Right now at five storm clean up concerns also. The call for help by some peopl right now at 5 00, storm cleanup concerns also becoming cash concerns. The call for help from some people on the peninsula. The news at 5 00 starts right now. Good evening, everyone. Thanks for joining us. Im terry mcsweeney. And im peggy bunker. Well get to our local coverage in just a moment, but first we have breaking news from the oroville area. A big concern here after the Butte County Sheriffs Office has ordered immediate evacuation for everyone who lives and works in the oroville area downstream. Right now were hearing from the Department Water resources and Weather Service that the auxiliary spillway structure below the dam, theyre expecting it to fail and that will result in an uncontrollable release of floodwaters. Obviously a huge issue here. Theyre estimating it could happen in the next hour. Authorities say using that auxiliary spillway has led to severe erosion, and the reason they were using
Good monday morning to you. Disaster looms over the nations tallest dam. Almost 190,000 people have been ordered to evacuate the areas downstream from the oroville dam in california. Authorities say that unexpected erosion in an emergency spillway threatens to unleash uncontrolled floodwaters from the dams massive reservoir. The officials have been releasing controlled amounts of water through another spillway to prevent further erosion. They plan to drop large rocks from helicopters into the spillway to help stop it. 70 miles south of the oroville dam, the states capital, californias governor issued an emergency order to help coordinate the responding teams. Theyre preparing for incoming storms that could affect this complex and rapidly changing situation. Well have updates throughout the day here on nbc. This morning, the white house is preparing to move forward on the temporary immigration ban. The president saying he could deliver a new executive order as soon as today. Steven mill
Good being with you, im frances rivera. Disaster looms over the nations tallest dam. Almost 190,000 people have been ordered to evacuate the areas downstream from the oroville dam in california. Authorities say that unexpected erosion in an emergency spillway threatens to unleash uncontrolled floodwaters from the dams massive reservoir. The officials have been releasing controlled amounts of water, reducing pressure on the structure, and they plan to drop large rocks from helicopters into the eroded spillway to help stabilize it. 70 miles south of the oroville dam, the states capital, californias governor issued an emergency order to help coordinate the responding teams. Theyre preparing for incoming storms that could affect this complex and rapidly changing situation. Nbc news will bring you updates throughout the day. It is musics biggest night of the year. Were talking about the 59th annual grammy awards. The night arguably belonged to adele. The british songstress kicked off the sh
Numerous reports of down trees and powerlines. Lots of flying debris. Driving high profile vehicles in these conditions will be difficult. Windy chilly today quiet rest of the week coolest day thursday 60s return for second half of president s day weekend today gusty winds. Mostly sunny, chilly. Highs 4247 feels 20s to 30s winds nw 2030 g 60 mph tonight mainly clear and cold. Lighter winds. Lows 2731 winds nw 510 mph tuesday partly to mostly sunny. Milder. Highs 4953 winds wsw 510 mph breaking overnight whipping winds area, leaving a trail of damage. In germantown, the gusts toppled a tree right on top of a house. And in the district the winds were so strong they actually ripped the roof off an apartment. Lets begin with our suzanne kennedy, live in southeast. In germantown the strong winds knocking down this a house on hottinger circle. The tree fell right on the entryway blocking people inside from getting out until rescue crews came. No one was hurt and minor damage to the house. Pl
Good being with you, im frances rivera. Disaster looms over the nations tallest dam. Almost 190,000 people have been ordered to evacuate the areas downstream from the oroville dam in california. Authorities say that unexpected erosion in an emergency spillway threatens to unleash uncontrolled floodwaters from the dams massive reservoir. The officials have been releasing controlled amounts of water, reducing pressure on the structure, and they plan to drop large rocks from helicopters into the eroded spillway to help stabilize it. 70 miles south of the oroville dam, the states capital, californias governor issued an emergency order to help coordinate the responding teams. Theyre preparing for incoming storms that could affect this complex and rapidly changing situation. Nbc news will bring you updates throughout the day. It is musics biggest night of the year. Were talking about the 59th annual grammy awards. Adele. The british songstress kicked off the show with hello my opinion us in