Weather

Cars drive through the rain during Tropical Storm Hilary on Aug. 20, 2023 in San Diego, Calif.

Mike Damron

KPBS

Environment

This year’s El Niño is already breaking records

Carly Kay

New data from local experts show unprecedented sea levels and ocean temperatures.

A surfer navigates choppy waters beneath the Ocean Beach Pier as large waves crash along the coast on Nov. 8, 2026.

Laura Castañeda

KPBS

Environment

Rain moves into San Diego area; advisory issued for local beaches, bays

City News Service

STANWOOD, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 6: In an aerial view, floodwaters surround a home on December 6, 2023 in Stanwood, Washington. Atmospheric river conditions in the region brought heavy rains and flooding.

David Ryder

Getty Images

National

Rivers in the sky are raining down on the Pacific Northwest. What are they?

Ava Berger

Environment

A Kelvin wave raised sea levels on the West Coast. More are coming

Ava Berger

A large underwater wave moved up the West Coast, raising sea levels. Scientists say it's driven by El Niño and it's going to happen again.
Environment

She’s about to break a new record. But she’ll have to swim around sewage pollution first

Tammy Murga

Ultra-endurance swimmer Catherine Breed has been raising awareness about ocean conservation as she becomes the first person to swim the entire California coast.
Public Safety

Hot weather and winds raise California wildfire threat as power shutoffs start

California is bracing for fire weather, with thousands potentially losing power as utilities aim to prevent wildfires during hot and windy conditions
Health

Chula Vista school board members raise concerns about extreme heat on buses

Heidi de Marco

Board members are demanding answers after reports of school bus temperatures exceeding 100 degrees.
Environment

San Diego County urges readiness with heat, winds to hit region Thursday

City News Service

Temperatures will rise and high winds will hit San Diego County starting Thursday, prompting county officials to urge caution and preparation.
Health

Allergy and asthma sufferers beware: The Santa Ana winds can stir up symptoms

Heidi de Marco

A Sharp Rees-Stealy physician explained how Santa Ana winds could stir up airborne particles, worsen symptoms and affect people with underlying health conditions.
Living

San Diego storm clears out, high surf and coastal flood warnings linger

City News Service

While rain was expected to clear out of the county, a coastal flood advisory remained in effect through Tuesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
Hurricane Simon pounds resorts and vulnerable towns along Mexico's Pacific coast

The Associated Press

Hurricane Simon pounded Mexico's Pacific coast as a Category 3 storm on Sunday, as its most powerful winds and rain slammed people living between the Sierra Madre and the ocean.
National

At least 4 deaths attributed to Isaias after hurricane bashes Florida and Alabama

Bill Chappell

Hurricane Isaias is linked to at least four deaths, after the storm made landfall on the Florida coast and ran through Alabama. More than 390,000 people were without power as of Sunday morning.
Public Safety

How to prepare as Tropical Cyclone Rachel heads toward San Diego

City News Service

A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for all of San Diego County, due to the possibility of tropical storm-force winds, coastal flooding and moderate to heavy rain throughout the region.