SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — An “intense” storm system arrives in the Bay Area Wednesday and is expected to impact the region for days, according to the National Weather Service. The atmospheric river is set to drop several inches of rain across the region, which weather officials warn may cause flooding, shallow landslides, downed trees and power outages.
Rain will start in time for Wednesday’s evening commute, according to KRON4 Chief Meteorologist Lawrence Karnow. It is expected to begin light but intensify through the evening. Downpours will hit heaviest near the coast at around 10 and 11 p.m.
By Friday morning, NWS is forecasting up to 4 inches of rain in the Bay Area and up to 8 inches in higher elevations.
Saturated soil following the initial rain Wednesday evening will likely cause urban and small stream flooding and shallow landslides, weather officials said. A flood watch is in effect from 10 p.m. Wednesday through 10 p.m. Saturday for the Bay Area counties of San Mateo, San Francisco, Marin and Sonoma.
A high wind watch begins Wednesday evening and runs through Friday morning due to gusts of up to 70 mph possible along the coast. The combination of high wind and saturated soil will increase the risk of downed trees and power lines, NWS said.
Large breaking waves up to 45 feet on west-facing beaches has prompted a high surf warning for the entire Bay Area coastline from Thursday afternoon through Friday. Officials are warning people to stay off jetties and piers.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — An “intense” storm system arrives in the Bay Area Wednesday and is expected to impact the region for days, according to the National Weather Service. The atmospheric river is set to drop several inches of rain across the region, which weather officials warn may cause flooding, shallow landslides, downed trees and […]
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