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Environment
fromSFGATE
10 hours ago

Hawaii's 'unstable' storms are getting worse and lasting longer

Hawaii experienced unprecedented rainfall from back-to-back kona low storms, causing significant flooding and damage estimated at over $1 billion.
#climate-change
fromFortune
3 days ago
US news

The U.S. just had its hottest March in 132 years. Scientists say to buckle up for the rest of the year | Fortune

fromJezebel
2 weeks ago
OMG science

The U.S. Is Breaking Hundreds of Records for the Hottest March Temperatures Ever Recorded

OMG science
fromHigh Country News
2 weeks ago

The West's heatwave 'virtually impossible without climate change' - High Country News

The recent heatwave in the West is largely attributed to climate change, making such extreme temperatures increasingly likely.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Why unprecedented March heat wave has experts worried about what comes next

Extreme weather events in Southern California are linked to climate change, leading to heat waves, drought, and severe wildfires.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

El Nino forecast as ocean temperatures approach record highs

Global sea surface temperatures are near record highs, indicating a likely shift towards El Nino conditions this year.
fromFortune
3 days ago
US news

The U.S. just had its hottest March in 132 years. Scientists say to buckle up for the rest of the year | Fortune

OMG science
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

The U.S. Is Breaking Hundreds of Records for the Hottest March Temperatures Ever Recorded

The Western US is experiencing unprecedented heat, breaking March temperature records across multiple states due to climate change.
OMG science
fromHigh Country News
2 weeks ago

The West's heatwave 'virtually impossible without climate change' - High Country News

The recent heatwave in the West is largely attributed to climate change, making such extreme temperatures increasingly likely.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Why unprecedented March heat wave has experts worried about what comes next

Extreme weather events in Southern California are linked to climate change, leading to heat waves, drought, and severe wildfires.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
5 hours ago

It's a dance to price resi in wildfire-ravaged Altadena

Altadena's real estate market shows signs of recovery, but skepticism is warranted due to fluctuating prices and market instability.
US politics
fromKqed
5 days ago

Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State | KQED

Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state plagued by high taxes.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Londoners enjoy hottest day of the year in capital as temperatures hit 26.5C

London's temperatures reached above 26C, making it hotter than popular destinations like Ibiza and Barcelona. This marks the warmest day of the year so far, surpassing 21C recorded on Tuesday.
London food
#weather
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
2 days ago

Storms Sweeping Bay Area This Week to Bring Rain and Thunderstorms | KQED

Northern California is expected to experience storms with rain, thunderstorms, and potential snowfall in the Sierra Nevada this week.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

London to be hotter than Ibiza as capital set for warmest day of the year with 26C forecast

Temperatures in the UK are expected to rise significantly, reaching highs of 26C, before dropping back to normal levels later in the week.
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Weather: London set to be hotter than Barcelona as temperatures soar to 22C in spring sunshine blast

London will experience warmer weather than Barcelona with temperatures reaching around 23C, offering a taste of early summer.
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
2 days ago

Storms Sweeping Bay Area This Week to Bring Rain and Thunderstorms | KQED

Northern California is expected to experience storms with rain, thunderstorms, and potential snowfall in the Sierra Nevada this week.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

London to be hotter than Ibiza as capital set for warmest day of the year with 26C forecast

Temperatures in the UK are expected to rise significantly, reaching highs of 26C, before dropping back to normal levels later in the week.
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Weather: London set to be hotter than Barcelona as temperatures soar to 22C in spring sunshine blast

London will experience warmer weather than Barcelona with temperatures reaching around 23C, offering a taste of early summer.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Fire survivors call for audits of Edison's wildfire prevention spending

Fire survivors demand independent audits of Southern California Edison's wildfire prevention spending after failures in accountability and safety measures.
#journalism
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Mapped: Where temperatures in the UK could reach 25C this week

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

London to be hotter than Barcelona as Met Office forecasts 24C temperatures

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.
NYC real estate
fromAol
2 days ago

Summer heat is coming; Does your NYC landlord have to provide AC?

NYC mandates landlords to provide air conditioning in rentals by summer 2030, ensuring tenant rights and safety during installation.
#southern-california
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

SoCal in for a windy, rainy weekend, with possible dust storms at Coachella

Widespread rainstorms and cool temperatures are forecasted for Southern California this weekend, with potential hazardous conditions in the Coachella Valley.
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

It may not feel like it, but warmer temperatures are right around the corner: meteorologist | CBC News

Kennedy predicts hot and dry conditions from the west will shift eastward later this week, allowing for a noticeable warm-up and shift towards spring-like conditions.
Canada news
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 days ago

Berkeley Hills fire burns 2 homes, ruptures gas line

The March 19 fire was a wake-up call for the community, highlighting the importance of egress planning and emergency access during such incidents.
East Bay (California)
#uk-weather
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Parts of UK hotter than Ibiza, Rome as temperatures break 80-year record

Record-breaking temperatures in the UK reached 26.5C in April, the highest since 1946, surpassing popular holiday destinations.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

London basks in hottest day of the year as temperature tops 20C

London records its hottest day of 2026 with temperatures reaching 20.1°C, driven by warm air masses from southern Europe.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Spencer Pratt's move to Santa Barbara County after his Palisades house burned raises eligibility questions in L.A. mayor's race

I think this brings up the question as to whether Spencer Pratt can satisfy the residency requirement required under the charter to be elected mayor, said Jessica Levinson, professor of law at Loyola Marymount University.
Los Angeles
#wildfire
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate

fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate

#california
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
22 hours ago

Experts warn faster snowmelt could strain water supplies, urgency for storage solutions

California's snowpack is melting faster due to heat waves and climate change, impacting water management strategies.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
22 hours ago

Experts warn faster snowmelt could strain water supplies, urgency for storage solutions

California's snowpack is melting faster due to heat waves and climate change, impacting water management strategies.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

April 1 is supposed to be peak snow in California. Forget that this year

California's Sierra Nevada snowpack is at 18% of average due to record heat and climate change, impacting water systems and increasing wildfire risks.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Record heat, melting snow: What does it mean for California's reservoirs

California's snowpack is rapidly diminishing due to record heat, impacting water supply for homes, farms, and ecosystems.
#santa-ana-winds
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Intense Santa Ana winds and damaging gusts to pound Southern California this weekend

Santa Ana winds will impact Southern California this weekend with gusts up to 60 mph, but the fire threat remains minimal.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Intense Santa Ana winds pound Southern California

Intense Santa Ana winds with gusts of 60-70 mph are buffeting Southern California through Sunday, creating fire risks and potential power outages.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Intense Santa Ana winds and damaging gusts to pound Southern California this weekend

Santa Ana winds will impact Southern California this weekend with gusts up to 60 mph, but the fire threat remains minimal.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Intense Santa Ana winds pound Southern California

Intense Santa Ana winds with gusts of 60-70 mph are buffeting Southern California through Sunday, creating fire risks and potential power outages.
#el-nino
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California could get a 'super' El Nino. Here's what that means for the state

A potentially historic super El Niño may develop, bringing a wet winter to Southern California with increased risks of flooding and coastal erosion.
Environment
fromJezebel
1 day ago

Our Burning Planet Isn't Ready for Another "Super El Nino"

A powerful 'super El Niño' is expected in 2026, potentially causing significant global climate impacts.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California could get a 'super' El Nino. Here's what that means for the state

A potentially historic super El Niño may develop, bringing a wet winter to Southern California with increased risks of flooding and coastal erosion.
Environment
fromJezebel
1 day ago

Our Burning Planet Isn't Ready for Another "Super El Nino"

A powerful 'super El Niño' is expected in 2026, potentially causing significant global climate impacts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Evacuations as two wildfires break out in southern California

The Springs fire in Riverside county has grown to 3,500 acres, prompting local authorities to issue several evacuation orders. The fire is concentrated in an area mostly north and east of Lake Perris, burning portions of the surrounding state recreation area.
East Bay (California)
#bay-area-weather
Silicon Valley food
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Bay Area heat wave continues for 3rd day; temps near 90 in East Bay, mid 80s in SF

The Bay Area experiences unseasonably warm spring weather with temperatures in the mid-90s in San Francisco and near 90 in the East Bay, prompting businesses to open early and residents to seek cooling relief.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 weeks ago

85 degrees in March? East Bay braces for unusually early heat wave

Unusually warm temperatures reaching mid-80s to low 90s are expected across the Bay Area this week, with Tuesday forecasted as the warmest day before gradual cooling begins Wednesday.
Silicon Valley food
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Bay Area heat wave continues for 3rd day; temps near 90 in East Bay, mid 80s in SF

The Bay Area experiences unseasonably warm spring weather with temperatures in the mid-90s in San Francisco and near 90 in the East Bay, prompting businesses to open early and residents to seek cooling relief.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 weeks ago

85 degrees in March? East Bay braces for unusually early heat wave

Unusually warm temperatures reaching mid-80s to low 90s are expected across the Bay Area this week, with Tuesday forecasted as the warmest day before gradual cooling begins Wednesday.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Fewer heat-related deaths in 2025 despite warmest summer

The UK Health Security Agency reported around 1,504 heat-associated deaths in England during summer 2025, roughly half the predicted 3,039, despite the season being the warmest on record.
UK news
#heat-wave
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

'Marathon' Heat Wave to Last All Week, SF Likely to Break Records

An unusual March heat dome is bringing record-breaking temperatures to San Francisco and the Southwest, with a heat dome trapping warm air and creating dangerous conditions.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Here are some ways to prepare as record-breaking March heat hits the Bay Area

The Bay Area faces an unprecedented March heat wave with record-breaking temperatures and a heat advisory through Friday, prompting officials to urge residents to take safety precautions.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Southern Cailfornia's winter ends with a record-breaking heat wave

A historic late-winter heat wave across Southern California is breaking numerous daily and all-time March temperature records, with inland areas reaching triple digits while coastal regions experience 80s and 90s temperatures.
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Heat Wave Will Blast More Bay Area Temperature Records Friday | KQED

A severe heat wave across California's Bay Area is breaking daily and monthly temperature records, with Friday expected to reach lower 90s before cooling slightly over the weekend.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

'Marathon' Heat Wave to Last All Week, SF Likely to Break Records

An unusual March heat dome is bringing record-breaking temperatures to San Francisco and the Southwest, with a heat dome trapping warm air and creating dangerous conditions.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Here are some ways to prepare as record-breaking March heat hits the Bay Area

The Bay Area faces an unprecedented March heat wave with record-breaking temperatures and a heat advisory through Friday, prompting officials to urge residents to take safety precautions.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Southern Cailfornia's winter ends with a record-breaking heat wave

A historic late-winter heat wave across Southern California is breaking numerous daily and all-time March temperature records, with inland areas reaching triple digits while coastal regions experience 80s and 90s temperatures.
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Heat Wave Will Blast More Bay Area Temperature Records Friday | KQED

A severe heat wave across California's Bay Area is breaking daily and monthly temperature records, with Friday expected to reach lower 90s before cooling slightly over the weekend.
LA food
fromCalifornia Post
4 weeks ago

Alarming warning issued for nine LA beaches as heat wave slams California: officials

Los Angeles County beaches face bacteria warnings during extreme heat, requiring residents to avoid ocean swimming due to elevated bacterial levels posing illness risks.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
3 weeks ago

SnowBrains Forecast: Historic Warmth and a Mostly Dry California Stretch - SnowBrains

California ski resorts face warm, dry conditions with no snow through early next week, mild nights limiting overnight recovery, and only a gradual temperature decline by weekend.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Inside California's audacious bid to build the world's deepest floating wind farm

Humboldt Bay is set to become a hub for floating offshore wind energy, crucial for California's carbon neutrality goals by 2045.
#extreme-heat-wave
LA food
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Extreme March heat wave will scorch Los Angeles and the Southwest this week. The long-term consequences could devastating

An unprecedented heat wave will strike the American southwest this week, with temperatures 15-25 degrees above normal and potential record-breaking highs across multiple states.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

'Dangerous' heat wave warning issued for Southern California next week

Southern California faces record-breaking March heat with temperatures 25-35 degrees above normal, potentially reaching 101 degrees in downtown L.A., posing significant risks to vulnerable populations and wildfire conditions.
LA food
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Extreme March heat wave will scorch Los Angeles and the Southwest this week. The long-term consequences could devastating

An unprecedented heat wave will strike the American southwest this week, with temperatures 15-25 degrees above normal and potential record-breaking highs across multiple states.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

'Dangerous' heat wave warning issued for Southern California next week

Southern California faces record-breaking March heat with temperatures 25-35 degrees above normal, potentially reaching 101 degrees in downtown L.A., posing significant risks to vulnerable populations and wildfire conditions.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The US Forest Service is closing down research stations ahead of a catastrophic wildfire season

The U.S. Forest Service is closing 57 of 77 research facilities, raising concerns about wildfire and climate change data management.
#extreme-heat
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Non-survivable': heatwaves are already breaching human limits, with worse to come, study finds

Extreme heat is creating non-survivable conditions for humans, especially older individuals, during heatwaves that have already caused thousands of deaths.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Dangerously hot conditions': millions in US west prepare for extreme heatwave

Unprecedented March heat across western US threatens records, health, and water resources while closing ski resorts early.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Blistering early-season heatwave threatens California and other western states

An early-season heatwave will bring temperatures 20-30°F above normal across western US states, threatening daily and all-time March records while intensifying drought concerns amid record low snowpack.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Non-survivable': heatwaves are already breaching human limits, with worse to come, study finds

Extreme heat is creating non-survivable conditions for humans, especially older individuals, during heatwaves that have already caused thousands of deaths.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Dangerously hot conditions': millions in US west prepare for extreme heatwave

Unprecedented March heat across western US threatens records, health, and water resources while closing ski resorts early.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Blistering early-season heatwave threatens California and other western states

An early-season heatwave will bring temperatures 20-30°F above normal across western US states, threatening daily and all-time March records while intensifying drought concerns amid record low snowpack.
#march-heat-wave
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Dozens of temperature records shattered across SoCal as historic March heat wave sizzles on

Southern California experienced record-breaking temperatures exceeding 100 degrees across multiple cities during an unprecedented March heat wave, with conditions expected to persist through Friday.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

'Concerning': Bay Area sizzles in March heat wave, bringing fire danger and AC issues

An unprecedented March heat wave with record temperatures is straining Bay Area infrastructure, causing air conditioning systems to fail prematurely and raising wildfire concerns due to dry conditions.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Dozens of temperature records shattered across SoCal as historic March heat wave sizzles on

Southern California experienced record-breaking temperatures exceeding 100 degrees across multiple cities during an unprecedented March heat wave, with conditions expected to persist through Friday.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

'Concerning': Bay Area sizzles in March heat wave, bringing fire danger and AC issues

An unprecedented March heat wave with record temperatures is straining Bay Area infrastructure, causing air conditioning systems to fail prematurely and raising wildfire concerns due to dry conditions.
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

It's so hot in the West that temperatures may even break April records soon

Not only will temperatures break March monthly records, but this heatwave will even break April records. Over the next week, around 800 high temperature records are forecast to be neared, tied or broken at 165 locations in Western and Central states - some by more than 10 degrees - with unusual warmth set to linger into late March.
US news
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Record high ocean temperatures off southern California raise fears of prolonged marine heatwave

Record-breaking water temperatures along the California coast raise concerns about marine life and potential impacts from a prolonged marine heatwave.
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Record-Breaking Heat Wave Bakes the Bay Area Through Friday | KQED

An unprecedented early-season heat wave is bringing temperatures 30 degrees above normal to California, with the National Weather Service issuing its earliest March heat advisory ever, creating elevated wildfire risk and heat illness concerns.
Environment
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Why California's heat pump target is failing: a former Apple engineer's $3,800 fix for the installation crisis - Silicon Canals

California aims for 6 million heat pumps by 2030, but installation challenges hinder progress.
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

'A Delight-Mare' - Bay Area Sizzles, March Heat Wave Could Shatter Records | KQED

There's a pretty high confidence, actually, that we are going to end up challenging or breaking those records Monday or Tuesday. Part of the reason why these records are on the lower side is that we don't typically see temperatures this warm in March.
East Bay (California)
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago

Bay Area to get hit with unprecedented heat that's sure to break numerous records for March

The Bay Area will experience unprecedented March heat next week, with San Jose potentially reaching 90-degree temperatures for the first time in recorded history dating back to the 1890s.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 week ago

The West Is Burning Before Summer Even Starts, and It's No Accident

Nevada set a new March high temperature record of 106°F, exceeding the previous record by 6 degrees during a significant heat wave.
Environment
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Historic heatwave to spread 'hazardous weather' across 23 states

A record heatwave is expanding across 23 states, with temperatures soaring up to 30 degrees above normal, raising wildfire risks.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

California's snowpack was already meager. Now comes an extraordinary heat wave

California's Sierra Nevada snowpack is at 48% of average due to an extremely warm winter, with rapid melting accelerated by an incoming heat wave threatening the state's water supply.
Environment
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Historic heat dome to roast 14 states with triple-digit temperatures

A record-breaking heat dome will bring temperatures over 100°F to 14 southwestern states three months before summer, with some areas potentially setting earliest-ever heat records.
Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Los Angeles faces record high temperatures week after winter storm

Los Angeles experienced record-breaking temperatures of 91°F on February 27, breaking the previous daily record of 88°F, following severe flooding from winter storms.
#los-angeles-weather
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

For Bay Area, a winter heat wave arrives, along with Spare the Air alert

Yes, I would say it is, That's a fair thing to say.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

As teeth chatter across the U.S., Southern California is a hot spot: What to expect this week

While cold-stunned iguanas fall from trees in Florida and videos circulate of frozen "exploding" trees in the Northeast, Southern California is working up a sweat. A midwinter heat wave has descended on much of the state and is expected to spike temperatures as much as 20 degrees above normal in the coming week. The summer-like heat is thanks to a ridge of high pressure lingering high in the atmosphere that extends through the San Francisco Bay Area and into the Pacific Northwest.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Halfway through winter, heat is melting the California snowpack

An extraordinarily warm and mostly sunny January has left the snowpack across California's Sierra Nevada far smaller than usual - 59% of average for this time of year, state water officials announced Friday as they held the season's second snow survey. "We are now about halfway through the typically wettest part of the year," said Andy Reising, manager of snow surveys for the California Department of Water Resources.
Environment
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