WEATHER ALERT: A flood watch is taking effect in the North Bay as an atmospheric river works its way into the Bay Area.
An atmospheric river storm will bring moderate-to-heavy rain Friday through Saturday, resulting in the rapid rise of rivers, streams and creeks, according to the National Weather Service, which has issued widespread flood watches across the region.
Scattered showers early Friday turn into heavier downpours later in the day and overnight, possibly leading to flooding in some areas. Vianey Arana has your Microclimate Forecast.Get a weekly recap of the latest San Francisco Bay Area housing news. View the graphics below to get a sense of how the atmospheric river will roll through the Bay Area on Friday and Saturday.Projected look at how the storm rolls into the Bay Area on Saturday.How long will the series of storms last?moved through the state late Monday through Tuesday, and the saturated soils did not get a chance to dry out before the rains returned. Wednesday served as a mostly dry day and break from the rain before the next wave of wet weather returned Thursday.
Higher rain rates per hour and gusty wind will increase by Friday afternoon into Saturday morning. Early Saturday should be the storm at peak intensity with localized flooding along creeks and streams. Roadway flooding is likely into midday Saturday. We're expecting a break from the rain for New Year's Day on Sunday before more rain returns on Monday.
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