A major clue in Pickett Fire's origins handed to CAL FIRE
A Calistoga vintner has voluntarily handed CAL FIRE what may be a major clue to finding the true origin of the Pickett Fire. That fire started near Calistoga on August 21st and ultimately consumed 6,800 acres.
A Calistoga vintner has voluntarily handed CAL FIRE what may be a major clue to finding the true origin of the Pickett Fire. That fire started near Calistoga on August 21st and ultimately consumed 6,800 acres.
Sunny weekend
Both Saturday and Sunday will boast sunny skies, breezy southwest winds and high temperatures will be warmer. Expect high 60s at the beaches to 70s around the Bay and 70s and low 80s around the Peninsula. Inland highs will reach near 90 degrees in the hottest locations. The first day of Autumn is Monday and Inland highs will be summer-like in the mid 90s.
Both Saturday and Sunday will boast sunny skies, breezy southwest winds and high temperatures will be warmer. Expect high 60s at the beaches to 70s around the Bay and 70s and low 80s around the Peninsula. Inland highs will reach near 90 degrees in the hottest locations. The first day of Autumn is Monday and Inland highs will be summer-like in the mid 90s.
Showers
Showers expected today, clearing on Saturday.
Showers expected today, clearing on Saturday.
Rain on its way
Expecting random stray showers and isolated thunderstorms across portions of the Central Coast and Bay Area through Friday. We cannot rule out an isolated rumble or two. Will still feel muggy through Friday even though rain and thunderstorms pull out of the area by late morning. Expect high temperatures from mid and high 60s at the Beaches, 70s Bay and Peninsula and low/mid 80s Inland. The last weekend of Summer will be warmer with Autumn arriving in Monday.
Expecting random stray showers and isolated thunderstorms across portions of the Central Coast and Bay Area through Friday. We cannot rule out an isolated rumble or two. Will still feel muggy through Friday even though rain and thunderstorms pull out of the area by late morning. Expect high temperatures from mid and high 60s at the Beaches, 70s Bay and Peninsula and low/mid 80s Inland. The last weekend of Summer will be warmer with Autumn arriving in Monday.
Chance of showers
Shower chances will be going up Thursday night into Friday morning. There is still the chance of an isolated thunderstorm. Shower chances will be diminishing Friday afternoon. Looks like a pleasant weekend forecast!
Shower chances will be going up Thursday night into Friday morning. There is still the chance of an isolated thunderstorm. Shower chances will be diminishing Friday afternoon. Looks like a pleasant weekend forecast!
Clouds, showers
Today will see clouds and likely showers.
Today will see clouds and likely showers.
Rain chances increases
Our hot stretch is coming to an end! Tropical moisture is now working its way closer to the Bay Area and it will feel humid around here. The moisture, working with some instability, could trigger rain showers and thunderstorms. The unsettled pattern could stick around through Friday.
Our hot stretch is coming to an end! Tropical moisture is now working its way closer to the Bay Area and it will feel humid around here. The moisture, working with some instability, could trigger rain showers and thunderstorms. The unsettled pattern could stick around through Friday.
These states were unusually hot this summer, data shows
New data shows nearly every U.S. state saw extreme heat this summer. See which areas were hit hardest.
New data shows nearly every U.S. state saw extreme heat this summer. See which areas were hit hardest.
Wednesday concludes Bay Area heat wave
Today is the last day of this current heat wave. High temperatures will bank between high 60s at the coast to 100 well inland.
Today is the last day of this current heat wave. High temperatures will bank between high 60s at the coast to 100 well inland.
Why this Bay Area coastal town is 'particularly vulnerable' to rising sea levels
The North Bay is already experiencing the effects of sea level rise, but none more than this world-famous coastal town outside of San Francisco.
The North Bay is already experiencing the effects of sea level rise, but none more than this world-famous coastal town outside of San Francisco.
Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene, Blue Ridge Parkway reopens near Asheville, North Carolina
A 26-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway in western North Carolina reopened Monday, marking a major milestone in the state's recovery from Hurricane Helene, nearly a year after the historically devastating storm.
A 26-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway in western North Carolina reopened Monday, marking a major milestone in the state's recovery from Hurricane Helene, nearly a year after the historically devastating storm.
Turning cloudy
Weather will turn cloudy and muggy.
Weather will turn cloudy and muggy.
Last hot day inland
A warm to hot weather stretch lasts for one more day. Dense fog could resurface near the coast and bay Wednesday morning. The clouds will clear back to near the coast later in the day. Highs should range from the upper 60s to the upper 90s inland. Subtropical moisture will work its way toward the Bay Area later in the week. We are tracking thunderstorm chances for the Thursday - Friday timeframe. Fire danger (dry lightning) will the top concern.
A warm to hot weather stretch lasts for one more day. Dense fog could resurface near the coast and bay Wednesday morning. The clouds will clear back to near the coast later in the day. Highs should range from the upper 60s to the upper 90s inland. Subtropical moisture will work its way toward the Bay Area later in the week. We are tracking thunderstorm chances for the Thursday - Friday timeframe. Fire danger (dry lightning) will the top concern.
Hot temps
Temps may reach 98 degrees inland.
Temps may reach 98 degrees inland.
Santa Rosa preps for fall fire danger
Dry fall weather and encroaching storms are bringing risky fire conditions to the North Bay.
Dry fall weather and encroaching storms are bringing risky fire conditions to the North Bay.
Another warm to hot forecast
Our hot weather stretch continues. Tuesday highs should range from the low 70s to the upper 90s. Wednesday should be the last hot day. We will eventually trade the heat for thunderstorms. By Thursday, the chance of thunderstorms will be our top concern. The potential for dry lightning will boost the fire danger across the Bay Area.
Our hot weather stretch continues. Tuesday highs should range from the low 70s to the upper 90s. Wednesday should be the last hot day. We will eventually trade the heat for thunderstorms. By Thursday, the chance of thunderstorms will be our top concern. The potential for dry lightning will boost the fire danger across the Bay Area.
3.5 magnitude earthquake jolts Antioch, Clayton
The quake was reported just after 3 p.m., with an epicenter about 5 miles east of Clayton and 5 miles southwest of Antioch.
The quake was reported just after 3 p.m., with an epicenter about 5 miles east of Clayton and 5 miles southwest of Antioch.
Warm to hot
Today's temps will range from 70 to 94 degrees.
Today's temps will range from 70 to 94 degrees.
Heat returns
The Bay Area weather headline, in the short term, revolves around the warm to hot forecast over the next 3 days. Patchy fog resurfaces near the coast and bay Monday morning. Mostly sunny skies and toasty temperatures return to parts of the Bay Area. Highs should range from the low 70s to the upper 90s. Tuesday should be the hottest day. We are tracking thunderstorm chances for later in the week (Thu & Fri). Fire danger could be going up.
The Bay Area weather headline, in the short term, revolves around the warm to hot forecast over the next 3 days. Patchy fog resurfaces near the coast and bay Monday morning. Mostly sunny skies and toasty temperatures return to parts of the Bay Area. Highs should range from the low 70s to the upper 90s. Tuesday should be the hottest day. We are tracking thunderstorm chances for later in the week (Thu & Fri). Fire danger could be going up.
Warmer today, hot tomorrow
Warmer weather is on tap for Sunday. With mostly sunny skies over head, afternoon highs will range from upper 60s at the coast to upper 80s inland. The heat is on for the first part of the week with our hottest cities inland soaring into the upper 90s.
Warmer weather is on tap for Sunday. With mostly sunny skies over head, afternoon highs will range from upper 60s at the coast to upper 80s inland. The heat is on for the first part of the week with our hottest cities inland soaring into the upper 90s.