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.
California's grid operator issues flex alert due to extreme heat
California's grid operator has issued a statewide flex alert for Friday July 9 due to extreme heat. The flex alert is in effect from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
California's grid operator has issued a statewide flex alert for Friday July 9 due to extreme heat. The flex alert is in effect from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Super hot weekend with Bay Area temps soaring into the triple digits
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch in effect from 11 a.m. Friday through 9 p.m. Monday for the interior valleys, foothills and mountains primarily in the far northern and eastern edges of the greater Bay Area and beyond.
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch in effect from 11 a.m. Friday through 9 p.m. Monday for the interior valleys, foothills and mountains primarily in the far northern and eastern edges of the greater Bay Area and beyond.
Elsa kills 1 in Florida, spawns tornado hurting 10 at Georgia naval base
A suspected tornado hurt 10 people at a Navy base in Georgia as Tropical Storm Elsa moved northeast. The storm killed at least one person in Florida.
A suspected tornado hurt 10 people at a Navy base in Georgia as Tropical Storm Elsa moved northeast. The storm killed at least one person in Florida.
Florida K-9 finds missing girl during Tropical Storm Elsa
“Wonderful job, hero K9 Mercy!”
“Wonderful job, hero K9 Mercy!”
Tropical Storm Elsa brings heavy rain and flooding to Florida, Southeast
Tropical Storm Elsa made landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and wind gusts across much of the Southeast.
Tropical Storm Elsa made landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and wind gusts across much of the Southeast.
Photos and videos: Tropical Storm Elsa makes landfall on Florida coast
The NHC also said that Elsa has strengthened, now packing maximum sustained winds of 70 mph. It is expected to become a hurricane.
The NHC also said that Elsa has strengthened, now packing maximum sustained winds of 70 mph. It is expected to become a hurricane.
Florida condo collapse: Death toll rises to 36 as storm threat continues
Officials overseeing the search at the site of the Florida condominium collapse seem increasingly somber about the prospects for finding anyone alive.
Officials overseeing the search at the site of the Florida condominium collapse seem increasingly somber about the prospects for finding anyone alive.
Video: Dust devil flips, breaks trampoline in Utah
A Utah man’s home security camera recorded a dust devil sweeping up his trampoline and flipping it over, causing it to land and break.
A Utah man’s home security camera recorded a dust devil sweeping up his trampoline and flipping it over, causing it to land and break.
2 teen sisters killed by lightning while hiking in Norway mountains
Two sisters were killed after being struck by lightning while on a hike in Norway. A third sister was also seriously hurt.
Two sisters were killed after being struck by lightning while on a hike in Norway. A third sister was also seriously hurt.
Tropical Storm Elsa leaves 3 dead in Caribbean
The storm was centered about 140 miles (225 kilometers) east of Kingston, Jamaica, and was speeding west-northwest at 23 mph (37 kph).
The storm was centered about 140 miles (225 kilometers) east of Kingston, Jamaica, and was speeding west-northwest at 23 mph (37 kph).
Hurricane Elsa weakens as storm continues across Caribbean; Florida remains in projected path
Make sure to download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather App for updates.
Make sure to download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather App for updates.
Hurricane Elsa forecast to approach Florida, but long-term track uncertain
Hurricane Elsa's forecast continues to be uncertain beyond a few days. Some models bring it west into the Gulf of Mexico; others suggest it will take a more eastern path. Nearly all of Florida is in the forecast cone.
Hurricane Elsa's forecast continues to be uncertain beyond a few days. Some models bring it west into the Gulf of Mexico; others suggest it will take a more eastern path. Nearly all of Florida is in the forecast cone.