The big changes we've been talking about all week have arrived! Moisture from Mario will move across California over the next 48 hours, bringing more clouds, 5-15° cooler highs, and wet weather. Rain will move from south to north across the Bay late Thursday into Friday. @kpixtv.bsky.social

SoCal will get the heaviest rain tonight and into early tomorrow morning - up to 2". Scattered storms will move over the Sierra Thursday afternoon, bringing dry lightning/wildfire concern. Moisture will then move over the Bay Area/Central Valley late Thursday into Friday. @kpixtv.bsky.social

After one more day of heat, highs will come crashing down Thursday across the Bay Area as moisture from 'Mario' moves up the West Coast. The certain: it's going to be cooler and cloudy starting Thursday. The uncertain: the exact path of the storm and where the rain will fall @kpixtv.bsky.social

Have the Northern Lights been more active over the past year? Yes - because it's the peak of this solar cycle, when the sun creates the most energy. Explosions on the sun can reach Earth, interacting with the atmosphere/magnetic field, and creating the Northern Lights! @kpixtv.bsky.social

Get ready for a wild week of weather, Bay Area... A heat wave begins tomorrow and continues through midweek with upper 90s to near 100° inland, low 90s by the Bay, and 70s/80s by the coast. By Thursday, temperatures will drop ~10° as tropical moisture from Mario moves overhead. @kpixtv.bsky.social

BIG changes on the way over the next 7 days across the Bay... Enjoy the seasonable weather this weekend, because starting Monday, the heat will be ON! Expect high 90s to near 100° inland, upper 80s by the bay, and mid to high 70s along the coast basically all next week... @kpixtv.bsky.social

How much rain did the Bay Area see this week?! Anywhere from .25-.5" fell over the mountains- but even the San Jose Airport observed nearly half an inch of rain just yesterday! Moisture is always welcome this time of year, decreasing the normally heightened fire danger. @kpixtv.bsky.social

Pacific hurricane season has been a LOT more active than Atlantic...in fact, there is a potential 13th named storm brewing, while the Atlantic has only had 6 named storms and there is NO 7th on the horizon! Great news during what is normally the peak of Atlantic season.. @kpixtv.bsky.social

The lenticular clouds over the Bay Area yesterday were AWESOME🤩 These happen when moist, strong upper level winds are forced up by mountains - the air rises to, it cools and condenses to form a cloud, which then evaporates as the air falls, making the cloud appear to hover in place!

It’s happening🤩☔️ Rain in San Francisco in September🙌🏼

A storm is swirling off California's coast, bringing NorCal the heaviest rain. The Bay Area will likely see some sprinkles tonight and into tomorrow, with another few drops possible early Wednesday. Enjoy the wetter and cooler weather before it heats up and dries out next week! @kpixtv.bsky.social

There's RAIN CHANCES returning to the Bay Area!!! A storm passing well to our north will keep temperatures cooler areawide and bring the coast/North Bay the best chance to see rain - not heavy or widespread, but this is the best potential for ~0.25" of rain in months. @kpixtv.bsky.social

You found out how much I know about soccer on this Sunday Morning Edition @kpixtv.bsky.social 😅 But I'd love to learn and I can't wait to go to my first match...did you know it was a soccer MATCH and not a GAME?! Either way, whatever sports you're playing, watching, or avoiding today - enjoy!

RAIN CHANCES return to the Bay Area! But don't get too excited...the heaviest rain will fall over NorCal, but a few raindrops are possible late Tuesday into Wednesday! North Bay has the best chance, but that's still only 30%...even so, moisture is GREAT during the normal peak of wildfire season.

California wildfire and smoke update: Air quality will continue to improve across the state over the next 24 hours as onshore winds blow the densest smoke east. Westerly winds will also usher in more moisture through the weekend, lowering fire danger even more! @kpixtv.bsky.social

Severe storms likely tonight across the TN Valley/Upper OH Valley aided by moisture from post-tropical remnants of Lorena. The heaviest rain will arrive into Saturday morning, before storms push east to make for a soggy Saturday evening across a lot of the East Coast. @cbsnewsplanet.bsky.social

I really love working the morning shift @KPIXtv especially when I'm with the wonderful Reed and Gianna - always making me smile to start the day. Did you call it a moon man? Either way, wait until the end to see a timelapse of this morning's sunrise above the fog😍 @kpixtv.bsky.social

It's HOT and HAZY across the PNW, with one more day of excessive heat. Temperatures will continue to gradually cool down into the weekend across the entire West Coast, which is great for decreasing fire danger. Smoke/air quality concerns will persist for the next few days @kpixtv.bsky.social

Bay Area/California wildfire and smoke update: Fire danger will continue to decrease as more clouds, calmer winds, and cooler temperatures arrive into the weekend. But, while containment is still ongoing, dense smoke will create air quality issues across the central valley. @kpixtv.bsky.social

TROPICAL UPDATE: Kiko and Lorena continue to swirl in the Pacific...and while Kiko will likely be a storm for the fishes, Lorena is forecast to make landfall late this week along the Baja Peninsula. The Atlantic has no named storms (yet), but I'll keep you all updated... @kpixtv.bsky.social

Wildfire update for California: The lightning that brought all the wildfires yesterday is pushing north, bringing the biggest wildfire threat to NorCal and into the Cascade Range. The ongoing wildfires across the central valley will decrease air quality for the Sierra. @kpixtv.bsky.social

There was 4,500+ lightning strikes across California early this morning...15-20 of those in the Bay Area. No new wildfires in the Bay (right now), but there are 10 wildfires that sparked this morning across the Central Valley. Cooler/cloudier weather will decrease fire danger through the late week.

Heat continues for the PNW (mainly eastern WA) through Thursday, with some of the all time hottest September temperatures. Storms are bringing dry lightning across CA's Central Valley, which already sparked 10 wildfires. Burn scar flash flooding is a concern across SoCal @kpixtv.bsky.social

Mother nature putting on a light show early this morning across Central California...⚡️And I was SO EXCITED we caught a lightning strike live on air - I think it's only the second or third time that I've noticed it happen in my career! Enjoy my excited weather dance💃 @kpixtv.bsky.social

More 100s inland...but go to the coast if you want to beat the heat with highs in the 60s/70s. A weak storm will bring a cool down across the Bay Area tomorrow, especially inland. But it will also bring fire danger to the North Bay mountains with dry lightning possible Tuesday. @kpixtv.bsky.social

It's been a gorgeous Wednesday across the Bay Area, not a cloud in the sky this evening - I'm jealous if you're heading out to the SF Giants vs Chicago Cubs(my two favorite teams) game tonight at Oracle Park! Enjoy the comfortable heat, and prepare for a warm up this weekend. @kpixtv.bsky.social

Tuesday Bay Area Forecast: It will be the coolest day of the week inland, where morning clouds will peel back by the afternoon. But fog will stick around directly along the coast - the thickest and most widespread across the North Bay which will keep highs 5-10° below average. @kpixtv.bsky.social

Typical August day across the Bay - 80s/90s inland with sunshine, 70s by the bay with morning fog giving way to afternoon sun, and 60s along the coast with more clouds. Inland areas will cool down through midweek, while the coast will actually warm up with more sunshine! @kpixtv.bsky.social

Timelapse cameras captured the Pickett Fire roaring overnight, only 11% contained burning 6800+ acres. The densest smoke will be east of the fire, so closer to the coast/farther south should be smoke-free. Cool and moist air this week will help with firefighting efforts. @kpixtv.bsky.social

From San Francisco to Oakland to San Jose, it's going to be a cooler weekend across the Bay Area compared to the past couple days. Temperatures will still be within a few degrees of normal for late August, staying seasonable if not below average into next week. @kpixtv.bsky.social

There are two active wildfires burning in the Bay Area - the Pickett, now up to 4600+ acres, and Parks Fires. Onshore winds will draw smoke east, keeping areas near the coast clear. Luckily, cooler air and calm winds will stick around this weekend to help firefighting efforts. @kpixtv.bsky.social

The peak of the heat arrives Thursday, with 100s across the inland East Bay. North/South Bay will be in the 90s, in the 80s by the bay, SF in the upper 70s, and upper 60s directly along the coast...that's nearly a 40° spread! Love the Bay Area's microclimates🌞 @kpixtv.bsky.social

Tonight, August 16th, is San Francisco's last 8 PM sunset of the year...the next time the sun will set after 8 PM isn't until May 1, 2026. San Jose/Livermore already saw their last post 8 PM sunset of the year, while Santa Rosa has a few more days of post 8 PM sunsets! @kpixtv.bsky.social

Slightly cooler and breezier weather is on the way tomorrow as a very weak disturbance moves over the Bay Area. Highs will stay within 5° of normal this week - but long range models are showing a heat up over the next 1-2 weeks, so enjoy the cooler weather while it lasts! @kpixtv.bsky.social

Tropical Storm Erin Update: Still forecast to be the first major hurricane of the Atlantic season, but impacts to the East Coast won't arrive until next week. Most models have it curving north around an area of high pressure - but changes in track are common so stay up to date @kpixtv.bsky.social

T.S. Erin will likely be the first major storm of the Atlantic hurricane season...but it's over a week away. Models are showing the storm deflecting to the north of the East Coast, but any minor changes could result in a change in direction. Stay up to date all week on @kpixtv.bsky.social

One more day of above average highs across the Bay Area before seasonable temperatures arrive to kick off the work week. But by mid to late this week, below average temperatures will return to our inland areas with more comfortable heat, onshore winds, and fog. @kpixtv.bsky.social

Who's looking forward to the start of football season?! I have to admit, I've never been to a professional football game...but I hope to cross that off my bucket list this year with the @sanfrancisco49ers.bsky.social It's going to be a hot one a Levi's Stadium today, so practice heat safety!

Did you know, San Francisco only observed TWO 70°F+ in the months of June and July? It was the chilliest first two months of summer in 60 years...but in just the first week of August, we've already felt THREE 70°+ days. Warmer weather will stick around through the weekend! @kpixtv.bsky.social

Although Phoenix's all time hottest temperature is 122° (June 26, 1990), Thursday's high of 118° broke the record high for August. The central US will feel more comfortable heat as a line of potentially strong storms pushes south across the country through the weekend. @kpixtv.bsky.social

Several places in AZ felt the all time hottest August temperatures yesterday...it will be a bit cooler today, but still hot. High humidity will make it feel between 100-110° across the central US before severe storms overnight and into tomorrow cool down the upper Midwest @kpixtv.bsky.social

Waking up early this morning to fill in on @kpixtv.bsky.social before heading to @sfoutsidelands.bsky.social today! It's my first year at the festival and I am SO excited - especially because the weather is going to be so lovely! Doechii, if you ever need a personal forecast I'm your meteorologist!

Today was BLUEtiful across the Bay Area with plenty of sunshine and above average temperatures. There will be more coastal fog tomorrow as highs drop a few degrees, even farther inland. Friday will be the peak of this heat before gradually cooling down through the weekend. @kpixtv.bsky.social

Wildfire smoke from Canada will continue to filter out across the Midwest/NE, with strong storms late Thursday into Friday dissipating it more. Smoke from active wildfires in SoCal, AZ, and UT is getting trapped under a heat dome that's also bringing record high temperatures! @kpixtv.bsky.social

The Gifford Fire in southern California will not bring any smoke impacts to the Bay Area. We'll be seeing sunny skies and a big heat up on the way...in fact some of the hottest air so far this summer will arrive tomorrow and it's only going to get hotter on Friday! @kpixtv.bsky.social

It's San Francisco's coldest summer since 1965 and 7th coolest on record...but what, when, why, and how?! WHAT records were broken across the Bay Area? WHEN was the last time summer was this chilly? WHY has it been so cold this summer? HOW does that affect our fire season? @kpixtv.bsky.social

Our microclimates continue to be in full force across the Bay Area this afternoon...drive from SF across the bridge and it adds 10° - drive another 20 minutes and it's another 10°+ - whether you enjoy the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, or 90s you can find it all here today! @kpixtv.bsky.social

If you live in California, you know summer starts with May Gray and June Gloom...but in the Bay Area we also get No Sky July and Fogust! The marine layer is so thick it keeps highs in the 50s/60s directly along the coast - bundle up for the World Dog Surfing Championship! @kpixtv.bsky.social

Why didn't the West Coast see bigger waves from the Tsunami? Well, it was never expected to...the Tsunami Advisory that most of the West Coast was under was only due for waves 1-3 feet (up to 3.6 ft in Crescent City). There are still dangerous currents, so please avoid swimming @kpixtv.bsky.social

Are the Tsunami Advisories still in effect across the West Coast of the US?! Most alerts have been cancelled for the West Coast with waves now below 1 ft. But, for select location in California where waves are > 1 foot, advisories remain in effect until further notice @kpixtv.bsky.social