Storm preparations ramp up ahead of forecasted atmospheric river
Storm preparations are in full gear across the Bay Area with Sunday’s atmospheric river system expected bring heavy rainfall to the region.
Storm preparations are in full gear across the Bay Area with Sunday’s atmospheric river system expected bring heavy rainfall to the region.
What is a debris flow, and why is it so worrisome?
Debris flows develop during intense rainfall, changing the earth into a flowing river of mud. They can flow rapidly, striking with little or no warning at avalanche speeds - faster than a person can run.
Debris flows develop during intense rainfall, changing the earth into a flowing river of mud. They can flow rapidly, striking with little or no warning at avalanche speeds - faster than a person can run.
Evacuation warnings issued due to debris flow for parts of Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County officials issued evacuation warnings for 21 zones due to concerns that burnt trees and debris stretching across swaths of the region from last year's CZU wildfire could give way during Sunday's big rainstorm to mudslides, debris flows and toppled trees.
Santa Cruz County officials issued evacuation warnings for 21 zones due to concerns that burnt trees and debris stretching across swaths of the region from last year's CZU wildfire could give way during Sunday's big rainstorm to mudslides, debris flows and toppled trees.
National Weather Service issues several weather advisories for Bay Area
The National Weather Service has issued several weather advisories for various parts of the Bay Area beginning Sunday.
The National Weather Service has issued several weather advisories for various parts of the Bay Area beginning Sunday.
Russian River rubber dam to be deflated ahead of forecasted atmospheric river
With a major storm expected to hit the Bay Area Sunday, a rubber dam in the Russian River near Forestville will be deflated Saturday to prevent damage to the dam from high river flows, authorities said.
With a major storm expected to hit the Bay Area Sunday, a rubber dam in the Russian River near Forestville will be deflated Saturday to prevent damage to the dam from high river flows, authorities said.
Russian River dam to be deflated today ahead of atmospheric river
With a major storm expected to hit the Bay Area Sunday, a rubber dam in the Russian River near Forestville will be deflated Saturday to prevent damage to the dam from high river flows, authorities said.
With a major storm expected to hit the Bay Area Sunday, a rubber dam in the Russian River near Forestville will be deflated Saturday to prevent damage to the dam from high river flows, authorities said.
Preparations underway in San Francisco ahead of forecasted atmospheric river
KTVU FOX 2's Zak Sos reports from San Francisco.
KTVU FOX 2's Zak Sos reports from San Francisco.
Severe weather weekend expected; San Francisco prepares
In San Francisco, the Public Utilities Commission spent the day checking catch basins, many now filled with water or covered in debris.
In San Francisco, the Public Utilities Commission spent the day checking catch basins, many now filled with water or covered in debris.
Here comes the atmospheric river: Bay Area about to get soaked
Here's what you need to know about the atmospheric river barreling toward the Bay Area.
Here's what you need to know about the atmospheric river barreling toward the Bay Area.
PG&E working to minimize storm-related outages this weekend
With the biggest storm of the rainy season, so far, bearing down on us, Pacific Gas & Electric says it's doing everything it can to minimize, downsize and limit any storm-induced outages over the weekend.
With the biggest storm of the rainy season, so far, bearing down on us, Pacific Gas & Electric says it's doing everything it can to minimize, downsize and limit any storm-induced outages over the weekend.
Flash Flood Watch issued for parts of Bay Area starting Sunday
With an "atmospheric river" set to hit the Bay Area starting Sunday, the National Weather Service on Friday issued a Flash Flood Watch for parts of the region, particularly areas that burned in wildfires last year.
With an "atmospheric river" set to hit the Bay Area starting Sunday, the National Weather Service on Friday issued a Flash Flood Watch for parts of the region, particularly areas that burned in wildfires last year.
Rain in California won’t be enough to ease severe drought
Californians rejoiced when big drops of water started falling from the sky for the first time in any measurable way since the spring, an annual soaking that heralds the start of the rainy season following some of the driest months on record.
Californians rejoiced when big drops of water started falling from the sky for the first time in any measurable way since the spring, an annual soaking that heralds the start of the rainy season following some of the driest months on record.
Massive tree falls in San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood
A tree toppled in Pacific Heights early Thursday morning due to the storm.
A tree toppled in Pacific Heights early Thursday morning due to the storm.
Rainy, windy weather knocks out power for thousands of PG&E customers
A power outage affecting thousands of PG&E customers in Oakland and the East Bay on Wednesday was caused by rainy and windy weather in the area, a utility spokeswoman said.
A power outage affecting thousands of PG&E customers in Oakland and the East Bay on Wednesday was caused by rainy and windy weather in the area, a utility spokeswoman said.
Bay Area school districts work to address students eating outside in rain due to COVID
Wednesday’s on and off drizzle was not enough to cancel outdoor lunch at Beach Elementary School in Piedmont.
Wednesday’s on and off drizzle was not enough to cancel outdoor lunch at Beach Elementary School in Piedmont.
AAA finds driverless cars don't fare any better than us on slick roads
Recent tests conducted by AAA show driverless cars in simulated moderate to heavy rain, traveling at 35 miles an hour crash about a third of the time.
Recent tests conducted by AAA show driverless cars in simulated moderate to heavy rain, traveling at 35 miles an hour crash about a third of the time.
Thousands of PG&E customers remain without power in Bay Area
Nearly 7,000 PG&E customers remain out of power as of late Monday morning in the Bay Area following weather-related causes, PG&E officials said.
Nearly 7,000 PG&E customers remain out of power as of late Monday morning in the Bay Area following weather-related causes, PG&E officials said.
Forecast points to much-needed rain for the Bay Area next week
The weather service is tracking storms in the North Pacific that are expected to come down toward the Bay Area and bring light to moderate rain as early as late Tuesday night, but the heaviest showers are expected sometime next weekend.
The weather service is tracking storms in the North Pacific that are expected to come down toward the Bay Area and bring light to moderate rain as early as late Tuesday night, but the heaviest showers are expected sometime next weekend.
PG&E reduces scope of potential power outages
Pacific Gas and Electric on Wednesday reduced the anticipated scope of power shutoffs as a forecasted wind event weakened for some areas.
Pacific Gas and Electric on Wednesday reduced the anticipated scope of power shutoffs as a forecasted wind event weakened for some areas.
Pamela moves inland after slamming Mexico's Pacific coast as hurricane
Pamela continued moving inland after making landfall on Mexico’s Pacific coast near the resort city of Mazatlan.
Pamela continued moving inland after making landfall on Mexico’s Pacific coast near the resort city of Mazatlan.