Im Melissa Mollet. Tom, i saw you try to leave. Try to sneak off. Yeah, well, you know, im trying to hit the road early. As we do take a look at the storm team 4 radar. We are seeing some of this rain coming into ohio and leading edge of it little bit of snow. We have that right now just south of toledo and down to columbus. If youre heading out that way, you may be running into around our region. And our temperatures right now are beginning to climb into the mid40s just about everywhere from the bay and across maryland and virginia and Shenandoah Valley and out of the mountains, as well. Temperatures right around 40 degrees. As you get in towards the afternoon hours, well be hovering around 50 degrees and maybe 52 or so between 2 00 and 3 00 and then dropping back down to the mid40s by 6 00 p. M. Look at that hourbyhour timing thank you, tom. Try to stay there. Try to stay there. Developing right now, big delays on the outer loop of the beltway because of an earlier big rig accident and now we have a new problem. Now, the first one happened just after 7 45 this morning. A crash, a truck crash under to a couple of different cars and then actually tipped over crushing two. Chopper 4 was just over the scene after that and stayed over the problem. Lets bring in brad frates. You were just te we were on the way to check out the legion bridge and that looked like it was starting to clear out as we were going over it earlier. All lanes were blocked in tyson corner approaching the 267 toll road. Let me pull up that shot for you right now. This is what were looking at live. And this is what were looking at right now. They just pulled one driver out of the vehicle and loaded him outer loop approaching 267 and the inner loop is slow and already backed up because of what we were seeing earlier. Let me pull up that shot for you. This is what we were looking at earlier right around 10 00. We got the call that all lanes were blocked on the outer loop going over the legion bridge. This is the truck that was pretty much crushed the two vehicles underneath it right on the back and right towards the front. Now, all lanes were blocked the back to bethesda and Silver Spring and folks going over to the beltway. As they were going into maryland. So, thats the situation right now and we are really starting to see some backups developing as soon as we get more information on this, well let you know, but the outer loop remains closed headed in towards tysons corner. Thats all from news chopper 4. Back into you in the studio. Be careful. Weve got other problems out there right now. Broken metro train outside the brookline station. Just one day after safe track wrapped up that line. News 4 justin finch has more on that. Metro is still looking into this, but likely caused by a brake issue on that train. Red line service has resumed, but you might find some delays here and there. Quite the rebound from what we saw earlier. Reports of that disabled train. We see the brooklyn and stations first came down. Now, on the ground here, metro staff, Transit Police and First Responders stayed on scene here this morning. A few hours before, about 8 30 a. M. Metro Officials Say they got word that the disabld train outside the brooklyn station. Were told that train was full passenger aboard. Now, metro worked to recover that train, significant delays and crowding began to build along the red line. Slowly the am rush on this day before thanksgiving. And just after 9 00 a. M. , that disabled car was recovered and brought here to the rhode Island Station where passengers unloaded. People are, of course, concerned. Im not feeling very safe right now. You know, im just going one stop from here. I was just happy to hear running this morning. And as you can see, service here has rebounded quite quickly here. You may still find some delays on the red line this morning and throughout the day were told, again, they are looking into this issue likely caused by a brake issue, not linked to safe track and d. C. Fire did survey that train. That person likely selfevacuated. Barbara, melissa, back in to international airport. More than 48 million americans will journey 50 miles or more this thanksgiving. Many of them will be flying. News 4 Erica Gonzalez is live inside Reagan National with a look at what to expect before you head out there. Erica, good morning. Hi, barbara. Good morning to you. We just heard from airport official os that today tsa is expecting 37,000 people to come through this airport. That, let me give you a little peak summer they look at about 30,000. About 30,000 passengers come through tsa security. So, lets look at that line. If youre packing right now and youre coming out here in a couple of hours. Right now, things are looking great for you. Let me show you some video because that was not the case of what happened early this morning. Probably about 6 00, 6 30 in the morning we did see some peak lines. I mean, that line went really minute to walk through all the individuals and get to the front of the line. So, definitely slow go. As far as people who are traveling and taking to the skies here from our area, about 90,000 people. The big, big picture, though, that 49 million americans will travel for the holidays. But the great portion of those americans will be driving, using four wheels. Here at the airport, we spoke to one woman who got here with some time waiting in line and it was pretty surprised to see how long that line was. Its terrible. I feel bad those people are about to miss their flight y think. Oh, no. Do you guys have time . Yes, we gave ourselves the full hour and i think were going to use it in this line. So, i was saying this morning that my husband, for instance, we booked an early flight tomorrow and he said, why did you book it so early . This is the reason because of long lines like that. You want to get here really early and with time to spare. Airports, give yourself extra time and, please, keep in mind why youre traveling in the first place. We hope you have a very happy thanksgiving, from Reagan National, im erika gonzalez. Sounds like your husband made the right decision. Probably always does. If youre flying out of ewi marshall. The airport unveiled its new connector yesterday. That will allow it to add more international fligh expanded security checkpoint with eight gates. Also new food options, stores, a childrens play area and an outdoor patio, too. Well, aaa says that more than 1 Million People from d. C. Metro area will hit the roads this thanksgiving. If youre one of them, be on the look out for texas and louisiana license plates. The website Car Insurance comparison. Com says those states have the worst drivers. The other states are listed researchers looked at data from the National TrafficHighway Safety administration. More than 30,000 people died in trafficrelated deaths last year. Tonight police are on the look out for drunk drivers for what they call blackout wednesday. This is a real thing here. According to the agency, thanksgiving eve, its unofficially known for binge drinking by College Students home for the holiday. Mix that with lots of people on the roads and police say its a recipe for disaster. Each year more than 400 people die in thanksgiving weekend. That includes blackout wednesday. A white house thanksgiving tradition happens in just a few hours from now. President obama is going to be delivering his final turkey pardon. This year tater and tot are competing for it. The pardoned turkeys have been sent to the estate to live out morning. A group of computer scientists are urging the Clinton Campaign to call for a recount in three swing states won by donald trump. They think they have evidence that the results in wisconsin, michigan and pennsylvania may have been hacked. While they havent found proof of hacking, they are arguing to the campaign that there should be an independent review. Meanwhile, the Cook Political Report says clintons lead over donald trump and the popular vote has now surpassed South Carolina governor nikki haley has accepted president elect trumps offer to be his ambassador to the united nation. Initially backed two of trumps primary rivals for the white house and will become trumps first female nominee for a cabinet position. Edward lawrence has the latest on that. Happy to be invited. Reporter nbc news has learned that South Carolina governor nikki haley accepted the offer for ambassador to the she was highly critical of trump during the campaign and mitt romney is now the frontrunner for secretary of state and dr. Ben carson considered the secretary of housing and urban development. She has to go to jail. Reporter after a lengthy interview with New York Times editorial board, donald trump hints its time to make peace of his former rival. Saying, in part, Hillary Clinton suffered greatly in many ways. He needs to move on from her investigation. Look, theres tradition in amer p things behind you. Reporter except for criticism of the Trump Foundation which reported in a new filing, it violated irs rules. It may have to pay penalties or more taxes according to tax experts. In the meantime, the president elect focused on filling his cabinet. Incredibly inspiring meetings for him because not everyone will end up in the cabinet or the government. Most of them arent even seeking that. Reporter donald trump is in surrounds his private club where hes staying. The coast guard even set up a zone outside the club banning boats from going in the water in that zone. Edward lawrence, nbc news, washington. Meanwhile, the dalai lama says hes looking forward to seeing president elect donald trump in the United States next year. He spoke at a News Conference today where he responded to a question about growing social divisions following trumps election. Free world he went on to say the president elect will have to work according to reality. Well, it was a special tribute frathe man known as d. C. The monument was unveiled. After his death barrys family planned a tribute. The unveiling today marks the second anniversary of his death. Barry died from a heart attack when he was 78 years old. Many of you are getting ready for tomorrows thanksgiving dinner. Some things you may not know about prepping all those fixings. You dont want to miss our tennessees governor has just wrapped opvisit to the Elementary School where five children died in that bus crash on monday. After his visit he spoke to the media and called for the review of the entire school bus system. I think its time for us to step back, all of us, local school boards, the state and look at the whole school bus process. Ensure safety of the equipment to whether theres seat belts on those buses. Six children remain in the hospital this morning. Meanwhile, the ntsb says the school bus didnt have a black box. That means the data recorder does not exist for investigators to use in accident reconstruction. But three cameras were recording on the bus. That should help investigators determine not only what happened but it could show the speed the county, fire crews are trying to find out what sparked this fire at a home in riverdale which trapped a disabled woman inside. The woman is now in the hospital with critical injuries after firefighters pulled her from the burning building. Her daughter who is also inside the house is able to get out. A neighbor described the chaos. Smoke was just pouring all over the place. Fire trucks were everywhere. They kept banging and banging on the door. They were trying to get t saying her mom was near the front. The daughter was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. A dog was also rescued from that house. New details into whether the crash in gaithersburg where an suv plowed through the front of a townhouse. Firefighters rescued three people from the home after the crash last night. A house staff member tells new 4z two of the people that live disabled men. No one inside that home was hurt but the driver is at the hospital with minor injuries. Were following a developing story out of southeast washington this morning. Thats where our d. C. Police are trying to figure out who killed a man at 22nd street and vuvanna place. The man was shot multiple times, some time before about 9 30 last night. Police have not released any suspect information. To this developing story now in st. Authorities need your help finding sarah ann fisher. She was last seen on monday. Fisher was wearing a purple dress, black leather shoes and a black sweater at the time. Call police if you know where she might be. Today, parents will likely have some questions for school staff at bethesda cherry chase high school. One day after they were notified five students became ill after medication. Four students were taken to the hospital as a precaution and are expected to be okay. Another student was picked up by a guardian, not exactly known what the students took. Now, if youre staying in town for the thanksgiving holiday, there are plenty of fun, Family Friendly activities that wont break the bank. Spoke to nicole, the founder of d. C. Founder thiftymom. Com a site helping families find discounted and lowcost activities right here in the Science Center at fair oaks mall in fair fax is offering discounted tickts for the holiday weekend. 5 instead of 12. You can get your shopping done, too. Pay your age program for kids and for adults up to age 30. Moby dick is playing during the Holiday Season there. The National Theater in d. C. Offered saturday morning at the national and the shows are free for kids. Arts without having to sit for a long performance. The Virginia Ballet Company will be doing a segment of nutcracker there. Thats a great way to say, okay, is the nutcracker too much . Well a 30minute production is a great way to introduce your child to the show. Nicole has a lot of great ideas on dcthriftymom. Com. Britney johnson. For those of you headed out of town for thanksgiving we have you covered with everything you need to know by searching thanksgiving in our app. For those staying in town this weekend, head to the entertainment section of our site and click on the scene to find out different activities that you can do with your family and friends this weekend. The best black friday deals and more and dont forget to share your pictures with us online using the thankfulfor shang well, working for you this day before thanksgiving making sure your dinner goes off without a hitch. You should have defrosted that turkey and sharpened your knives. Today you can start preparing your side dishes like stuffing, Sweet Potatoes and green bean casseroles. That way tomorrow, right, you can just pop those things in the oven. Today, also, a good idea to maybe start baking those pies. If you have to stop by the Grocery Store for lastminute concentrate. Get in and out quickly. One good thing if you forget something, a lot of stores will be open with limited hours tomorrow on thanksgiving day. Take a good book. Youll be standing in line if you go to the Grocery Store. Before you buy a snack tray, the snack trays you can get in Grocery Stores for your thanksgiving feast. We told you earlier this week that sabra was recalling all its recalling vegy hummus bistro box. Recalled products, tom. Sabra voluntarily recalled its hummus after a possible mysterious contamination. As you start your holiday shopping, be careful. Recalled products are Still Available sometimes on the line. Those items top the list of potentially dangerous toys to avoid. The u. S. Public Interest Research group put that list together and consumer reporter well, this Consumer Group is warning parents that they can unknowingly be buying these products and then putting their children at risk. Were talking about things like a pencil box, bean bag chair. These are products that were recalled last year and are Still Available to purchase online. They are among a number of products recalled due to hazards like lead, powerful mag nets and choking. An actual physical brickd mortar store, if there happens to be a toy that somehow, you know, didnt get pulled off the shelves, the retailer actually has in their system something that will alert the clerk to the fact that this toy was recalled. Whereas you dont really have that on an online website. New 4z reached out to the Toy Industry Association and claims there isnt any trouble in toyland. It says many of the products named in this report are in a statement the inclusion of these products in a supposed toy Safety Report undermines the toy industrys deep and ongoing commitment to ensuring that toys are among the safest Consumer Product categories found in the home. Bottom line, when you are buying products for your children, you just want to make sure youre shopping at a reputable store and also a reputable online retailer. For more information on recalls and ensure safe play this Holiday Season, just go to our nbc washington app and thanks, susan. Tropical storm otto is 24 hours away from making landdle fall in costa rica. Three people have been killed in panama amid heavy rain. A mudslide trapped nine people. Seven were rescued but two were pulled from the mud they both had died. Out there for now, tom. Weather wise. Traffic not so hot. Well talk about that in a minute. The weather. Not as beautiful as the weather. Weve got really gorgeous travel weather up and down the atlantic seaboard in and out of the Mountain Region or if y