San Francisco residents brace for new storm after widespread power outages

As another storm approaches the Bay Area, San Francisco residents are closely watching PG&E’s readiness after tens of thousands of customers were left without power for more than a day during last weekend’s outage.

What is an atmospheric river? Why the Bay Area is under a flood watch

Another atmospheric river is forecast to drench the Bay Area beginning Tuesday evening and lasting through Christmas, bringing heavy rain and triggering a flood watch. As the storm intensifies, plumes of moisture from a Pacific cyclone are pushing toward the region, raising the threat of damaging winds.

Winds to accelerate throughout evening hours
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High wind warnings are in effect for parts of the Bay Area until 4 a.m. Wednesday. There could be reports of downed trees and power outages as winds increase. The National Weather Service is also warning of possible thunderstorms.

Atmospheric river, cold front to collide
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A major storm is headed for the Bay Area bringing the threat severe thunderstorm activity.

Sierra snow: It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

While snow starts late Christmas Eve, the worst conditions should arrive on Wednesday night and continue through Christmas Day, with heavy snow and dangerous travel, especially above 6,500 feet.

Bay Area storm to intensify into powerful bomb cyclone

The Bay Area saw heavy rain over the weekend, with showers lingering into early this week. However, a bomb cyclone developing in the Pacific now brings the threat of damaging winds to the region.

Bomb cyclone developing offshore
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The Bay Area saw heavy rain over the weekend, with showers lingering into early this week. However, a bomb cyclone developing in the Pacific now brings the threat of intense winds to the region.

Bay Area rainy holiday forecast expected through Christmas

Back-to-back storms are drenching the Bay Area ahead of Christmas, prompting flood watches and caution while traveling.

Earthquake Weather? Why Scientists Say It’s a Myth

Belief in “earthquake weather" is common, especially in California, but scientists are clear that there is no such thing.

North Bay prepares for a Christmas week storm swarm

North Bay first responders are no strangers to atmospheric rivers, and the experience has left them well-equipped to handle the swarm of storms heading to the Bay Area for the holiday week.

Prolonged, impactful storm pattern underway
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Cloudy, rainy conditions today as a long duration storm pattern gets underway. Rainfall amounts will range from .25" in the South Bay to 2.00" in the North Bay. A Flood Watch for the entire North Bay and Delta Region begins at 4PM today. A stormier day expected on Sunday.