Bay Area storm watch: North Bay gets first rain in atmospheric river

Though the North Bay is facing the brunt of the storm, the entire Bay Area is in it for the long haul, with the storm expected to bring rain to our area until Sunday.

Atmospheric river to dump heavy rains on Santa Rosa, residents prepare

An atmospheric river storm is expected to arrive in the North Bay late Tuesday before spreading to the rest of the Bay Area later this week, likely bringing several inches of rain and wind gusts of up to 45-50 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

What is an atmospheric river?

The federal government estimates that atmospheric rivers have been associated with $1 billion of damage every year, with 80% of the flood damage in California.

What is a bomb cyclone? Bay Area braces for wet weather

As winter is upon us, bomb cyclones will surely be a popular search term. We thought we'd explain what it is.

The North Bay braces for freezing temperatures, heavy rain

The North Bay is preparing for a one-two punch from Mother Nature. Freezing temperatures are expected at midnight, before heavy rain moves in late Tuesday.

PG&E sees unplanned power outages as Diablo Winds whip throughout the region

As strong gusts blast Northern California on Wednesday, PG&E is reporting outages to 7,500 Bay Area customers due to weather issues like downed wires, on top of more than 16,000 in the region already affected by planned public safety power shutoffs.

Tropical Storm Rafael forms, expected to move into the Gulf of Mexico this week

Tropical Depression 18 formed Monday morning, and is expected to get the name Rafael before moving into the Gulf of Mexico this week, according to the National Hurricane Center.

PG&E shuts off power to 16K customers because of fire risk

PG&E on Friday shut off power to roughly 16,000 customers because of the high fire risk, as they restored power to others who were no longer in the danger zone.

Hurricane Milton: Death toll rises as Florida recovers from damage

After Hurricane Milton, power and other utilities continued to slowly be restored across Florida on Friday. Here's what to know.

Former Tampa Bay Buc Tom Brady donates $100K for hurricane relief in Florida

“In the wake of Milton, I’ll be making a donation of $100K to help get essentials like food, water and first aid to fellow Floridians in need," the Super Bowl champion wrote on social media.

Helene kills 11 members of the same family after mudslide destroys their community

A North Carolina family lost 11 members in a mudslide caused by Hurricane Helene, as rescue efforts continue across the region. Learn how the community is coming together to support survivors and aid recovery efforts.

NOAA honors hurricane hunter by releasing his ashes into the eye of Hurricane Milton

Peter Dodge, a NOAA radar specialist, took one last flight into a hurricane as his ashes were released into the eye of Hurricane Milton, honoring his lifelong dedication to hurricane research.

Hurricane Milton aftermath: Millions without power as deaths, flooding reported

Milton moved through Florida on Thursday after slamming into the state as a Category 3 hurricane – causing at least five deaths and leaving millions without power.