Valley. Everywhere in red there the potential for a high fire danger. Look at the winds. These are at the surface. 37 at fairfield, 32 in novato, 43 in santa rosa. Theyre even faster up in the hills. That means theyll get faster down in the surface once the sun comes up. Thats why we have that wind advisory through 11 00. Near record high temperatures today also from 66 in Half Moon Bay to about 74 in santa rosa. We have hazards at our beaches also and another potential red flag warning coming up in the accuweather 7day forecast. Thank you. Bay area firefighters were busy this weekend preparing for the potential fire danger that is stretching into today. Red flag warnings in december are rare. The last one happened in 2017. So with winds through tonight, firefighters are remaining vigilant. I dont think any of us thought we would be upstaffing and moving into a red flag and wind advisory for december. Its not typical for the bay area. The concern for winds like this, they will likely b
Recommended that the vaccine be available for folks older than the age of 16. And this all comes as the Pfizer Vaccine just now hours away from being shipped out shipments as you just heard are expected to arrive in states as early as monday trucks, carrying those vaccines will roll out starting tomorrow to nearly 150 Distribution Centers across america. The head of the fda says that science and data guided the fdas decision to approve the vaccine. It comes despite concerns that the vaccine was rushed along with pressure from the white house. Now here in the bay area we can expect about 75,000 doses of the vaccine at local hospitals are getting ready. Kron fours gayle ong is live tonight in freeman with that part of the story gayle. Jonathan justine the initial shipments are expected some time next week and that will be intended for Health Care Workers and first responders. It could store hundreds of thousands of vaccines. Right now at ucsf without without an issue doctor desi kotis ch
The vaccine developed by Oxford University doesnt have to be stored at ultra cold temperatures as some others, which makes is easier to distribute. The subfreeze by pfizer and partner biontech is one downside. The fda says a committee will meet december 10th to discuss an emergency use authorization which could start the Distribution Process immediately. Moderna is expected to file for an emergency use authorization by the end of the month. Its vaccine is 95 effective and can be stored at regular refrigeration temperatures, developed thanks in part to funding from dolly parton. While the u. S. Military is gearing up for what it calls operation warp speed to distribute one or more vaccines once approved, others are scrambling at the local level to give the series of shots. Abc 7 david louie spoke with a logisti logisti logistics sker logistics expert. It was Pretty Amazing to see how fast the testing ramped up, but vaccinating millions of americans once supplies become available will be
Up with this. Were considering full disclosure, a little preview, the notion of a curfew. Reporter Nothing Official has been announced yesterday, Marin County Public Health director told kristen sze hes not surprised. Were aware this is on the table. Its something thats more co common back east in massachusetts, virginia. Reporter massachusetts statewide curfew requires residents stay home between 10 00 p. M. And 5 00 a. M. Daily unless going to work and most businesses, restaurants and bars must close by 9 30. George rutherford imagines thats what newsom is consideri considering. Its a lockdown less detrimental to business because they can be open some parts of the day. Reporter the point rutherford says is to limit late night socializing where alcohol is often involved and people might let guards down. Countries and cities in europe have tried it. In europe its closing bars. Its a big push. The closing between 10 00 p. M. And 5 00 a. M. Where i live in Alameda County, i dont see a lo
Santa rosa in 38. Its 39 in livermore right now. 43 concord. 46 oakland. The afternoon is just like yesterday. That means sunny, warm and beautiful. Mid to upper 60s. How is the drive looking . Its getting busy this morning as you work into the pass. Its the usual stuff for the super commuters going westbound into 580. Thats where we are seeing most of the delays. Expect a few brake lights. The good news, no accidents or incident for that portion of the freeway. Travel time 30 minutes 205 toward 680. Right now looking good across the east shore. No delays along highway 4 and that ride out of the south bay so far so good. A few brake lights starting to form for that morgan hill commute. Bay bridge toll plaza quiet, no metering lights and its a very easy ride as you work out of the east bay into the city. Live news desk. We will watch this morning on the investigation into that huge fire that started in a berkeley seven story apartment building. It caused the evacuation of a nearby three