Epsilon strengthens to a hurricane as it approaches Bermuda

Epsilon strengthens to a hurricane as it approaches Bermuda

Epsilon has strengthened into a hurricane, the 10th of the Atlantic season, as it approaches Bermuda on Thursday. 

Epsilon has strengthened into a hurricane, the 10th of the Atlantic season, as it approaches Bermuda on Thursday. 

Red Flag Warning extended across Bay Area

Red Flag Warning extended across Bay Area

Parts of Sonoma, Napa, Marin, Solano, Contra Costa, Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties are affected by the Red Flag warning, which signals when the danger of a wildfire sparking and spreading is heightened.

Parts of Sonoma, Napa, Marin, Solano, Contra Costa, Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties are affected by the Red Flag warning, which signals when the danger of a wildfire sparking and spreading is heightened.

Bay Area prepares for PG&E shutoffs as Red Flag Warning begins

Bay Area prepares for PG&E shutoffs as Red Flag Warning begins

 PG&E's preemptive shutoffs have been a recurring event during California's increasingly prolonged and dangerous fire season and are a safety precaution to help prevent damage to the electrical system, which have in the past, sparked wildfires. 

 PG&E's preemptive shutoffs have been a recurring event during California's increasingly prolonged and dangerous fire season and are a safety precaution to help prevent damage to the electrical system, which have in the past, sparked wildfires. 

No Spare the Air alert, but fire danger looms ahead

No Spare the Air alert, but fire danger looms ahead

Tuesday marked a "No Spare the Air Day," a rare breath of fresh air - literally - as most of the West Coast has been blanketed in smoke stemming from the dozens of wildfires raging through California, Oregon and Washington. 

Tuesday marked a "No Spare the Air Day," a rare breath of fresh air - literally - as most of the West Coast has been blanketed in smoke stemming from the dozens of wildfires raging through California, Oregon and Washington. 

Hurricane Delta makes landfall on southwestern coast of Louisiana

Hurricane Delta makes landfall on southwestern coast of Louisiana

Hurricane Delta is spinning across the Gulf of Mexico toward an expected landfall in coming hours along the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Hurricane Delta is spinning across the Gulf of Mexico toward an expected landfall in coming hours along the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Former FEMA Presidential Appointee explains response to Hurricane Delta
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Former FEMA Presidential Appointee explains response to Hurricane Delta

Hurricane Delta is on course to hit Louisiana on Friday. Former FEMA Presidential Appointee Mark Neveau spoke with KTVU's Heather Holmes on The Four about what's happening behind the scenes as this strong hurricane grows closer.

Hurricane Delta is on course to hit Louisiana on Friday. Former FEMA Presidential Appointee Mark Neveau spoke with KTVU's Heather Holmes on The Four about what's happening behind the scenes as this strong hurricane grows closer.

Hurricane warning issued as Delta moves to strike US Gulf Coast

Hurricane warning issued as Delta moves to strike US Gulf Coast

Hurricane Delta has made landfall near Puerto Morelos along the northeastern coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.

Hurricane Delta has made landfall near Puerto Morelos along the northeastern coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.

Delta strengthens into hurricane, heads for US gulf coast

Delta strengthens into hurricane, heads for US gulf coast

Delta had been forecast to strike western Cuba, but shifted a bit to the west Monday putting it on a path to hit the northeast tip of the Yucatan early Wednesday.

Delta had been forecast to strike western Cuba, but shifted a bit to the west Monday putting it on a path to hit the northeast tip of the Yucatan early Wednesday.

Heat and unhealthy air; Bay Area residents urged to conserve power

Heat and unhealthy air; Bay Area residents urged to conserve power

The National Weather Service predicts that near record-setting temperatures could be set, with the mercury rising past 100 in Santa Rosa, where the Glass Fire has already scorched 80 square miles and is just 2% contained. 

The National Weather Service predicts that near record-setting temperatures could be set, with the mercury rising past 100 in Santa Rosa, where the Glass Fire has already scorched 80 square miles and is just 2% contained. 

Wildfire smoke, smog prompt spare the air alert for Monday

Wildfire smoke, smog prompt spare the air alert for Monday

The alert means it is illegal for Bay Area residents and businesses to burn wood or manufactured firelogs in fireplaces, woodstoves and inserts, pellet stoves, outdoor fire pits, or any other wood burning devices.

The alert means it is illegal for Bay Area residents and businesses to burn wood or manufactured firelogs in fireplaces, woodstoves and inserts, pellet stoves, outdoor fire pits, or any other wood burning devices.

Concord open space areas closed due to extreme fire danger

Concord open space areas closed due to extreme fire danger

Concord city spokesperson Jennifer Ortega said the city is closing open space areas with developed walking trails including Lime Ridge Open Space and portions of Newhall Park.

Concord city spokesperson Jennifer Ortega said the city is closing open space areas with developed walking trails including Lime Ridge Open Space and portions of Newhall Park.