Warm to hot weather blanketed the Bay Area again today. A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 10 p.m. Thursday for the entire Bay Area away from the coastline.
Hurricane Lala weakened Sunday to a tropical storm after raking Hawaii without making landfall, its heavy rains and winds strong enough to sweep around 100 homes off their foundations on the Big Island, officials said.
The NWS's Climate Prediction Center estimates there is a 69% chance the current El Niño will exceed the strength of all recorded El Niño events dating back to 1950, raising concerns about increased storm activity, flooding, and coastal impacts.
A new study suggests a major ocean current in the Atlantic Ocean is slowing down, a shift researchers say could influence weather patterns around the world, including the intensity of storms affecting California.
A popular design innovation that's adding green space across Bay Area cities could also be providing a major health benefit. A new study found rain gardens may help clean up toxic pollution.
Texas Hill Country is often referred to as "Flash Flood Alley."