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Weather Alert

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 11 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Afternoon temperatures from 95 to 105, with the hottest
day expected on Wednesday. Overnight lows from 65 to 75.

* WHERE...Portions of the Sacramento Valley, Carquinez Strait
and Delta, Northern San Joaquin Valley and Northeast Foothills.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Widespread moderate, to locally high, heat risk.
Heat-related illnesses will be possible, especially for groups
that are sensitive to the heat.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

Weather Alert

...Red Flag Warning for Gusty Wind and Low Humidity Continues
through Wednesday Morning...

.Breezy northerly wind combined with low relative humidity will
continue areas of critical fire weather conditions today through
Wednesday morning. Strongest wind expected today along the
western Sacramento Valley and into the Coastal Range foothills.

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 215, 216,
217, 218, 263, 266, AND 279...

* WIND...Northerly wind 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Strongest wind expected today.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidities 5 to 15 percent with overnight
recoveries 25 to 45 percent.

* GREATEST THREAT...West side of the Sacramento Valley, mainly
along and west of Interstate 5, and into the Coastal Range
foothills.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

*

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

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B-Line bus riders have to mask-up longer than expected

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CHICO, Calif. - The CDC has extended its federal transportation mask mandate for another two weeks. The mandate is now set to expire on May 3.

Until then, passengers will have to wear a mask while onboard planes, trains, or buses and when inside places like airports and bus terminals.

Many B-line riders in Chico said they’re happy about the mandate extension. However, they said some riders don’t follow the rules, taking off their masks once the bus starts moving. 

People who keep the masks on say they open the windows to make sure there's as much ventilation as possible.

B-Line bus loading passengers in Chico

Many do think that masks should stay around just in case another surge hits.

"There's nothing wrong with keeping the mask mandate because you never know when the COVID is going to come back. It's for our safety to see how long COVID has less deaths," Chico State student Sangam Teli said.

“Yeah, that's fine with me actually. Getting sick is a risk that is pretty bad among people going on. I think it's best to wear a mask," Zachary Mahone, who has been riding the B-Line for 3 years said. 

While most riders don't have an issue with wearing masks as long as the mandate is around, some say they know people who have stopped taking the bus specifically because masks are still required. 

The B-Line bus system will continue to follow the federal mask mandate for public transportation. Assistant Transit Planner with the county Victoria Proctor said they will make all the necessary changes when they come.

Chloe Curtis joined Action News Now in 2021 as a digital producer during the week nights. She now reports on the weekend and is a digital producer three nights a week.

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