Red flag warning canceled, but we're not out of the woods
A Red flag warning that included parts of the dry Bay Area hills and mountains has been canceled Monday.
A Red flag warning that included parts of the dry Bay Area hills and mountains has been canceled Monday.
Bay Area prepares for heightened wildfire conditions, chance of dry lightning
A red flag warning for the Bay Area's drought-parched hills and mountains remains in effect from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.
A red flag warning for the Bay Area's drought-parched hills and mountains remains in effect from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.
Europe flooding: Death toll reaches 180; Merkel tours aftermath
The death toll from flooding in Western Europe has climbed above 180.
The death toll from flooding in Western Europe has climbed above 180.
Death toll tops 160 as European floodwater recedes
The death toll from disastrous flooding in Western Europe has risen above 160 as rescue workers toil to clear up the devastation revealed by receding water and prevent further damage.
The death toll from disastrous flooding in Western Europe has risen above 160 as rescue workers toil to clear up the devastation revealed by receding water and prevent further damage.
European floods leave more than 120 dead; rescues underway
Rescue operations are underway after flooding left more than 100 people dead in parts of Germany and Belgium.
Rescue operations are underway after flooding left more than 100 people dead in parts of Germany and Belgium.
Iowa tornadoes: 12 twisters confirmed within 24 hours
A night of severe storms Wednesday spawned 12 confirmed tornados in Iowa, the National Weather Service confirmed.
A night of severe storms Wednesday spawned 12 confirmed tornados in Iowa, the National Weather Service confirmed.
More than 60 dead, dozens missing amid Germany, Belgium flooding 'disaster'
More than 60 people have died and dozens are missing as severe flooding in Germany and Belgium turned streams and streets into raging, debris-filled torrents that swept away cars and toppled houses.
More than 60 people have died and dozens are missing as severe flooding in Germany and Belgium turned streams and streets into raging, debris-filled torrents that swept away cars and toppled houses.
Flash flood watches blanket much of Arizona
The watches issued by the National Weather Service generally were scheduled to take effect Tuesday afternoon and run through July 14.
The watches issued by the National Weather Service generally were scheduled to take effect Tuesday afternoon and run through July 14.
Heatwave prevents concrete from drying correctly on Highway 242
Extra pours with the concrete and water trucks were needed to ensure the concrete on HIghway 242 was cured correctly during the heatwave over the weekend.
Extra pours with the concrete and water trucks were needed to ensure the concrete on HIghway 242 was cured correctly during the heatwave over the weekend.
California's grid operator urges customers to conserve power today
The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) said transmission lines from Oregon are still threatened due to the fast-growing Bootleg Fire.
The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) said transmission lines from Oregon are still threatened due to the fast-growing Bootleg Fire.
Death Valley reaches 130 degrees; US West grapples with heat wave, drought
California's Death Valley has long been known as one of the hottest places on Earth. And the temperature climbed to an incredible 130 degrees in the northern Mojave desert all three days this past weekend.
California's Death Valley has long been known as one of the hottest places on Earth. And the temperature climbed to an incredible 130 degrees in the northern Mojave desert all three days this past weekend.
East Bay diners ditch outdoor reservations amid triple-digit heat
A scorching heatwave across most of the Bay Area on Saturday nearly overwhelmed California's electric grid.
A scorching heatwave across most of the Bay Area on Saturday nearly overwhelmed California's electric grid.
Beckwourth Complex fire north of Lake Tahoe advances as heat wave blankets Western US
The Beckwourth Complex headed into Saturday showing no sign of slowing its rush northeast from the Sierra Nevada. It's tearing through bone-dry timber and prompted Nevada authorities on Friday to evacuate a community across the state line.
The Beckwourth Complex headed into Saturday showing no sign of slowing its rush northeast from the Sierra Nevada. It's tearing through bone-dry timber and prompted Nevada authorities on Friday to evacuate a community across the state line.
Bay Area communities brace for weekend of triple-digit temperatures
Dozens of people reserved spots at the Diablo Hills Golf Course in Walnut Creek as early as 6:15 a.m to beat the 100-degree heat. The course's operations manager says it's something they prepare for on a hot day.
Dozens of people reserved spots at the Diablo Hills Golf Course in Walnut Creek as early as 6:15 a.m to beat the 100-degree heat. The course's operations manager says it's something they prepare for on a hot day.
East Bay communities brace for weekend of triple-digit heat
Here's how residents in Walnut Creek are bracing for the extreme temperatures. KTVU's James Torrez reports.
Here's how residents in Walnut Creek are bracing for the extreme temperatures. KTVU's James Torrez reports.
Excessive heat is straining all kinds of critical infrastructure
In the era of global warming and climate change, prolonged or repetitive heat spells take a toll on our aging infrastructure. Extreme heat is becoming an increasing issue as it relates to old infrastructure and how to build the new.
In the era of global warming and climate change, prolonged or repetitive heat spells take a toll on our aging infrastructure. Extreme heat is becoming an increasing issue as it relates to old infrastructure and how to build the new.
Summertime sizzle: Triple-digit temps roast the Bay Area
Temperatures may exceed 100 degrees in inland areas and the East Bay could be the hottest with some cities hitting close to 105 degrees.
Temperatures may exceed 100 degrees in inland areas and the East Bay could be the hottest with some cities hitting close to 105 degrees.
Teen saves neighbor’s life after house catches fire from lightning strike
After a neighbor’s house caught fire from a lightning strike on July 6, 16-year-old Isabella Marlin jumped into action.
After a neighbor’s house caught fire from a lightning strike on July 6, 16-year-old Isabella Marlin jumped into action.
Excessive heat is straining all sorts of Bay Area infrastructure
With temperatures soaring, millions of gallons of water are evaporating everyday from each of the various water reservoirs that supply Bay Area residents with water. The hot temperatures are also straining electrical utilities, along with roadways, and railways. KTVU's Tom Vacar reports.
With temperatures soaring, millions of gallons of water are evaporating everyday from each of the various water reservoirs that supply Bay Area residents with water. The hot temperatures are also straining electrical utilities, along with roadways, and railways. KTVU's Tom Vacar reports.
Extreme heat may push Bay Area air quality to unhealthy levels
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District said triple-digit inland temperatures and vehicle exhaust will be the biggest contributing factors, forcing the agency to issue a Spare Air Alert.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District said triple-digit inland temperatures and vehicle exhaust will be the biggest contributing factors, forcing the agency to issue a Spare Air Alert.