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NorCal forecast: Heightened fire danger continues
3+ hour, 24+ min ago (248+ words) Gusty winds and low relative humidity create a heightened fire danger again on Sunday for some parts of the viewing area. Some patchy smoke from the Lucas may blow into the Valley overnight, especially around Sacramento. Leaving windows open overnight…...
2026 was the hottest summer on record. How hot did it get in your region?
4+ hour, 57+ min ago (154+ words) This summer didn't just feel hotter than usual in many parts of the U.S.; it was the hottest summer on record. The temperature for summer 2026 was an average of 74.4 degrees Fahrenheit, according to data released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric…...
NorCal forecast: Fire danger remains elevated this weekend
9+ hour, 42+ min ago (263+ words) Lighter winds are expected in the Valley tomorrow, but breezy Sierra conditions and a northerly flow mean elevated fire danger will continue. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for the northern Sacramento Valley where fire threat is the highest…...
Northern California forecast: When the heat will break
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (159+ words) Cooler air will be moving in as the Delta Breeze returns KCRA Weather meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn looks at what is going to break the current stretch of triple digit days foe Northern California. Friday will be noticeably cooler with a…...
PG&E warns of potential power shutoffs in Northern California as fire risk rises this weekend
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (132+ words) Pacific Gas and Electric Company warned that it may shut off power in multiple counties this weekend to prevent its equipment from sparking fires. The utility said an elevated fire risk from winds, low humidity and dry fuels could require…...
Hurricane Lowell battered Hawaii's western islands and is linked to at least 2 deaths
3+ day, 26+ min ago (258+ words) Hurricane Lowell's intense winds and storm surge that battered Hawaii's western islands this week are suspected in the deaths of at least two people. On the island of Kauai, the storm damaged oceanfront resorts while on Lanai, a cargo port…...
Northern California forecast: Thursday is an Impact Day for very warm temperatures
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (245+ words) Sacramento will see another hot day, with highs about 10 degrees above normal. Much of Northern California will see another hot day Thursday, with highs about 10 degrees above normal. Expect a mild morning with scattered clouds and light winds before clouds…...
Dixie Fire survivors told to build homes or leave as emergency ordinance ends
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (525+ words) Survivors of the Dixie Fire, which burned nearly one million acres in California five years ago, must now decide whether to build permanent homes or vacate their properties after an emergency ordinance allowing temporary RV living expired. Survivors of the…...
NorCal forecast: One more day of 100s Thursday
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (342+ words) Wednesday and Thursday are KCRA 3 weather Impact Days. Afternoons will be much hotter than what we've gotten used to and mornings will feel muggy. Thursday is going to be another hot one for Northern California, but some places will start…...
California weather with Dirk and Heather: How long are the 100s here?
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (119+ words) KCRA California weather with Dirk and Heather: How long are the 100s here? Dirk and Heather talk about the hot forecast across California and also look into an interesting record that's fast approaching in the tropical Atlantic. Watch Wednesday's full weather…...