lynette charles in hailthorpe with the results.at to see. >> reporter: they are working hard. we already have one box full. they are working on a second place. there's a commonnallity among everyone here this morning. that is basically we definitely don't want to see local children go hungry. speaking of children, let me bring in one of the students at columbia academy now. come here, tori is in sixth grade. thank you for joining us this morning. how do you feel about this food drive and giving back? >> i feel like it's very important to give to the people that are less fortunate and that can't really

back to you. >> lynette charles live in hailthorpe.k you. >>> a roster shake-up for the ravens. they got monroe from the jacksonville jags. no one is going to miss monroe because he plays for jacksonville. he has to pass a fill and is expected to compete with brian mckinney for the starting job on the offensive line. >>> in maryland terps getting ready for the biggest game they've had in years. they face off against florida state saturday as they kick off their acc farewell tour. they cracked 25 this week for the first time since 2010. as i understand now mike masco, maryland a considerable underdog. >>> let's go to the beach. it's beautiful down there. >> are you driving? >> absolutely. 61 degrees now. it is beautiful out there. starting off on a mild note on the way for a hot note today as temperature will be in the 80s. great launching pad this morning. we're talking upper 50s north and west of town. low 60s, upper 60s in town. satellite and radar composite, not a cloud to be found, a gorgeous day. this is maryland's most powerful d

let's check our weather with with meteorologist lynette charles. >> we're definitely dry for the most part but we have plenty of cloud cover around. i'll show you that in a second. but we have cold air along the west coast. you can see it along billings now, the dakotas already got show across the -- snow across the area yesterday. they are dry now. where we're seeing the snow across the four corners in colorado, all this colder air will start to work in our direction so we are going to start to cool these temperatures down. you can see the big picture here, what is going on. we have a cold front that is draped right along where you're seeing this rain that is beginning to push off. this is going to move in as we head towards tomorrow afternoon, especially the evening time frame. in the meantime what we are going to be dealing with today, not a lot. we just have a few clouds lingering across the area this morning. so we won't get a lot of sunshine in here like we did yesterday. so be prepared to bring out the rain gear setting your accept up for tomorrow. in the meantime, heading out

lynette charles has the forecast. >>> you like the dry weather. everyone, we need rain, check out this. since january 1st rs 4.66 inches below. it's dry. since september 1st, we are 2.38 inches below, we need rain. september was a dry month. starting out october on the note as well. yes it looks nice. the most powerful radar is dry. it's going to continue through the afternoon and even extended days. temperatures now, we are coming in 58 degrees hanover, 52 bel air. we are calm, the winds turn around to the west through the afternoon. the planner for today, staying dry, mild by this morning at 8:00, 57. by lunchtime, around 75 degrees. >>> rose dale, a disabled car approaching pulaski. this is route 175, route 32, baltimore, another crash lutherville, west padonia, near 83. no delays on 83. if you are traveling the beltway, drive times up to 13 minutes. not too bad. inner loop nice and clear. 795, great shape, owings mills boulevard. nothing to get in you way. carroll county, a crab in new windsor, liberty, follow me on twitter at mailed maryland

lynette charles is here.all worried about the rain for halloween but you said it's only an issue for late-night? >> keeping our fingers crossed but right now that is what it is telling me. we have a few showers now trying to creep in to frederick county so if you're traveling along i-270 you'll run into wet weather along i-81. this is working to the east so be prepared for that. as you head out the door takele rain gear. just the baby umbrella for today. we can see the showers around burktsville, copperfield, north jefferson, this is all moving to the east. so by 7:00, 8:00, still a few light showers will be seen this morning. all in although mainly dry, a few peeks of sunshine as we go towards the afternoon time frame. temperatures are on the up and up this morning because we have the clouds. it's 50 degrees in west baltimore. baltimorea 46. columbia 46. these temperatures will -- should be in the low 40s and we're not seeing that. this afternoon temperatures nice and mild. you'll like tomorrow even better i

meteorologist lynette charles. >>> that's right. charlie. maryland's most powerful radar.e dry now, but rain in here, much needed rain through the rest of today. that could start in the 8:00 and 9:00 hour. but all in all make sure that you have the rain gear out and about. and we will get thunderstorms. of those could turn on the severe side. more about that later. this morning, the temperatures are warm 68 degrees in owens mills. the winds out of the south today. that is another story. the winds out of the south at 10 the 20 miles per hour. you would cetgusts up to 25 miles per hour. this is what we can expect throughout the day. breezy this morning. the temperatures around 70 midmorning. around lunchtime showers will be in here. let's get a check of the traffic with mike. >>> thanks, lynette. good morning, everyone. here we go, another monday. i hope that everyone had a great weekend. i had a good weekend, did you? good. all right. here we go. this is construction-related delays this morning. so that's what we will be contending with. lynette said the weather might be ba

lynn -- lynette charles, thank you. >>> in health news -- some people may not get the message. a new danish study finds people with skin cancer may not get cautious about sun exposure. researchers say despite melanoma scares people increased uv radiation exposure by close to 25bergs in the second year of the study and 33% by the third summer following their diagnoses. >> it's really hard to break old habits. and to really get people into new habits of applying sunscreen and being careful about sun exposure. >> experts >qrecommend limiting exposure between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and seek shade as often as possible. you're watching "good morning america." "good morning maryland." op-beep. [monotone] she says, "switch to progressive and you could save hundreds." call or click today. >>> 5:21. thank you for joining us. there have been rallies calling for a minimum wage increase in maryland. a maryland county council member is introducing a proposal. if it passes it would kick in by july 1st of next year and raise minimum wage to $8.25 from $7.25. it would continue to go up the ne

now, right to the weather with meteorologist meteorologist lynette charles. fee to be prepared. >> you are right. megan. we have the potential for severe weather this morning. the rest of the morning and the afternoon. it could pop up across the area. maryland's most powerful radar is dry. we have one isolated shower in hartford county. so traveling along that morning you will be seeing that. low the rest of the morning things will pick up a bit. more rain in the forecast and the potential for severe weather. gusty winds and cannot rule out an isolated tornado. this is what you can expect in terms of -- your temps. this morning we're quite warm. 72 degrees right now in glen burnie and humid as well. now, let's get a check of the traffic with mike. >>> good morning. lynette. highering every one. you will take you down to baltimore street. this is a project until 2015. so know about that. the maryland house. 65 miles per hour speeds on the northbound and southbound lanes of 95. so looking good. 55 miles per hour speeds south of the city. as you get adjacent to

this morning we sent abc2 news's lynette charles to the food bank in halethorpe.u are standing next to one of the tractor-trailers. they are bringing food in thanks to viewer support. >> >> reporter: right. i'm at the maryland food bank. a different picture from the last time i was here. we're getting more active. this is how we like to see the maryland food bank. columbia academy students behind me. and a big box to my left. with this we are going to have lots of food donated and the students helped. behind the camera, what you're not seeing, faculty from columbia academy and also the parents. off to my left the bus that has arrived across the area. here at the maryland food bank they do good things. with that i definitely want to bring in kate sam, the director of communications here. thank you so much for being here. it's good to see you again. tell us about the numbers. they are astounding for the kids that go hungry. >> absolutely. this year we know that 162,000 children don't know where their next meal is coming from. so that is a huge number obviously. we h

friday october 4th the good morning maryland i am charley crowson let's get to meteorologist lynette charles check the friday forecast. >> all right charley. it's friday. and maryland's most power powerful radar is dry not much change in the forecast for today. but down the road we will start to see changes. right now, jessup at around 63 degrees as we go through union bridge more of the same and in davidsonville coming in at 65. the rest of the day we will stay warm across the area. no need for the rain gear once again. let's check the traffic now with mike. >> good morning. >> reporter: hi. here we are friday together. of course we are talking about fog lynette and she did -- and most of the east of the city dealing with a lot of fog. 95 at 395 the split and all about congestion and construction related delays. we will give you a list of that coming up in a little bit. >>> new details on the terrifying car chase and shut down at the nation's capitol that started when a woman tried to drive through the barriers of both the white house and capitol building identified as 34 year old myriam ca

here's lynette charles. >> all right.you need to be prepared today in terms of temperatures because when you step out the door this morning in baltimore, we are 24 degrees cooler than we were this time yesterday. that's a big fall but the thing is we should be cooler because we are more seasonable this morning. this is what's going on right now in tawnytown. 43 is the temperature and 45 in glenwood. 47 in columbia and we are nice and comfortable. look at the dew point. the cold front mobbed through and dropped the temperatures down and dew points now. the wind out of the north for today. 46 degrees right now in pylesville and dew point coming in at 42. and frederick the temperature is at 48 with the dew point coming in around 43. the wind are on the light sideto call this-- at that calm this morning. we are talking 5 to 15 miles an hour. now do you need the rain gear for today? you needed it yesterday. you don't need it for today because we are dry right now and we will stay that way through the afternoon. now tomorrow, t

before we go to weather, meteor gist lynette charles will let you know queen anne's county 90 minutelay for public schools because of the fog. kent county at a one hour delay because of the dense fog. and describe what's causing all of it here's lynette. >> all right. yes, we do are the saturated air out there. let's show you what's going on. we have plenty moisture that we are working with dew point temperatures the exact same and that's what's going on in bel air. and many spots -- in many spots. going throughout the morning we will have the patchy fog but once that burns off we will be dealing with plenty of sunshine in the forecast for us today. look at temperatures coming in around 64 degrees in arbutus and we are mild and parkville 65 degrees and in glenwood the temperature right around 61. now as we turn to maryland's most powerful radar we are dry right now. but as we take it down to the gulf, in the gulf of mexico we are looking at tropical storm karen right now. plenty of alerts. we are talking about hurricane watches across the area there as well. we will talk about this c

imagine we begin with a check of the folk with lynette charles. >>> dealing with dry weather once againcomparable this morning. temperatures above average. jessup temperature 54 degrees. 53 edgewood. frederick 56 degrees. the calm winds out there this morning. those will pick up west towards the afternoon at 5-10 miles an hour. terms of the wet weather, we are not seeing much of that. the most powerful radar is nice and dry, has been dry for a while. that will continue through today and beyond. mid-morning 63 degrees, 75 degrees, sun and clouds by lunchtime. now a check of the traffic with loren. >>> we are off to a nice calm tuesday morning commute. howard county, interstate 70 clocking in 65 miles per hour, eastbound columbia pike. you are not going to have problems to the beltway. traveling west, frederick. 95 also in great shape. no delays to dc. northbound travel we are looking at nice green drive times. 100 up to the beltway, 6 minute ride. outer loop 795, down to 95, that will take you eleven minutes. east side, 11 minute ride as well to travel from 95 up to 83. >>> the federal g

let's get right to the weather here's meteorologist lynette charles to let you know how it's lookingght now. >> we're on the mild side this morning. look at temperatures coming in at 65 degrees right now in parkville. and that dew point at 60. so we are slightly more humid than what we were yesterday. that's going to continue through the day. there are a few areas of patchy fog out there this morning. especially to the north and also off towards the west. traveling along i-83 be prepared to run into that. glenwood's temperature right now coming in at 58 decks and we are dry. that's going to be the big story once again. and these temperatures that will be warming up as we go into the afternoon. no need for the rain gear today. you can just keep it away it's still collecting dust. do have the sun shades though because we can see plenty of sunshine mixing with a few clouds as we go throughout the day. by lunchtime at 80 degrees and 85 degrees will be the high temperature by 3:00. let's get a check of the traffic now with mike. >>> there's a local weather man in philadelphia that stole o

here's lynette charles. >> not the same situation at all. we are dry and we are much cooler and check out the 24- hour temperature change. we are 24 degrees cooler today at this time than yesterday. [audio not understandable] we can see 28 in york and hagerstown at 18 and dc at 18 degrees as well. this is what we are working with this morning. it's 53 degrees right now in baltimore. but the temperatures are more seasonable. this is where we should be for this time of the year. feeling like fall and more like october. dew points yes look at this. 46 degrees. remember we were in the 60s and 70s yesterday. so much drier air is behind the cold front that pushed through yesterday. easton's temperature is coming in at 53. the dew point is at 47. we will have the wind picking up today -- winds pickling up today out of the north so it will be breezy. davidsonville's temperature at a 5á 1 with a comfortable dew point at 48-- 51 with a comfortable due point at 48. this will continue throughout the day. this won't be long lived. because we will have we

. >> -- lynette charles. >> another mild start to the day in the 60s.rds the afternoon and morning we will deal with dry weather across the area. i will tell you what's in store for the weekend. let's check the traffic with mike. >> reporter: 70 westbound and eastbound looks good thus far. 695 baltimore national pike is good. nstruction related delays. >>> new details this morning for the car chase and deadly shootout in the nation's capitol beginning at the white houseending as the capitol building involving a woman and one-year-old child. tayman bradley is live with the latest -- >> reporter: there was a lot of panic here. the city is still jumpy after the navy yard shooting. this time it was a woman driving wreck leslie. 47 minutes of chaos in washington. a high-speed chase and a lock down at the capitol. 34-year-old myriam kerry is responsible for the frightening moments police decrended on her home look for clues. her family members says she was suffering from most part um depression serious enough to require hospitalization. >> [audio not understa

we will get to the weather with meteorologist lynette charles and what is going on out there. >>> lotsn for today. a coastal low that will bring rain through the rest of today and with that a coastal advisory and we can see it in effect for the areas shaded in the blue coloring as of now. and the purplish color, that is a small craft advisory. but in the meantime, this is what is going on in terms of the wet weather this morning. nothing right know. but as we slide off further to the south, this is what we're waiting to work in our direction through the rest of today. and it wilt begin to move in our direction as well. with that wet weather will be coming down across the area and in terms of temperatures this morning, 50 degrees in owings mills and 47 in the area. the rest of the day. cloudy conditions and also some showers. especially as we head toward the evening. 62 will be the temperature by lunchtime. let's get a check of the traffic with mike. >>> good morning, everybody. here we go. 4:30. middle of of the week. get excited. a look at the beltway right now. west side beltway look

not only the day but the rest of the week and that weekend is coming up when we check in with lynette charles. we'll be right back. they say no good deed goes unpunished. and some days it seems true. but we keep on doing the things that matter& like buying new raspberry 5 hour energy. from now to the end of the year, a portion of each sale... benefits living beyond breast cancer, to empower women affected by breast cancer. new raspberry 5 hour energy. it's one good deed that will go just right. >>> a consumer alert this morning, bmw is recalling thousands of cars for a brake problem. the recall covers several models made between 2012 and 2014 that have two liter four cylinder turbo charged engines. they say it will notify affected owners by mail. >>> and chrysler is also recalling more than 140,000 jeep grand cherokees and dodge ram pickup trucks. they're all model year 2014. the company says the software glitch could cause warning lights to turn on randomly and the crash instrument lighting panel. so it will upgrade the software for free. >>> all right, let's take a look at big picture this

here is meteorologist lynette charles. and talk about what is going on with maryland's most powerful radar. not a whole lot as we look at central maryland. we are nice and dry. but that is not the case to the south of us. we do have lots of moisture. just around norfolk right now and trying to work its way into richmond and you can see the movement of this, the track of the storm will move off to the north and get into the wet weather as we head more toward the evening time frame and see this lingering into tomorrow. and also the day after that. possibly even the first part of your saturday. and so this is going to stick around for a while. as we look at what is going on for today, coastal advisories in effect for the areas here in the blue color. so with this, this does go into effect this afternoon. this evening time frame. around 4:00. and that is because that is when the rain is really going to come in here. the wind will be kicking up as we go throughout the day as well. let's look at what is going on in terms of temp

a check on the forecast, here is meteorologist lynette charles. >> mike, let's talk about what is goinging a lot of of it to the south as of now and this begins to work in our direction as we go through the rest of of the day. we are talking about the rain moving in toward the evening time frame. and probably the evening commute could be a little bit on the wet side. right now ellicott city, plenty of cloud cover out there. as of now. and as we work our way toward the rest of today we will have the winds picking up out of the north and east. let's send it back to you guys. >> we're out of time. see you in 30 minutes for another update. >> for now we will go back to new york for "good morning america." see you in a bit. ♪ it started with a whisper >>> good morning, america. the clock says it's 8:00 a.m., which means panda fever. these adorable cubs need to be named. and this morning, we kick off the election, coast-to-coast. be a part of panda history. >>> and katies time two. actress, designer, star, katie holmes, live. >>> and get ready to "roar." katy perry's third finalists revealed

here's lynette charles. >> all right. yes, look at what's going on in dundalk this morning.res, well, we are on the cool side. look at low 50s in boston and into bowie and chesapeake beach and heading out the door have a jacket or a sweater. you will put it to good use and this is what to expect going throughout the day. that high temperature around 69 degrees with more rain moving in by tomorrow afternoon. let's check the traffic with mike. >> reporter: we will go over to the west side and show you west side beltway and we will talkabout that but a accident atsecurity and belmont. this is early reports of a possibility of a pedestrian being struck we will let you knowmore at 5. 95 northbound at exit 51 a crash south of the city. big delays. take a look now at inner loop of of 695 on the west side. speed sensors around 10 miles per hour. we are crawling along and here is the shot. 695 at liberty road. guys. >> we are out of time and the doctors is up next. >> our news starts at 4:30 and hope you join us tomorrow. see you then. one year-since i received the itbest gift i will

. >>> "good morning maryland," i'm meteorologist lynette charles and we have another nice day on tap. it's a mild start into the afternoon it's going to be very warm. that high coming in right around 85 degrees. we will be dry with mainly sunshine a few clouds trying to move into the picture. but extended summer will go until saturday. and then we will have a chance for some rain in the forecast sunday evening and that will linger as we head towards tuesday. and with that we will have more moisture coming in from the gulf of mexico. have a great day. >> all that weather was brought to you by big lots. a quick look at the big board. more weather in the next half hour. >> the computer. >> yeah. >> it was worth the wait. >> maybe you could draw some. >> he gets in trouble. >>> coming up on "gma," dramatic day in court for the husband charged in his wife's death. the emotional cell phone messages from her entire family, including her husband, as they were searching for her. >>> also ahead, the alleged internet drug kingpin nicknamed dread pirate roberts. how authorities busted his million

we will find out with meteorologist lynette charles. >>> yes, the rain is coming down on maryland's mosterful radar. and rain tapering off throughout the day. maybe just a few thundershowers by the afternoon. but we will begin to see improving conditions as the day wears on the radar this morning, this is where we're seeing the heaviest rain here in the yellows around severnna park and lakeshore and if you're around placid court and around around this morning and crofton and price road and all of the areas getting in on some of the heavier rain, steadier rain along i-97. and definitely wet out there as you step out and about. and more wet weather, heavier rain, around bennet point this morning and also mill creek, and so along the eastern shore, we have been dealing with the heaviest rain and ann arundel county, that's where the heaviest rain has been this morning. and we are just seeing light showers everywhere else. and the temperature in arnold coming in at 48 degrees now. and we're at 46 in joppa. and in reisterstown this morning, we're at 43. so we're chilly with rain out there this

here's lynette charles. >> this is what we've been watching all morning long.we're looking at washington county. what's not showing up now, we do have a tornado watch for our entire viewing area for today as well. so definitely going to keep you updated on this information. let's take you to the radar as we look at maryland's most powerful radar as of now. this line of showers and thunderstorms back here, this is what we're watching along i- 70. heavy rain coming down across th eamplet the northern extent of it as we head further towards the south, we can see around greens burke, it's pushing towards the east at 50 miles an hour. so in the next few minutes or so wouldn't be surprise fundamental we get active warnings around our area. definitely going to be here all morning to keep you abreast of the situation. let's get a check of the traffic with mike. >> good morning, everybody. we'll show you live outside we go. this is at harford road. things are clearing up ahead. a lot of congestion on the north side of the beltway early on but that has now started to cle