Today. Im rosemary connors. Its 6 00 on this saturday. Happy fourth of july. Brittney shipp has the details on those changes in the forecast. Were already seeing light showers moving into parts of our area. And its going to continue into the late Morning Hours for areas like the poconos or Lehigh Valley. Theres a live look right now. It looks like an overcast or foggy start to the morning in philadelphia. If we take a closer look at temperatures, were at 62 in the poconos. 68 in northeast philly. 67 in mt. Holley. Heres where e thethe showers are. We saw a few showers in Atlantic City now dry. Widen out the picture, show you theres a little bit more moisture on the way moving up from the southwest. As we head into the rest of today, well continue with the chance of light, light showers near allentown and into the poconos. Right along the shore, looks to stay pretty dry. Well see a few showers in the area that could drift along the shoreline there. We dont want you to be caught off guard if youre at the beach and you do find yourself here. Our temperatures today will stay below average. Only 75 degrees. Ill have your complete forecast in a few minutes. Today thousands will flock to americas birthplace. This is where the declaration of independence and the u. S. Constitution were debated. There will be a freedom ceremony that will be followed by an Independence Day parade. More than 6,000 participants will march through philadelphias neighborhood. Now lets take a lye look over center city where 700,000 people will be on the ben franklin parkway for the fourth. Jesse gary is live with a preview of whats happening there later on today. Reporter rosemary one of those passing showers that brittney mentioned found us. Its starting to drizzle a bit here in center city. Do you do when you have close to a million of your closest friends coming . Youve got to prepare. You can see prep underway for the welcome america festivities. Independence mall was a sea of tourists yesterday. Taking in the sights and sounds and history from the founding of our nation. We talked to several people about coming here to philadelphia in the face of National Terror warnings. The people said the warnings were on their minds but didnt stop them from coming. Its definitely something that my parents talked to me about before we came but at the same time im not going to let that stop me from doing what i want on july 4th and celebrating the birth of our nation. We need to be aware whats going on around us but we cant stop enjoying life and philadelphia. Reporter enjoying philadelphia on this day means enjoying the schedule that septa will offer because its better to use mass transit than to drive. Well have a complete list of dos and donts coming up in the next 30 minutes. Heres a hint, look what im wearing. Passing showers. Just a hint. Were live in center city this morning, jesse gary nbc 10 news. Philadelphia is beefing up security on this Independence Day following a warning from the fbi. While the fbi tells nbc 10 there is no specific threat to philadelphia on this Holiday Weekend, the potential for an isisinspired attack in the u. S. Has Law Enforcement agencies all across the country on high alert. Just be mindful what youre bringing with you and everything is subject to being checked. If you see something, say something. Thats exactly what the Philadelphia Police department is asking the public to do. If you see anything suspicious, report it immediately. There will be some action on the water today. Here is a live look at the Schuylkill River at boathouse row where the independence regatta will take place. The competition started yesterday. Rowers will continue today and tomorrow. U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will administer the oath of allegiance to americas newest citizens during a special naturalization ceremony on board the historic battleship new jersey this morning. The 46 candidates include five military members from 28 different countries. In center city today, 13 children from around the world will officially become citizens of the United States. This naturalization ceremony takes place at the betsy ross house at 1 30 this afternoon. It will be followed by a symbolic bell ringing by americas newest citizens as part of the let freedom ring program. It has been just a little bit more than a week since the landmark samesex marriage ruling. It was 50 years ago today gay and lesbian activists laid the foundation for the lbgt Civil Rights Movement by demonstrating in front of Independence Hall. A ceremony will be held there this afternoon. Organizers will hand out thousands of american and rainbow flags. Comedian wanda sykes who lives parttime in Delaware County will be the emcee at the event. Remember you can take the nbc 10 news app with you this weekend. It will be very useful. Its full of plenty of information about the holiday activities happening all across the area including the welcome America Events and of course the local fireworks displays. You could also get the updated first alert forecast find out where the showers will be popping up. Its all on the nbc 10 app which is a Free Download from the app store. New from overnight, a man is dead following an officerinvolved shooting in camden. The man called 911 from his car threatening to kill himself and police. Two officers found the vehicle unoccupied at the intersection of bergen and harrison avenues. As the officers exited their patrol car, the suspect approached them with a loaded gun. They shot and stopped him by killing him. Both officers have been placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of an investigation. In north Philadelphia Police are investigating a double shooting that left two men injured. It happened at intersection of erie and germantown avenues. One is in stable condition at Temple University hospital. The other is in critical at temple. No word yet on a suspect or motive. A fight in University City ended in a shooting just outside of a dormitory in the heart of penns campus. Police say two groups were arguing at a nearby by just after 2 00 this morning. When the fight spilled outside, a group of men in a car with maryland plates opened fire. The two men 32 and 29 were shot and sent to the hospital. They returned fire with guns they were legally carrying. Police were notified about the shooting first. Then philly police. So far no arrests. Next voters are about to weigh in on what to do about the financial crisis in greece. What the Prime Minister is urging his citizens to do during tomorrows bailout referendum. Later on, well tell you where you should not forget the bug spray when you head out to celebrate the fourth of july. Good morning. Were already seeing showers pushing in on this fourth of july holiday. And well continue to see a chance of showers into the rest of your morning. And starting to clear up as we head into the afternoon. So thats good news. But the poconos have the best chance to see the longest amount of shower activity. The heaviest showers are pushing into the poconos. Lehigh valley right now weve already seen light showers moving into Atlantic City and cape may. Right now were dry in those areas. As we widen out the picture, show you where that rain is coming from. From the southwest to the northeast. Futurecast shows us that will not so much be the source. If you want o beach day or shore day, its just going to be cloudy. A little bit on the cooler side. Still nice to enjoy. Just a chance of a few passing showers by the afternoon for the shore. Our current temperatures at 62 degrees in the poconos. 72 in wildwood. 72 degrees in dover. The microclimate forecast shows 69 degrees in poconos and a. M. Showers. In the city 77. And a high of 75 on the shore with a few isolates showers expected in the afternoon. Ill have your sevenday forecast in about ten more minutes. New this morning, islamic militants and rebels in syria have launched a joint offensive on the Northern City of aleppo. This video shows heavy fighting between government and rebels. Activists say the government responded to the attacks of air strikes that killed 35 militants. Today south Korean Health officials confirmed a new mers case bringing the countrys total to 185. There are currently 41 people undergoing treatment. So far 33 people in south korea have died from this disease. Most of the cases have been traced to samsung medical center. Greeces Prime Minister is urging citizens to vote no in tomorrows bailout referendum. He believes voters should not accept the tough terms of an aid deal by International Creditors to keep the country afloat. His urine partners say a no vote will jeopardize greeces membership in the euro. But the Prime Minister insists they are bluffing. Now to puerto ricos deepening financial crisis. The president says it cannot repay 72 billion in debt. Now the territorys governor has signed a bill for a specific type of municipal bond. The note to be repaid the upcoming tax collection. Next the moment of truth. Competitors weigh in for a fourth of july tradition that may make you never want to eat a hot dog again. Well take you to coney island coming up. And lets take a live look outside at a cloudy and somewhat hazy philadelphia skyline. The city is hosting welcome America Events at Independence Hall and on the ben franklin parkway. Rain or shine. The big question of course, is weather the showers will hold off and take a break in time for the fes at this times. Details when we come back. Soccer. Top chef. Soccer. Top chef. [whi stles] soccer top chef [shouting] disco [singing] say it and see it. The x1 voice remote, only from xfinity. From our delaware bureau, if youre planning to spend time outside this Holiday Weekend, dont be Surprise Fire Department you come away with a few extra mosquito bites. We spoke to some campers at Lums Pond State Park in delaware who assured us they are prepared. When we first got here right after the rain it was pretty bad. But after getting some bug spray and campfire started, it wasnt that bad. We were prepared with bug spray. Campfires, that kind of stuff too. Experts recommend removing any standing water from your property so they wont have a place to breed. Today you can get into the olympic spirit right here in philadelphia. A special exhibit called the road to rio is in town to draw attention to the 2016 games. Its happening between 11 00 this morning and 7 00 this evening. For more information just go to nbc10. Com or you can check out the nbc 10 app. Also coming up in our 9 00 newscast, well talk to lisa baird from the u. S. Olympic committee about the road to rio tour. On that note we are less than 200 days from the 2016 olympic games. Yesterday organizers unveiled the olympic torch in rio de janeiro. About 12,000 torch bearers will carry the flame across some 300 cities and towns. Good morning and happy fourth of july. Heading into the rest of the morning we are going to begin with light showers especially in the poconos. Plus in the Lehigh Valley less chance of seeing showers on the shore which is great news for everyone heading down towards the beaches. More sun for us on sunday and then im tracking a warming trend. Well warm things up as early as tomorrow. A live look outside right now. Mostly cloudy skies for us. 70 degrees in philadelphia. Winds at about 6 miles per hour. Throughout the rest of the region, were at 68 in pottstown. 70 degrees in Atlantic City. Low 70s in stone harbor. Temperatures in dover at 72. Our radar shows isolated showers near the northern parts of burlington county. Stretching into berks county. We have a bit of moisture from the southwest tracking to the northeast. And we did see a little bit of shower activity closer to Atlantic City. Now youll notice most of that moisture has pushed off shore. Our futurecast shows another round of light range for the poconos and parts of the Lehigh Valley. Then well see this transition a bit to the northern and central parts of delaware. Looks like were going to stay nice and dry along the shore but we have to factor in a chance of showers. Heading into sunday tomorrow you see the clouds will start to break up. Temperatures warm back up. But our futurecast along the shore shows well mainly stay dry. But i want you to be prepared for a few passing showers as we head into the afternoon. Today for the poconos, temperatures will push through the low 70s. 72 degrees. Chance of showers. By sunday 78 and sunny. A moderate rip current. Cloudy with a chance of passing showers. Tomorrow 80 degrees with sunshine. Nice day for us. 71 will the high in allentown today. A chance of a few passing showers. Mid70s for trenton along the shore as well. And a closer look at philadelphia, well see a high of 77 degrees. 77 in drexel hill. For today temperatures will range between 75 and 78. A few scattered showers in the mix. Then take a look at the forecast. It shows a warming trend. Tomorrow we warm close to 90 degrees by the time we get to tuesday and wednesday. And we also track a chance of showers. 230 pounds, ladies and gentlemen. Yep. 230 pounds. Thats what Joey Chestnut weighed in at ahead of todays hot dog eating contest. He is the reigning champ on coney island. He finished 61 franks in 10 minutes to capture his eighth crown last year. Hes ready to top that today. If i find my rhythm i should be unstoppable. I should be a machine and be automobile to plow through to number nine. Machine like a Garbage Disposal . Thats what it sounds like. This year is the 99th year for the competition. As you get ready to fire up the grill for your barbecue we have tips to properly handle your food. Thats coming up in ex. With the help of Comfort Keepers, im keeping my mom healthy im keeping dad on schedule. Im keeping my mom happy Comfort Keepers inhome professional caregivers can provide meal planning and preparation, health and Wellness Services and personal Care Services through custom care plans that can change as needs change, so your aging loved ones can stay happy and healthy in their own home. Many of us will be barbecuing this fourth of july but before you light up the grill you want to take steps to make sure you dont send your guests home sick. Nbcs Erica Edwards has tips. Reporter foodborne illness is a serious threat in the United States. U. S. Department of agriculture representatives say many cases can be prevented by adopting good food handling practices. You want to make sure you wash your hands and surfaces often. Make sure you separate your raw meat and poultry from ready to eat food. Cook to a safe internal temperature. Reporter experts say rinsing raw meat doesnt make it cleaner. All it does is get your sink very dirty. That bacteria can get to your countertops, on yourself, on towels. Reporter foodborne illnesses are more common during the warmer months. Experts say meat and poultry should be put on the grill right away once brought outdoors and kept at a temperature of about 140 degrees or warmer until theyre served. If youre not going to eat that hot food right away set it to the side of the grill rack. Not over the charcoals so it doesnt overcook and that will keep your hot food hot. And also keep your cold food cold by serving it on a bed of ice. Reporter theres simple ways to celebrate the red, white, and blue without feeling green. Erica edwards, nbc news. Those hamburgers and hot dogs and fourth of july favorites are costing a little bit less this year. Did a survey and found out that the average cost of the things you need for this typical july 4th barbecue will cost about 5. 58 a person. Thats 3 less than last year. The time right now is 6 26. 59 degrees out there on this fourth of july. Philadelphias Independence Day celebration is just hours away. Nbc 10s jesse gary is live along the ben franklin parkway with a preview. Jesse . Reporter rosemary heres to hoping the rain stays away as prep continues at this Early Morning hour. Well have the latest coming up after the break. We are going to see a chance of showers as we head into the rest of today, but a better chance at the poconos. Not as much at the shore. Ill break down the timing in your hourbyhour futurecast. Thats coming up after the break. 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