PG&E to shut off power in Napa, Sonoma counties amid heat wave, high fire danger
Pacific Gas and Electric said it will turn off power to customers in three phases, the first of which begins on Monday night around 9 p.m.
Pacific Gas and Electric said it will turn off power to customers in three phases, the first of which begins on Monday night around 9 p.m.
Bay Area Spare the Air alert extended through Wednesday
A record-breaking streak of Spare the Air alerts for the region is in its fourth week, with Tuesday and Wednesday the 22nd and 23rd consecutive days.
A record-breaking streak of Spare the Air alerts for the region is in its fourth week, with Tuesday and Wednesday the 22nd and 23rd consecutive days.
San Francisco sets record with high of 100 degrees; more excessive heat for Labor Day
The exceptionally hot temperatures were driving the highest power use of the year, and transmission losses because of the wildfires have cut into supplies.
The exceptionally hot temperatures were driving the highest power use of the year, and transmission losses because of the wildfires have cut into supplies.
Record-breaking temperatures hit the Bay Area
Elissa Harrington reports.
Elissa Harrington reports.
Cooling centers opening in Marin County with triple-digit heat expected Sunday, Monday
The cooling centers will be open from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The cooling centers will be open from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Gilroy library opens as cooling center for weekend heatwave
The Gilroy Library, located at 350 West Sixth St., will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday to Monday.
The Gilroy Library, located at 350 West Sixth St., will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday to Monday.
Labor Day weekend impacted by oppressive heat and pandemic
Bay Area government leaders are urging people to use common sense to defend against the deadly coronavirus, and the oppressive heat.
Bay Area government leaders are urging people to use common sense to defend against the deadly coronavirus, and the oppressive heat.
Bay Area under excessive heat warning
Temperatures will peak Sunday and Monday.
Temperatures will peak Sunday and Monday.
What Bay Area heat means for the electrical grid
Here's a rundown of what's expect and what may catch us by surprise.
Here's a rundown of what's expect and what may catch us by surprise.
Bay Area braces for a hot Labor Day weekend
With tight supplies, grid officials say if consumers conserve power, they do not expect blackouts.
With tight supplies, grid officials say if consumers conserve power, they do not expect blackouts.
Bay Area Hot Weather: Mark Tamayo talks with the National Weather Service Bay Area
KTVU's Mark Tamayo spoke with Brian Garcia, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service Bay Area.
KTVU's Mark Tamayo spoke with Brian Garcia, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service Bay Area.
Rob Roth reports.
Amid the pandemic, officials urge the public to be cautious this Labor Day weekend
Warm weather is forecasted, but there are few options along the coast due to COVID-19 closures, as a precaution against spreading the virus.
Warm weather is forecasted, but there are few options along the coast due to COVID-19 closures, as a precaution against spreading the virus.
September heat wave hits the Bay Area, power outages remain a concern
With tight supplies, grid officials say if consumers conserve, they do not expect blackouts.
With tight supplies, grid officials say if consumers conserve, they do not expect blackouts.
Heat wave approaching, rolling blackouts possible
Tom Vacar reports.
Tom Vacar reports.
California expects severe heat during Labor Day weekend
The withering hot, dry air also could create conditions ripe for more wildfires, even as blazes ignited by a lightning blitz in August continue to burn and foul the air with smoke.
The withering hot, dry air also could create conditions ripe for more wildfires, even as blazes ignited by a lightning blitz in August continue to burn and foul the air with smoke.
Statewide Flex Alert issued for Labor Day weekend as heat wave arrives
Weekend temperatures around some parts of the Bay Area are expected to reach 100 degrees or higher. Overnight temperatures across the state are projected to be 10 degrees higher than normal.
Weekend temperatures around some parts of the Bay Area are expected to reach 100 degrees or higher. Overnight temperatures across the state are projected to be 10 degrees higher than normal.
Returning heat to challenge Northern California firefighters
Crews working on a fire complex — a group of blazes — in wine country had contained 56% of it by Sunday, up from 42% a day earlier.
Crews working on a fire complex — a group of blazes — in wine country had contained 56% of it by Sunday, up from 42% a day earlier.
Tropical Depression Laura still dangerous as it moves through Mid-Mississippi Valley; death toll climbs to 11
The remnants of Hurricane Laura are unleashing heavy rain hundreds of miles inland from a path of death and destruction left along the northwest Gulf Coast.
The remnants of Hurricane Laura are unleashing heavy rain hundreds of miles inland from a path of death and destruction left along the northwest Gulf Coast.
‘Houses that are totally gone’: 4 dead as Tropical Storm Laura exits Louisiana, leaving wake of destruction
One of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike the U.S. pounded the Gulf Coast with wind and rain early Thursday morning, but Laura rapidly weakened and was downgraded to a tropical storm by afternoon.
One of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike the U.S. pounded the Gulf Coast with wind and rain early Thursday morning, but Laura rapidly weakened and was downgraded to a tropical storm by afternoon.