Minor bayshore flooding possible during Sunday’s late-morning high tide; dangerous surf and sneaker waves expected through Monday.

High tides could push minor flooding into low-lying bayshore areas; dangerous sneaker waves and strong rip currents are expected through Monday morning.

Monday is serving up a lukewarm 56-degree bowl of gray soup, but you’d better find your umbrella before Tuesday night’s rain attempt. It’s a classic January slog, though there's a 62-degree light at the end of this tunnel if we can just make it to Saturday.

Early winter counts put western monarchs near historic lows, with mid‑season tallies in the low thousands and local groves logging only a handful of butterflies.

Flood warnings remain near Mark West Creek in Sonoma even as the Bay Area dries out. Hazardous surf and a late-week chill are on the way.

A Monday storm will bring the heaviest rain to the North Bay, with up to 4 inches possible in mountain terrain and coastal advisories in effect.

Starting Jan. 1, Californians will pay a 1.5% recycling fee (capped at $15) on products with non‑removable batteries. Officials say proceeds will fund safer collection and recycling.

Rain returns Wednesday through the weekend while king tides Wed–Sun raise coastal flood risk. A cold advisory hits early Tuesday and winds may pick up late week.

NOAA's 10‑foot sea‑level visualization shows neighborhoods from the Bay Area to Florida in potential inundation zones, and new research warns thousands of hazardous sites could flood by 2100.

Analysis shows the Forest Service treated under 1.7M acres through Sept.—well below recent averages. Senators and firefighters are demanding staffing and mitigation plans.