Transcripts For WPVI Action News 6PM 20160716

But the big story on action news is threat of the storms, some of which are still severe. Meteorologist Melissa Magee live at the action news big board with the first check of the accu weather big board forecast. Were tracking those showers and storms across the delaware and lehigh valleys. They are firing up because of the heat and humidity. The heres Storm Tracker six live double scan radar. We can see cluster of activity to the west there in lancaster but most of the action right now pressing east of philadelphia, also across south jersey, what he can see that right now we have a severe then are storm warning posted for camden, gloucester, atlantic, burlington and ocean counties, this will stay until 6 30 this evening. This storm is capable of producing wind of 60 miles an hour and also some penny sized hail. Were going in tighter on street level with Storm Tracker six and you can see cluster we are talking about here to the south of the Medford Lakes and tabernacle, red and yellow is indication of heavy to moderate rainfall on route 206, off to the south of berlin at this hour. Storm system is pressing to the east at the 25 miles an hour, so if you are in areas in a long route 72, just to the east of chats worth and speedwell we are finding those showers and storms and 19 lightening strikes associated with this cluster within the past 15 minutes. Those showers and storms will continue, until we go throughout the early evening hours and it is all because of that heat. Officially today heat wave number three across the region, thursday we had a high of 96. Yesterday 92. Today in philadelphia maxing in at 94 degrees. The the humidity is stick with us and so is hot hot eras we go throughout the rest of our weekend here. Heat index right along the the coast in the upper 80s. Ninetytwo in millville. 100 degrees current feels like air in dover. 89 degrees in allentown. Coming up we will take a closer look at forecast, time out these showers and storms and let you know how long this heat wave will stick around, details, sharrie with the accu Weather Forecast. Melissa, thank you. We have some break news right now from the jersey shore where two women have been struck by lightening this happened just a few hours ago the at Point Pleasant beach. One woman was struck on the northern end of the beach and the other on the southern end of the end. They were taken to Ocean Medical Center where they are expect to be okay. Well, the nation of turkey is in chaos this evening, hundreds were killed, and thousands have been arrested after a failed coup, by the military. Now, turkeys president , is calling for the United States, to extradite a muslim cleric, who lives here, in pennsylvania. Saying he was behind that coup attempt. Action News Reporter jeff chirico is following the developments for us this afternoon and joins us live from the Satellite Center with the very latest, jeff. Reporter good evening, sharrie. At this hour, in turkey the government continues to round up those it feels responsible, for yesterdays coup attempt. In a very specific demand, is calling on the United States to help. As turks took to the street to celebrate the failed coup, a muslim cleric in the poconos says that he had nothing to do with it. Fethullah gulen, spoke to report tours day in a compound in sailorsberg Monroe County where he has lived in self imposed exile for 16 years. His denial comes after the president erdogan blamed his once political rival for the uprising. More than 150 people were killed, and awe thousand plus wounded after the military took over state tv, and declared marshall law. Witnesses feared for their safety. There were shots fired. People were firing in the air, to disperse the crowd to create panic. Reporter meanwhile pentagon says turkish Government Cut power to the air base of the u. S. Military uses to launch bombing raid on isis targets. Turkey is a key nato member and u. S. Alley. Secretary of state john kerry expressed concerns for americans there. We are working to determine that all of our citizens who are traveling in turkey are equally well taken care of and protected. Reporter in the end thousands of military officials were arrested addressing crowds in istanbul, erdogan promised to clean out military of the supporters of the Fethullah Gulen and demanded that the you had turn him over. Fethullah gulen insists he does not know who is responsible but admits they could be followers of his writings. Secretary kerry says the Obama Administration would consider erdogans extradition request proven turkey could prove Fethullah Gulens wrongdoing. Jeff chirico, channel six action news. Jeff, thank you. Now to nice, france, the promenade is reopened again less than 48 hours after an attacker killed 84 people. Isis has now claimed that the attacker, Mohamed Lahouaiej bouhiel was one of the Group Soldiers but there is no evidence to support that claim. Mow maine used a 19ton truck as a weapon running down people and then opening fire, and therefore, more than 100 people still hospitalized. Twentysix of them, are said to be in intensive care. Well, here in philadelphia, bastille Day Celebrations were tempered by violence in nice. Action News Reporter Trish Hartman attended a local celebration and joins us now live in the cities fairmount section, trish. Reporter sharrie, the festivities are underway, here, in storming of the bastille. There is a cabaret show going on right now on stage and a nice crowd has gathered here, outside the prison this block of fairmount avenue at between the second is shut down. This is 22nd annual bastille Day Celebration this year including tribute of the victim of the terror attacks in nice just two days ago. Reporter a celebration of french independence, and revolution, went on amid heightened security outside eastern state penitentiary in the between the second year planners say canceling the event was not an option. Even after the terror attack in nice, france on thursday. We cannot make the world, entire world a better place but here in philadelphia we will acknowledge the attacks, we will sing a hymn in the beginning and then we will throw best part that i we can possibly throw. Reporter organizers say they have reviewed their security plan after the mass shoot initial orlando and then again after a truck plowed through a crowd on bastille day in nice, this week, killing 84, and then injuring more than 200. But with increased security and resolve to stand with the french, many people say that they wouldnt miss it. I have relatives in paris, you know, what happened there just a few months ago and then now this. This is great to see. Terrible what happened there, but i am glad that were still celebrating it here. I feel like i will in the live in fear. This is something i have done every year. Want to follow through with the tradition. Reporter french flags were flown at half staff, a French Family carnival included games, craft, face painting. And, a tastykake eating contest with the precursor to the main event a philly twist on the storming of the bastille, giving new meaning to the famous line, let them eat cake. Here in philadelphia we say let them eat tastykake and we through 2,000 butter scotch krimpets off the wall in the crowd. It is a signature moment. Reporter that signature moment is expected to happen at ten or 15 minutes. Now festivities go until 6 30, and then the celebration will likely continue into the evening as the bars, restaurants around fairmount avenue offer entertainment. Live from fairmount Trish Hartman for channel six action news, charry a party underway, trish, thank you. Donald trump officially announced that his running mate will be indiana governor mike pence, Presumptive Republican president ial nominee introduced pence in new york city today saying they are quote the law and order candidates, in this election. Trump calls pence a man of character, honor, honesty. Pence is popular with evangelical christians but some stances on social issues are at odds with trump. Trump and pence will soon make their way to cleveland where the Republican National convention will take place in just two days. Action news czar bloomquist is there already on the ground and sarah, it looks like final touches are underway in and around cleve land. Reporter sharrie, that is right. We are just outside the secure zone surrounding quicken loans arena just moments ago the secret Service Started to do its security sweep. Were here on east Fourth Street right in the heart of the downtown cleveland a pretty cool block with lots of bars, restaurants, some of those restaurants owned by the chews very own michael simon. 50,000 visitors will make their way in to downtown cleveland over the next few days. Cleveland spent the entire last year getting dressed up for their arrival. Less than a month ago cleveland cavilers fans took over the city to celebrate the teams first championship. Right after the parade was over, the clean up began. It was a minimal of any kind of damage that was done. Right new were caught up in terms of the impact from the parade. Reporter crews had to replace portable potties and bus shelters but most Everything Else was left untouch. They have all been taken care of, replaced. It is more beautiful then it is now. Reporter as cities park known as mall, grass was a concern. Tens of thousands Office People walk the lawn during the parade and now almost restore. Transit officials have volunteers cleaning up trash. It has been a lot of work along the red line. Reporter 2,500 in donations, also went toward making plants around the sit lie brand new, now officials are focusing on adding some extra sparkle will. We have been using volunteer to help us with the installation of the twinkle lights. The goal for the visitors to see news our best, and see that sparkling glow. Reporter last month city unveiled a new Public Square and leaders say they are confident cleveland will be the lasting impression. This is almost like center piece of cleveland and the Republican National convention, committee, come on in, were ready for you and we hope you have a a great time. Reporter now thousands of led light of also gone up all over the city as he spoke about. This is one of those lights. Coming up tonight on action news at 11 00 oclock we will talk about how the bars, restaurant, some right here are getting ready to host the g. O. P. , help them celebrate the nomination of donald trump. Some celebrations expect to go late into the night. Live from cleveland, ohio im Sarah Bloomquist for channel six action news. Thank you, sarah. A lot on tap there action news anchor jim gardner will be joining sarah in cleveland to cover the convention throughout the week. Our live coverage continues on air and on social media through the final gavel on thursday. And in less than a week the entire Action News Team will cover every angle of the democratic National Convention in philadelphia. Our live coverage begins on july 22nd. Is there still much more to come on action news a rescue at penns landing when a woman tumbles in the river. We will have the latest. Plus a neighborhood pitch necessary for a project that will benefit everyone what some camden residents spent the day doing. Plus Jeff Skversky is coming up with sports and of course meteorologist Melissa Magee will update us on the accu Weather Forecast all coming up next, on action news. Thats life. You diet. You exercise. And if you still need help lowering your blood sugar. This is jardiance. Along with diet and exercise. Jardiance works around the clock to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. This can help you lower blood sugar and a1c. And although its not for weight loss or lowering systolic blood pressure, jardiance could help with both. Jardiance can cause serious side effects, including dehydration. This may cause you to feel dizzy, faint, or lightheaded, or weak upon standing. Ketoacidosis is a serious side effect that can be lifethreatening. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, tiredness, and trouble breathing. Stop taking jardiance and call your doctor right away if you have symptoms of ketoacidosis or an allergic reaction. 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He work as a consultant for 30 years in washington d. C. After hanging up his news hat he opened up a dairy queen, in dewey beach. A woman is in Critical Condition tonight, after falling, into the delaware river. This happened, around 11 00 this morning near blue cross river rink at penns landing. Police say that the woman was sitting on the ledge of the river when she fell in, Philadelphia Police and Fire Fighters pulled her out and rush her to hahnemann hospital. Community members in camden, new jersey came together to clean up the neighborhood. Employees at Cooper University health cares Patient Access Center Hosted this whole effort. The group focused on the area of fourth and clinton avenue, they pick up trash and removed graffiti your Business Needs a lot of speed. But getting it doesnt have to break the bank. Introducing the comcast business Summer Savings event. Now you can get a lot for a little. As little as a cup of coffee and donut a day. 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They are tied for major league lead in losses and eickoff has not lost that confidence. It is, i think back in the positive, you know, that took place and look at the where you could have changed things here and there but you focus on the positive and carry that over in the second half. He had a little will bit of the hiccup there but he is a tough bird. This guy is a true competitor and not a lot needs to be said to him. Well, how fitting in the city of brotherly love, two brothers could face each other in philadelphia for the first time in 28 years. The fidel brothers hope to square off in the Phillies Mets seer thinks weekend. Tyler goodell is younger brother of mets reliever eric. They are four years apart. They have never faced each other at any level not even in little league. We have been playing with each other since they were growing up, four or five years old and we have never played against each other in a real game. For that to happen in the major leagues would be unbelievable. We have been talking about it since we were little kid. The pretty crazy maybe it will happen in the next couple days here. Lets say it is tonight, lets say tomorrow who has the advantage. I would like to say me. Im the big brother so i think i have the advantage but we will see. It should be fun. We will see. Neither is in the starting line up. I dont know. That is what sixers coach brett brown when asked where dario saric will play, newly signed forward is yet another big man, on a crowded roster full of big men. Brown says saric first over pick ben simmons are similar in the sense theyre athletic, versatile players. Simmons could play point, dario could be the three, both give guys, and brown, some flexibility. Brown does have time to play around, the season does not start for three more months. Dario, and we have ben, they have a similar skill set, that i think is a good problem to have. Playing those two guys together, i think is part of my plan. I think that dario is going to be good enough to force me to figure it the out. Well, talk about a rough patch. Phil mickelson is in the worst ruth of his career. Mickelson has not won a pga tournament since winning the british open three years ago and now, this tournament could be falling apart too. Rory mcilroys club comes to party. Slams it down. Mcilroy is two over, tied for 18th. Mickelson is in a better mood, barely on 13, the birdie, but two shot lead falls apart on 17. Here comes henrik stenson, birdie to take the lead, stenson in the lead for the First Time Ever at a major heading in the final round, one shot ahead of mickelson, this should be quite a finish. Four lead changes today, on the third round between those two. A lot of drama. Lots of drama. Jeff, thank you. Up next on action news meteorologist Melissa Magee is back with the exclusive accu weather seven day forecast as we look live outside to sky 6hd over cape may, we will be right back. Fios is not cable. Were wired differently. So we wired the wagners house with 100 meg internet. Which means that in the time it takes mr. Wagner to pour a 20 oz. Cup of coffee, tommy can download 30 songs, and jan can upload 120 photos. 12 seconds. Thats the power of fiber optics. And right now you can get 100 meg internet with equal upload and dowloads speeds, tv and phone for just 69. 99 per month online. Cable cant offer Internet Speeds this fast at a price this good. Only fios can. Meteorologist Melissa Magee joins us, it has been a day of heat and pop up storms. That is right we are still tracking those showers and storms, we will show you storm tanker six live double scan radar. A lot of activity mainly south and east of philadelphia where we still that have Severe Thunderstorm Warning for another six minutes, expiring at 6 30 for areas in south jersey, we will go in tighter, not only do we have a Severe Thunderstorm Warning posted for that region but we have a flood advisory for camden, gloucester, atlantic and burlington counties. This stays up until 10 00 p. M. In toms river, wood land, tabernacle, waterford and williamstown we have seen an inch of rain that has fallen across this region, minor flooding is a concern and it is occurring at this moment. Heres street level Storm Tracker six, you can see storms moving east at 25 miles an hour, about 15 lightening strikes associated with this from lakehurst, down into chatsworth, speed well, south of the Medford Lakes, route 206 and west of the region we are finding heavy rainfall in berlin. Moisture will continue through the early evening hours, but the heat will roll on. High today in philadelphia 94 degrees. Officially heatwaves number three. Here in the city right now with that rain cooled air moving in it is 85. Eightyeight in allentown. Seventyseven in cape may. Eightynine in dover. Seventyeight in the north in the poconos. The heres Satellite Six with action radar you can see showers, storms starting to fire up. Were track ago this moisture coming from the south, that works its way to the north and east as we go throughout the evening hours but once we lose heating of the day we will try to lose some of these showers and storms, before things refire up as we get into sunday afternoon. Heading over to Citizens Bank park phillies at home first pitch 7 05. Warm and humid. First pitch temperatures in the 80s, in the ninth inning we will drop down to 80 degrees. Keep a watchful eye to the sky for a spotty or stray shower or thunderstorm. Heres set up on our sunday. We are still track ago this front that essentially stalls out across our region and then by sunday it stays hot high of 92 and that front will move to the east. Showers and thunderstorm threat for sunday looks to be south and east of philadelphia, at that time and those showers and storms will look to be spotty in nature. Down the shore tomorrow partly sunny, humid day, high of 91 degrees. Relief heading in the ocean. Ocean water temperature at 76. In the poconos tomorrow sunshine and cloud. Not as humid as that front is to the south of you, High Temperature at 81. The inclusive accu weather seven day forecast showing still hot on sunday, high of 92. We have some showers and storms likely, some of which could turn severe on monday in at 95. Muggy on tuesday a high of 89, with thunderstorms still in the forecast. Finally by wednesday, lower humidity and at 84 a good looking day. People warm up on thursday and heat rolls on as we get into next friday and saturday, sharrie. Thanks very much, melissa. World news is next here on channel six. Dont miss action news at ten on phl17 tonight and then, of course we are back on six abc at 11 00. For walter perez, Sarah Bloomquist, Melissa Magee and Jeff Skversky and the entire Action News Team im sharrie williams. We will see you right back here at 11 00 oclock. Welcome to world news tonight. Countdown to the convention. Donald trump makes it official. What a difference between crooked Hillary Clinton and mike pence. Indiana governor mike pence joining the ticket, trump calling him his first choice for vp. New questions about when trump actually made up his mind. Hillary clinton wasting no time firing away at both men. Country in chaos, dozens killed in that failed coup. Americans trapped at the airport with no way out. Turkeys president saying those responsible will pay. New details about the attack at france. This image of the final moment just coming in. What isis is claiming tonight. Plus the agonizing search for an American College student still missing