Weather

An atmospheric river lashes into California during an El Niño winter on Jan. 4, 2023.

Courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Environment

Will San Diego have a very wet winter? Maybe, maybe not

John Carroll

The National Weather Service will now hold weekly briefings about the strong El Niño in the Pacific Ocean.

Tropical Storm Marie swirls in the Pacific, off the coast of Mexico on Sept. 1, 2026.

NOAA

Environment

Forecasters eye Marie as hurricane threatens Labor Day holiday weather

City News Service

NOAA

Environment

NWS monitoring possible tropical cyclone that could affect San Diego

City News Service

National

Multiple people dead as flooding continues in Indiana

Chandelis Duster

Some parts of Indiana received more than 11 inches of rainfall over three days, beginning Aug. 11, causing record floods. Several suburbs of Indianapolis also underwater.
National

Lala is again a tropical storm, sending drenching rain and winds across Hawaii

The Associated Press

Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm Sunday after skirting Hawaii without making landfall, but it wasn't done punishing the Big Island with hurricane-force gusts.
National

The Midwest braces for more heavy flooding, as Indiana seeks federal aid

Laura Sullivan

Indiana, Illinois and surrounding states are preparing for another stretch of flooding through this weekend.
International

From Europe to Asia, floods to heatwaves, world experiences weather shocks

NPR Staff

At least eight people died in Japan as heavy rains flooded roads and disrupted traffic while firefighters from Britain to France and Croatia struggled to contain blazes in Europe's fifth heatwave this summer
Environment

Cooling trend coming to San Diego area mid-week

City News Service

A heat advisory for San Diego County mountains and valleys and an extreme heat warning for the deserts will expire at 8 p.m. Monday, with cooler temperatures on the way later this week.
Environment

Fierce floods or wild waves? How San Diego is preparing for a winter of extreme weather under El Niño

Deborah Brennan

As a “super El Niño” season gains steam, San Diego contends with aging stormwater systems and century-old dams.
National

Thousands of people under evacuation order from wildfires in Spokane, Wash.

Robbie Griffiths

There are at least three fires in and around the city. Large parts of Spokane are under Level 3 evacuation orders, which read: "Leave NOW! This may be your only notice."
Environment

High surf, hot temperatures could mean another busy weekend for San Diego lifeguards

Matthew Bowler

Big waves are being created by Hurricane Genevieve off the west coast of Mexico.
National

As extreme heat grips the South and West, here's how to stay safe

Scott Neuman

Experts say immersion in cold water before an ambulance arrives can greatly increase the chances of heat stroke survival and reduce the risk of long-term complications.
Environment

Extreme heat warning remains in effect until Monday night in San Diego County

City News Service

Dangerously hot conditions are in the forecast for eastern San Diego County until at least 8 p.m. Monday, with temperatures in the mid-to-upper 90s in the mountains and up to 115 in the local deserts, forecasters said Monday.