Investigators probe Tennessee plastics factory after deaths during Helene flooding

Tennessee state authorities are investigating the company behind a plastics factory where 11 workers were swept away in Hurricane Helene floodwaters. Two died, and five are still missing.

San Francisco weather: Many schools don't have air conditioning

In Oakland, as many as 2,000 classrooms don't have air conditioning. Hot classrooms lead to more student and teacher illnesses and absences, and studies show that they reduce children’s ability to learn.

Real hot inland
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Temps continue to be in the triple digits inland.

San Francisco sees hottest day of the year

San Francisco on Tuesday recorded its hottest day of the year temperatures reached the mid-90s.

Heat wave continues
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The October heat wave will continue. Excessive Heat Warnings are in place through Wednesday night. After a mild start Wednesday morning, temperatures will heat up quickly during the afternoon. Highs should range from the low 80s near the coast to 107 well inland. We will likely have another round of records. The hot pattern begins to release its grip Thursday. Stay safe in the heat! -Mark

Temperatures as high as 110 degrees expected in parts of Bay Area Wednesday

An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect through Wednesday night in much of the greater Bay Area because of temperatures that could reach 110 degrees in some inland locations and up to 96 degrees in downtown San Francisco, according to the National Weather Service.

Crazy hot inland
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Today will be 80s and 90s at the coast and up to 106 inland.

It's a heatwave
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Tuesday should be the hottest day of the week with high temperatures into the low 100's. Temperatures will be slow to cool so 90s and 100's will last through Thursday.

Join the effort: How you can help Hurricane Helene's devastated communities

Relief efforts are underway, with government agencies and aid organizations like the American Red Cross, Samaritan's Purse, and the Salvation Army providing assistance.

PG&E may shut off power in parts of Napa County amid Bay Area heat wave

As the Bay Area endures scorching temperatures this week, some PG&E customers may lose power due to public safety power shutoffs

Dangerous heat, temps could reach 107
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The Bay Area will see some dangerous heat this week. The hottest day will be Tuesday where some areas could be 107 degrees.

Helene aftermath latest: At least 120 dead, NC communities still isolated

Helene left a trail of widespread damage across the U.S. Southeast, killing at least 120 people and hundreds of others still unaccounted for.

Asheville residents battling 'apocalyptic' aftermath of Hurricane Helene after deadly flooding, landslides

One Asheville, North Carolina resident sounded the alarm as his community battles the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, detailing the "apocalyptic weekend" as the death toll continues to rise while millions are left without power and water. 

Tropical Storm Kirk forms, forecast to become large, powerful hurricane this week: NHC

Tropical Storm Kirk (formerly Tropical Depression 12) formed over the Atlantic Ocean Monday morning and is forecast to become a "large and powerful hurricane" later this week, the National Hurricane Center said.

East Tennessee K-9 officer lost in Helene's historic floods found among dead

An East Tennessee police department is grieving the tragic loss of a K-9 officer who was swept away by the devastating flash floods that ravaged the region in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Biden, Harris and Trump to visit Helene-ravaged communities

President Biden said Monday the federal government will be with survivors and others affected by Helene for “as long as it takes.”

Above average temps
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Today will be about 15 degrees hotter than normal.

Helene latest: 84 dead, over 1,000 people unaccounted for in western NC

The death toll continues to climb and some 2.5 million people remained without power Sunday as recovery in the Southeast US begins from devastating Hurricane Helene.