Hurricane Kay heads toward SoCal
After more than a week of searing heat and dry weather, the Southland could be in store for some rain by this weekend, thanks to Hurricane Kay making its way up the Baja California coast.
After more than a week of searing heat and dry weather, the Southland could be in store for some rain by this weekend, thanks to Hurricane Kay making its way up the Baja California coast.
San Bernardino students say they're forced to sit on hot asphalt, can only use bathroom once a month
Students at a San Bernardino middle school have been complaining to parents about having to sit on hot asphalt during PE class, classrooms without air conditioning, and a bathroom policy that only allows students to use the restrooms once a month.
Students at a San Bernardino middle school have been complaining to parents about having to sit on hot asphalt during PE class, classrooms without air conditioning, and a bathroom policy that only allows students to use the restrooms once a month.
SoCal faces another day of grid-straining extreme heat
Thursday?s Flex Alert will be in effect from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Thursday?s Flex Alert will be in effect from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Santa Monica College experiences AC failure on Main Campus Wednesday
The outage began Wednesday morning in just three buildings, but by midday had spread to the entire Main Campus. SMC's five satellite campuses are not affected.
The outage began Wednesday morning in just three buildings, but by midday had spread to the entire Main Campus. SMC's five satellite campuses are not affected.
What is an Energy Emergency Alert and what do the different levels mean?
No, it isn't the same as a Flex Alert.
No, it isn't the same as a Flex Alert.
California faces another day of grid-straining extreme heat
Western states are struggling through one of the hottest and longest September heat waves on record.
Western states are struggling through one of the hottest and longest September heat waves on record.
10 children died in hot cars in August — how to keep kids safe
In August alone, 10 children died from a preventable tragedy: vehicular heatstroke.
In August alone, 10 children died from a preventable tragedy: vehicular heatstroke.
Statewide Flex Alert issued for eighth straight day
On Sept. 7, California was on the verge of ordering rolling blackouts but the state?s electrical grid managed to handle record-breaking demand.
On Sept. 7, California was on the verge of ordering rolling blackouts but the state?s electrical grid managed to handle record-breaking demand.
Cal ISO issues level 3 emergency, highest energy emergency
California's grid operator issued the highest category of energy emergency before letting the alert expire at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
California's grid operator issued the highest category of energy emergency before letting the alert expire at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
California's grid operator issues level 3 emergency, rolling blackouts likely
California ISO has declared Energy Emergency level 3, meaning rolling power outages may be imminent.
California ISO has declared Energy Emergency level 3, meaning rolling power outages may be imminent.
Peak electricity use in California expected to reach 20-year high today
Officials are forecasting record-level peak electricity demand today, when temperatures are also expected to break records.
Officials are forecasting record-level peak electricity demand today, when temperatures are also expected to break records.
High demand for power
Record-breaking temperatures are leading to historic high forecasted demands for power.
Record-breaking temperatures are leading to historic high forecasted demands for power.
Flooding in Rhode Island strands drivers on I-95
Heavy rain caused flash flooding in Providence Monday evening, closing highways and main roads throughout Rhode Island.
Heavy rain caused flash flooding in Providence Monday evening, closing highways and main roads throughout Rhode Island.
7th straight Flex Alert
A Flex Alert is typically issued in the summer when extremely hot weather drives up electricity use, making the available power supply scarce.
A Flex Alert is typically issued in the summer when extremely hot weather drives up electricity use, making the available power supply scarce.
Aerial video: Fairview Fire in Hemet
At last check, the fire had burned 2,400+ acres and was 5% contained. Take a look at the fire up from SkyFOX with Stu Mundel.
At last check, the fire had burned 2,400+ acres and was 5% contained. Take a look at the fire up from SkyFOX with Stu Mundel.
Wilmington celebrates Labor Day with parade
This event was canceled the last two years due to COVID-19, so it was going to take more than heat - even a lot of heat - to stop many from coming.
This event was canceled the last two years due to COVID-19, so it was going to take more than heat - even a lot of heat - to stop many from coming.
Summer 2022 finishes as one of warmest seasons ever with records set across country
According to NOAA data, U.S. summers are growing warmer by 1.23°F every century.
According to NOAA data, U.S. summers are growing warmer by 1.23°F every century.
SoCal sizzles as brutal heat wave continues
FOX 11's Mario Ramirez reports.
FOX 11's Mario Ramirez reports.
SoCal storm warnings issued as record-setting heat wave continues
Long Beach's Sunday high of 108 broke a record that's stood for more than three decades.
Long Beach's Sunday high of 108 broke a record that's stood for more than three decades.
California heat wave: Flex Alert extended through Labor Day
Californians are asked to conserve power from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Labor Day as the state continues to scorch under triple-digit temperatures in many places.
Californians are asked to conserve power from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Labor Day as the state continues to scorch under triple-digit temperatures in many places.