Bay Area firefighters get ready for fires triggered by lightning
Fire departments around the Bay Area are hoping to avoid a repeat of last summer when bolts of lightning ignited huge fires. Greg Liggins reports about what firefighters are doing to prepare.
Fire departments around the Bay Area are hoping to avoid a repeat of last summer when bolts of lightning ignited huge fires. Greg Liggins reports about what firefighters are doing to prepare.
Red flag warning in effect with potential dry lightning in Bay Area forecast
A red flag warning took effect Sunday for parts of the Bay Area and Northern California as a weather system developed that could produce dry lightning.
A red flag warning took effect Sunday for parts of the Bay Area and Northern California as a weather system developed that could produce dry lightning.
Sonoma County emergency alert exercise cancelled due to wildfire concerns
An emergency alert and warning exercise scheduled for Tuesday in Santa Rosa and Sonoma County has been cancelled due to fire weather concerns in the North Bay mountains during the next 48 to 72 hours.
An emergency alert and warning exercise scheduled for Tuesday in Santa Rosa and Sonoma County has been cancelled due to fire weather concerns in the North Bay mountains during the next 48 to 72 hours.
Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes off the coast of Eureka
A 5.1 earthquake struck off the Northern California coast late Saturday. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake just before midnight was about 35 miles southwest of Eureka.
A 5.1 earthquake struck off the Northern California coast late Saturday. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake just before midnight was about 35 miles southwest of Eureka.
Bay Area prepares for heightened wildfire conditions, chance of dry lightning
A red flag warning for the Bay Area's drought-parched hills and mountains remains in effect from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.
A red flag warning for the Bay Area's drought-parched hills and mountains remains in effect from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.
Europe flooding: Death toll reaches 180; Merkel tours aftermath
The death toll from flooding in Western Europe has climbed above 180.
The death toll from flooding in Western Europe has climbed above 180.
Bay Area prepares for heightened wildfire conditions
A red flag warning begins at 5 p.m. Sunday and lasts until 5 p.m. Monday. KTVU's Elissa Harrington reports.
A red flag warning begins at 5 p.m. Sunday and lasts until 5 p.m. Monday. KTVU's Elissa Harrington reports.
Death toll tops 160 as European floodwater recedes
The death toll from disastrous flooding in Western Europe has risen above 160 as rescue workers toil to clear up the devastation revealed by receding water and prevent further damage.
The death toll from disastrous flooding in Western Europe has risen above 160 as rescue workers toil to clear up the devastation revealed by receding water and prevent further damage.
Bootleg fire: Dangerous 'fire clouds' form over Oregon
Smoke and heat from the massive wildfire in southeastern Oregon are creating so-called fire clouds over the blaze.
Smoke and heat from the massive wildfire in southeastern Oregon are creating so-called fire clouds over the blaze.
Heat wave 2021: Dangerous temperatures to again scorch northwestern US
The heat will bring triple-digit temperatures to many areas not accustomed to it, and officials are sounding the alarm to take additional precautions if necessary to stay safe and hydrated.
The heat will bring triple-digit temperatures to many areas not accustomed to it, and officials are sounding the alarm to take additional precautions if necessary to stay safe and hydrated.
European floods leave more than 120 dead; rescues underway
Rescue operations are underway after flooding left more than 100 people dead in parts of Germany and Belgium.
Rescue operations are underway after flooding left more than 100 people dead in parts of Germany and Belgium.
Fog then sun
Steve Paulson says today will start off foggy and then become sunny and warm. Temps ranging from 60s to high 80s
Steve Paulson says today will start off foggy and then become sunny and warm. Temps ranging from 60s to high 80s
Wildfire outlook continues to worsen for Western US
The Federal agency that coordinates wildfire mutual aid among the states has now sent out a warning that resources are getting thinly stretched.
The Federal agency that coordinates wildfire mutual aid among the states has now sent out a warning that resources are getting thinly stretched.
Wildfire outlook continues to worsen for Western US
Though we may need help later, the Governor's Office of Emergency services just announced it's sending additional California mutual aid crews to Oregon to help battle the relentless and every growing Bootleg Fire. KTVU's Tom Vacar reports.
Though we may need help later, the Governor's Office of Emergency services just announced it's sending additional California mutual aid crews to Oregon to help battle the relentless and every growing Bootleg Fire. KTVU's Tom Vacar reports.
San Mateo County residents encouraged to learn their wildfire evacuation zones
San Mateo County emergency managers have divided the Peninsula into more than 300 evacuation zones in preparation for wildfire season, and all residents are encouraged to memorize their zone code to help save lives.
San Mateo County emergency managers have divided the Peninsula into more than 300 evacuation zones in preparation for wildfire season, and all residents are encouraged to memorize their zone code to help save lives.
Weather forecast indicates chance of dry lightening this weekend
Thunderstorms with chances of dry lightning might make their way to the Bay Area on Sunday and Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
Thunderstorms with chances of dry lightning might make their way to the Bay Area on Sunday and Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
FRIDAY FORECAST: Mild, near-average temps expected, sunny skies
KTVU's Rosemary Orozco has your Bay Area forecast for Friday, July 16, 2021.
KTVU's Rosemary Orozco has your Bay Area forecast for Friday, July 16, 2021.
Iowa tornadoes: 12 twisters confirmed within 24 hours
A night of severe storms Wednesday spawned 12 confirmed tornados in Iowa, the National Weather Service confirmed.
A night of severe storms Wednesday spawned 12 confirmed tornados in Iowa, the National Weather Service confirmed.
More than 60 dead, dozens missing amid Germany, Belgium flooding 'disaster'
More than 60 people have died and dozens are missing as severe flooding in Germany and Belgium turned streams and streets into raging, debris-filled torrents that swept away cars and toppled houses.
More than 60 people have died and dozens are missing as severe flooding in Germany and Belgium turned streams and streets into raging, debris-filled torrents that swept away cars and toppled houses.
Flash flood watches blanket much of Arizona
The watches issued by the National Weather Service generally were scheduled to take effect Tuesday afternoon and run through July 14.
The watches issued by the National Weather Service generally were scheduled to take effect Tuesday afternoon and run through July 14.