>> next, we are getting a close look at what tuesday's epic storm left behind inside a beloved botanical garden in the east bay hills. it is damage you have to see to believe. plus, a deadly tornado and powerful thunderstorms leave a trail of destruction for mor abc news at 4:30 is next. >> this is abc7news. >> a frost advisory for many parts of the bay area prompts officials to open warming centers for people who needed us to stay -- who need a place to stay. i'm dion lim. you are watching a special early edition of abc news because of

nhl hockey. speaking of warming centers, here is a live look outside, where it is a clear day, but it is going to be cold tonight. we have spencer standing by on our forecast and just how low we go. spencer: it is going to be pretty cold just about everywhere. area. 30's in the coldest spots. the frost advisory is in effect until 9:00 a.m. tomorrow, and we may have one for monday morning as well. overnight, skies will be clear. when skies are that clear at this time of the year, temperatures drop quite low. at night, 36 in napa, 36 in carpenter, 36 at morgan hill, and only upper 30's right around the bay shoreline, except for any degrees at -- 40 degrees at

oakland and san francisco. after we get acclimated to the cold, we have a storm coming next week, and i will tell you about that in my forecast later. kumasi: spencer -- dion: spencer, thanks. warming centers are open in santa clara county. several county libraries, including the one in cupertino, are now open for shelter. volunteers handed out information about the centers for people who need a place to stay. they also handed out blankets, ponchos, and even tarps to house people in encampments. sonoma county is also opening several warming centers. people looking to avoid freezing temperatures can go to the west county community services building. long exposure to freezing temperatures can lead to hypothermia. always a reminder to keep up with the changing weather, you can access the same live doppler 7 already is is on demand on the

-- already uses on demand on the abc 7 bay area news app. storm damage from tuesday's epic bomb cyclone is still being tallied. in the east bay, a massive cleanup is planned after several ancient trees and dozens of plants were destroyed at the uc botanical garden. cornell barnard spoke with the garden's director about what was lost. >> the people on this se ound. reer: lthe st lt inse both scope of the damage is extensive. >> it is quite massive and is dramatically damaged. reporter: this beloved redwood tree, taking on a picnic table in portions of the bamboo growth. >> when it fell, it snapped off and took out that portion. reporter: more than 50 rare

plants were also destroyed. one of the biggest losses is this california buckeye tree, planted more than 150 years ago, completely crushed by the age of the redwood -- the weight of the redwood tree. it is almost impossible to emplace. >> a california native, a tree people are sad to see disappear. reporter: staff members held a memorial this week to honor the fallen trees. >> the garden where the tree fell is dramatically changed. it was in a condition where we had to close it to the public. reporter: feldman says the redwood was one of three trees with only one trunk. >> the tree is probably so dangerous now as far as its structure that we have to take the whole tree down. reporter: the cleanup bill could top $50,000, but l not expect the university of california to pay, so donations from the public may be the only way to move forward. >> t oor

s t isind of wment. on a pause is a good way to put itcaltrans is shutting downa portion of sth highway 101. that stretch between petaluma to lakeville highway and hampton road in novato will be close from 9:00 p.m. tonight to 9:00 a.m. tomorrow. pgm marin county crews will be working on a landslide in the area. at least 26 were killed and dozens more injured as a tornado and powerful thunderstorms made their way of us mississippi and -- made their way across mississippi and alabama. the storms made destruction for over 100 miles. president biden has pledged the federal government will be there to help with recovery as long as needed. reporter: western mississippi hit with massive and violent tornado strikes. the towns of silver city emily fort stated. -- devastated. >> this ain't good.

we are in the tornado right now. >> wesley jackson to this video as he was in the tornado and captured some of the devastation. storm chaser emeryville was in rolling fork. >> we saw complete and utter devastation. houses gone, gas stations destroyed. trees, power lines blocking entrances everywhere. stray animals, people wandering the streets clearly in shock. this was one of the words we have seen. reporter: first responders looking for any survivors that may still be trapped. in central mississippi, the storm tearing off groups as residents ran for cover. >> we tried to get ourselves into the middle part of the house. we did. it was coming right behind us. we heard a big boom. reporter: devastation stretching to the eastern part of the state. >> we've got major damage. royed.er:

governor tate reeves has issued a state of emergency in all counties affected by the a storms statement saying he and the first lady are praying for those impacted, assuring residents, writing, "we will be there as long as it takes." the president says fema has deployed emergency resources to support recovery efforts in the affected areas. dion:body of a seven-year-old -- divers have recovered the body of a seven-year-old who drowned this week at a beach in madurai county. a three-year-old told them his brother and mother were missing in the water. the mother's body was recovered. divers found the body of the seven-year-old just before noon today. one man is dead and two are under arrest after a shooting this morning at a popular casino in lake tahoe. deputies were called to the hard rock hotel and casino at about 8:00 a.m., along the

california-nevada border. three men were in a casino bar together and an argument broke out before the shooting. that casino was locked down, with visitors ordered to shelter-in-place while police searched for the gunman. he and the other man were arrested about 20 miles from the scene. a special tribute to a former member of the uc berkeley rowing team, following her death in a biking accident. sean o'donnell was biking to work at the state department in d.c. when she was hit by a truck. the rowing team raised $50,000 to create a custom boat in her name. today was christened. organizers and the boat will be used totter o'donnell in future rowing races. one of her former teammates and friend became emotional when talking about her. >> part of me still feels like she is here. i remember she is not with us every once in a while.

dion: o'donnell was a danville native. she was 40 years old. more to come, including a celebration in san francisco. the 125th annual long kmart day in chinatown. and honoring and showing appreciation for vietnam war veterans. today's special ceremony on the uss hornet. once again, taking a live look outside. a gorgeous saturday on tap. we do have spencer christian up next with your forecast.

dion: a special celebration parking the 120 for the anniversary of wong kim arc day in san francisco's chinatown. the event featured descendants of wong kim ark. elected leaders and prominent chinese-american community members spoke today. wong kim ark francisco in the 1870's, and after a trip outside the country, he was denied reentry to the u.s.. his case was taken all the way to the u.s. supreme court, which ruled the 14th amendment guarantees birthright citizenship to all born in the west -- in the u.s. i was so honored to bmc this morning. thank you so much.

today, families celebrated national vietnam war veterans day in alameda. what a spectacular site. this afternoon, a memorial squadron conducted a flyover at the event on the uss hornet. organizers gave pins to the vietnam war vets to show appreciation for their service. there was also a ceremony remembering those who lost their lives. the event was held ahead of the actual vietnam war veterans day, which is on march 29. tonight, ok sue is hosting its 20th annual hope gala in san francisco. it is a nonprofit that works to support families with childhood cancer. people will come together to show support for families as some children get ready for summer camp this year. >> the beauty of camp is that we bring together a community that is going through the same thing. folks are not alone. at camp, everyone knows how

folks are feeling. often we hear people say me too, i had that experience, or i know how you will, and it is a special place where we can make that happen. dion: the cam has been a safe haven for children and families affected by cancer for nearly 40 years in northern california. in 2020, the camp at berry creek burnt down during the more complex wildfires, and they have been unable to rebuild sense. ey are currently renting out other a k -- other locations until they can find a new home. abc7news is a proud sponsor of tonight's event, and stephanie sierra and reggie aqui are at the gala. up next, clean california community days.a community effoa south bay park as part of the statewide beautification program. spencer: we have a cold and frosty night coming our way. i will have the details in our forecast.

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when you need it the most. or live chat at calhope.org today. dion: dozens of volunteers cleaned up a city park this morning as far as california clean community days initiative. they picked up f riley park.

-- litter at riley park. the program is a 1.2 billion dollar effort designed to engage communities and improve public spaces in underserved areas. a great day to do it. the sun was out. spencer: nice and sunny, a little crisp, but he was complaining? dion: yeah, compared to what we had. spencer: we are drying out but will be cooling down tonight. no storms today, no storms this weekend, and i will give you a look at service when right now. it is pretty breezy, dusty in some spots of up to 32 miles per hour at sfo and 25 to 30 mile per hour gusts in other locations. it is a pleasant afternoon. here is a live view from sutro tower, looking at blue skies. san francisco 53 degrees right now. my in other locations, oakland, san jose at 58 degrees. 52 at half moon bay.

blue s orve gate, 60 degrees in santa rosa, 59 in novato, 64 at fairfield. that is our warm spot. 58 at livermore. blue sky over most of the bay area from this view from mount tam an. the next form that arrives monday evening will be a level 1 storm, but intensifying to a level two by tuesday. here is a look at our forecast animation overnight. we have clear skies. temperatures will be dropping to 34 in santa rosa. 38 in vallejo, 39 in san rafael. san jose will drop down to 39 degrees. 36 in morgan hill. with temperatures dropping that low, we have a frost advisory in effect for virtually all of the bay area away from the shoreline and coast. the lowest locations will be in the low to mid 30's.

the frost advisory is in effect until 9:00 tomorrow morning. tomorrow morning pleasant and dry with highs ranging from low 50's at the coast to upper 50's around the bay shoreline and close to 60's inland. skipping ahead to monday evening , that is when the next storm will come in, arriving first with light to moderate rain as a level 1 storm, but intensifying overnight to level two storm, producing windy and rainy conditions for most of the day on tuesday. it will start to weaken a bit with just scattered showers on wednesday, and it will be just about out of here on thursday. we've got a stormy beginning of the week coming our way. level 1 storm on monday morning may be just as chilly as tomorrow morning, so we've got the thermometer up again. on tuesday, level two storm with rainy, windy conditions. drying out or beginning to dry out on thursday. sunny skies going into the beginning of next weekend. >> now abc 7 sports with chris

alvarez. chris: we are here at open gym premiere for stephen curry's underrated tour, which gets going later this evening. should be a fun day of basketball. on the injury front, gary payton ii did practice today, officially probable for tomorrow against the timberwolves, but he is trending towards playing. what a game at chase last night. the warriors with a big win over the 76ers. steph curry came up big. jordan poole scored 19 of his team-high 33 points in the third quarter. golden state has won nine straight games at home. today the dubs are sixth in the west, a percentage point behind fifth-place phoenix and a game and a half from sabin place minnesota. -- seventh place minnesota. >> when i get time to catch my rhythm and line stsitmakes too, because the defense is also worried about me scoring as well

as making the right plays. >> were trying to put together a solid run into the playoffs. we don't want to limit to the playoffs and have to turn it on. you would rather not have that uncertainty. draymond: it is a logjam, and if you take care of your business, win the games you are supposed to win, maybe one or two you are not supposed to win, you put cells in great position -- put yourselves in great position. we just need to win games. that is what we are trying to do. chris: klay thompson, we all know he knows what it means to overcome adversity. klay, along with the thompson family foundation, gifted a brand-new, customized basketball wheelchair to 18 who really deserved one -- a teen who deserved one. ♪ chris: it is a site you have seen many times, klay thompson warming up before a big game about on this day, the warriors

a superstar is getting set to surprise one of his biggest fans. waiting in the waiting room is a bay area native who plays for the junior world warriors -- road warriors and is attending with the challenged athletes foundation. >> we thought it would be a perfect time for him. chris: presented by klay himself. >> nice. how are you all doing? chris: as the splash please everyone in the room, the visitor is overwhelmed with emotion, and things get better with the surprise of a new customized basketball wheelchair. >> for sitting to you your own competitive wheelchair. -- presenting to you your own competitive wheelchair. >> it is yours. >> my gosh. and i get to meet you!

it was such an exciting moment. coming to a warriors game is such a cool thing. i get to meet klay as well. so much emotion, i don't know what to say. chris: after an autograph and some photos, it is time to put his chair to use. the next day, the warriors rectus facility in oakland, he was already in his brand-new chair. >> how has basketball changed your life? >> i have met so many great people through basketball. and i get to meet warriors -- like, klay. chris: we will be right back.

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dion: tonight at 11:00, michael finney explains why drivers renewing registration online are getting hit with faculties -- with fees and penalties through no fault of their own. and a push underway in the bay area to fight back against legislation targeting the transgender community. those stories and more coming up tonight at 11:00. finally, in the north bay, some kids got to take part in a special easter egg hunt. the lighthouse for the blind and visually impaired held its first beeping egg hunt in san rafael. it was held on the campus of

guide dogs for the blind. several families who have received guide dogs from the group's canine buddy program took part in the event.

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