You can keep track of the storm and others by the way in by downloading our nbc app and click down weather on the menu to get the forecast. The rains are falling in the north bay. Jeff was talking about how hard the rain is coming down. And Michelle Robinson with us. The overall winter forecast is much of the talk. People have been stocking up on those sand bags for when the big storm does come certainly. The rain has been a steady stream for the last hour. One Business Owner said even a sprink until the forecast is good for him. Were stocked up, ready to go. Rain in the forecast usually means a busy day at jacksons hardware at san rafael. He had we get a few sprinkles out there. They realize its time to get ready, knowing more is going to come. Manager steve graham said theyve stocked up on rain gear in anticipation of the el nino predicted this winter. Theyre preparing for emergencies. The most popular items . Rain jackets, tarps and generators. Once the power goes out and we get a g
Wet winter that could bring some challenges. A few miles away at jacksons hardware were stocked up and ready to go. Reporter the manager says with the rain comes business. Obviously theyre preparing for emergencies, flashlights and batteries and sandbags. Reporter the hottest items are rain jackets, tarps and generators. Once the power goes out, you see an influx. Reporter but others have a different plan. Well wait and see when the rain starts coming in. Reporter well, its starting here in sausalito. Youre looking at 101 north near seminary drive, the southbound side volume is much lighter, but it does look like drivers are slowing down because of these conditions. But be careful if you are going to be driving in these conditions. Michelle roberts. A hassle even before the sun came up, when a truck overturned and spreading a drywall compound. And then as that was clearing, a 12pound pile up on 880. Tonight drivers facing a holiday get awhich and looming storm. Boy, is this bad timing
No slowing here. In fact, no slowing around the bay as we look at our view of the bay bridge toll plaza. You have the one set of lanes on the right approach and those are the cash lanes and until they open all the cash lanes in the next few minutes here and look to the north bay where southbound 101 is your commute direction and little glow for the lights, but no problem. Not like the low clouds and fog we had yesterday. A smooth, easy drive throughout. Back to you. Thank you. Developing story this morning, tense, scary moments for some people in the east bay after someone opened fire at a mall last night. Our crew was first on the scene. It happened at the parking lot of Bay Fair Center, not far from the century theaters. Today in the bay bob redell is live in san leandro with the latest. Bob, anybody hurt . Police do not believe so. Good morning to you, scott. Although they did check local hospitals to make sure that no one showed up with a bullet wound and as far as we know they did
Streets because their homes are destroyed or unsafe to go in. United states is already putting together an aid package and sending in a Disaster Response team. This is the strongest earthquake to hit nepal in more than 80 years. It created a dire situation and whats more, the quake destroyed many ancient landmarks. The devastating earthquake leveled buildings and flattened the capital city of the historic center. Witnesses describe a scene of chaos and panic as hundreds scrambled on to the streets to get away from the buildings collapsing around them. The relentless tremors are making many afraid to go back inside. The quake toppled temples that have stood for centuries. A 19th century landmark, the nine story tower has been reduced to rubble. People search for survivors trapped underneath the popular tourist site. We feel not too happy in the middle of the square. But when we come back here, we feel happy. Hospitals in the city are so crowded, the injured are being treated in the open
The fire, which grew to 14,000 acres Sunday afternoon, also destroyed a home and injured two firefighters. Cal Fire says the fire is now 50% contained, and officials hope to continue to gain ground under favorable weather conditions.