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WPVI Action News Weekend 6AM September 26, 2015

On the roads for the special papal weekend. Lets go going at the action news big board. Reporter good morning, everybody, a big day across the region and a big weekend. Were starting out in good shape. We have cloud cover across the region, well be looking at sunny breaks, but more clouds than yesterday, the big story is the rain hitting a wall of dry air below washington. So far so good on the rain it cannot advance any farther north because of the dry air in place. We have temperatures that are similar to the last couple of mornings at this hour. 63 in philadelphia. Just 53 in allentown, 60 in wilmington. 59 in trenton. 68 in sea isle city. If youre dressing the kids for the festivities today, a jacket is good idea breezes will be building and in the 60s, this afternoon, tshirts appropriate. 71 by noon, 75 by 3 00 p. M. That will be the high around 3 00 p. M. 70 by 6 00 p. M. The breezes will be a factor about 10 to 20 miles per hour. Generally speaking this is a good start to the papal weekend. Chopper 6hd is above the schuylkill expressway that captured a rare scene on friday night. It was empty. This is the expressway where chopper couldnt find a truck caravan or bus, just a few emergency vehicles. The expressway was shut down ahead of the pontiffs arrival. It was one of the additional road closures that happened late last night. Leading up to this, karen rogers has been keeping you on top of what to expect and whats going on. Lets go over to her. Reporter were talking about the schuylkill expressway being shut down and theres no blizzard. Looking live at the schuylkill expressway we have police and barricades set up this is at the boulevard. It is shut down eastbound from the blue route to i95. Westbound it is shut down from i95 to route 1. That means you can go from the boulevard to the schuylkill expressway westbound if you want, not eastbound. The schuylkill expressway eastbound shut down. The ben franklin bridge pedestrian traffic only, we can look live we are not seeing any vehicles, no pedestrians either. But the ben franklin bridge will be full of pilgrims coming to see the pope. Right now you cant drive across the bridge. The schuylkill expressway eastbound shut down between the blue route and i95. City avenue southbound shutting down at 10 00 a. M. Between belmont and route 30. Northbound between route 30 and the schuylkill. We have the ben franklin bridge shut down admiral wilson boulevard. 676 shut down. Vine street expressway shut in both directions. Big things going on. Well talk more about it matt and tam. As we look at the papal clock, 3 hours, 26 minutes and a few seconds. This historic event has been anticipated for months and people have been preparing for it. Its happening this weekend. Its exciting to see him in cuba and new york and here at 9 30 well see him step off shepherd one and be at Philadelphia International airport. Hell be met at Atlantic Aviation, he wont walk through the terminal and get a cup of coffee. Hell be greeted by a local High School Band and dignitaries. Dan darn dan is live he dann cuellar is live at the airport and waiting for the holy fathers arrival with us. Reporter the two stairways is where the popes plane will be taxiing this morning. Were at Atlantic Aviation, the fitle on the northern facilities of the northern end of Philadelphia International. It is used by prosecutes president s, because of the security. The delegation greeting pope francis will be led by archbishop chaput and city officials and the world meeting of families. Governor tom wolf and frances wolf and mayor nutter and lisa nutter will be on hand for his arrival. One family was chosen to be here for the popes arrival and that is richard bowls and his family. Hes a retired Police Officer who was shot and wounded in 2008 in a shootout that killed his partner. He and his family will be presenting the pope with the Mountain Laurel flower, the state flower of pennsylvania. Shortly after his arrival here, in philadelphia, he would travel to the cathedral basilica of saints peter and paul to celebrate mass, because seating is limited, the event is only are for the clergy religious and lay people of the archdiocese of philadelphia. Its going to be a long day, hopefully a very Beautiful Day and joyous day for philadelphia and his people. Live Atlantic Aviation, dann cuellar channel 6 action news. Lets go over to nydia han live at eakens oval with a unique look at the stage there, a lot of people would love to be where you are right now, what a view. Reporter yeah, you cant beat this Vantage Point, up to 1 Million People are expected to descend on the parkway, everyone hoping to be transformed and inspired by francis fever. Take a look at the stage that will be a world stage. After weeks of work it is set. There are 27,000 feet of fiber optics cable and several hundred thousands was watts of power. What you cant see if Philadelphia Museum of art. Mater today it will be serve as a beautiful background. Reporter the preparation in advance of the papal visit to philadelphia have been unlike any other for the city. The numbers involved are staggering, 3300 portable toilets. Ten thousand folding chairs. Ten thousand feet offensing. The popes chair is on the side for the celebration leaving center stage for the musical stars. Mark wahlberg will host. He has thanked his catholic faith for his success. Aretha franklin will perform. Philadelphia orchestra. The pope is also expected to meet with 6 families on the stage that will give witness to the importance of family in their own faith journey. There are two stages. This eakens oval stage will go at 5 30. The logan square stage performances there begin at 12 45. There are jumbo trons on the parkway. No matter you are youll have a good view. They will turn on at 6 00 p. M. Live eakens oval, channel 6 action news. We have another look at the parkway from our Vantage Point looking right there at the stage where crews are setting up. They have to have a stage here for today for the festival of families and then they are back to work overnight as they prepare to transform this into an alter for the papal mass on sunday. And right now out in the city streets they have been looking around, things seem to be relatively quiet. That will not last long. Well go over to Katherine Scott who is joining us from logan square. We imagine it will be elbow to elbow where youre standing today. Reporter it will, but we have a good spot right now. We have lots of elbow room, because the crowds have not come yet. But in a couple of hours that will be a different story. People have been out here throughout the night. Some of are here because they want a good spot for the festival of families. People are arriving early for that. But in order to come in here, you have to go through there. Thats a security checkpoint at 19th and wood. There are limited checkpoints overnight this one was open, but not all were. Now that its 6 00 a. M. , they should be opening back up. Border patrol. Homeland security, k9, weve seen a number of agents at the check points. Its like going through Airport Security. Its not a big deal. Others feel like they should not have to go through Airport Security to walk through the city, so the feelings have run the gambet. If you swing around to logan square there are people by the basilica. They have their Morning Coffee they are taking a look around, security is here, as well. I spoke to women who flew in from new mexico they walked an hour around 4 00 a. M. Because they wanted a good location to see the pope. It wasnt enough to see him on tv. They wanted to be here to see him in person. Its a once in a lifetime experience. He is a living saint. Im elated. Im excited about this. We are feeling very energized and happy and eager to see the pope. Im thorough excited to get to have thoroughly excited to see him. Reporter back here live at 19th and the parkway. Some people have brought their chairs, about a us they are in the for the day ahead they want to make sure they are here toddes the pope when he arrives in philadelphia. Of course, theres the mass at the basilica. A lot of people are here for the festival of families, because they want to make sure they have a good spot. Right now lots of room. People just enjoying the sights. Live in logan square, Katherine Scott channel 6 action news. They are to meet lots of people. Watch our papal coverage wherever you go with digital updates live from the newsroom. Well have papal news weather and traffic starting at 9 00 a. M. Today and tomorrow. You can watch our live papal visit digital updates at 6abc. Com and the 6abc news app. During our coverage youll notice an old friend, someone youve known for years and come to trust, thats ourcathy gando. Well have her insight later today. Shell join our live coverage from the studio above the parkway. This is pope francis schedule today, hell arrive at Philadelphia International at 9 30 head to the cathedral basilica to celebrate mass that is not open to the public. His speech on immigration and religious freedom at 6 30. And then its off to eakens oval for the festival of families at 7 30 p. M. Lets leave you with a live look sky6 live hd taking a look at the ben franklin bridge. One of the many ways pilgrims will set out in this case on foot todd what they can to do who they can to get to the parkway to get a glimpse of pope francis. Every Auto Insurance policy has a number. But not every Insurance Company understands the life behind it. Those who have served our nation. Have earned the very best service in return. Usaa. We know what it means to serve. Get an Auto Insurance quote and see why 92 of our members plan to stay for life. Hey, everyone, it is saturday morning, the pope is coming, and so are the people. Thats a live picture of the action cam from the camden side of the ben franklin bridge, where you see all sorts of people making their way across to get to center city philadelphia. Lots of events taking place today. These people want to get there early. A reminder it is closed to traffic. You can walk across, you can take your bike across, but you have to walk it across. There are many people on the parkway all of them want to be dressed appropriately. Reporter the next couple of afternoons will be mild, but a great weekend to keep a jacket handy and maybe a poncho tomorrow. Storm tracker 6 live double scan showing were dry this morning. Taking a look outside we have more clouds overhead than we had yesterday. I could see sunny breaks today. The sky 6 camera from the dow building looking down on the stage set up for the pope. 63 in philadelphia. 53 in allentown. 59 currently in trenton. 60 in wilmington. Mid to upper 60s down the shore. Satellite and radar again showing you what a great job the High Pressure to the north is doing blocking the rains advance below washington. Well be dry today and hopefully tomorrow. The lehigh valley, clouds mixing with sun the farther north you go above the storm system. Breezy conditions building during the day. Down the shore it will be windy along the coast, 74 degrees. We have the chance of coastal flooding not only today, but also tonight and tomorrow. The big issue would be the high tide overnight tonight because the winds are stronger and we have the heavy waves and high winds coming in off the ocean piling up the water all the way through the delaware bay and into the tidal delaware. Breezy, 75 degrees, winds running 10 to 20 miles per hour. Stronger this evening. 62 threez degrees by 8 although. 74 by 11 00. 74 by 3 00 p. M. The high will be 3 00 p. M. 71 degrees at 5 p. M. 10 00 p. M. , the mid 60s a cool breeze building. Tomorrow were looking at future tracker 6. Were worried about the rain from the southern system. Well have brief showers and sprinkles popping through in the afternoon and evening. Lose well have a good shot of being dry. For the papal mass and the parade this is looking good tomorrow. The maybe a poncho handy just in case, 66 degrees by 10, 71 by 4. This is looking like a good day tomorrow. The exclusive accuweather sevenday forecast, todays high, 75. Of the no issues other than the breeze. Tomorrow, 76. Theres a chance of a spotty sprinkle or isolated brief shower. Hopefully that misses the parkway. Hang around visitors its going to be a nice week coming up. A shower on monday, 81 on tuesday, 76 clouds to sun wednesday, next chance of rain looks to be thursday night, that looks like a decent rainfall which we could use. If you want to leave a message for pope francis, tweet it to the 6abc messages. I was at my shop tied up with a customer when i realized the time. I had to get to the bank before it closed, so i made a break for it. When i got out it was almost closing time. Traffic was bad. I knew i was cutting it close. But it was ok. I use td bank. Its got the longest hours and stays open an extra ten minutes every day. Im sid. And i bank human at td bank. The security checkpoint locations for the parkway. These specifically for people who have tickets. You can see there are not any entry points on the weds of t side of the area. You have to use a checkpoint on pennsylvania avenue or the south side 20th or 21st street. Reporter karen rogers has traffic. Reporter vine street expressway is closed in both directions getting ready for the day ahead except for emergency personnel. I was watching this shot, all the support vehicles coming into town getting ready for the papal visit. The vine shut down in both directions, swells schuylkill expressway weve been talking about that as well. I want to get into mass transit. This is the look at the buses, i know its a lot of information, but we have 28 different city and suburban bus routes that are suspended at this point. However, we have buses running, a lot of them on the weekend day schedule instead of the weekend schedule thats allowing you to get to the Regional Rails. Thats important you can take the Regional Rails to come in and be a part of the activities. They are running frequent service, you have to have a papal pass you have to check the schedule and we have all the information and details on the website, as we. I want to show you the waze app. This is a great way to see all the different ways to see the closures of the ben franklin bridge, the parkway, the drive, its a good way to check in and navigate all this, matt and tam. Were glad everybody has you to help them, swell, as well. We want to leave you now with a live look at the parkway. Archbishop which chaput says ale families deserve a win. You fifteen percent or more on huh, fiftcar insurance. Uld save yeah, Everybody Knows that. Well, did you know that playing cards with kenny rogers gets old pretty fast . You got to know when to holdem. Know when to fold em. Know when to walk away. Know when to run. You never count your money, when youre sitting at the ta. What . You get it . I get the gist, yeah. Geico. Fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more on car insurance. Lots of people going for a walk outside this morning. It might be a little bit chilly for them. Reporter might be walking to the train in a little while to catch the express downtown. It is cool, pilots, 55, 58 in fleetwood. 54 in quakertown. Mid 60s in center city. As we jump the river in south jersey, mid 50s and 60s and 58 in avalon. 60 farther south you go. If you are catching the el or the bus 66 by 9 00 a. M. , 76 by noon. I should say catching the bus into areas around center city. There is the traffic block up later on. 3 00 p. M. Well get to 75 degrees, that will be the high holding the low 70s by 6 00 p. M. If you happen to have people flying in for the papal weekend. We have no major delays at Philadelphia International airport. There is rain in atlanta. Maybe problems there later on. Karen, what about traffic this morning. Reporter its kind of an eerie feeling to look at the images like the ben franklin bridge not a vehicle out there, its only open for pedestrian traffic. The ben franklin bridge shut down, a lot of people have been asking. Take the other area bridges. Dont forget the schuylkill expressway shut down, as well. I95 is open, however you see the cones set up, getting off on the vine street expressway, the vine is closed in both directions, a lot of closures were here to help you out all day long. Lets take you out and leave you with an image of Philadelphia International, our dann cuellar is there awaiting the popes arrival one of the many reporters and anchors, fanned out across the city bringing you full coverage of the papal weekend. Action news will be right back. Good morning, eva pilgrim will be along later, im Tamala Edwards along with matt odonnell. The day weve waited for and wondered about finally here. This is the day the entire region has been waiting for and anticipating for months. Pope francis the leader of an estimated 1. 2 billion catholic will arrive in about 3 hours. The holy father will arrive from new york city at the airport in just a matter of hours, hell be welcomed with joy by dignitaries and marching band and regular folks thrilled hell be here. There will be no stinting as he wraps up his first visit to the u. S. He has a full schedule slated for today and gets going as soon as he arrives. One of the events is the historic speech at Independence Hall talking about immigration and religious freedom before a crowd of thousands of it is the first time a pope has ever spoken at Independence Hall. Lets find out the weather to expect today and across the weekend. David murphy has that and traffic changes and restrictions, karen rogers has it under control. Reporter weve been waiting forever for this, its finally here, weve been sweating the rain today, and especially tomorrow. I love this picture on satellite. A big area of High Pressure scooting past us in the next 24 to 48 hours. So far so good that high is inj rejecting dry in dry air into the picture it will keep it down there today and hopefully tomorrow, as well. 63 in philadel

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