Cal Fire crews light prescribed burn in San Jose
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) set Calero County Park on fire on Tuesday.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) set Calero County Park on fire on Tuesday.
Here are the new U.S. lightning capitals based on 2024 data
The latest annual lightning report reveals the latest lightning capitals across the U.S.
The latest annual lightning report reveals the latest lightning capitals across the U.S.
Clouds, sun
Today will be cloudy in the morning and sunny for most in the afternoon.
Today will be cloudy in the morning and sunny for most in the afternoon.
Minor weather changes this week
No big changes in the Bay Area forecast. Low clouds and fog will resurface near the coast and bay Tuesday morning. We are expecting increasing sunshine later in the day. Tuesday afternoon highs should range from the low 60s to the mid 80s. This pattern will stick around for most of the week.
No big changes in the Bay Area forecast. Low clouds and fog will resurface near the coast and bay Tuesday morning. We are expecting increasing sunshine later in the day. Tuesday afternoon highs should range from the low 60s to the mid 80s. This pattern will stick around for most of the week.
Crews battle grass fire in Fairfield, evacuation orders lifted
Forward progress has been stopped on a vegetation fire in Fairfield that grew to 62 acres and saw evacuation orders on Monday, officials say.
Forward progress has been stopped on a vegetation fire in Fairfield that grew to 62 acres and saw evacuation orders on Monday, officials say.
Bracing for the heat: Santa Rosa announces wildfire season has begun
On the heels of a 20-acre grass fire that threatened an RV encampment, the Santa Rosa Fire Department on Monday announced the official start of fire season in the region.
On the heels of a 20-acre grass fire that threatened an RV encampment, the Santa Rosa Fire Department on Monday announced the official start of fire season in the region.
Temps in the 60s
Today's temps will be in the 60s.
Today's temps will be in the 60s.
Mild to warm pattern
Much cooler today! Most of the Bay Area cooled around 10 to 20 degrees from Saturday's toasty readings. We are expecting patchy clouds Monday morning. More sunshine in the afternoon. Highs should range from the low 60s to the mid 80s.
Much cooler today! Most of the Bay Area cooled around 10 to 20 degrees from Saturday's toasty readings. We are expecting patchy clouds Monday morning. More sunshine in the afternoon. Highs should range from the low 60s to the mid 80s.
Northern Lights may be visible in the Bay Area
A strong solar storm occurred on May 30, and charged particles from the sun have been approaching the Earth at extreme speeds.
A strong solar storm occurred on May 30, and charged particles from the sun have been approaching the Earth at extreme speeds.
Clear skies could give NorCal views of Northern Lights
Projections show that the Aurora Borealis may just be visible in the northern reaches of California.
Projections show that the Aurora Borealis may just be visible in the northern reaches of California.
Why summer should actually begin on June 1
The calendar says summer begins June 20 with the summer solstice, but "meteorological" or "climatological" summer starts three weeks earlier.
The calendar says summer begins June 20 with the summer solstice, but "meteorological" or "climatological" summer starts three weeks earlier.
Dramatic drop in temperatures today
The brief hot spell is over with a significant drop in temperatures today. Afternoon highs will range from upper 50s at the coast to low 80s inland with only subtle changes expected for the days ahead.
The brief hot spell is over with a significant drop in temperatures today. Afternoon highs will range from upper 50s at the coast to low 80s inland with only subtle changes expected for the days ahead.
Sonoma County Pride marks 40 years as attendees brave 90-degree heat
Thousands showed up for the 40th anniversary of Sonoma County Pride in Old Courthouse Square over the weekend.
Thousands showed up for the 40th anniversary of Sonoma County Pride in Old Courthouse Square over the weekend.
A slight dip in afternoon highs today
A modest drop in temperatures arrives today with inland areas still feeling the heat. A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 8PM for the interior Napa Hills, Carquinez Strait, Delta, East Bay and Santa Clara Valleys where temps. will range from upper 80s to upper 90s. A significant cool down is in the forecast for tomorrow.
A modest drop in temperatures arrives today with inland areas still feeling the heat. A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 8PM for the interior Napa Hills, Carquinez Strait, Delta, East Bay and Santa Clara Valleys where temps. will range from upper 80s to upper 90s. A significant cool down is in the forecast for tomorrow.
One more hot day inland
A big temperature spike Friday! The warm to hot pattern sticks around for one more day. The warmest parts of the Bay Area will approach the upper 90s Saturday afternoon. We are expecting a major temperature drop Sunday. No heat in our forecast next week. Have a great weekend! -Mark
A big temperature spike Friday! The warm to hot pattern sticks around for one more day. The warmest parts of the Bay Area will approach the upper 90s Saturday afternoon. We are expecting a major temperature drop Sunday. No heat in our forecast next week. Have a great weekend! -Mark
Bracing for the heat: Cal Fire awards $72 million in prevention grants
Climate change has made California's wildfire season a year-round threat — two of the most destructive fires in the state's history happened earlier this year, in the dead of winter.
Climate change has made California's wildfire season a year-round threat — two of the most destructive fires in the state's history happened earlier this year, in the dead of winter.
Hottest temps
Hottest temps of the week on Friday.
Hottest temps of the week on Friday.
Friday Heat Advisory
We are expecting a big temperature spike in the Friday forecast....especially inland. A Heat Advisory has been drafted for parts of the Bay Area. The hottest locations could approach 101 degrees. Friday is the hottest day of the stretch. Significant cooling moves in Sunday. Try to stay cool and drink lots of water. -Mark
We are expecting a big temperature spike in the Friday forecast....especially inland. A Heat Advisory has been drafted for parts of the Bay Area. The hottest locations could approach 101 degrees. Friday is the hottest day of the stretch. Significant cooling moves in Sunday. Try to stay cool and drink lots of water. -Mark
1st Spare the Air alert of the year issued in Bay Area to accompany Friday's heat wave
Air quality officials have issued the first Spare the Air alert of the year for ozone in the Bay Area for Friday, when triple-digit inland temperatures are expected to combine with motor vehicle exhaust to create high levels of the harmful pollutant.
Air quality officials have issued the first Spare the Air alert of the year for ozone in the Bay Area for Friday, when triple-digit inland temperatures are expected to combine with motor vehicle exhaust to create high levels of the harmful pollutant.
Tropical Storm Alvin forms off Mexico's coast in Eastern Pacific
Tropical Storm Alvin formed in the Eastern Pacific south of Mexico on Thursday, becoming the first named storm of the 2025 hurricane season.
Tropical Storm Alvin formed in the Eastern Pacific south of Mexico on Thursday, becoming the first named storm of the 2025 hurricane season.