After a record-breaking winter with storm after storm pounding through the Bay Area, the National Weather Service says another big one is headed our way. Here's what to expect from the next atmospheric river.
Rain is expected in the North Bay Tuesday night as a precursor to the developing atmospheric river, which will hit the region on Thursday. A flood watch will be in effect for the entire Bay Area, beginning Thursday afternoon.After a record-breaking winter with storm after storm pounding through the Bay Area, the National Weather Service says another big one is headed our way.
Along with rainfall strong southerly winds will develop on Thursday with wind gusts up to around 50 mph, according to NWS. These winds may blow down trees resulting in power outages and blocked roadways. On Friday, NWS meteorologist Roger Gass said the storm will focus more south, along the Big Sur coast.
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