National Weather Service issues fire weather watch for Bay Area

The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for the Bay Area from 5 a.m. Saturday until 5 p.m. Sunday.

Mostly sunny, colder
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A colder airmass is expected bringing chilly overnight lows through Saturday morning. Patchy frost is possible in the North Bay.

Cooler, windy
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Steve Paulson says today is going to be cool and windy. Highs in the 60s.

Fog, sun, breezy
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Steve Paulson says today will see fog, sun and breeze. Highs in the 70s.

Mild weather pattern
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Here is the latest forecast from the KTVU weather team.

Early snowfall: First 'measurable' of snow of the season to hit the Sierra this week

After record snowfall in the Sierra last season, it appeared the region would be getting an early start on the snow with the first notable amounts expected this week.

Overcast, clouds sun
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Today will start off with drizzle and overcast cloud. The afternoon will see sun. Highs reaching 80 degrees.

A rainy Sunday strikes the Bay Area
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A large storm cell is hitting the North Coast and the Bay Area is feeling some of the effects. Bands of rain are expected throughout the day Sunday with parts of the North Bay forecast to receive up to a half-inch of rain. Expect highs in the low 70s for areas around the bay and further inland, and highs in the mid 60s on the coast.

On and off showers: 5-day forecast
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Rain and cooling temperatures are expected for the Bay Area for the next few days

Hurricane Norma makes landfall near Mexico's Cabo San Lucas as a Category 1

The once Category 4 hurricane weakened substantially before landfall which helped spare communities around Cabo San Lucas from more extensive damage.

NERT volunteers prepare for San Francisco's next disaster

Are you prepared for disaster if it strikes today? That was the goal for San Francisco Fire Department on Saturday when it held drills to train residents on disaster preparedness. 

A partly sunny Saturday is forecasted ahead of a rain-shower Sunday
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Temperatures on Saturday are much cooler compared to the highs the Bay Area experienced earlier in the week. Rain showers are forecasted for parts of the Bay Area on Sunday, so make sure to enjoy the sunshine today. Expect highs in the mid 70s for inland areas, upper 60s around the bay and mid 60s for the coast.

Temperatures return to normal, massive amounts of rain predicted for winter.
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The seasonal precipitation outlook is in and the Bay Area is once again expected to receive above average totals throughout the winter season. ?We are painted for a lot of rain,? KTVU?s meteorologist Steve Paulson said. Expect partly cloudy skies and temperatures on Friday to be in the mid 80s for inland areas, mid 70s around the bay and mid 60s for the coast.

California earthquake test alert goes off 7 hours ahead of Great ShakeOut

A crucial component of Wednesday's Great ShakeOut earthquake test experienced a significant misfire that jolted many Californians awake in the pre-dawn hours.

BART, students practice the Great Shake Out earthquake drill

At 10:19 a.m., residents across California, Oregon, and Washington actively participated in an earthquake drill.