How to stay safe as heat stretch continues into 6th day

There's no relief from the sun just yet, as San Francisco enters the sixth day of its hottest weather for the year. The city remains under an excessive heat warning issued by the National Weather Service.

Milton latest: Hurricane expected to intensify to Category 4 before Florida landfall

Hurricane Milton is rapidly intensifying as it barrels toward Florida, where potentially life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds and torrential rain are expected.

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The earthquake was followed by nearly a dozen aftershocks, the USGS reported.

Excessive heat continues for one more day
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We are joined by subtropical clouds this morning followed by mostly sunny, hot weather once again for today. Afternoon highs will range from 80s at the coast to 103 inland. A cooling trend begins tomorrow.

High heat continues sizzling the Bay Area

Bay Area residents, on Saturday, sought shelter and relief from high heat. As the first week of October came to an end, most endured 100 degree heat.

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Nothing but charred rubble and ashes remain where a house once stood in Lake County after the Glenhaven Fire ripped through the area.

Milton expected to become a major hurricane before slamming into Florida

The forecast for Tropical Storm Milton has evolved quite a bit in the last 24 hours, showing greater potential to be a more significant storm.

The heat continues
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The October heat wave continues. Excessive Heat Warnings remain in place through Sunday for parts of the Bay Area. Sunday afternoon highs should range from the low 80s near the coast to 102 well inland. Temperatures begin to cool Monday. More significant cooling finally arrives Tuesday. Have a great Sunday and try to stay cool! -Mark

Yellow jackets swarm in Helene-ravaged towns

Health agencies are loading up on EpiPens and Benadryl to help with swarming yellow jackets in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Hot stretch continues
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After some minor cooling Friday, temperatures will rebound Saturday. Heat Advisories are posted for a large portion of the Bay Area. Highs should range from the mid 80s near the coast to 103 well inland. Slightly cooler conditions move in Sunday. The cooling relief moves in next week. Try to stay cool this weekend! -Mark

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This Florida town has now been hit by 3 hurricanes in 13 months

Amid the devastation, this Florida town has been struck by three hurricanes in just 13 months, leaving residents struggling to rebuild their homes and lives.

Bay Area workers endure 3rd day of intense heat

Residents across the Bay Area are bracing for another day of extreme heat, with temperatures nearing or surpassing triple digits for the third consecutive day. While people are advised to stay indoors, that isn't an option for everyone, especially outdoor workers.

Cooling for some today
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The warm to hot stretch continues today! A stronger onshore flow will cool off the coast and the bayside neighborhoods. The dangerous heat returns inland. Your Friday forecast slightly cooler temperatures. The weekend starts off on a hot note. The cooling relief is scheduled to arrive early next week. Drink lots of water and seek the shade! -Mark

Farmworkers in Contra Costa County endure scorching temperatures
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Farmworkers in East Contra Costa County, including Filiberto Ruiz, have continued to harvest crops in fields despite the scorching weather. Ruiz, who has worked in agriculture for over 20 years, said he's used to working in such conditions.

Death toll rises above 200 one week after Helene decimates Southeast

It’s been one week since Hurricane Helene made landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast in Florida, decimating communities across the Southeast and leaving more than 200 people dead in six states.

Excessive heat warning continues through Friday across Bay Area

An excessive heat warning will remain in place in the Bay Area through late Friday evening as hot temperatures continue to scorch the region.