National Weather Service

Over 100 Lightning Strikes Occur Throughout Bay Area

More lightening strikes were possible in the Bay Area on Wednesday, forecasters said, as the result of an unusual weather system.

2012/10/10

Bay Area Temps Soar As Western States Bake Under Heat Wave

Temperatures are soaring into triple digits across the western United States as a continuing heat wave strained energy supplies and sent thousands to beaches, lakes and shopping malls in search of cooler climes.

2012/08/11

Lightning seen above San Francisco on April 12, 2012. (CBS)

Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Roll Through Bay Area

Forecasters said an unsettled weather system moving into the area Thursday night is bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds.

2012/04/12

Storms Boost Bay Area Rainfall Totals, But More Needed

The Bay Area is still at about 50 percent of its normal rainfall total at this time of the year.

2012/03/18

High Temps, Wind, Low Humidity Prompts NorCal Fire Warning

The National Weather Service issued a fire weather watch for more than a dozen Northern California counties, including Solano County.

2012/01/07

Freeze Warning Issued For Bay Area

A freeze warning was in effect for many portions of the Bay Area Friday morning as cold weather dips below 32 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

2011/12/23

Fog blankets the Golden Gate Bridge. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Heavy Fog Blankets Bay Area; Advisories Issued

Another heavy fog advisory has been issued for a Bay Area bridge Monday morning, after the National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for the entire region until 9 a.m.

2011/11/28

Lightning strikes during a California thunderstorm (David McNew/Getty Images)

Thunderstorm Fire Threat Prompts Bay Area Red Flag Warning

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warnings for parts of the Bay Area in response to thunderstorms.

2011/09/09

Surfer catches a wave at Ocean Beach, San Francisco (AP)

Powerful Swells Expected To Hit California Coast This Week

Those heading to the beach over the Labor Day weekend may want to take some extra precautions, as heavy swells are expected to hit the California Coast.

KCBS–2011/08/30