"We want people to be aware conditions are actually going to be pretty rough."

San Francisco, CA – A series of powerful storm systems will impact the Bay Area and Northern California starting Thursday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and potential flooding. Residents are urged to prepare for dangerous conditions through early next week. According to the National Weather Service, rainfall will begin...

A series of storms is expected to move through the Bay Area starting this weekend and lasting through the better part of next week, bringing rain, saturated soils and dangerous ocean conditions. Friday's sunny skies will give way to a "parade of impactful storms" that should start late Friday night,...

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Multiple rain systems are headed toward that Bay Area and Central Coast beginning this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. The storms are due to begin arriving right in the midst of the busy holiday travel season. “We’re monitoring a pattern change that’s bringing several rounds of rain and high […]

Following the intense weather several weeks ago, this weekend's storm is set to be the first to hit the Bay Area since before Thanksgiving. On Friday, PG&E officials say they spent the day preparing. "We have our emergency operation center open at this time. We're staffing it 24/7 to make sure that any outage or emergency that comes up, we're aware and we're able to get crews out at the drop of a hat," said PG&E spokesperson Tamar Sarkissian. Sarkissian says although we're expecting measurable rainfall, it's the incoming storm's strong winds that could cause power outages. TIMELINE: Stronger...

Katie Rodriguez here, asking myself an oddly familiar question: What is the difference between El Niño and La Niña, and are we experiencing one, or the other?. With winter quickly approaching—officially beginning this Saturday, Dec. 21, at approximately 1:21am (happy winter solstice to all)—we’ll soon find out if we’re entering a La Niña event. Currently, forecasts point to a weaker La Niña.

San Mateo County emergency officials are developing a new method of communication to reduce misinformation and confusion during earthquake and tsunami threats, following a massive earthquake that struck near Humboldt County in early December. Coastal communities are still anxious after a 7.0 earthquake on Dec. 5 triggered a tsunami warning from Oregon to Santa Cruz . Half Moon Bay resident Sue Hawley said living through the ordeal made it clear just how vulnerable she is living next to the water "Not only is it difficult for folks to get out in an emergency, but it's really going to be...

SAN FRANCISCO - This weekend's storm that swept through the Bay Area was combined with King Tides, which contributed to flooding in many areas. King Tides, which are exceptionally high tides, splashed onto the Embarcadero at Pier 5 at just over 7 feet. Scientists say they are a reminder of...

A strong atmospheric river drenched Northern California with heavy rains and damaging wind gusts Saturday, leaving well over 200,000 without power in the state.

A chance of lightning is also possible.