Charles Clifford

@charlesclifford.bsky.social

Reporter with KRON-TV covering the San Francisco Bay Area for 20+ years.

This is the set-up to the best Central Valley storm I have ever witnessed. Timelapse covers a few minutes, near sunset looking north from the 3rd story walkway directly outside my geosci lab room at MJC. I then recorded a 12min video that I have yet to process. 150+ lightning flashes in storm. #cawx

Another significant weather pattern shift is imminent in California and perhaps also across broader portions of the American West. Despite return of strong ridging & record warmth over the weekend, this setup is more transient and will soon be replaced by unsettled conditions.

Map of Western U.S. showing predicted 500mb GPH anomalies later this week (from ECMWF model). It depicts a double-barreled low pressure system near/to the northwest of California, which will bring active weather to portions of the state (and more inland states) in the coming days.

“SMC Alert: San Mateo County Department of Emergency Management: TSUNAMI WATCH is in effect for Coastal San Mateo County. NO evacuation is advised at this time. Tsunami activity in the Bay Area is estimated to arrive at 12:40 AM. We will provide updated information as it becomes available”