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Mark Tamayo

San Francisco

Meteorologist at KTVU-TV (Oakland, CA)

EMMY Award winning Certified Meteorologist for KTVU FOX2 News. Grew up in NCalif biking, surfing, & snowboarding. Still doing the same! Born & raised in BayArea

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  • 3 weeks ago | ktvu.com | Mark Tamayo

    Low clouds will make their push into the bay Friday morning. Spotty drizzle could return as well. Our cool to mild pattern continues. Highs should range from the low 60s to the mid 80s. Temperatures may warm slightly over the weekend. Posted June 5, 2025 7:59pm PDT

  • 3 weeks ago | ktvu.com | Mark Tamayo

    The Mount Tamalpais Fire Observation Center is a tool to prevent wildfires staffed by volunteers. The lookout center helps spot wildfires before they get out of control. We took a look inside from the Mill Valley location for a beautiful view. Posted June 5, 2025 5:37pm PDT

  • 3 weeks ago | ktvu.com | Mark Tamayo

    Just like hospitals and fire stations, the National Weather Service offices have been staffed 24/7. With the extensive cuts by the Trump administration, that kind of staffing level may no longer be a reality. Posted June 5, 2025 5:31pm PDT

  • 3 weeks ago | ktvu.com | Mark Tamayo

    Much cooler today! Most of the Bay Area cooled around 10 to 20 degrees from Saturday's toasty readings. We are expecting patchy clouds Monday morning. More sunshine in the afternoon. Highs should range from the low 60s to the mid 80s. Posted June 1, 2025 7:15pm PDT

  • 3 weeks ago | ktvu.com | Mark Tamayo

    The Northern Lights are back!  A strong solar storm occurred on May 30, and charged particles from the sun have been approaching the Earth at extreme speeds – about 4.3 million MPH. A remote fire camera in Modoc County was able to capture the beautiful aurora colors on the morning of June 1.

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Mark Tamayo
Mark Tamayo @MarkTamayoKTVU
1 Mar 25

Big swells out there! This was Rodeo Beach in the Marin Headlands today. @NWSBayArea has issued a High Surf Advisory this weekend. https://t.co/bz6TAvgiTY

Mark Tamayo
Mark Tamayo @MarkTamayoKTVU
13 Feb 25

Multiple earthquakes in the East Bay today https://t.co/F5HsXD0YQ5

Mark Tamayo
Mark Tamayo @MarkTamayoKTVU
13 Feb 25

A pair of earthquakes in the East Bay this morning. https://t.co/sdU9p4oMDI