Roadways. No major issues slowing you down here at 5 00. The were going to start with a look at your travel times where only one is in the yellow. For those of you headed westbound out of the tracy triangle that is a 31minute drive. The accident in the eastbound direction. So the non commute direction has now been cleared. Even better there. Highway 4 still clear 101 coming out of the south bay. Just a second ago out of the altamonte pass. Metering lights are not yet on at the bay bridge and you are really starting to get stacked up in those cash lanes. If youre a fastrak customer good luck to you you have pretty much the whole roadway to yourself. Thats not going to be the case for long. Looking at the san mateo bridge as well also getting busier here at this hour. We are not seeing delays or crashes or anything slowing you down once we get across the bridge. Eastbound is good to go and clear as well. The Richmond San Rafael bridge looks the best out of all the bridges. Not even on th
The areas in yellow. San jose is included in that heat advisories so temperatures will continue on the very warm side to outside. Heat is a big deal. When it gets hot in line it becomes dangerous not only for your health which it definitely does but fire danger, and air quality picked a spare the air date has been issued again tomorrow. We had one today because of the heat lingering. When we come back we will get specific with numbers and what you can expect and when the cooldown gets here. The hot weather prompted a swim center in walnut creek to open up today after it received more than 100 requests from the community. We get live coverage from ktvus out in a gomez in walnut creek tonight where many people want to head to the pool when it gets so hot outside. Reporter yes, julie we were surprised that there were so many Aquatic Centers throughout Contra Costa County in the east bay that had closed this week and started fall hours because of finding out that staffing is an issue with
Its hot now looking at temperature readings of 106 fairfield, 103 concord and brentwood 101 and livermore and numerous other locations are still in the mid to upper 90s. Lets go to abc 7 meteorologist drew tuma on the roof for a further look at the heat. Reporter this heat can be taxing on the body especially several days in a row of it. Some tips again, drink plenty of clear fluids like water even before you get thirsty. Really want to limit that alcohol intake, as well. That can dehydrate you quickly. Seek out a. C. If you can. If youre outside for a long time, seek out shade. Wear lightweight clothing to keep your body heat down and dont leave kids or pets inside cars because the inside of your car can heat up very quickly. We still have a heat advisory in effect this lasting for another day until tomorrow night at 8 00 for all areas shaded in orange. A majority of the region for increased risk of heatrelated illness. The hottest temperatures will be found in lake county. Excessive
They hit 105 there. Right now a heat advisory is in effect for the north bay, east bay and santa clara valley. After temperatures in those areas topped 100. Farther inland as an excessive heat warning for the Central Valley from redding to modesto and including fairfield. Some kids had the right idea. They were keeping cool splashing around in the water fountains at cesar chavez plaza. San jose saw a high of 98. Its hot. I was expecting it to be cold out here. In San Francisco, fans at the giants game left early this afternooof the heat. Some told us they moved up into shaded areas of oracle park from their seats in the direct sun. Elementary school in pittsburgh had to postpone the first day of school today because of the air conditioning there. It wasnt working. Families at highlands elementary received a notice informing them crews are working to repair the cooling system. The school is hoping to have it running by monday. Lets talk more about this weather with chief meteorologist b
Breaking news in philadelphia. A suspect finally surrenders after an hours long standoff sparked by a shootout. The latest on the condition of the six officers who were shot. A man charged in this violent attack in San Francisco has been released from jail already. How did that happen . Tonight, the victim is pleading to the governor for help. One of the hottest days in the summer. Some record highs throughout the bay area. How long does the heat last . There is no place id rather be. She is still fighting to be taken seriously in the president ial race, but tonight oakland is welcomed her like a rockstar. Good evening, i am ken bastida. And i met elizabeth cook. The man accused of shooting Six Police Officers is finally in custody. The standoff lasted nearly 8 hours on a north philly neighborhood. Police say the officers were serving a narcotics warrant at a home this afternoon, when the situation took a dangerous turn. Two officers and three others were trapped inside the building fo