Sonoma Co. declares emergency as forecasters warn of strong El Niño

Sonoma County officials are stepping up preparations for a potentially wet winter, declaring an emergency Tuesday as forecasters warn that a strong El Niño could bring unusually heavy rain.

Hurricanes in the Pacific threaten Hawaii and Mexico with floods and high surf

Nolo was expected to strengthen to a major hurricane on Saturday.

State flood supplies arrive in North Bay as officials prepare for potential El Niño impacts

At state warehouses, millions of sandbags and other flood-fighting supplies are being staged for rapid deployment. Marin County Public Works officials say the materials will supplement an already extensive local inventory as communities prepare for winter storms and unusually high King tides.

East Coast eyes strengthening nor’easter already battering Mid-Atlantic shores

Hurricane Lowell’s forecast path shifts closer to Hawaii, increasing danger

Lowell is a Category 3 hurricane as of Monday morning