A powerful storm is expected to hit the Bay Area just in time for the weekend, prompting the National Weather Service to issue wind and flood watches for portions of the region.
Dispersed rains are predicted to persist Thursday until early Friday, according to forecasters. The Bay Area will then experience heavy rain and severe gusts from Friday into Saturday due to a powerful low pressure system.
With 2-3 inches of rain predicted in the valleys and 3-5 inches in the higher elevations, the North Bay is predicted to have the highest rainfall totals.
The rest of the Bay Area is predicted to receive 1-2 inches of rain in the coastal ranges, 1.5-2 inches in San Francisco, and 0.5-1 inch in parts of the East Bay, South Bay, and Monterey Bay.
From 2 p.m. Friday until 4 p.m. Saturday, Marin, Napa, and Sonoma counties are under a Flood Watch, which indicates that low-water crossings, roads, streams, creeks, and rivers might flood.
Because of the heavy rains, a flood watch was issued for the North Bay on Friday and Saturday. It is anticipated that small streams and urban areas will see minor flooding. Turn around and avoid drowning if you see a flooded road!ohK7YZGEQ2 #CAwxpic.twitter.com
In addition to the North Bay Flood Watch, a Coastal Flood Watch is in force for the North Bay valleys and the shorelines of San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay through 1 p.m. Monday.
Additionally, a High Wind Watch has been issued by the Weather Service for the North Bay’s coastal regions from 7 p.m. on Friday until 7 a.m. on Saturday. The watch is in place Saturday from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. for coastal regions south of the Golden Gate.
Strong south winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts of up to 50 mph are possible under a High Wind Watch, according to forecasters.
Friday night into Saturday, a High Wind Watch was issued for the Santa Cruz and Santa Lucia mountains as well as the coast, warning of severe winds with potential gusts of up to 50 mph. Keep loose outdoor items safe!HKfkQfVuYK #CAwxpic.twitter.com
A rain break is anticipated for the Bay Area on Sunday after the storm that occurred over the weekend. On Monday and into early Tuesday, another rain system is predicted to move across the area.
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