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WABC Eyewitness News This Morning March 21, 2016

Are seeing flurries fly around the city and buroughs, temperatures at 32 degrees, a lot of that sticking, wet roadways maybe a little bit on grassy surfaces or slush stacking up on some of the usual spots, but most of all it is a tricky travel on eastern long island where weve seen wetter roads and of course for snow stacking up. Roads continue to be tricky right through the 10 00 hour, all the snow moves out mid morning should be sun breaks later on taking the temperatures to the upper 40s but the wind chills are cold. White planes feels like 22, feels like 25 in belmar, 23, and that spells an uncomfortable start to the first monday of spring. Winter weather advisory ending at 10 a. M. , also when we expect the snow to completely move out and sun breaks for the afternoon so wont be long before this mess wraps up and climbing temperatures this afternoon but temperatures really bouncing nicely right through the middle of the week so we could go from the 40s today to see temperatures that are all the way to the upper 60s near 70 degrees, so really a beautiful midweek coming our way ill have that in the accuweather seven day forecast. Looking at the commute this morning. Good morning everybody a problem in Orange County as we head to the maps on 17 eastbound to exit 130 getting into monroe. It is an accident please take it slowly, if you are heading to 35 south, all lanes closed with a downel pole, state closed at wayne street, Fire Department activity continuing. Speeds reduced on the Garden State Park way and new turnpike. Goethals bridge and the outer bridge crossing speeds reduce, subway on time. Alternate side parking rules snow metered parking rules are in effect. It is 6 03. To long island where the snow has been falling for hours. Our reporter darla miles is with more for us, darla. Reporter it may technically be spring in other places across the tristate. But it is clearly still winter 2 inches accumlating. I want to show commuter what the roads look like here in amityville, i want you to see this is route 110 near sun rise highway, you do see people out on the roads some taking it slow some of them not taking it quite so slow, but what you see are slick roadways they are slushy, but no accumulation on the roads so far. Caused problems in seaford, i want you to look at these lines in seaford and Nassau County, you can see where first the accumulation caused the power caused a fire so that was a big mess really narley, about 500 people lost power and theyll be repairing the lines some time in the day. I want to show you whats happening over night, you can see the salt spreaders were out pretreating the roads to make commute. We have spoken to drivers who roadways and they are telling easily. The roads are fine, im actually he woulded back home now came out for coffee and stuff. The roads are fine. How much accumulation do you have at your house . Not even an inch. It is springtime, it is snowing . Whatever, weve seen snow in april, no, its fine. So you can see we had a substantial snowfall here in Suffolk County, a solid 2 inches of snow accumulating on those bushes. It is on the soft surfaces grassy areas but not on the commuters are telling us that the roads are kind of slushy and slick so you still need to get out there early and take it easy. Channel 7 Eyewitness News. We will keep you updated throughout the morning on the snow and be sure to download our free weather app to receive accuweather alerts right to your smartphone. More chest thumping, firing a missile and several other short range project times into the waters off the east coast, fired from the northeastern city and apparentry response to military drills which the north sees as provocation. And threatened preemptive strike between washington and soul. President obama has a packed day ahead in cuba meets and he spent his first hours in the cuban capitol touring the city in the rain. Mr. Obama said the trip is quote a historic opportunity to engage the cuban people. It is an opportunity to build new ties between our two peoples and for me to lay out my vision for a future thats brighter than our past. The white house says it is taking no offense that cuba leader ra rule castro did not greet president obama, donald trump says his nonappearance was a sign of disrespect and trump says that mr. Obama should have immediately turned that plane around and left. After miami the largest Cuban Community is here in new jersey, others fear the visit may give the wrong impression about cubas human rights record. Rights and they are selling this to the world . Oh you see obama is coming here and he said a few months ago he only come to cuba if we are, we have improved human rights. Another activist said the president s visit may give a boost for the economy that was struggling. Protesters will meet donald trump for a key address in washington d. C. At the conference. A group of more than 1600 pro israel protesters plan to rally inside and outside the arena tonight. Dozens say that they will walk out when trump takes to the stage. Protesting what they consider front runners hateful rhetoric. Ted cruz, john kasich and Hillary Clinton will also address the american Israel Committee today. The only candidate not appearing is senator bernie sanders, he has rallies planned in boise and Salt Lake City ahead of tomorrows caucuses. The search is on for the man Police Believe is behind several robberies on look island. Police say robbed a 7eleven after midnight and wearing dark sunglasses and a bandanna on his face, he was armed with a knife when he threatened a worker and took off with cash. Police say the same man picked up Dunkin Donuts over the last month. You are never more than 7 minutes away with the accuweather forecast. We are seeing improvements in the sky over midtown, 32 degrees is the temperatures, the flurries and flakes creating the wet road surfaces looks like theyll pull back around 8 a. M. Across the entire area and snow ending on long island by 10 a. M. , there is a Winter Weather advisory for Suffolk County set to expire is 10 a. M. Cold not just the thermometer around the freezing point, winds out of the north expected to feel more like the 20s rather than the 30s the thermometer is reading. Once we see the snow end and the sun comes up big and bright well see temperatures bounce real nicely. With the visibility you can see there is still snow falling heavily, belmar having flakes come down as they improve by 10 a. M. We know the know is moved out by 10 00 a. M. 39 degrees by 11 a. M. , the lunch hour looks nice in the mid40s, high of 49 there is a brisk wind through the afternoon but sunset should be fantastic around 7 00. Well have the accuweather forecast coming up next. Good morning everybody starting off on the subway on the four train uptown delays with signal problems at 167th, watch for a problem on 17 east exit 130 with an accident blocking at least 1 lane, 35 south still closed, an accident with a downed pole speeds reduced with the Garden State Park way. Staten island speeds reduced as well if you are taking the hudson river crossings traffic moving smoothly alternate side parking rules metered parking rules are in effect back to you. 6 10 still ahead chaos at a toll booth a former cop killed, what tipped off the violent exchange. Apple will unvail the latest lineup well have a preview whats new. Weather and traffic every 7 an eye on the drive on this price cant be right. Thats the right price its that low. What other things on this list cant be right . Looks like a list of cant be rights. Seriously . At stop shop, prices are down. Savings are up. Everything natures promise is so wholesome. And it doesnt take the whole paycheck. Stop shops exclusive natures promise. Eat well for less. 6 13. Conditions are already beginning to approve with a winter storm warning for Suffolk County will remain in effect for four hours, this is in Suffolk County along the shore. A former state trooper was police say Clarence Briggs threatened two toll collectors with a gun during a robbery. Thats when a Security Guard arrived, police say briggs who served nearly three decades as a state trooper open fire killing a toll collector and Security Guard, he took off in the guards car with cash, confronted by responding officers wile loading the money into his own car. The first responding trooper that arrived on scene encountered the actor from a distance. There was an exchange of gunfire between the trooper and the actor. The actor was shot and had injuries at the scene. Briggs retired from the state police four years ago, a Security Guard killed in the robbery was a 72yearold retired police officer. The toll collector had been on the job three months Officials Say they do not know why that toll plaza was targeted. 6 14 two young boys are being pulled from a hole in a maryland parking lot the 11 yearold boys tell the family the ground felt bouncy sending them down a hole. Firefighters had to use the rope and the harris. Appears to be an old well that was simply covered with a layer of mulch. Putting mulch over a hole is not covering the hole. My brother could have died, he could have lost his life. After both boys were safe, firefighters brought in a steal plate and bolted that plate over the hole. 6 15 time to get a check on your accuweather forecast. Meteorologist amy freeze is in for bill on the Upper West Side. Outside it is wet roadways, very chilly you can see your breath you know not the first monday of spring that everybody was dreaming of, but it is a start and so we put up with we have a Winter Weather advisory for eastern long island Suffolk County until 10 a. M. , flurries coming and going here in manhattan and in and across the buroughs, if you see the flurries flying dont expect it to add up to much all of this is pushing off to the east out of here by 10 00 a. M. Lets get the temperatures, it is freezing in the park, i could see it here on the Upper West Side as well. We are going for a high today of 44 degrees. So you know, today temperatures are going to be in the upper 40s by tomorrow well be looking at temperatures a lot colder across the area, a lot warmer across the area today is the cold one. All in all you put up with the Winter Weather today, lets go to the acutrack youll be able to see where the snow is right now. It is basically making its line, back line just outside of the buroughs almost off the jersey shore and long island is here well see it linger just a see anything else in the buroughs and look for the changes for eastern long island by 10 a. M. Thats when the Winter Weather advisory is set to expire there as well. Throughout the week temperatures do improve very nicely, low 50s tomorrow thats going to feel pretty good. Then in the accuweather seven day forecast, were going up to 67 degrees. I think that will be the best day of the week, thats 67. Mr. And ms. Maximus, there is more than one dog this morning. Bill goes out of town now there is three, right . Im thinking mr. Maximus, ms. Maximus, and there is minimus, we have a herd of dogs on the streets here. If you need someone to cuddle up to. Maximus is just a natural right there on the camera. Looking at me right . If you have a snack max would be looking at you. Thank you, amy. Lets go in with the commute. It is all about snacks, thats for sure. Good morning everybody. Lets go outside, i want to show you a look at the l. I. E. Getting through Suffolk County, moving okay here through Suffolk County because of the wet surfaces, lets go over to our subway status and tell you on the 4 train. Ongoing signal problems at 167th metro north, new Jersey Transit on or close. Watch for a problem in Orange County, 17 east into monroe, an accident blocking a lane there still seeing a close on 35 south and perth, speeds reduced on the new jersey turnpike and Garden State Park way. Metered parking rules are in back to you. Lori, ken. 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And gas prices are on the rise as they pay an average of over the last two weeks regular gas costs 2. 72 a gallon in los angeles. Newark had the lowest prices with 1. 66 a gallon. Experts say the price hike is because of a growing demand for gas and Higher Crude Oil prices. You are never more than 7 minutes away from weather and traffic. Thanks ken and lori. Looks like the snow will push out here pretty rapidly still affecting mainly long island and well see the most accumulations for eastern long island Suffolk County has the Winter Weather advisory in effect this is the accuweather forecast once the snow gets out of here as the sun gets Strong Enough to push us to 49 degrees, should be nice this afternoon tuesday partly sunny and 52, wednesday the best way of the week 67 with nice sun breaks 63 degrees, temperatures in the 50s through the end of the week we are still about week of spring heading into next weekend. Lets get the latest on the commute this morning. Well start off on the 4 train still seeing some delays because of signal problems uptown delays lirr, new Jersey Transit on or close. Watch for a problem in Orange County, 17 east an accident. 80 east, rock away crash and going outside a look with our camera on the Southern State towards beth page park way. Still moving okay. Keep the speeds down because of the weather. Alternate side parking rules are suspended back to you lori, ken. 6 25 flames burn through a yacht club leaving 2 million in damage. The fire responded around 3 00, by the time firefighters were able to get to the water. Three boats were totally destroyed. 3 more were devoured by the flames, the boats spilled diesel fuel into the waterOfficials Say it could take several weeks to clean that up. Closing in on 6 30. An accuweather alert slick and slushy roads in some parts of the tristate area for what we hope will be our last blast of Winter Weather. Firefighters in new jersey battling freezing temperatures and snow when flames break out inside a building over night. Video you just have to see to believe when an easter at a local slow, building africanstyle music its the little moments that make the biggest waves. Kalahari resorts conventions the worlds coolest indoor waterparks. Mama. Now, new yorks number one news. Channel 7 Eyewitness News this morning. New video of a fiery danger in this winter storm falling snow sparking fires on long island. Good morning im ken rosato. Im lori stokes youll need to break out the winter gear again today on the second day of spring. Salt spreaders and plows, a alternate side parking rules are suspended to help keep the streets clear of snow. Also here is one place seeing a lot of wintery weather, highways in plymouth, boston closed because of a springtime winter storm. And in effect through the morning commute through Suffolk County, streaming live at abc7ny we have a look on route 24. Darla miles is live in long island but well start with meteorologist amy freeze in the accuweather morning alert. Hello everybody the problems are going to be here early on as the day progresses, major improvements with temperatures near 50 degrees, we start with freezing air right now in place, flurries around the buroughs, brisk conditions but well see improvements coming in pretty rapidly while wind chills are right now 22 degrees in white plains feels like 27 degrees in these numbers will actually come up despite northwest winds being around 20, 25 Miles Per Hour through the afternoon. Reports not that impressive, hartford connecticuit, 3 inches. And going through 10 a. M. Th

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