The Bay Area has been dealing with a lot lately. First, it was a heat wave that made the air quality terrible. By Sunday, the heat wave was over, but the air quality didn't improve much. The reason? Wildfires in Canada. A meteorologist from the National Weather Service explained that a low-pressure system moved through the Pacific Northwest. This system ended the hea...
The Bay Area is gearing up for its first heat wave of 2025. This is causing some concern because the high temperatures will also bring unhealthy smog levels. The Bay Area Air District has issued a Spare the Air alert for Friday. This means that people should avoid burning wood and driving to keep pollution down. The National Weather Service has forecasted that tempe...
Things were just starting to get wet in the Bay Area as early as Friday morning, and folks were getting ready for a weekend of constant rain. The whole Bay Area was under a flood watch, and things were moving fast. North Bay counties, like Sonoma and Napa, were expected to feel the brunt of that first wave of storms which rolled in first and would be the wor...
2024 was a rollercoaster year for Bay Area sports fans. The San Francisco 49ers started the year with a bang, reaching the Super Bowl, but ended up losing in overtime to the Kansas City Chiefs. It was a tough blow for football fans, but there were plenty of other stories to keep them talking. Baseball saw some big changes, with the Oakland A's announcing a move to Sa...
Are you ready for a chilly welcome to 2025? The National Weather Service is forecasting that the cold snap in the Bay Area isn't over yet. On the last day of 2024, expect temperatures to drop significantly, especially in the early mornings. A cold front moved in on Sunday, leading to frost and freeze advisories for Monday and Tuesday. Monday night into Tuesday mornin...
Imagine this: San Francisco, known for its fog and mild weather, wakes up to something unexpected—a tornado warning! Saturday morning, the National Weather Service flashed a warning for the Bay Area, including San Francisco, Daly City, and Broadmoor. This wasn't just any weather alert; it was the city's first-ever tornado warning. What caused all this? An atmospheri...
Are you ready to pay more to drive across Bay Area bridges? The Bay Area Toll Authority is considering another toll hike starting in 2026. They want to know what you think at a public meeting next Wednesday. The meeting is at their headquarters in San Francisco and online, starting at 9:35 a. m. You can also call in. Tolls are set to rise from $7 to $8 in January 20...
The Bay Area has been sweltering under triple-digit temperatures all week, and the National Weather Service says the heat isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Although it might cool down a bit on Friday, don't expect much relief. A small air pressure disturbance is bringing some wind and moisture but not enough to stop the heatwave. The excessive heat warning has been ...
Welcome to the Bay Area's summer heat extravaganza! The temperature is climbing, and it's not just a little warm. We're talking about triple-digit numbers that could make ice cream melt before you even take a bite. The National Weather Service (NWS) has sounded the alarm with an excessive heat warning. If you thought the low areas were hot, wait till you hear about t...
The Bay Area is in for a scorching start to autumn, with the National Weather Service forecasting temperatures to soar into the triple digits this week. The heat wave is set to begin on Monday, with temperatures expected to reach the mid-to-high 90s in the hottest spots. The mercury is expected to continue to climb, peaking on Wednesday when inland areas are forecas...