Experts confirm longest-ever lightning flash: Here's where

The massive lightning flash was captured several years ago, covering a record-setting distance to earn the distinction as the world’s longest.

Weather: Wednesday warm up
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Wednesday will feature a more noticeable warm up across the region. While there is a warm up expected, onshore flow remains so coastal and bay regions will be more muted

Vegetation fires spark in East Bay

The Benicia Fire Department reported around 3 p.m. that the two-alarm blaze was burning behind Camel Road.

Earthquake reported in NJ, just miles outside of NYC

A 2.7-magnitude earthquake reportedly struck New Jersey, just outside of NYC, on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Breezy, mild
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The morning will be breezy and temps will warm inland.

Mild to warm
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Patchy fog resurfaces near the coast and bay Tuesday morning. Mostly sunny skies should highlight the afternoon forecast. Highs should range from the mid 60s near the coast to the upper 80s inland.

Bay Area fire departments prepare for higher fire risk this week

Bay Area fire departments are preparing for increased wildfire danger this week, and urging residents to take precautions as higher temperatures and winds are expected in the coming days. 

Gifford Fire explodes in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo counties

The Gifford fire exploded overnight in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, Cal Fire said: As of Monday, it had burned nearly 70,000 acres and was only 3% contained.

Highs in the 80s
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Today's temps should be in the 80s inland and high 60s in San Francisco.

Sunny and warm
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The mild to warm stretch continues! Patchy fog returns to the coast and bay Monday morning. Mostly sunny skies will highlight the afternoon forecast. Highs should range from the low 60s to the upper 80s. Wednesday should be the hottest day of the week.

Sunny for most, breezy for many
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Mostly sunny skies expected for today with breezy to windy weather expected at the coast and through the passes. Afternoon highs will range from low 60s at the coast to low 70s around the bay and low to mid 80s inland.

A minor warm up today
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Morning clouds and patchy drizzle will clear back to the coast by lunch time with a mix of sun and clouds expected near the shore. Afternoon highs will range from low 60s in Pacifica to mid 70s in Hayward to low 90s in Antioch.

Mild to warm
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Today's temps will be mild to warm, with highs in the 80s.

Mild to warm Friday
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No big changes in your Friday forecast. Low clouds will resurface near the coast and bay during the morning hours. The clouds will retreat to the beaches later in the day. Highs should range from the low 60s to the upper 80s.

Cool coast, warmer inland
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Today will be cool at the coast and reach mid-80s inland.

Warmer forecast
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Low clouds will blanket the coast and bay Thursday morning. The clouds will be clearing back to near the shoreline later in the day. Warmer temperatures will highlight your forecast. Highs should range from the low 60s to the upper 80s.