All eyes on the forecast. Meteorologist kari hall tracking what we can all expect. Today in the bay starts right now. And good morning to you. Thanks so much for starting your morning right here with us on this thanksgiving. Im marcus washington. And right now we want to have a look at that forecast with you. Meteorologist kari hall. A lot of people saying we have to eat dinner outside today. How is the weather going to look for us . Its going to be nice, but windy at times. Were starting out cool this morning. But it will be all clear today and we are going to see some frosty conditions in some of the valleys, especially going into the weekend. But next week theres still no rain in the forecast and if you will be having dinner outside today, lets head to napa. Well see our temperatures for this afternoon reaching into the mid 60s so its going to be perfect temperature wise. But those winds will be kicking up and at times when they see the gusts over 30 Miles Per Hour and then cooling off quickly as we head into the evening. So have dinner early. Lets get you out on the roads this morning. As we take a look at our overall view of the traffic maps this morning, were starting out with a smooth commute. No issues for the overall drive, so were looking good. Were going to also see hopefully safe conditions out there if you are working. You dont have to worry about the commute and maybe you can enjoy your couffee and hang out with us a little bit longer. Well talk about the forecast and the traffic coming up. Happy thanksgiving, kira. Happy thanksgiving, kari. Beginning today, extra enforcement in Santa Clara County and firefighters will be on the look out for businesses violating health orders. The work with covid compliance officers who can fine businesses on the spot. Businesses limited to 50 capacity and Retail Stores 25 . Customers Must Wear Masks and social distance. Public Health Officials continue to plea with people not to have large family gatherings. Santa clara county in the midst of a third wave of infections and likely the worst so far. It is quickly stretching the countys medical resources. Just yesterday 68 icu beds were available during the morning countywide senses resources. By the afternoon, 20 people have been sent to icus leaving only 48 beds now available. Thats troubling and really quickly dwindling number for a county with more than 2 million residents. All the way from gilroy to Mountain View and palo alto and los gatos. We have collectively few numbers of beds. The highest spike we have observed in the county. Every day there are now over 500 new cases diagnosed. The only thing that will help right now is public taking action to flatten that curve. County leaders are asking people to call family members instead of going over to thanksgiving dinner and take other precautions like wearing the mask and keeping social distance from people who are not in each others households. Lets take a social look at those numbers. The daily new cases in Santa Clara County. Look at july. The county reported 386 cases in one day on july 15th. That was at the height of the summer surge. Well look at where we are right now. 532 new iscases on november 17t. That is the record high for the county and it shows the cases are continuing to trend upward. All Outdoor Dining across most of Los Angeles County is now shut down for at least three weeks. Many Restaurant Owners are worried theyll be forced to close for good. And across the country, the Supreme Court is blocking an attempt to limit attendance in houses of worship in new york even in areas hard hit by the virus. That ruling came down overnight. Well, president elect joe biden addressed the nation opening hope during a challenging time. I know we can and we will beat this virus. Americas not going to lose this war. Well get our lives back. So far president elect biden remains quiet on two Key Administration posts which are secretary of defense and attorney general. A president ial pardon for michael flynn. President trump granted a full pardon to his National Security adviser who pleaded guilty twice to lying to the fbi during the russia investigation. Flin was fired in 2017 for lying about his contacts with the russian ambassador. Earlier this year, flin asked to withdraw his guilty plea. The Justice Department tried to drop its case but a judge has not signed off on it leaving flynn in legal peril. Its 4 45 and switch gears and take a live look at the Golden Gate Bridge empty right now. Clear but chilly start across the bay area this morning. One car maybe someone is going to a family members house to cook. I had to blast my defroster this morning. I guess i shouldnt be surprised. But as many people prepare to eat outside, we keep all eyes on the forecast. Meteor also mete meteorologist kari hall joins us. No pressure, but what is it going to be . Its still going to be really nice. The weather we had the past few days continues today and we do have some people heading to work this morning. This is a look at the view in dublin. Rolling through 580 and were going to see clear visibility, chilly temperatures. Let me show you where were starting. 40 degrees. So, yes, very cool. And we are going to see it get milder as we head through the morning with a lot of sunshine. Temperatures reaching into the mid 50s by late morning into the afternoon. Heres a look at our highs for today. Its going to be pretty good with our highs reaching 65 degrees in spots like antioch and 63 in san jose and 65 today in santa rosa. Well talk about what is ahead in the weekend forecast. Some people will be going shopping, i dont know who. But ill be doing mine online. Well talk more about that coming up in the next few minutes in the next microclimate forecast. All right, thanks, kari. 4 37. In capturing the toll of our recent wildfires. Next on today in the bay how two bay area journalists are using dug up in the rubble. We have the power to harness californias Abundant Solar and wind energy, but its not available all day long. Use less energy from 4 to 9 pm for a cleaner california. Sfx turkey gobble sfx dog bark sfx bubbles give thanks, no matter how you share it. Theres no bad time to start at amazon. I like the flexibility. It also allows for picking up shifts. Safety comes first, speed comes second. Safety. Safety. Safety. Were making sure that somebody is getting their very important items. It makes me very happy. Right now at 4 39. Lets take a look at where we are starting this thanksgiving morning. If youre up early preparing some of that food, its going to be very cool outside. Heading out the door for work, its down to 35 degrees in concord. Very chilly temperatures in spots. Well talk about where were headed for the rest of today and the weekend forecast coming up in a few minutes. All right, thanks, kari. You know, like Everything Else in 2020 the macys thanksgiving day parade is adjusting and like the pandemic, no crowds lining the streets and very small footprints for this event. The bottom line is it is happening and hoda kotb will be hosting. The balloons will fly. Brisk winds did not ruin things last year. Covid19 wont this year. Thanksgiving aint thanksgiving without the macys thanksgiving day parade and im so happy were doing it. Reporter trimming a twomile parade route to just Harolds Square with no sidewalk spectators and those balloon s wrangled by special vehicles instead of people on foot. Its going to be different, obviously. You wont have the crowds and all that but from home youll see what you normally see. Reporter that includes performances from the likes of dolly parton and patti labelle. Parade perennial al roker will also be there. Good morning, everybody. Reporter bouncing back from Prostate Cancer surgery earlier this month. Were very hopeful that al will be in his typical rare form on parade day. Reporter an event kotb savers even more now as mom to adopted daughters haley and hope. Watching them marvel at those balloons. They couldnt believe what they were witnessing. The idea that theyre going to be even on television this year seeing santa is just incredible to me. The continuation of a 94year thanksgiving tradition. You have to have it on in the background while youre making your gravy. What would we be doing without it going . Reporter the question holiday chefs will not have to answer. And we do hope you watch. You can do it right here on nbc bay area starting at 9 00 this morning. Im dvring it. The place to be this morning. So many families separated this thanksgiving. Neighbors are coming together. Next on today in the bay the great length some are going to bring comfort to others. Well be right back. 4 42. First family, the croods. And nothing brings Families Together quite like the holidays. Not now, douglas, the birds are on. But its also a time when some people in our communities need extra help. Whats your problem, big guy . Visit feedingamerica. Org croodscare to see how you can get involved. Boom and make giving back your familys holiday tradition. Thanks. The more you know. 100 beef and hearty chili. Try my 5. 99 chili cheeseburger combo. Its pretty delicious. To show up. For the sweet. The hectic. The tender. The tense. And the fiery. But for many, migraine keeps them. From saying. I am here. We aim to change that. With. Aimovig, a preventive treatment. For migraine in adults. One dose. Once a month. Is proven to reduce monthly migraine days. 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Kari hall and marcus washington. Im in for laura garcia and we do miss her but shes getting a muchdeserved morning off. Meteorologist kari hall doing her usual thing, the weather and traffic today. Double duty. Yeah. Were giving mike a little bit of some time off, too. But its all good because the traffic is very light this morning. Hopefully it stays that way and the weather is pretty quiet, too. Lets get a live look outside from belvedere looking towards San Francisco and were seeing all Clear Conditions out there. Temperatures have also been cooling off quite a bit. Let me show you our High Temperatures for today because its going to be a great one, whether youre having dinner outside or just opening up the windows to let in some fresh air. Well see temperatures in morgan hills today reaching 64 degrees and 65 in gilroy and for the east bay high of 65 in antioch and oakland reaching 64 degrees. But were also looking at some 60s along the peninsula and the coastline. Some gusty winds picking up there and the Marina District today reaching 60 degrees. Well see some low 60s for parts of the north bay and clear lake. 61 in sonoma today. 64 degrees. So heres a look at our forecast. If youre going to be having dinner outside, in spots like gilroy, once again, reaching 65 degrees. We will see that High Temperature if youre planning your dinnertime for the warmest part of the day. How about 3 00 to 4 00. Cool down quickly after that. Have dinner outside early if thats your plan. But its also going to be windy. Lets go through this wind forecast. Here we are taking it into early afternoon. Livermore seeing wind gusts up to 26 Miles Per Hour. And check out napa. Wind gusts to 32 Miles Per Hour. So, with those high winds, its going to make it feel a little bit cooler even with the sunshine and then the winds will gradually start to calm down as we head into tonight. But its ares still going to bee gusty even into the evening. If youre going to be along the coast, still a heads up if there is aedsured addsuraddvisory and rain chance i was hoping for for next week has dried up. We are hoping for some dry weather at least through the end of next week. Once again seasonable temperatures and at least it doesnt warm up significantly. Highs reaching into the low 60s but our morning temperatures are going to be noticeable in some spots that we will have some freezing temperatures, especially in our inland valleys. Lets get you out on the roads this morning if you are headed to work. The chp just issued a wind advisory for the altamont pass. Just a couple accidents on the side roads but hopefully it stays that way. Lets get a live look outside in oakland this morning to see what is going on. Weve also seen a smooth flow of traffic and not a lot of cars right there moving past the coliseum. So, were looking good this morning and i know its early. Well see how things go throughout the rest of this morning. Marcus and kira. Thanks, kari. You know what, in these historically difficult times the history really needs to be recorded. Two experienced Story Tellers are doing that following one of californias biggest wildfires. Garvin thomas has their story. Reporter how do you tell the story of something so big . Of a fire that burned close to 1 90,000 acres and destroyed close to 9,000 buildings. Welcome. Hi, im missy. Reporter if what do you have in your basket . Reporter you start small. An Award Winning radio producer. A Santa Cruz Sentinel photographer for more than 30 years. Just go back looking for specific things. Reporter together they are preserving the story of the czu lightning complex fire and one object at a time. Theres something about the objects and the importance it has to that person that tells a story about their life. Reporter as a news photographer, he spent ten days in august on the fireline capturing images of the flames. It was only after they died down, though, he realized he wasnt done telling the story. The idea of lost and found was maybe one of these ideas that i just woke up with in the middle of the night going, you really need to document this. Hi, paul. Reporter lost and found is the name he and missy have given their project. They put out a call for those who lost everything in the czu fire to bring them something pulled from the ashes. At santa cruzs museum of art and history, nikki does an interview while he carefully photographs the objects. People have brought them everything from bowls to badges to tools to toys. Its made me think so much about how we infuse meaning and memory into objects. And how those things can change. Reporter they arent exactly sure what final form this project will take. The symbols that i evacuated with. Reporter just it needs top haen n happen now. Those stories are critical to the historical record and understanding this place where we live. When they bring their objects in and start talking, the flood gates open. Sxit and its about far more than whatever objects. Thats because they are stories not just of the fire, they are split into two parts. The before and after. And what People Choose to carry with them one to the other. Garvin thomas, nbc bay area news. We want to take you now to a small kitchen in San Francisco where one woman is making a big difference. Cooking a traditional thanksgiving meal for complete strangers. Margaret made the offer on her neighborhood social media page and grateful neighbors are replying. In some cases the emails im getting from people are like this is the first time i have been apart from my family in my whole life. It just seemed like a good thing to do. Of course, shes not the only one making a difference. At gyro express they prepared turkeys last night not from torr menu, but giving away. The Restaurant Owners tell us because its been such a tough year, they want to help their neighbors. Bay area proud and strong there. Look, another way you can help out if youre at home. We have our nourishing neighbors food drive. The next time youre at safeway just make a 10 donation. I did it just yesterday. That money will go right to local food banks and our drive goes on through december 29th. So easy to do. 4 52. Taking precautions for nine months. Most of us have been wiping down and disinfecting our mail and our groceries, but is it really necessary . Next on today in the bay what Health Officials now say. Happening now for you, a new harris poll finds between 25 and 30 of americans plan to travel for thanksgiving. More younger people are more likely to ignore cdc directives. Aaa says the only plan to see a 4 drop of people driving for the holiday compared to last year. Well be right back. Happy thanksgiving. Welcome back. Since march the majority of us have been wiping down and disinfecting our mail and groceries. Is it really necessary . Health Officials Say they knew less about the virus early on when they made that recommendation. It is now believed the primary the coronavirus spreads is person to person through respiratory droplets. While it doesnt hurt to wipe down groceries or packages, it is not as critical as they once thought. People should be more focused on face coverings and social distancing and frequently washing their hands. It is a christmas tradition that like so many looks different during the pandemic. The annual trip to meet santa at the mall. You know Companies Like talk santa and jingle ring actually offering up virtual oneonone businesses as many malls try to keep the crowds to the minimum. For many parent, they say this is turning out to be a better deal. Talking six, seven, eight, nine minutes of conversation. They get anywhere from three to five minutes with santa and snap, snap, take a picture because we have so many people we have to see. Wow. So, of course, if you are traditionalist some stores are offering up inperson santa visits but reservations are required and, of course, santa will be behind the plexiglass. I just might skip santa altogether this year. I have two little boys and i saw the virtual mall santa thing. I dont know. One of my kids takes virtual music class and he doesnt even Pay Attention. Would he Pay Attention to santa . Probably not. Im over this, mom. They are over it. All over 2020 altogether. 4 57 for you this morning. Covid cases continue to surge as thanksgiving arrives. The tough decisions that are being made. Next here on today in the bay why some people are traveling for the holidays despite the warning from Health Officials. Plus, did you forget something for your thanksgiving baking list. Which stores will be closed today and which will be open. Well be right back. It is 4 58. Sfx turkey gobble sfx dog bark sfx bubbles give thanks, no matter how you share it. Abundant wind and solar energy, we have the power to take on climate change. Use less from 4 to 9 pm to keep california golden. Right now at 5 00, a surge of cases on the front lines. The growing number of heroes testing positive for coronavirus across california. This as so many express their gratitude to doctors and nurses at thanksgiving. We are literally pouring gasoline on the fire that is already burning very hot. Holiday travel taking off. The growing number of people still flying and driving despite a warning from Health Officials. Plus, helping those in need. A live report on the thanksgiving meal give aways happening today across the bay area as many struggle to put food on the table this thanksgiving. Today in the bay continues right now. Happy thanksgiving to you on this thursday. Thanks so am up for making us a part of this morning for you. Im marcus washington. Im kira klapper. We have the ateam marcus and kari hall still here. Well turn to meteorologist kari hall for the thanksgiving forecast. It looks to be really nice