labor. the hospital is not under mandatory evacuation yet. the fire has scorched 29,000 acres. it is only 6% contained. 20 structures have been destroyed or damaged and 500 more are threatened. the area is under excessive heat and flag warnings and today is expected to reach a high of 110 degrees. a storm threat along the east coast today. derek van dam has the forecast. >> good morning, dave and christine. with all of the rain, yesterday was a nice break. more precipitation in store this afternoon and evening. a cold front dropping south across the east coast. that will help trigger showers and storms. some could be strong to severe. keep an eye to the sky from new york to philly and into washington. large hail and damaging winds. cannot rule out potential for an isolated tornado. it is not the only area with the potential for severe storms. the plains here where the storm