades touring with music legends, creating a visual diary. recognize this guy? david bowie made his big break in 1972. >> as his aura blew up, so as my reputation got dragged along with it. >> reporter: cambridge university literature grad ended up pursuing a full-time career behind the camera. working with stars like queen, iggy pop and joan jett. >> i was thinking of her like a female elvis. you can see it in the picture. >>