A storm system with heavy rain and strong winds is expected to hit the Bay Area midweek.
Here's what you need to know about the storm.
what are you expecting
Moderate to heavy rain and gusty winds of about 45 mph or more are expected to hit the Bay Area early Wednesday morning through early Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
The northern bay and coastal mountain ranges are expected to receive the largest amount of rain.
Maximum wind gusts are expected along the coast and in the coastal mountains, especially the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Storm timeline
Here's a detailed look at the storm timeline, provided by the weather service.
- Late Tuesday afternoon: Light rain begins in the North Bay
- Tuesday night – Wednesday night: peak rain and wind
- Thursday – Thursday night: The rain subsides
- Friday – Friday night: light rain
- Saturday – Sunday: continued rain
As the Bay Area braces for another atmospheric river, agencies are monitoring potential problem areas. This includes everything from mountains to streams. Ian Cole reports.
Total expected rainfall
Here are the Meteorological Authority’s forecasts for rainfall amounts during the period from Wednesday morning to Thursday.
- Cloverdale: 4-6 inches
- Santa Rosa: 3-4 inches
- Napa: 2-3 inches
- Concord: 1.5-2 inches
- San Francisco: 2-3 inches
- Livermore: 1.5-2 inches
- San Jose: 1.5-2 inches
- Holy Cross: 3-4 inches
Flood watch
A flood watch will be in effect for the entire Bay Area between 4 a.m. Wednesday and 4 a.m. Friday, according to the weather service.
People may experience flooding along creeks, creeks and rivers as well as on some roads.
Windy conditions
The Weather Service issued a high wind warning for the Santa Cruz Mountains and a wind advisory for the rest of the Bay Area between 4 a.m. Wednesday and 4 a.m. Thursday.
Strong south winds are expected to gust about 45 mph or higher, according to the National Weather Service.
Potential storm impacts
The weather service said the public should prepare for the following issues related to the storm:
- High creeks, rivers and creeks
- Floods occur along creeks, creeks, rivers and in urban areas
- – Swimming on roads and in low areas
- Shallow landslides
- Branches and trees fell
- Blackouts
Track the rain
Use our interactive radar below to track the storm.
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