In today's newscast:
Weather and the Timber Fire
Gusty winds and the potential for dry lightning briefly paused firefighting on Wednesday in Big Sur, where the Timber Fire has burned 4,245 acres as of Thursday morning.
National Weather Service meteorologist Rachel Kennedy says the weather after Thursday looks better.
" We're kinda looking at much below normal temperatures," she said. "We're gonna see really good overnight humidity recovery, so really moist nighttime conditions. And we'll see improvements in daytime dryness as well. So all of that would actually be very helpful to helping fight fires."
A 10-mile stretch of Highway 1 remains closed to prioritize firefighting vehicles.
The Monterey Bay Air Resources District’s Richard Stedman says air quality had not reached dangerous levels as of midday Wednesday. But he recommends being prepared.
"People, if they have air filtration devices, they should get those ready," he said, "in case they have to filter the air."
He adds N-95 masks could also be helpful if air quality gets bad.
Car Week supports local charities
Monterey Car Week is more than a showcase for rare cars. For more than 100 local charities, various events offer major fundraising opportunities.
See Monterey Communications Specialist Sandy Huerta says, for example, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance has raised more than $45 million. One way is through drawings for luxury vehicles.
Montage Health Foundation is one beneficiary this year. Director of Community Health and Wellness Yasmine Elsherbini says they’ll use the donation to support free health programs in local schools.
“Healthcare doesn’t start when someone gets sick," she said. "It’s where people are learning, where they’re living, where they’re playing.”
The Concours d’Elegance charity drawings are on Sunday, and tickets are $100.
And a note: the Tour d’Elegance was rerouted today to avoid the Timber Fire.
