Look for weekend warmup and clear skies for New Year’s Eve
After a Friday on the cool side, weekend weather will warm to upper 60s, low...
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Enveloping fog and drizzle create low visibility for Christmas Eve drivers
The gray weather was expected to largely pass by Christmas Day
Strong winds could affect Christmas Eve travel on eastern I-8 in San Diego County
Forecasters say gusts could hit 55 mph east of Alpine and will blow hardest on...
Fleeting showers expected across San Diego County on Christmas Eve
San Diego County is likely to get fleeting showers after 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve,...
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How worrisome is a winter storm? Thanks to UCSD’s atmospheric river research, there’s a scale for that.
The science behind the scale Marty Ralph developed is now being used to figure out...
Hazardous surfing conditions expected at San Diego County beaches starting today
A powerful swell out of the northwest will produce potentially dangerous swimming and surfing conditions...
Fog upends holiday travel at San Diego airport. Hundreds of flights delayed in past 3 days
Hundreds of flights in and out of the San Diego International airport have been delayed...
San Diego headed for third driest start to rainy season in 152 years
Substantial rain is not expected through Christmas Eve, and things might stay dry through New...
Fierce Santa Ana winds topple big rig trucks in San Diego County and push the region toward drought
One spot near Ramona reported a 95 mph gust — just 1 mph shy of...
How to prepare for a wind storm: Charge your devices, trim your trees and secure Santa
Santa Ana wind forecasts have prompted a red flag warning and the possibility of public-safety...
Santa Ana winds gusting up to 92 mph cause SDG&E to shut off power to 51,000 households
'This is actually the highest fire potential we have seen in San Diego County in...
117,500 SDG&E customers warned of possible electrical outages due to wind storm
A red flag warning has been issued in eastern parts of the county, and moderate...
Dry start to San Diego’s rainy season stokes worries about wildfires
Forecasters say that an emerging La Niña in the Pacific could bring drier-than-normal conditions to...
Traveling for Thanksgiving? Expect fairly tame weather, from San Diego to Boston
The weather will turn noticeably drier and warmer on Thursday, partly due to weak offshore...
Forecasts warn of possible winter storms across US during Thanksgiving week
Rain and wintry mix could impact travel early this Thanksgiving week.
Storm inundates Northern California with rain, heavy snow. Thousands remain in the dark in Seattle
A major storm moved through Northern California after killing two people
‘Bomb cyclone’ kills 2 and knocks out power to over half a million homes across the northwest US
A major storm was sweeping across the northwest U.S.
‘Bomb cyclone’ kills 2 and knocks out power to over half a million homes across the northwest US
CORRECTS STREET The aftermath of a “bomb cyclone” on 35th Avenue Northeast after severe weather...
Wildfire risk from upcoming Santa Ana winds greatly reduced by Friday’s rain
Forecasters said that both wind events will be far weaker than expected, which could help...
Frosty air from Alaska gives San Diego County the shivers
The unseasonably cool temperatures will last into Sunday.
Expect some rain early today — but not 'a fire-season ender'
A bit of snow could fall on the region's highest peaks.
Fresh Santa Ana winds will gust through inland San Diego County today
Forecasters say the winds will be followed later in the week by cooler weather, and...
Dry Santa Ana winds to persist in San Diego’s mountains and valleys Thursday
Officials said high winds made travel on mountain roads difficult, while SDG&E cut off power...
NWS abruptly changes forecast, issuing red flag fire warning for much of San Diego County
Daytime high temperatures will be slightly above average, and the relative humidity could drop to...
Back-to-back Santa Ana wind storms will sweep into critically dry San Diego County
For the second year in a row, San Diego received virtually no rain during October,...
Tumbling temperatures will make for a brisk Halloween across San Diego County
Forecasters say evening temperatures will drop into 40s generally east of Interstate 15.
San Diego’s mild October weather might linger until Halloween
So far, the Santa Ana winds are unusually light this season.
UC San Diego bursting at seams as enrollment soars to record 45,273
The student headcount jumped by nearly 1,900, most due to a surge in undergraduates.
UC San Diego bursting at seams as enrollment soars to record 45,273
UCSD has a record 45,273 students this fall. (Gary Robbins/San Diego Union-Tribune).
FACT FOCUS: A look at the false information around Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Federal, state and local officials, including several Republicans, have condemned the false information, noting that...
Hurricane Milton carves a path of destruction across Florida; 12 deaths reported, and millions without power or water
At least 12 people are reported dead after Hurricane Milton crossed Florida, generating a trail...
FACT FOCUS: Online posts make unfounded claims about a helicopter delivering aid in North Carolina
The allegations have been used to support wider misinformation narratives that have grown following the...
Florida hospitals and health care facilities in Hurricane Milton’s path prepare for the worst
The Tampa health system has shuttered many urgent care and imaging locations, but its four...
Why is San Diego having day after day of thick, cool fog?
The fog was so thick on Saturday it made a Japanese aircraft carrier nearly invisible...
What to know about Hurricane Milton as it moves toward Florida’s Gulf Coast
The system is threatening the densely populated Tampa metro area — which has a population...
Tampa Bay hasn’t been hit directly by a major hurricane since 1921. Milton may be the one
Almost the entirety of Florida’s west coast is under a hurricane or tropical storm warning...
Hurricane Milton to expand before catastrophic landfall in Florida within 36 hours
After intensifying at an astonishing rate on Monday, Hurricane Milton weakened slightly but is still...
Hurricane Milton a ‘ferocious’ Category 5 storm, forecast to turn toward Florida
Hurricane Milton is forecast to remain a dangerous major hurricane ahead of landfall on Florida’s...
Hurricane Milton is now one of the strongest hurricanes on record as warnings for Florida grow more perilous
Hurricane Milton intensified at an astonishing rate over 24 hours, become one of the Atlantic's...
Hurricane Milton is now one of the strongest hurricanes on record as warnings for Florida grow more perilous
Hurricane Milton intensified at an astonishing rate over 24 hours, become one of the Atlantic's...
Hurricane Helene brings climate change to forefront of the presidential campaign
The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene has brought climate change to the forefront of the...
Excessive heat warning takes effect for eastern half of San Diego County
The high temperatures and low humidity will raise the risk of wildfires.
Supplies arrive by plane and by mule in North Carolina as Helene’s death toll tops 130
Authorities have struggled to get supplies to isolated areas. Massive rains brought by Helene left...
Photos: Destruction caused by Hurricane Helene
The system generated a massive storm surge and knocked out power to millions of customers...
Live webcams: Watch Hurricane Helene’s impacts on Florida coast
Hurricane Helene is forecast to bring high surf, storm surge and destructive winds.
Tropical Storm Helene forms, forecast to hit U.S. as major hurricane
It's forecast to strike Florida as a major Category 3 hurricane on Thursday night.
Hurricane John dissipates into a tropical depression after hitting Mexico’s Pacific coast, killing 2
The former hurricane made landfall about 80 miles east of the resort of Acapulco.
Cooler weather and sporadic showers expected in San Diego County today
The system is expected to generate winds gusting upwards of 50 mph on Monday afternoon...
San Diego County’s weekend weather will begin with unusually deep marine layer
For many, the cooling clouds will be a welcome relief from the recent heat wave.
Heat wave’s last hurrah? Brutal temps broil San Diego County for a 6th day, but outages abate
Power outages remained a concern in some areas, after SDG&E said customer demand hit an...
Fifth day of heat wave sends temperatures soaring, knocks out power to thousands
The winds carried hot air from just offshore, across local beaches and into coastal cities.
Temperatures surpass 100 for fourth day and fuel huge brush fire
The National Weather Service said the heat will be only marginally cooler on Sunday, with...
Don’t even think of going outside without enough water to cope with the heat wave
Thunderstorms will rumble through the San Diego County valleys and mountains today
Here’s how hot it got Friday in 27 places around San Diego County
Ramona reached a record 114 degrees, while Escondido topped out at 112.
Thursday was the hottest day in San Diego County in 4 years
An excessive heat warning will be in effect east of Interstate 15 until 8 p.m....
Here’s how hot it got Wednesday in more than 30 San Diego County towns and cities
Thursday's temperatures will surpass 100 in many areas east of Interstate 8.
‘Dangerous’ heat wave will produce near-record temperatures across San Diego County
The near-record heat — which could reach 107 degrees in Escondido and El Cajon —...
Excessive heat watch issued for San Diego County’s inland valleys
An excessive heat watch will be in effect from 11 a.m. Wednesday to 8 p.m....
Warm up the grill. The weather will be perfect through Labor Day
Temperatures will be comfortably mild when SDSU and USD host football rivals early Saturday evening
‘Monsoon flow on steroids’ led to Tropical Storm Hilary. This year, a forecaster says, ‘we have to be ready.’
Weather service forecasts were pretty accurate. But a veteran forecaster says they could have done...
Expect balmy weather at the coast and lightning in the mountains this weekend
A dip in daytime high temperatures should disappear by Saturday.
In a bit of an oddity, 3 tropical storms are swirling southwest of San Diego
Hurricane Debby is getting attention as she bears down on Florida. But there's a curious...
Fire season has begun. These apps and sites will help you spot wildfires and avoid trouble.
The bad news: We're in for a rough fire season. The good news: We can...
Heat advisory issued for 650,000 people in San Diego County’s valley communities
But the seasonal monsoon will disappear over the weekend, largely removing the threat of lightning,...
Expect chilly ocean temperatures, weak surf as late summer gets underway
Onshore winds and a lack of tropical storm activity off Mexico are affecting the summer...
For a 2nd straight day, big thunderstorms bring lightning and rain to East County
Half-inch hail also fell in some areas, and monsoonal moisture made it muggy in San...
![The summer monsoon sparked wild, slow-moving thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon in East County, generating 200 to 250 lightning bolts that sent people scurrying for cover, the National Weather Service said. The worst conditions occurred from about 2 to 4 p.m. in and around Pine Valley and Julian. Roughly half the bolts struck the ground, which is bone-dry due to the above average temperatures the region has been having. But the weather service said it doesn’t appear the lightning sparked brushfires in the area. The thunderstorms also produced hail, notably in Pine Valley, near Interstate 8, and winds gusts 30 mph to […]](https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SUT-L-COWANCOL-0623-03-1.jpg?w=135 "The summer monsoon sparked wild, slow-moving thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon in East County, generating 200 to 250 lightning bolts that sent people scurrying for cover, the National Weather Service said. The worst conditions occurred from about 2 to 4 p.m. in and around Pine Valley and Julian. Roughly half the bolts struck the ground, which is bone-dry due to the above average temperatures the region has been having. But the weather service said it doesn’t appear the lightning sparked brushfires in the area. The thunderstorms also produced hail, notably in Pine Valley, near Interstate 8, and winds gusts 30 mph to […]")
Thunderstorms spark 200-250 lightning bolts in eastern San Diego County
The summer monsoon sparked wild, slow-moving thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon in East County, generating 200 to...
Hot weather will greet the 130,000 people at Comic-Con this week in San Diego
A light sea breeze and waning high pressure should make for soothing conditions along San...
Much of eastern San Diego County will be under a heat advisory Friday and Saturday
Temperatures could push into the 100s, but forecasters aren't planning to issue a wildfire advisory
Bring plenty of water if you’re going to Saturday’s Pride Parade. It’s going to be hot
Temperatures could reach the mid-70s by the time the parade begins and jump to 80...
San Diego County coastal waters turn unusually cool due to upwelling
The wind-driven chill, which is known as upwelling, is most common in the spring. But...
The summer monsoon will return this weekend, raising the risk of wildfire in eastern San Diego County
But the heat wave that has baked the region for the past two weeks will...
Despite a persistent heat wave, California’s grid is ‘stable’
But the power system operator has issued a pair of alerts to energy providers that...
Hot weather will linger, raising risk of wildfires
The unusually long heat wave is stifling much of the western U.S., and California is...
Fourth of July marks start of major heat wave and perilous surf
San Diego County's temperatures will peak on Friday and Saturday, and could hit 80 at...
Excessive heat warning issued for San Diego County deserts this week
Temperatures are expected to reach 110 to 119 degrees in the San Diego County deserts...
Here’s why it felt so hot over the weekend — and when it will cool off
The heat “wasn’t anything extreme,” a forecaster says. But it made for a dramatic shift...
Michael Smolens: As fire season heats up, so do controversial efforts to prepare for it
Projections for hotter-than-usual summer leads to warnings about a tough wildfire season.
It’s going to be a scorcher in San Diego deserts and foothills this weekend
An excessive heat warning has been issued from Saturday to Thursday in San Diego County...
June gloom gives way to sizzling, sometimes dangerous heat Saturday
The high Saturday in Escondido will hit 87, El Cajon will climb to 89 and...
Hottest temperatures in 9 months will fry San Diego County deserts this week
The temperature is likely to hit 110 degrees Thursday and Friday in Borrego Springs, a...
Coastal San Diego County might finally warm up next week
The cooler-than-normal temperatures that coastal San Diego County cities have experienced this month might give...
Memorial Day weekend will be cool – but summer could be hotter than normal
The Memorial Day weekend will be cooler than normal. But the summer months will likely...
Expect cloudy mornings, sunny afternoons in brisk run-up to Memorial Day weekend
San Diego County's "May gray" weather hasn't disappeared. But the sun will burn through the...
‘May gray’ is here to stay, but surfers can rejoice at the arrival of a south swell
The 4,000-foot-deep marine layer that coastal San Diego County experienced over the past couple of...
Temps are going up. Here’s how hot it will get at San Diego County deserts this weekend
Spring began only weeks ago in San Diego County, but temperatures in the low deserts...
When will it warm up? San Diego just ended its fourth straight month of below-average temperatures
For the fourth straight month, the average temperature at San Diego International Airport was below...
Weather will stay mostly clear and warm as April gives way to May across San Diego County
The final days of April and first days of May will be mostly clear and...
‘Gray-pril’ clouds will linger all week in San Diego County
Last year's "May gray" weather was preceded by an April so cloudy the National Weather...
San Diego County weather will finally turn warmer after long cool stretch
San Diego will enjoy a brief warm stretch Tuesday through Thursday with temperatures hitting 70...
Expect cool temperatures and scattered showers across San Diego County this weekend
A weak storm out of the North Pacific will produce scattered showers across San Diego...
Monday’s partial solar eclipse will peak as skies are clearing over much of San Diego County
The weather won't be perfect. But it looks like skies will be partially clear at...
Enjoy the eclipse: California grid operator expects no interruptions of customer service Monday
Monday's solar eclipse will affect California's power system for a couple of hours, but the...
Blustery Alaskan storm leaves people across San Diego County with wet feet and red cheeks
Countless San Diego County residents were left with wet feet and cold cheeks Friday by...
Hazardous surf advisory issued for San Diego County beaches
A hazardous surf advisory will be in effect from 2 a.m. Friday to midnight Saturday...
Expect strong, cold winds and snow on eastern Interstate 8 on Friday
A fast-moving Pacific storm will blast San Diego County with strong, cold winds Thursday and...
March goes out like a lion in San Diego County with heavy rain, wild winds, scattered hail and a half-foot of snow
On Halloween, there was reason to wonder whether it would ever rain again in San...
Second, weaker wave of storm passing through San Diego County following Saturday’s countywide drenching
A second, weaker round of rain is moving through San Diego County following Saturday's downpours,...
Here’s how San Diego’s reservoirs are faring after a rainy winter
SAN DIEGO — San Diego's nine city reservoirs have already captured enough rainwater since the beginning of...
San Diego braces for Easter weekend storm that could drop more rain than it typically averages all month
A cold and blustery Pacific storm will drench San Diego County over the Easter weekend,...