Monica Woods
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Sacramento, CA, United States
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TIMELINE: More damaging winds Monday with the biggest storm hitting this week
An extreme impact storm is bringing damaging winds with gusts up to 65 mph and the risk of widespread power outages and growing flooding concerns. → Read More
Winter storms to create dangerous travel for Northern California ahead of the New Year
A prolonged series of storms will bring multiple weather hazards heading into a busy week of holiday travel. → Read More
Why staffing and critical fire weather could stretch local fire departments
Critical fire weather developing Thursday and Friday on the heels of the first 100s of the year. → Read More
California bracing for near 100 degree heat followed by critical fire weather
Dangerously dry winds will bring the potential of rapid fire spread. → Read More
Viewing the Full Blood Moon Total Eclipse in Northern California
May's full moon, known as the Flower Moon, will come with a bonus. On the night of Sunday, May 15, a total lunar eclipse will be visible in Northern California. → Read More
Why the Drought Monitor hasn't changed despite the near record dry streak
California enters the turning point for improving drought status. Experts say the next couple of weeks are key. → Read More
California is heading underground to explore its biggest water storage potential
California is using emerging technology to explore alternate locations to store water as boom or bust weather patterns become more likely with climate change. → Read More
New study shows climate change is main reason for rapid increase in Western wildfire weather
According to a new study out of University of California, Los Angeles, human-induced climate change is the main driver of increasing Western wildfire weather. → Read More
Red Flag Warning issued for area of Caldor Fire
During red flag warnings, fires are quicker to start and spreader faster. → Read More
Fire conditions increasing this week for Northern California
Ongoing fires will be difficult to manage with upcoming dry wind and lower humidity. → Read More
Do paved roads, parking lots and buildings actually lead to higher temperatures?
Yes, urban areas with paved roads, parking lots and buildings get hotter than their outlying areas. → Read More
Hottest temperatures of heatwave hit Saturday and Sunday, more records possible
Dangerous heatwave continues with an Excessive Heat Warning through Monday. Highs from 100° to 116°. Overnight lows only drop to the upper 60s to 80s. → Read More
6.0 earthquake in the Sierra Nevada produces 'phantom quake'
Earthquakes happen every day in California. Most of them are very small and go unnoticed. → Read More
5 reason why this heatwave is different from earlier ones in Northern California
It gets hot in Northern California during the summer, but this heatwave has a few things that sets it apart. → Read More
Dangerous heat wave starts Thursday with near record highs by weekend
Well above average highs will be stretching through the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valley, surrounding Foothills and even parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. → Read More
Lightning-sparked fires now burning over 37,000 acres in Northern California
Thunderstorms throughout Northern California are now responsible for several fires burning in the area. → Read More
Dry, northwest winds will elevate fire danger Wednesday
Fuel is running at near-record dryness heading into the second dry year. → Read More
Dangerous heat with near record highs ahead this week
A dangerous heat wave is returning as high pressure over the Southwest expands westward. The Excessive Heat Warning starts Thursday. → Read More
Much cooler week ahead with a chance of valley showers
A cooler weather pattern develops through the week that takes us from record highs to unseasonably cool temperatures. → Read More
How drought conditions could increase snake encounters
Spring is prime time for snakes coming out for food and mates. What to do when encountering a snake. → Read More