Photos: Wildfire completely destroys Lake County home
Nothing but charred rubble and ashes remain where a house once stood in Lake County after the Glenhaven Fire ripped through the area.
Milton expected to become a major hurricane before slamming into Florida
The forecast for Tropical Storm Milton has evolved quite a bit in the last 24 hours, showing greater potential to be a more significant storm.
The heat continues
The October heat wave continues. Excessive Heat Warnings remain in place through Sunday for parts of the Bay Area. Sunday afternoon highs should range from the low 80s near the coast to 102 well inland. Temperatures begin to cool Monday. More significant cooling finally arrives Tuesday. Have a great Sunday and try to stay cool! -Mark
Yellow jackets swarm in Helene-ravaged towns
Health agencies are loading up on EpiPens and Benadryl to help with swarming yellow jackets in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Hot stretch continues
After some minor cooling Friday, temperatures will rebound Saturday. Heat Advisories are posted for a large portion of the Bay Area. Highs should range from the mid 80s near the coast to 103 well inland. Slightly cooler conditions move in Sunday. The cooling relief moves in next week. Try to stay cool this weekend! -Mark
How a Florida hurricane led to historic floods in North Carolina’s mountain towns
Learn how hurricane Helene’s landfall in Florida led to catastrophic flooding in the Appalachian Mountains, including towns like Asheville and Hendersonville, and why this storm was so destructive.
Watch: Dolly Parton announces $2 million for Helene victims
“We’re all here to mend those broken hearts," Dolly Parton told a crowd in a Tennessee Walmart parking lot. “These are my mountains. These are my valleys … These are my people."
Glenhaven Fire in Lake County prompts evacuation orders and warnings
The fire has prompted evacuation orders and warnings.
Grandparents found hugging each other after fallen tree killed them during Hurricane Helene
Marcia and Jerry Savage are two of the more than 150 people killed because of the storm and its aftermath.
This Florida town has now been hit by 3 hurricanes in 13 months
Amid the devastation, this Florida town has been struck by three hurricanes in just 13 months, leaving residents struggling to rebuild their homes and lives.
Bay Area workers endure 3rd day of intense heat
Residents across the Bay Area are bracing for another day of extreme heat, with temperatures nearing or surpassing triple digits for the third consecutive day. While people are advised to stay indoors, that isn't an option for everyone, especially outdoor workers.
Cooling for some today
The warm to hot stretch continues today! A stronger onshore flow will cool off the coast and the bayside neighborhoods. The dangerous heat returns inland. Your Friday forecast slightly cooler temperatures. The weekend starts off on a hot note. The cooling relief is scheduled to arrive early next week. Drink lots of water and seek the shade! -Mark
Farmworkers in Contra Costa County endure scorching temperatures
Farmworkers in East Contra Costa County, including Filiberto Ruiz, have continued to harvest crops in fields despite the scorching weather. Ruiz, who has worked in agriculture for over 20 years, said he's used to working in such conditions.
Death toll rises above 200 one week after Helene decimates Southeast
It’s been one week since Hurricane Helene made landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast in Florida, decimating communities across the Southeast and leaving more than 200 people dead in six states.
Excessive heat warning continues through Friday across Bay Area
An excessive heat warning will remain in place in the Bay Area through late Friday evening as hot temperatures continue to scorch the region.
Excessive heat warning continues through Friday in the Bay Area
The hot weather is continuing across the Bay Area on Thursday. The National Weather Service says the excessive heat warning will be in place through Friday at 11 p.m.
Cajun Navy activates in Hurricane Helene aftermath, says devastation comparable to Katrina
Hurricane Helene's devastation has led to volunteers from across the U.S. answering the call for help.
New NOAA maps show street-by-street views of Hurricane Helene's destruction
NOAA has mapped Hurricane Helene’s damage from Panama City, through Tampa Bay, down to Port Charlotte. Here’s how you can zoom in to a neighborhood and see before-and-after views.
Fewer than 2% of people in counties hit hardest by Helene have flood insurance: report
According to FEMA, one inch of floodwater can cause up to $25,000 in damage.
Helene’s fast rising flood surge leaves neighbors standing in chest-deep brown water inside home
Flooding triggered by Hurricane Helene left a group of North Carolina neighbors standing in chest-deep water.