The city. Fortythree in allentown. Fortyseven in reading. You can see relatively mild all across the greater north east. Fortyeight in d. C. Thirtynine in scranton. The as this storm comes in portions of the far north and western suburbs could be at or below freezing. The that means at noon time tomorrow we could see a little bit of snow from allentown to mount pocono. Rest of us dealing with rain. It does change over to rain just about every where but notice heavier rain will be down the shore tomorrow and then this wave moves out but dont think were out of the woods just yet. We have got another round of heavy rain moving in, by wednesday, afternoon, coming up, we will time that wave of rain out and tell you when heavier rain will be and best threat for thunderstorms are and probably most importantly when we will get this out and get sunshine back. For now back to you. Kate, thank you. Tomorrow marks 25th anniversary of the devastating 12 alarm fire at one meridian plaza in center city. In an Eyewitness News tv exclusive our walt hunter talk with the fire fighter who survived what was called the worst high rise fire in American History prior to 9 11. Reporter inside burning one meridian building, 28 floors above the street, as they searched for three missing Fire Fighters, suddenly then lieutenant mike yeager and his eight man rescue team found they too were trapped. We could not find our way out of that. We had no air lift. We had no idea what we were going to do. Reporter fortunately yeager and his crew were found flown to safety to the roof by a helicopter but final radio calls from the the three lost Fire Fighters found dead hours later on the 28th floor, never for gotten, by the heroes who tried so hard to save them. President captain had us out of there, we need help. Then there was nothing. Reporter yeager says lack of sprinklers, failed, power and the water supply system, made it impossible to contain the flames which gutted eight full floors. Everything was against us, and there was no, elevators, there was in lights, there was no pumps. Hour in time delay before they get a water source. It will be effective on the fire. Reporter thomas says over the past 25 years major improvements in high rise safety, most importantly sprinklers. They are mandatory in high rise buildings. Reporter now close Cooperation AmongFire Fighters, city officials and building owners to sure Fire Safety Systems meet new tougher standard. We hope never to have a tragedy of this level or this event ever again. Reporter however yeager says on that terrible night 25 years ago, one thing didnt fail, the courage of Fire Fighters, who risked their lives, over and over again, trying to save the three heroes who perished. I saw more heroics acts on that fire, pure human you cannot believe a guy could keep going the way they were going. Reporter now five years later, chief yeager still trying to save lives raising awareness about the problem of fire fighter suicides driven by stress. Meanwhile at noon time tomorrow a moment of silence at local 22 fire union headquarters, and for the three Fire Fighters who died that terrible day, at one meridian. Live from center city, im walt hunter cbs3 Eyewitness News. That it was walt, thank you. Former miss new jersey died from injuries she suffered in the car accident last week in pittsgrove township. Twentyfour yearold Cara Mccollum passed away this morning. The 249 yearold loss control on route 55, she heat trees and ended up in an embankment. She was not wearing a seat belt. Were told the Princeton University graduate was anchor of snj today a news Program Based out of millville. She was just such a down to earth person. She will greatly missed. Official cause of the car accident remains under investigation. Well, hundreds, celebrate the life of acel moore, senior. A giant in philadelphias journalism community. Eyewitness news at the Grace Baptist Church in germantown. Moore was one of the first African Americans reporters at Philadelphia Inquirer and one of the first black journalist to win a pulitzer price for investigative journalism. He is a founder of the Philadelphia Association of black journalist and Founding Member of the the National Association of black journal his. Moore was also a steadfast advocate for diversity in news rooms, and amen for, to countless, young journalist. Well, lawyers for seven of accusers suing bill cosby for defamation are trying once again to obtain legal documents from the Andrea Constand case. The news comes after cosbys wife camille was deposed this morning over the defamation suit. Lawyers for the woman argued cosby should not aloud to keep constant case files secret even though civil case ended with a confidential settlement. Bill cosby is set for a preliminary hearing next month for criminal charges connect to the constand case. Pennsylvania congressman Patrick Meehan has a warning for local residents about irs scams. Tax season means it is open season for fraud stores and scammers. What we are seeing is a number of fraud schemes that are taking their way throughout the community, particularly targeted at seniors. The congressman also says that people should look out for red flags like unsolicited emails claiming ton from the irs, other trick scammers used including making threats for immediate payment, if ever in doubt, call the irs directly. Have you ever filed your taxes yet . Maybe you have been putting it off because you have questions about this years return . If so how would you like to see free add rise tomorrow from 5 00 p. M. To 6 30 jim donovan will host our annual three on your side tax phone bank, we will have accountants and tax preparers right here in our studios taking your calls to help you file those returns. Now to a local story of paying it forward, one man, random act of kindness at a girl scout cookie stand sparks a chain of generosity. Eyewitness news report earth greg argos shows how the mans good deed went much further then he expected. Reporter when girl scout Lauren Lindsey competes in front of the willow grove walmart. She had go to question that she asks most potential customers. I say would you like to buy Girl Scout Cookies. They say yes or no. Reporter James Chapman had a response that completely caught her off guard. We were casual willly selling Girl Scout Cookies. A man walk up. Heres a hundred bucks. To give away the next 25 boxes. As im handing her hundred dollars i said seriously, see you. Reporter james went in the walmart but left behind a Chain Reaction with some folks accepting the free cookies and making even more donations. It made me feel excited, happy and helped me reach my goal of 300 boxes. Reporter others thinking it was all a joke. Some people actually said no, they thought it was a mine trick. Reporter but one fiveyear old boy offered last of the 25 boxes james doe nateed left another impression on lauren, pulling a single will dollar bill from his pocket he had been saving and handing it over to her. It makes me feel good. That is so cool. I would love to meet little kid. When you do stuff like that it is a Ripple Effect that is a awesome. Reporter girl scouts of the eastern pennsylvania release add a statement in part saying we cannot thank this customer enough for set ising a great example and sparking a chain of kindness. This a amazing story just goes to show that Girl Scout Cookies are about so much more than what is inside the box. The james and lauren gree and say they hope this act of kindness sparks others throughout the region. Reporting from willow grove, im greg argos for cbs3 Eyewitness News. You never know. They call it, the cathedral and tonight palestra could become, a place for two teams from the same school. Eyewitness Sports Reporter pat gallen is in University City where Philadelphia High School has a chance to take home two titles and that is not all that is on the line, pat . Correct ukee and guess contact we are live here at the palestra as you called it cathedral of College Basketball but for tonight it is all about High School Hoops and it is Philadelphia Catholic League championships tonight and a program that you talk about both girls and boys team they are very impressive. They are both in the champion ship game tonight and as you mentioned a couple of very impressive streaks are on the line. There is brown, alley hoop. Reporter newman Goretti High School has become a basketball juggernaut. How has it happened . You know, the older guys pass willing it down to the next group and the next group. It has been pretty interesting to see it evolve and it has been rewarding just to see it continue. Reporter tonight both boys and girls team will play for a Catholic League title. Girls battle archbishop wood while the boys take on roman catholic, rematch of the 2015 title games. Our seniors have won three years in a row at palestra. Not many people, can say that. We held split last year. Reporter losing isnt and option for goretti girls team. In fact it almost never happens. 2014, in the state championship game. It has been a long time. Reporter the boys coach karl has seen nearly enough winning thanks to the crazy talent on his roster which includes all five starters being scouted by, division one programs. We have one committed right now, and we have two other, senior guard have offers they are mulling over, two juniors, high level guys they have ac c, big east. There might be pressure but you wouldnt know it. Is there always some pressure but, i have been doing this a long time now. I just want to go home and take my nap. How can you take a nap before a game like this . Anyway, the girls have taken the court behind me. They will tip off at 6 45 against wood and goretti right behind me and then boys at 8 45. It looks like tip off will be later on and goretti, they are looking to keep their streak alive, 53 straight games, the boys have won 17 straight. So, those two impressive streaks are both on the line here tonight at the palestra. It will be a pack house. It will be warm in here. Just like you know it, in the cathedral of College Basketball. Live from the palestra, pat gallen for eyewitness sports. Back to you good that is good anytime. Yes. That really spoke to me. Yes good i hear you. Thanks, buddy. From the hardwood to the diamond a big day in clearwater, don . Guys, we are in clearwater, florida, ryan hour the big fella reported to spring training today. What is up with his career. What is coming up next. Is the sun getting ready to go down on what has been a great career for fightin phils, we will talk about him next in sports. So poetic. South jersey students with an hour of this world opportunity high tech device that they have a chance to send to space and this is stiff competition, kate . We have a pretty nice sunset here in philadelphia tonight as well with some change on the way, you can see included starting to move in, rain not far behind it and in the only are we tracking rain but we are tracking threat for some snow and even a few thunderstorms, ill time out next three days coming up when we come back. Since 1961, Pearle Vision has proviwith expert eye care. That was dr. Stanley pearles vision and we still proudly carry on his legacy. Today, doctors like Lisa Hamilton perform eye exams that can help detect diabetes. Because we care for you. And your eyes. This is genuine eye care, in your neighborhood. This is Pearle Vision. Most of us have seen these creepy characters on tv and in film but before they end up in hollywood these creatures get their start, right here in our own backyard. You can see them for yourself and get a hand on lesson in bringing these hollywood props to life. Vittoria woodill gets creative and creeped out tonight on Eyewitness News at 11 00. Did i see Freddie Kruger there. I could not look, i dont know good you probably did. An update on the tweet sent out by Philadelphia Police department that went viral. The Police Department tweeted this pick with kanye photo shopped in the police uniform. It poked fun at kanyes money problems ape got word out that the department is hiring. It has been retweeted 25,000 times and it made its way to more than 3. 3 million twitter feeds. How about that. Rowan University Students have an Incredible Opportunity that is out of this world. Our cleve bryan tells us about emerging Technology Students are working own and how it could change the way we store data. If you were to tell these Rowan University engineering students the sky is the limit on their education, you would be wrong. Some are about to embark on learning beyond the atmosphere experiments in space. I really, really am excited. Reporter but since electrical and Computer Engineering professor chin just got a grant from nasa to send Research Project in orbit. It is about a type of experimental electrical circuit that could be used to store incredibly large amounts of data using very little power. Probably in the near future, i would recommend, flash memories and ram, any type of computer. Reporter rowan doesnt have a device just yet, but getting in touch with nasa was step one and competing with the likes of mit. They have to build an cube satellite. There is Research Activity and there is an opportunity. Reporter when project is complete satellite will be only a size of the softball but there will be lots offhanded in its development. In fact they expect two dozen students will take part. The opportunity to have their work, their signature on a cube satellite in space, i think it is one that will stay with them for a very long time. Reporter count down to launch, two years and one month. A at Rowan University, cleve bryan, cbs3 Eyewitness News. Wow. How about that. Lets find out what kates technology will show us now. Satellite showing a lot of clouds heading our way, radar showing a big blob of green and it is going to be a about day event, a as we head through next few days, it is two storms. Lets show you what is going on outside. It was a pretty beautiful monday. You can see we had clouds to start the day and then blue skies, pretty much all day long. This is live or time lapse video from the palmyra cove nature park and you can see beautiful sunset over philadelphia a. Maybe the last sunset we have seen for a few days because clouds are moving in, again, two storms to track, one producing rain in the the deep south, second just getting its act together other west texas but this one is the one we have to deal in the near term. Secondary low is stronger and comes through on wednesday. Lets time it out here, 1 00 a. M. Still just some cloud pushing in. This will get in here by midmorning, by 9 00 a. M. We will see first drops around the philadelphia area, and it lifts to the north and you could see a little will mixing with snow in the Lehigh Valley and poconos. Midday tomorrow. By 11 00 a. M. That moves on out. Break in the action here right through wednesday morning, 5 00 a. M. Not too bad and then second stronger low comes n note that is western track we talk about last week track to the west of the city, warmer track that is certainly a rainy track but a lot of rain coming through, 8 00 p. M. Wednesday, 9 00 oclock, 10 00 k it is a very wet wednesday evening in the overnight hours as well. As far as precipitation types we do expect snow or mix to rain and our far north and western suburbs through pocono region. This is a a rain maker in fact through the next three daisy dont expect to see any other kind of precipitation in the city or south jersey and delaware. How much snow . Not much. Maybe an inch or so in the poconos mostly on grass surfaces. Light coating in the northern parts of the Lehigh Valley and that is bit. Bigger impact from this system will be rain and the wind, heavier of the rain from tuesday morning, right through wednesday, the heaviest right about here wednesday night into thursday morning. Wind will go up to 40 miles an hour especially through the day wednesday. Coast will be strongest. Poor drainage flooding could last into thursday morning and expect slow travel through the duration of the event. Wednesday morning commute not as bad wednesday evening is worst of it. We will have an inch and a half of rain across the vast majority of the region and that means flooding concerns will be with us right through thursday. The cloud increasing overnight, chilly rain, rain arrives tuesday. Cool day at 45. Eyewitness weather seven day forecast not another day like today in the next seven days, we have got rain, tuesday, wednesday, into thursday morning and then it gets colder but that is as of now it looks dry, right throu