Police presence. Things have quieted, but investigators are still in the neighborhood, still focused on the home where the suspect lived and barricaded himself with weapons. [ inaudible ] armed with weapons according to police, he was shot dead. In the light, you can get a good idea of how intense the standoff was. The Tactical Team used explosive devices on all sides of the home trying to get sealy to surrender. Early on they learned from his family that he shot and killed state Police Corporal Steven Ballard at a wawa parking lot wednesday. The reason why is still being investigated. Corporal Steven Ballard spent more than eight years with dwash state police. He was married delaware state police. He was married and leaves behind a wife and 5yearold stepdaughter. Colleagues said he loved his job, but he adored his family. Steve first and foremost is fame guy. He was very close to louise and abigail. Steve was the kind of guy that texted louise every day when she got to work, to make s
But wind, rain and possibly thunderstorms could impact your plans for the fourth. We hate to tell you but we want to make sure youre prepared. Welcome back to nbc10 news. Im rosemary connors. Im katy zachry. Happy july 4th from both of us. Lets start with meteorologist erika martin. She has the neighborhood weather forecast. Very important today, right, erika . Oh, yes. So many people are looking to the radar. Its all about that radar right now. You bring up a great point because were tracking those showers as theyre continuing to work their way from west to east. A massive low developed yesterday in kansas. It continues to work towards the east. Thats bringing us unsettled weather, unfortunately, for today but really for the second half. Day. You can see the clouds pretty thick. For the most part, notice this cloud deck. Notice how low they are right now and dark. This is telling you theres lots of moisture and that those rain showers are due here soon enough. Southerly winds as well.
Overcast skies and, yes, it looks like we have the potential for some heavier downpours later tonight, including localized flooding. Current wind speed, one of the issues right now. Notice the southwesterly flow. Even though its calm right now, thats telling me were bringing lots of moisture up towards our area. Of course, that means that the atmosphere, once again, its very moist and looks likely those rain showers are due here soon enough. Scattered throughout the day and not very consistent, but by this evening, it does look like we have those pockets of heavier downpours. This is what i see as your fourth of july planner. Lots of clouds to start the day at 11 00 a. M. Notice these temperatures are pretty mild. Mid to upper 70s by 5 00 p. M. I do have the threat of light showers. Later tonight, im going to go ahead with some heavier downpours, especially likely after 8 00 p. M. Keep in mind, it looks like we may get a couple rounds of thunderstorms. Futurecast starting this at 4 30
Thanks for joining us. Well have full neighborhood forecasts in just a few minutes. First lets bring you up to speed on the wow wow welcome america festives under way this evening. Andrea kline thomas is live at independence mall. You find all the good spots. Reporter we did find a good spot. This is where naturally i would be, by the food trucks. It seems as though soul food trucks, ice cream, seem to be big hits out here. Thousands of people are here right now. If you listen closely you may hear the bass of the music. Lets go ahead and take you to the stage. Since 1 00 this afternoon, bands have been entertaining the large crowds. We see people are dancing and enjoying the soulful music. Others are also using the time to visit the museums in the area. This block party is really a familyfriendly event. Thats attracted both locals and out of town visitors. This is our first time to this event on the square. Its really nice. Everybody having fun. Enjoying each others company. Weve been
Little bit more comfortable around here in just a few minutes. Okay, glenn, well check back to you. Now to decision 2016 coverage and its Donald Trumps turn to make a push for pennsylvania on a campaign tour. The republican president ial nominee will hold a real at a high school outside harrisburg tonight, and before trump rolls into the keystone state he held a town hall in columbus, ohio within the past hour. Trumps trip comes immediately following Hillary Clintons bust tour through the same battleground states. The democratic president ial nominee making her way to the midwest tonight. Billionaire investor Warren Buffett will introduce clinton at an event in omaha, nebraska. The president ial election 99 days away, while candidates clash on many issues they agree while winning pennsylvania is key. Were joined lie nbcs Deanna Durante and today we found which parts of pennsylvania are in fact critical. Deanna. Yes, youre going to see a lot of hillary clinton, donald trump, their runni