Hurricane Francine makes landfall in southern Louisiana
Hurricane Francine barreled into southern Louisiana on Wednesday evening as a category 2 storm, making landfall with destructive 100 mph winds and dangerous storm surge along the Bayou state's coastline.
Crews battle vegetation fire near Concord
Firefighters battled a vegetation fire near Concord on Wednesday afternoon.
Stronger winds today
The low clouds are clearing out this afternoon. Winds (NW) will be increasing today. Gusts could exceed 40 mph near the shoreline and in the hills. Highs should range from the mid 60s near the coast to the mid 80s inland. Our minor warming continues through Friday. Have a great day! -Mark
Bay Area-made robots help prevent wildfires
It looks like something out of a science fiction movie, a new automated machine called the BurnBot.
Wind picks up today
Winds will pick up today into tomorrow.
New BurnBot remote-controlled vehicle to help prevent California wildfires
The BurnBot’s purpose is to create fire breaks with prescribed burns in wildfire-prone areas to prevent flames from spreading.
Kelseyville wildfire prompts evacuation orders
Evacuation orders have been issued in Kelseyville due to a wildfire.
Stronger winds in the Wednesday forecast
Patchy clouds will greet parts of the Bay Area Wednesday morning. We are expecting stronger winds later in the day. Gusts could exceed 40 mph near the coast and in the hills. Highs should range from the low 60s near the coast to the mid 80s inland. Have a great Wednesday! -Mark
Fog, sun, breezy
Today's highs will reach 80s inland.
Temperatures expected to decrease over next few days
Temperatures are expected to decrease over the next few days. Highs that were previously in the 100s will drop to the mid and low 80s as we approach Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Boyles Fire in Clearlake burns structures and vehicles
The Boyles Fire in Clear Lake is 40 t0 45% contained, holding steady at 76 acres burned, but serious damage has already been done. So far, at least 30 structures, mostly homes, and as many as 50 vehicles have been damaged or destroyed as the wind blown fire swept through this residential neighborhood.
Another seasonably warm day before cooldown
Mostly sunny skies away from the coast this afternoon with high ranging from mid 60s in Pacifica to Mid 90s in Livermore. A cooler pattern kicks in starting tomorrow.
'Immediate threat to life': Dozens of acres ablaze in Clearlake, evac orders in place
Dozens of acres are burning in Clearlake prompting mandatory evacuations as the fast-moving fire threatens structures.
Above average temps
Today's temperatures will be above average, reaching the mid-90s in Pleasanton.
Daylight saving time 2024: When will we 'fall back?'
At the end of daylight saving time, early-risers will get an extra hour of rest before alarm clocks go off, but it will get darker earlier in the evenings.
Cooling Trend This Week
This week, we can expect a gradual drop in temperatures across many areas. Tomorrow, temperatures will remain in the low to mid-90s. However, as we move into Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, highs are expected to dip into the mid to upper 80s. This cooling trend will help alleviate fire danger and improve air quality issues in the Bay Area. The lower temperatures will continue through the latter part of the week into the early weekend.
Only subtle changes in weather today
Our weather pattern remains the same. Mostly sunny away from the coast with afternoon highs ranging from mid 60s in Pacifica to low 90s in the inner east bay.
Line Fire: National Guard called in to assist as fire moves into Big Bear
The Line Fire in San Bernardino County has burned over 36,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders across the area. There is growing concern the fire will spread toward Big Bear Valley.
Line Fire in San Bernardino County burns 7,000+ acres; evacuation orders issued
The Line fire has burned over 7,100 acres, prompting evacuation orders across the area.
Warm Sunday
The fog returns to the area Sunday morning. Partly to mostly sunny skies are expected during the afternoon. Highs should range from the mid 60s near the coast to the low 90s inland. Temperatures should cool a bit next week. Have a great Sunday!