Bay Area vulnerable to extreme winter flooding, UC Davis report warns
A new report from the UC Davis Road Ecology Center warns that a combination of King Tides, a Kelvin Wave, and El Niño conditions could cause severe winter flooding across the Bay Area.
A new report from the UC Davis Road Ecology Center warns that a combination of King Tides, a Kelvin Wave, and El Niño conditions could cause severe winter flooding across the Bay Area.
Marin County holds community sessions to prepare for El Niño hazards
Marin County officials held a community meeting at the College of Marin to help Ross Valley residents prepare for the incoming El Niño climate pattern.
Marin County officials held a community meeting at the College of Marin to help Ross Valley residents prepare for the incoming El Niño climate pattern.
El Niño Guide: 2026-27 event could be strongest on record
A strong El Niño has the potential to shift the winter storm track, boosting the odds for an active winter for parts of the United States.
A strong El Niño has the potential to shift the winter storm track, boosting the odds for an active winter for parts of the United States.
Marin County and San Rafael investing millions to fight impending El Niño storm impacts
As Marin County and surrounding cities continue to absorb significant impacts from winter weather, local governments are committing substantial funds to prepare for the heightened risks of the upcoming El Niño season across the Bay Area.
As Marin County and surrounding cities continue to absorb significant impacts from winter weather, local governments are committing substantial funds to prepare for the heightened risks of the upcoming El Niño season across the Bay Area.
What Californians can do to prepare for El Niño
Californians can prepare for El Niño by securing sand bags. Gov. Newsom declared a state of emergency ahead of potential massive storms.
Californians can prepare for El Niño by securing sand bags. Gov. Newsom declared a state of emergency ahead of potential massive storms.
Heightened concern over Bay Area 'Kelvin' waves, impact on sea level
Kelvin waves travel underwater and tend to occur during El Niño weather conditions. Chief Meteorologist Mark Tamayo explains how incoming 'Kelvin' waves may impact the Bay Area's coastline this winter.
Kelvin waves travel underwater and tend to occur during El Niño weather conditions. Chief Meteorologist Mark Tamayo explains how incoming 'Kelvin' waves may impact the Bay Area's coastline this winter.
State of emergency declared ahead of 'historic' El Niño expected in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a state of emergency to boost available resources ahead of this winter's El Niño, expected to bring “historic" storm conditions to California.
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a state of emergency to boost available resources ahead of this winter's El Niño, expected to bring “historic" storm conditions to California.
Strengthening El Niño has a stronger presence in the new winter outlook
New forecast maps from the Climate Prediction Center have shifted dramatically. There is now a higher chance of above normal precipitation in California.
New forecast maps from the Climate Prediction Center have shifted dramatically. There is now a higher chance of above normal precipitation in California.
Aquatic drones built in Alameda heading to El Niño region ahead of winter forecasts
Saildrone is launching a new fleet of uncrewed surface vehicles from Hawaii to study a developing El Niño event in the equatorial Pacific.
Saildrone is launching a new fleet of uncrewed surface vehicles from Hawaii to study a developing El Niño event in the equatorial Pacific.
Fox Weather expert breaks down El Niño predictions
Bryan Norcross, a hurricane and climate specialist at Fox Weather, explains what to know about the latest climate report on El Niño.
Bryan Norcross, a hurricane and climate specialist at Fox Weather, explains what to know about the latest climate report on El Niño.
This year's El Niño will likely be strongest on record, forecasters predict
Thursday's update states that there is now at least a 90% chance that strengthening will reach the "Very Strong" classification later in the year.
Thursday's update states that there is now at least a 90% chance that strengthening will reach the "Very Strong" classification later in the year.
This year's El Niño will likely be strongest on record, forecasters predict in August update
There is now at least a 90% chance that the strengthening El Niño will reach the "Very Strong" classification later in the year. Here's what to know.
There is now at least a 90% chance that the strengthening El Niño will reach the "Very Strong" classification later in the year. Here's what to know.
Changing weather conditions in Tropical Pacific as El Niño emerges
This is animation showing the changing conditions in Tropical Pacific this year, La Niña fading and El Niño emerging.
This is animation showing the changing conditions in Tropical Pacific this year, La Niña fading and El Niño emerging.
Here's how El Niño could affect the Bay Area
KTVU meteorologist Roberta Gonzales breaks down how likely El Niño is to develop soon and what it could mean for the Bay Area.
KTVU meteorologist Roberta Gonzales breaks down how likely El Niño is to develop soon and what it could mean for the Bay Area.
El Niño expected to strengthen, what it could mean for the Bay Area
A newly released monthly report from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center shows that El Niño is not only here, but it’s expected to continue strengthening through the fall and winter months.
A newly released monthly report from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center shows that El Niño is not only here, but it’s expected to continue strengthening through the fall and winter months.
How to stay safe during El Niño as sharks migrate closer to California coast
Shark expert Chris Lowe, a professor of marine biology and director of the Shark Lab at Cal State, Long Beach, explains how to stay safe as sharks migrate toward the California coast during El Niño.
Shark expert Chris Lowe, a professor of marine biology and director of the Shark Lab at Cal State, Long Beach, explains how to stay safe as sharks migrate toward the California coast during El Niño.
What El Niño means for a 'shark summer' on the California coast
Warmer ocean waters might prompt a more shark-filled summer along the California coast. Chris Lowe is a professor of marine biology and director of the Shark Lab at Cal State, Long Beach,
Warmer ocean waters might prompt a more shark-filled summer along the California coast. Chris Lowe is a professor of marine biology and director of the Shark Lab at Cal State, Long Beach,
El Niño explainer: Some forecast models suggest possible record-setting event
"Super" is not an official classification on the intensity scale.
"Super" is not an official classification on the intensity scale.
What would El Niño this summer mean for California's winter?
El Niño is the warming of the sea surface temperatures thousands of miles away from the Bay Area in the Equatorial Pacific.
El Niño is the warming of the sea surface temperatures thousands of miles away from the Bay Area in the Equatorial Pacific.