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WPVI Action News Weekend 9AM January 22, 2017

The visibility has come up a little bit, but its still thick and dense in parts of the area. As a matter of fact, the National Weather service continues the dense fog advisory until 10 00. Well see if the visibility comes up slightly. Well see foggy conditions through the first part of the afternoon. Were up to 3 miles so theres an improvement in philadelphia. 3 miles in wilmington. Less than a mile north and west. Allentown,. 3. Atlantic city, one mile, millville, 3 miles. If by some miracle the fog does lift anytime soon all these clouds will roll in anyway. As this shield of cloud cover rolls in, that will produce scattered drizzle throughout the afternoon hours. Yesterday it was kind of gray and gloomy, today pretty much follow also suit. Areas of fog and drizzle, 52 degrees is the forecasted high. This becomes your noreaster for tomorrow. Ill have details on the timing, how much rain to executive and how strong the winds will be in just a few minutes. 6abc. Com is your resource as the Rainy Weather moves in across the delaware and lancaster counties today, there you will find the sevenday forecast and live look at double scan radar at 6abc. Com weather. Many commuters need to make alternate plans, the turnpike connector bridge between bristol bucks county and Burlington County remain closed. Officials say they dont know when it will be open, but it could be weeks from now. The bridge was closed friday evening after a worker spotted a fracture on a steel truss. Construction began yesterday to stabilize the bridge before repairs can be made. Well have a live report at 10 00. Join the Action News Morning Team with matt, tam, david and karen for the latest on the morning commute. Ill be there, too, karen rogers will help you navigate the roads around the turnpike connector bridge while it remains closed. Action news against at 4 30 a. M. Tomorrow morning. Action news has learned a man knocked on a womens door on the 5100 block of hazel avenue in West Philadelphia before 7 00 a. M. The man was shot somewhere else and collapsed on her doorstep. The victim was rushed to penn presbyterian in critical condition. Police are trying to figure out where the man was shot and why. Chester police are looking for evidence that will help them track down the person who shot and killed a man early this morning. The action cam at the scene at magazine knoll will magnoliad east 6th street. The officers found the man lying in the street he had been shot several times. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Today marks the second full day in office for President Donald Trump and the new commanderinchief has a packed schedule. Today his assistance will be officially sworn in and the president will hold a reception for Law Enforcement officers and first responders. It is his 12th wedding anniversary with the first lady. This comes with marchs across the globe in opposition to President Trump and his policy. Reporter a battle cry heard from hundreds of thousands of people. Well resist any racists sexist policy that come our way. Reporter the National Mall in washington, d. C. Flooded with people. I think everybody here has a lot of anguish and worry about whats going to happen. Reporter women, men and children taking to the streets from coast to coast. Now we can whimper, we can whine, or we can fight back, me im here to fight back. Reporter boston, San Francisco, even as far as london and around the world, that same emotion shared by celebrities. This girl is on fire reporter all standing up for womens rights civil rights, human rights. We march today for the core of this nation, against which our new president is wage ago war. Meanwhile, President Trump was able to stay away from the protest during the visit to the cia. Hours later trumps press secretary calling reporters to the Briefing Room disputing the size of the crowd on inauguration day. Photographs were taken in a way to minimize the supporters who gathered on the National Mall. Reporter all while marchers vowed to stay united for the next four years. Washington, d. C. Metro staff said half a Million People took the train, the crowd topping the number of riders on inauguration day. The marchers say this is just the beginning. Many people who did not want to travel to washington, d. C. Took part in their own march in philadelphia. City leaders say the crowd size for an event doubled an earlier prediction. Nearly 20,000 participants were expected. The Mayors Office said 50,000 people showed up. Marchers held signs and chanted and marched down the Benjamin Franklin parkway. Many are concerned about Donald Trumps administration. He came into office and within a few minutes major pages from the website were gone, Climate Control was gone. He is out of touch. It says were not going to lie down during this presidency. We have rights we need to fight for. Mayor jim kenny helped to kick off the rally on eakens oval calling for equality and unity. Police say it was a peaceful protest. No arrests were made. Among the hundreds of marchs held across the globe was another one in trenton. The action cam was there as a large crowd gathered near the war memorial. There were several speakers at the rally. The group marched a half mile to the steps of the state house. The action cam was in newark hundreds ever people marched two miles to main street. Many carrying signs to convey their message. Our 6abc app has coverage of the marchs in philadelphia and washington, d. C. And around the world. We have dozens of photos and videos from our Action News Team here and the nations capitol. A 07yearold woman is dead 70yearold woman is dead, police say she was stabbed to death inside her south philadelphia home. Officers are working to locate the person responsible for the crime. Police were called to the 7900 block of caesar place after 5 30. They say the women was stabbed repeatedly and died inside her home. The suspect is a 29yearold man related to the victim. Police dont have a motive for the attack. Jury selection for the corruption trial of former harrisburg mayor begins tomorrow. Authorities say reid used taxpayer money to buy memorabilia for a wild west museum. Reid faces more than 100 criminal account including theft of public funds and bribery and receiving stolen property. From our new jersey newsroom, Police Arrested a man who owed the state in 56,000. An officer stopped him when his car went through an ez pass lane when the car went through the bridge near fort lee. Aiming for healthy Blood Pressure, this morning we have guidelines you need to know about. Crow blanks are helping keep the needy warm. Sky6 live hd looking over dilworth park, meteorologist chris sowers says if you find the sun give him a call because rain rain rain is in the forecast. The exclusive accuweather sevenday forecast when we come back. What does a steak lover eat when theyre not eating steak . How about this . Or this. . Or this. . Okay that last one was steak, but how could they not . You cant fake steak. Longhorn steakhouse. Tonights special longhorn favorites. Get our outlaw ribeye, the longhorn salmon, or the parmesan crusted chicken. And for lunch, try our steakhouse burger, or any steakhouse lunch combo. Only at longhorn. Fios is not cable. Were wired differently. Welcome to 8 and a half maple street. Its half a house. And even though it only has half a kitchen, half the closet space and a half bath, its a full house to the wilsons. Because they have fios, their half house has full internet, with uploads as fast as downloads. Dont pay for uploads that arent up to speed. Get 150 meg internet with equal uploads and downloads, tv and phone for only 79. 99 per month online for one year. Only from fios. Flash flooding in arizona caused several close calls for people trapped in the surging waters there. Firefighters in cave creek north of phoenix rescued half dozen people caught in their cars when water poured into the streets and rose rapidly. There were no reports of injuries, the state got a break from the rain rarcht. A new storm is moving into the area today. Heavy rain is causing flooding in parts of california. Cars and cabins were flooded down a coastal canyon. It interrupted the post president ial vacation for former president barack obama and his family their plane had to be forced to land 60 miles away. California got muchneeded snow and winter. Reporter what are the chances you book your vacation to palm springs, 365 days on average they have 330 days and this happens. Lets get you outside, weve had lousy weather over the last couple of days, it will get worse before it gets better, were tracking the noreaster, the rains increase and winds increase, overnight tonight the conditions go downhill rather rapidly. We have low level clouds, but were dry. We had rain this morning, but it worked out to sea and were left with nothing more than clouds at this point. I want you to advice are adve you to use caution on the roads. The roads are wet and the visibility is reduced. Take it easy first thing this morning. The fog will stick around for the first part of the arch and hopefully things improve. Temperatures wise its mild. 46 in philadelphia. 47 in millville. Cape may, 47. Trenton, 44. And allentown, checking in at 42. The storm were watching is actually right here, this counter clockwise swirl looks innocent enough. Theres not much in the way of heavy activity with the storm, as it continues to travel east anne heads across the ohio and tennessee valleys it will gather steam. It will pick up strength on the jet stream thats running with winds up to 200 Miles Per Hour. It will take that energy aloft and transport it down to the surface. Thats why were expecting strong gusty winds around here tomorrow morning, especially down the jersey shore. Today is a cloudy day, areas of drizzle and patchy fog, but the steadier rains hold off until overnight tonight and that sets up tomorrow at this point looks like a complete mess. Rain start to finish. Some of it will be heavy at times, winds swept rain with gusts as high as 50 Miles Per Hour in philadelphia. Maybe 60 Miles Per Hour in Atlantic City. Know how far to the west the rain snow line is, its farther west than harrisburg abbey wilksberre scranton area. This is rain with this storm. The National Weather service issued a wind advisory for the i95 corridor for monday, 40 to 50 Miles Per Hour. We have a high wind warning for the jersey shore for 60mile an hour. They i should a Hurricane Force warning for long island north of new york city for 70mile an hour. Potentially damaging winds are expected gusting 50 to 60 Miles Per Hour. Youll see treats down at some point during the afternoon. Probably see power lines as well, it will make for difficult travel conditions in the city of philadelphia. The winds are lighter, but strong for this part of the county. For today, mostly cloudy and miserable. Areas of fog and drizzle. 52 degrees is the forecasted high, hour by hour, lots of fog to start, cloudy with an isolated shower and drizzle during the afternoon, 50 degrees by 3 00 p. M. Overnight tonight, the main event arrives closer to dawn after midnight, becoming winds, rain and drizzle, 40 degrees outlying suburbs, 43 for center city. The exclusive accuweather sevenday forecast, stays mild until we get to next weekend, fog and drizzle today, 52. At least its not snowing, we were gearing up for the blizzard of 2016 the same time last year, maybe that will put a smile on your face, right . Monday, windswept rain, 44. Tuesday, morning rain, 46. Wednesday, mark that on your calendar, were going to see sunshine. 54 degrees you like coffee and booze . You might live a long life according according to a woman from northeast philadelphia who celebrated a special milestone this weekend. Family and friends surprised Katherine Kitty myers with a 100th Birthday Party yesterday. Miles per hour has three children and four grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was a waitress for 30 years before she became an emergency dispatcher, they shared with action news her secret for living with an entire century. A shot and a beer. And she said a daily trip to wawa for coffee. Happy builder, kitty, well be right back. Welcome back on this sunday morning, it is 9 19, 46 degrees, look at the blanket of fog over penns landing. Sky6 live hd traching taking a live look wet weather today and get ready for a serious noreasters. There are new guidelines for people managing Blood Pressure over the age of 60. Those with a history of stroke or heart attack are suggested to aim for a target sistollic 120 or over. Orderly americans without Older Americans without those risk factors should remain for 150. Alcohol sales spike and data from a breathalyzer app show more people have a blood alcohol consent content of. 06. Alcohol disorders are likely to show up right now. More than 15 million adults have drinking problems be but the signs can be subtle. Maybe only going to parties where alcohol is served or seeking parties where alcohol is served or engaging in sports watching College Football games and being intoxicated most of the time. To help identify those with problems theres a new online tool rethinking drinking it includes a quick drinking pattern checkup and signs to watch for and tips for getting help. It helps you determine how much is too much. Were months away from hitting the shore, but when you head to the beach, be sure to use sunscreen even if youre sitting under a beach umbrella. A stud finds 78 who used on a umbrella for protection from the sun were sunburned the next day compared to 25 of those who use sunscreen. Reporter welcome back everyone, 9 23 sunday morning, were tracking a noreaster gathering strength across the heartland of the nation, theres no snow with the storm this time around. You can see that bowling ball feature south of dallas. It will make a left lefthand tn and come up the eastern seaboard overnight tonight and tomorrow. The problem is weve got the storm here. It makes the trip up the coast. We have an area of High Pressure right here, if youre a snow lover, you like what you see, but the low will hit the high and slow down, well get all the moisture off the atlantic. The problem is this high came from the Pacific Ocean not the arctic. Take a look at the numbers across the eastern half of the united states. 41 in chicago, the normal 34, its not 10 00 a. M. In the morning. All the cold air with the storm is out in through here. Now, the Higher Elevations of pennsylvania and upstate new york will get snow with the storm. Its only an elevation thing. At sea level we get rain and winds. Officials in Snyder County have figure figure out how to re the amounts of fighting by the inmates. They crocheting. The program was initialed by the republican women 6 years ago. It benefits those who receive the blankets, but the inmates in the prison, as well. We have saved literally hundreds of thousands of dollars in healthcare costs by not having to run these folks to the hospital when they get into scraps. Because they have been eliminated for the most part. The Snyder County courthouse collects donations of yarn to keep the program going. The inmates are quick workers and running low. Pets are extended members of the family, as they age and the end draws near, theres was not hoss care for them. Reporter its a life passion for michelle alan. We started two years ago trying to pull dogs that had no hope of getting better. Reporter at first glance, the nearly 2 dozen dogs dont seem to have anything out of the ordinary, but take a closer look. Hes had seizures he had a tumor, she came in a dye bettic coma, she has a brain tumor and has seizures. This is monkey house, a home for senior dogs. I probably turn away two dogs a day in email. People on facebook will ask me, its hard to say they dont meet the criteria. Its named after an aging and ailing dog who received care here. Its hard losing them and hard to see them get ready to pass. That actual moment when it happens theres such a sense of peace. Reporter alan started the organization two years ago in her home. She currently has 23 dogs and 50 volunteers and veterinarian guidance, plus the unfailing support of her husband of 30 years. It gets frustrating at times, but its rewarding when you come home from work and theres 15 dogs meeting you at the door. Reporter field trips to the shore and medical treatments add up, 3,500 a month. Still to alan, its worth every dime. I make sure they are spoiled they know where the treat door is, and the fun places to run on the walks. They are truly loved. They are always looking for help. If you would like to help out dogs like lilly, you can donate your time and money that information is at 6abc. Com. Reporting in southampton, Jeanette Reyes channel 6 action news. A man is found dead outside a philadelphia beauty salon and police are looking for the killer. Cars are tossed around like kids toys and buildings crushed after a tornado barrels through parts of the south. It may be a good day for a book or movie, a noreaster is drenching the entire region today. Meteorologist chris sowers is outside with a look at the exclusive accuweather sevenday forecast, chris a lot going on today. Reporter well the main event arrives overnight tonight and into tomorrow morning. Pretty much whats going on today is clouds and fog and patchy drizzle from time to time. Were seeing that right now on city avenue. Another thing that i am starting to notice, the winds are beginning to pick up, thats a good sign once the winds strengthen it will lift the fog and visibility improves. 46

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