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Avery Stone is an SF News Today staff byline covering weather, emergency alerts and climate data. This profile collects practical reporting based on authoritative observations and clearly timed updates.
Weather · Air Quality
Unusually warm October weather arrives with an ozone Spare the Air Alert Saturday and Sunday, while outdoor events draw large crowds across San Francisco.
Weather · San Francisco shoreline
San Francisco faces several unusually high afternoon tides through Thursday, with minor flooding possible along low-lying shoreline areas, roads and trails. Wednesday is forecast to bring the highest tide.
Weather · El Niño
The Sept. 21 order is a preparedness move, not an immediate storm warning. NOAA says a very strong El Niño is likely; here are the SF flood resources that matter now.
Public Safety · Outer Sunset
The mountain lion seen around 44th Avenue and Ulloa Street Friday morning was tranquilized and taken into state wildlife custody. Researchers fitted it with a satellite collar before a planned return to the wild.
Weather · Heat Advisory
The Heat Advisory remains in effect through 10 p.m. Thursday, but San Francisco is forecast around the mid-70s today before another step down Friday.
Weather · San Francisco Bay
Smoke and haze from the Angel Island prescribed burn reached San Francisco Wednesday. The city says burning ends at 4 p.m. and is expected to resume Thursday morning.
Weather · Pacific coast
The National Weather Service says San Francisco’s Pacific beaches remain under a Beach Hazards Statement through 11 p.m. Monday, with sneaker waves, strong rip currents and breakers around 10 feet.
Weather · Wildfire travel
Caltrans lifted the northern Timber Fire closure at 6 a.m. Thursday, restoring access into northern Big Sur from Carmel. But the southern Plaskett Fire closure and five major state-park closures remain.
Weather · Friday forecast
The National Weather Service gives San Francisco a 20% chance of showers before 11 a.m. Friday. The clouds should gradually break later in the day, with a mostly sunny weekend ahead.
Weather · San Francisco Bay
Bay winds may gust to 25 knots Saturday evening. Nearshore waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point remain under an advisory until 3 a.m. Sunday, with gusts up to 30 knots.