Breaking: State Farm is asking to raise homeowner insurance rates by an average or 30%, which would be its largest rate hike in at least seven years. It cites a regulation only to be used when a company is concerned it may be running out of money. sfchronicle.com/california/art…

Two-thirds of the way through the debate, the CNN moderators finally asked about climate change. Unsurprisingly, Trump immediately told a bunch of lies. I've got a reality check for Los Angeles Times: latimes.com/environment/st…

Are S.F.’s summers really the coldest? Here’s how the city ranks nationally Was fun to work on this San Francisco Chronicle data story by Jack Lee sfchronicle.com/weather/articl…

Perfect weekend reading material ⚾️ This was a fun story to edit from Anthony Edwards Susan Slusser

California heat wave: Extreme temperature forecast prompts warnings, advisories The state's most severe heat wave in at least two years is expected to begin Tuesday, with temperatures as high as 115 degrees in the Central Valley. #CAwx sfchronicle.com/weather/articl…

The NWS Bay Area 🌉 expanded their red flag warning to include the Santa Cruz Mountains, which goes into effect 11pm Monday and extends (for now) through 11pm Tuesday. Follow the latest on California heat wave impacts sfchronicle.com/weather/

CAL FIRE CZU Urges Safety Amid🚩Red Flag Warning NWS Bay Area 🌉 says a Red Flag Warning is effect starting tonight at 11pm for the Santa Cruz Mountains through tomorrow night. READ MORE 👇#CaWx myemail-api.constantcontact.com/CAL-FIRE-CZU-U… County of San Mateo Santa Cruz County

sfchronicle.com/weather/articl… This California heat wave could be historic in terms of temperature records and how long it could last. We're tracking impacts, explaining the science and sharing useful info to plan your day live at San Francisco Chronicle⤵️

127 degrees, 10 days, 165 hours: Critical numbers put California’s heat wave in context sfchronicle.com/weather/articl… via San Francisco Chronicle Greg Porter

While Outer Sunset is still in the lower 60s, places like the Mission District and Sunnydale are already facing temperatures in the mid-80s. This map shows how different S.F. neighborhoods are experiencing today’s heat wave. sfchronicle.com/weather/articl…

do not Do Not DO NOT set off fireworks of any kind. $1000 fines! Red Flag Warning is in effect. Heat warning for upper elevation extended until Tuesday. santacruzcountyca.gov/ExtremeHeatNot…

*Gestures even more wildly.*

If you find yourself evacuating for a wildfire tonight or in the future, a short 🧵 with experts' advice on what to do for insurance purposes before you evacuate and after:

California’s long-lasting heat wave isn’t just bringing dangerous heat. It’s also bringing poor air quality due to ozone that is set to worsen with particulate pollution from fireworks and wildfire smoke. trib.al/E7DLHDr

A heat advisory was issued for the Greater Lake Tahoe area, Mono County and the Lassen, Eastern Plumas and Eastern Sierra areas, the National Weather Service said Wednesday. The advisory will go into effect at 10 a.m. Saturday through 10 a.m. Wednesday. trib.al/upLOYWT

A historic heat wave is hitting California, with the Bay Area expecting triple-digit temperatures this week. Here’s how to stay safe: trib.al/2Lwj1yO

In other news... California just imposed first-ever permanent water restrictions on cities and towns. Under the rules, more than 400 water suppliers will have to cut their water use, a bid to better prepare the state for drought sfchronicle.com/climate/articl…

Buildings peek through low fog in the early morning in San Francisco. More weather San Francisco Chronicle

Palm Springs set an all-time temperature record today⤵️ this heat wave has been brutal, and historic sfchronicle.com/weather/articl…

Fascinating chart here. The San Francisco Chronicle is navigating some rough waters very well.