Hurricane Milton update: Storm returns to Category 5 as Florida prepares for life-threatening impacts
Less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene hit Florida, residents are preparing for another major storm as Hurricane Milton strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico.
Bay Area heat wave: How high will energy bills spike from the record temperatures?
Air conditioners across the Bay Area have been blasting for days amid the record-breaking heat wave, and many residents can expect their next energy bill to reflect that. But just in time, a PG&E credit is on its way that will help offset soaring bills.
North Carolina mom of 4 swept up by Hurricane Helene flooding in front of husband, 8-year-old son
Jamie, Melissa Guinn had been together 17 years when Hurricane Helene flooding in North Carolina claimed her life.
Hurricane forecast: Milton strengthens to Category 5 as Florida orders evacuations
Hurricane Milton increased to a Category 5 storm on Monday as it barreled toward an already-battered Florida. Here’s the latest information on the storm.
6 heat-related deaths in Santa Clara County under investigation
Santa Clara County is investigating six deaths that may be related to the recent heat wave.
Hurricane, Tropical Storm Watch vs. Warning: Here's what each means
Warnings are more dire than watches, but both need to be taken seriously. Here's a look at the differences between a Tropical Storm Watch, Hurricane Watch, Storm Surge Watch, Tropical Storm Warning, Hurricane Warning, and Storm Surge Warning.
$17.5K fine after 'Yolo Six' farmworkers said they were fired during heat wave
The state agency vested with the power of workplace safety cited Ruiz Farm Labor in Dixon, Calif., for three serious-category violations of California’s heat illness prevention standard.
For the first time on record, the Atlantic has 3 hurricanes simultaneously after September
Hurricane Milton is intensifying and will be a major hurricane before it slams into the storm-ravaged Florida coast, according to the National Hurricane Center.
How to stay safe as heat stretch continues into 6th day
There's no relief from the sun just yet, as San Francisco enters the sixth day of its hottest weather for the year. The city remains under an excessive heat warning issued by the National Weather Service.
Milton latest: Hurricane expected to intensify to Category 4 before Florida landfall
Hurricane Milton is rapidly intensifying as it barrels toward Florida, where potentially life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds and torrential rain are expected.
Bay Area workers endure 3rd day of intense heat
Residents across the Bay Area are bracing for another day of extreme heat, with temperatures nearing or surpassing triple digits for the third consecutive day. While people are advised to stay indoors, that isn't an option for everyone, especially outdoor workers.
Helene’s fast rising flood surge leaves neighbors standing in chest-deep brown water inside home
Flooding triggered by Hurricane Helene left a group of North Carolina neighbors standing in chest-deep water.
RV camper swept away in Virginia river flooded by Helene
A recreational vehicle was captured on video being swept away by a gushing river in Virginia as remnants of Hurricane Helene caused widespread flooding last month.
Biden visits North Carolina Wednesday amid Hurricane Helene devastation
Hurricane Helene’s remnants have caused catastrophic damage across the Southeast.
San Francisco weather: Many schools don't have air conditioning
In Oakland, as many as 2,000 classrooms don't have air conditioning. Hot classrooms lead to more student and teacher illnesses and absences, and studies show that they reduce children’s ability to learn.
San Francisco sees hottest day of the year
San Francisco on Tuesday recorded its hottest day of the year temperatures reached the mid-90s.
PG&E may shut off power in parts of Napa County amid Bay Area heat wave
As the Bay Area endures scorching temperatures this week, some PG&E customers may lose power due to public safety power shutoffs
Helene aftermath latest: At least 120 dead, NC communities still isolated
Helene left a trail of widespread damage across the U.S. Southeast, killing at least 120 people and hundreds of others still unaccounted for.
Hurricane Helene: 17 deaths reported in the state of Georgia
Hurricane Helene isn’t only expected to damage homes and vehicles; it has already resulted in at least 17 deaths and one injury, with more fatalities and injuries anticipated.
Death toll rises as Helene unleashes catastrophic flooding across Southeast, knocks out power to millions
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region as a catastrophic Category 4 storm Thursday night, lashing the region with devastating winds around 140 mph.