Excessive heat alert issued for Bay Area this week
The season’s first major heat wave is set to hit the Bay Area this week, and emergency officials are warning residents to be prepared and aware of heat-related dangers.
The season’s first major heat wave is set to hit the Bay Area this week, and emergency officials are warning residents to be prepared and aware of heat-related dangers.
Corral Fire: Tracy evacuation order downgraded, anxious residents check homes
Cal Fire officials said, Sunday, that Corral Fire mandatory evacuations are being downgraded to warnings, effective 6 p.m. PDT. Hundreds of residents of one subdivision waited all day to see the status of their homes.
Cal Fire officials said, Sunday, that Corral Fire mandatory evacuations are being downgraded to warnings, effective 6 p.m. PDT. Hundreds of residents of one subdivision waited all day to see the status of their homes.
Corral Fire grows to 14,000 acres east of Livermore
The wind-driven Corral Fire hopscotched across I-580 in several spots overnight, keeping the firefighters busy holding the flames back from nearby neighborhoods south of Tracy. The fire had burned more than 14,000 acres as of Sunday evening.
The wind-driven Corral Fire hopscotched across I-580 in several spots overnight, keeping the firefighters busy holding the flames back from nearby neighborhoods south of Tracy. The fire had burned more than 14,000 acres as of Sunday evening.
Lots of clouds
Today will see lots of clouds, with the sun appearing in the afternoon.
Today will see lots of clouds, with the sun appearing in the afternoon.
Mild and breezy again today.
Afternoon sun away from the coast. Temps. range from low 60s at the coast to low 80s inland
Afternoon sun away from the coast. Temps. range from low 60s at the coast to low 80s inland
Corral Fire whipped by wind and more to come
Wind gusts and heat are expected to continue through Sunday and Monday, creating dangerous wildfire conditions for crews fighting the Corral Fire.
Wind gusts and heat are expected to continue through Sunday and Monday, creating dangerous wildfire conditions for crews fighting the Corral Fire.
Corral Fire Weather Update
Strong winds have fueled a major fire burning in San Joaquin County. Meteorologist Mark Tamayo takes a closer look at the fire zone and the wind forecast.
Strong winds have fueled a major fire burning in San Joaquin County. Meteorologist Mark Tamayo takes a closer look at the fire zone and the wind forecast.
Corral Fire: KTVU Meteorologist breaks down wind conditions
KTVU Meteorologist Mark Tamayo shares the latest details on wind conditions impacting the Corral Fire.
KTVU Meteorologist Mark Tamayo shares the latest details on wind conditions impacting the Corral Fire.
Major warming next week
No big changes in the Sunday forecast. Patchy low clouds resurface Sunday morning. Partly sunny skies are expected later in the day. Highs should range from the low 60s near the coast to the low 80s inland. A robust warming trend will begin Tuesday. The hottest parts of the Bay Area will approach 100 degrees!
No big changes in the Sunday forecast. Patchy low clouds resurface Sunday morning. Partly sunny skies are expected later in the day. Highs should range from the low 60s near the coast to the low 80s inland. A robust warming trend will begin Tuesday. The hottest parts of the Bay Area will approach 100 degrees!
Cooling trend continues today.
Morning Clouds followed by afternoon sun away from the coast. Afternoon highs range from low 60s at the coast to low 80s inland.
Morning Clouds followed by afternoon sun away from the coast. Afternoon highs range from low 60s at the coast to low 80s inland.
Cooler weekend forecast
The warm stretch is coming to an end. Patchy fog returns first thing Saturday morning. Partly to mostly sunny skies are expected during the afternoon. Highs should range from the low 60s near the coast to the low 80s inland. This pattern remains in place through early next week. A significant warming trend will highlight our forecast next week.
The warm stretch is coming to an end. Patchy fog returns first thing Saturday morning. Partly to mostly sunny skies are expected during the afternoon. Highs should range from the low 60s near the coast to the low 80s inland. This pattern remains in place through early next week. A significant warming trend will highlight our forecast next week.
Bay Area sees temperature drop
Here's the latest forecast from the KTVU weather team.
Here's the latest forecast from the KTVU weather team.
Clear, cooler
Today will be clear and a big cooler at the coast. Inland could reach high 80s.
Today will be clear and a big cooler at the coast. Inland could reach high 80s.
Cooler pattern ahead
Our warm to hot stretch will soon be coming to an end. Patchy fog will return to the coastal areas Friday morning. Inland neighborhoods will still approach the upper 80s. A bigger fog bank will cool off the entire Bay Area this weekend.
Our warm to hot stretch will soon be coming to an end. Patchy fog will return to the coastal areas Friday morning. Inland neighborhoods will still approach the upper 80s. A bigger fog bank will cool off the entire Bay Area this weekend.
Meteorological summer begins Saturday: What does that mean?
Meteorological summer officially kicks off on June 1.
Meteorological summer officially kicks off on June 1.
Temperature drop looms
Here's the latest forecast from the KTVU weather team.
Here's the latest forecast from the KTVU weather team.
Warmest day of the week
Today will be the warmest day of the week with temps reaching 90 degrees inland.
Today will be the warmest day of the week with temps reaching 90 degrees inland.
Warm to hot forecast
The Bay Area warming trend continues! Thursday should be the hottest day of the week. Highs should range from the mid 60s near the coast to the low 90s inland. Temperatures will cool a bit this weekend.
The Bay Area warming trend continues! Thursday should be the hottest day of the week. Highs should range from the mid 60s near the coast to the low 90s inland. Temperatures will cool a bit this weekend.
Sunny, warmer
Today's highs could reach in the high 80s.
Today's highs could reach in the high 80s.
Law seeks to eliminate cancer causing chemicals from firefighter protective clothing
Following the lead of San Francisco's supervisors and mayor, SF Assembly member Matt Haney has proposed a law, almost certain to pass overwhelmingly, that will protect firefighters' lives from their own protective firefighter clothing.
Following the lead of San Francisco's supervisors and mayor, SF Assembly member Matt Haney has proposed a law, almost certain to pass overwhelmingly, that will protect firefighters' lives from their own protective firefighter clothing.