Bay Area walloped by powerful storm, more wet weather ahead
A powerful Pacific storm swept across the Bay Area on Thursday, bringing heavy rain, damaging winds, and widespread travel disruptions. The atmospheric river–fueled system delivered some of the highest early-season rainfall totals the region has seen in years — helping push this November toward the record books.
A powerful Pacific storm swept across the Bay Area on Thursday, bringing heavy rain, damaging winds, and widespread travel disruptions. The atmospheric river–fueled system delivered some of the highest early-season rainfall totals the region has seen in years — helping push this November toward the record books.
Mix of sun and clouds
Today will see a mix of sun and clouds. Possible rain to the south.
Today will see a mix of sun and clouds. Possible rain to the south.
Storm is moving out
The Thursday storm is moving out of town. Umbrellas should still be on standby. Lingering moisture and instability will lead to the chance of isolated showers in the Friday forecast. By Saturday, the chance of showers will be focused in the South Bay. Another system will boost rainfall chances later in the day on Sunday.
The Thursday storm is moving out of town. Umbrellas should still be on standby. Lingering moisture and instability will lead to the chance of isolated showers in the Friday forecast. By Saturday, the chance of showers will be focused in the South Bay. Another system will boost rainfall chances later in the day on Sunday.
It Has Arrived!
The storm has lived up to its expectations! Anywhere from an inch of rain to nearly 4.5 inchs of precipatation has accumulated so far today in the Bay Area. Highest wind recorded was at Cobb Ridge in Lake County at 63 mph. The High Wind Warning has allowed to expire with the Wind Advisory in effect until 3 PM as well as a Flood Advisory for SF, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. A Beach Hazard Alert is in effect until Friday night for waves peaking at 18 feet and sneaker waves. Spotty showers late this afternoon through the evening with an isolated showetr on Friday. Highs in the 60s.
The storm has lived up to its expectations! Anywhere from an inch of rain to nearly 4.5 inchs of precipatation has accumulated so far today in the Bay Area. Highest wind recorded was at Cobb Ridge in Lake County at 63 mph. The High Wind Warning has allowed to expire with the Wind Advisory in effect until 3 PM as well as a Flood Advisory for SF, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. A Beach Hazard Alert is in effect until Friday night for waves peaking at 18 feet and sneaker waves. Spotty showers late this afternoon through the evening with an isolated showetr on Friday. Highs in the 60s.
3.6-magnitude earthquake in Vallejo
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 struck near Vallejo on Thursday afternoon, according to the US Geological Survey.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 struck near Vallejo on Thursday afternoon, according to the US Geological Survey.
Bay Area weather: Crashes, slow traffic during rainy morning commute
Early morning traffic Thursday was sluggish and dangerous for some, as drivers gripped their steering wheels trying to avoid crashes, which were prevalent during the rainy commute.
Early morning traffic Thursday was sluggish and dangerous for some, as drivers gripped their steering wheels trying to avoid crashes, which were prevalent during the rainy commute.
Look up tonight, Northern Lights may once again dazzle the night sky: Here's where
On Wednesday night, the northern lights once again dazzled the night sky. Tonight, parts of the U.S. have another chance to see the celestial show.
On Wednesday night, the northern lights once again dazzled the night sky. Tonight, parts of the U.S. have another chance to see the celestial show.
Rain, wind, thunderstorms
Rain, wind and thunderstorms expected today.
Rain, wind and thunderstorms expected today.
Wind whiplash, drenching downpours
- Strong southerly wind gusts up to 50-60 mph may cause property damage, downed tree limbs and difficult travel conditions Wind Advisory extended through 4 PM Thursday for areas south of the Golden Gate. The Wind Advisory and High Wind Warning for the North Bay, San Francisco and San Francisco Peninsula remain the same and will end at 10 AM Thursday. Rain moves through the Bay Area from 4 AM-10 AM Thursday with a chance of tstorms, greatly impacting the morning commute. For those commuting in the morning, be prepared for rain and consider allowing extra time for your commute. Rain and a chance of tstorms will continue to progress to the south and inland with precipitation increasing in the Santa Cruz Mountains and areas of the South Bay by 7 AM through 1 PM Thursday. Rain amounts: Up to 5 inches North Bay Coastal Mtns. Expect 1 to 2.5 inches of rain in the North Bay. There will be 1 to 1.5 inches SF, Peninsula and Central Bay and up to 1.25 inches of rain elsewhere. WIND is a BIG part of the story!
- Strong southerly wind gusts up to 50-60 mph may cause property damage, downed tree limbs and difficult travel conditions Wind Advisory extended through 4 PM Thursday for areas south of the Golden Gate. The Wind Advisory and High Wind Warning for the North Bay, San Francisco and San Francisco Peninsula remain the same and will end at 10 AM Thursday. Rain moves through the Bay Area from 4 AM-10 AM Thursday with a chance of tstorms, greatly impacting the morning commute. For those commuting in the morning, be prepared for rain and consider allowing extra time for your commute. Rain and a chance of tstorms will continue to progress to the south and inland with precipitation increasing in the Santa Cruz Mountains and areas of the South Bay by 7 AM through 1 PM Thursday. Rain amounts: Up to 5 inches North Bay Coastal Mtns. Expect 1 to 2.5 inches of rain in the North Bay. There will be 1 to 1.5 inches SF, Peninsula and Central Bay and up to 1.25 inches of rain elsewhere. WIND is a BIG part of the story!
Atmospheric river reaches Bay Area: What to expect
Strong southerly winds will be a major factor for much of the Bay Area when the storm arrives.
Strong southerly winds will be a major factor for much of the Bay Area when the storm arrives.
Here's how much warmer your winter has gotten since 1970
Winter is now the U.S.’s fastest-warming season. Here’s how much warmer your winter has gotten since 1970, according to new data.
Winter is now the U.S.’s fastest-warming season. Here’s how much warmer your winter has gotten since 1970, according to new data.
Timeline: Atmospheric river approaches Bay Area
An atmospheric river is headed for the Bay Area, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds beginning late Wednesday and lasting through early Friday. The storm system is expected to deepen as it slides down the West Coast.
An atmospheric river is headed for the Bay Area, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds beginning late Wednesday and lasting through early Friday. The storm system is expected to deepen as it slides down the West Coast.
Atmospheric river approaches the Bay Area
Forecasters say an atmospheric river is headed toward the Bay Area, arriving late Wednesday. The system is expected to bring moderate rain, strong southerly winds, and a slight chance of thunderstorms through early Thursday.
Forecasters say an atmospheric river is headed toward the Bay Area, arriving late Wednesday. The system is expected to bring moderate rain, strong southerly winds, and a slight chance of thunderstorms through early Thursday.
The Storm Is On Approach!
- Unsettled weather pattern returns Wednesday - Moderate rain, strong southerly winds, and a slight chance for thunderstorms late Wednesday through early Thursday - Wind Advisory in effect from 10 PM Wednesday through 10 AM Thursday for the interior Bay Area and Central Coast. Mostly Cloudy tonight with drizzle possible. Overnight lows in the 40s. For Wednesday, mostly cloudy with few sunny breaks, a spotty shower possible. High in the 60s to 71 degrees.The leadig edge of the atmospheric river will impact the Bay Area before midnight in the North Bay. The worse of the rain will impact Thursday Morning Commute. As for winds, a Wind Advisory from 10 PM Wednesday through 10 AM Thursday for the interior Bay Area and Central Coast for southerly winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wind gusts up to 55 mph are expected along the coast and in the higher elevations. Gusts have the potential to exceed 60 mph in the region`s peaks, favored gaps, and passes. Please plan accordingly!
- Unsettled weather pattern returns Wednesday - Moderate rain, strong southerly winds, and a slight chance for thunderstorms late Wednesday through early Thursday - Wind Advisory in effect from 10 PM Wednesday through 10 AM Thursday for the interior Bay Area and Central Coast. Mostly Cloudy tonight with drizzle possible. Overnight lows in the 40s. For Wednesday, mostly cloudy with few sunny breaks, a spotty shower possible. High in the 60s to 71 degrees.The leadig edge of the atmospheric river will impact the Bay Area before midnight in the North Bay. The worse of the rain will impact Thursday Morning Commute. As for winds, a Wind Advisory from 10 PM Wednesday through 10 AM Thursday for the interior Bay Area and Central Coast for southerly winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wind gusts up to 55 mph are expected along the coast and in the higher elevations. Gusts have the potential to exceed 60 mph in the region`s peaks, favored gaps, and passes. Please plan accordingly!
Arctic blast cold-stuns iguanas in Florida during record-setting temperature plunge
A frozen iguana was spotted in Boca Raton, Florida on Tuesday, as the coldest air of the season spread across the eastern U.S., setting several low temperatures across the Sunshine State.
A frozen iguana was spotted in Boca Raton, Florida on Tuesday, as the coldest air of the season spread across the eastern U.S., setting several low temperatures across the Sunshine State.
San Francisco weather: Atmospheric river to bring strong winds, thunderstorms
The National Weather Service warned that an atmospheric river is expected to bring strong winds, moderate to heavy rain, and a small chance of thunderstorms across the Bay Area beginning late Wednesday and lasting through Thursday.
The National Weather Service warned that an atmospheric river is expected to bring strong winds, moderate to heavy rain, and a small chance of thunderstorms across the Bay Area beginning late Wednesday and lasting through Thursday.
Morning sun, then clouds
Today will see morning sun with increasing clouds in the afternoon. Rain ahead for Wednesday.
Today will see morning sun with increasing clouds in the afternoon. Rain ahead for Wednesday.
Enjoyable Veteran's Day weather precedes mid-week storm
Veteran's Day will offer our final day of unseasonably warm temperatures before stormy weather returns, bringing heavy rain, breezy to windy conditions and snow to the Sierra on Wednesday into Thursday.
Veteran's Day will offer our final day of unseasonably warm temperatures before stormy weather returns, bringing heavy rain, breezy to windy conditions and snow to the Sierra on Wednesday into Thursday.
Farmers' Almanac saying goodbye after more than 200 years in publication
Editor's note: When this story was originally published, an image of the "Old Farmer's Almanac" was used.
Editor's note: When this story was originally published, an image of the "Old Farmer's Almanac" was used.
Mostly fair and warm
Today will be mostly fair and warm. Highs could reach 80.
Today will be mostly fair and warm. Highs could reach 80.