A powerful storm system is moving into the Bay Area tonight, bringing with it a high risk of flooding and hazardous driving conditions. The National Weather Service has issued a Level 2 storm warning, indicating that the storm has the potential to cause significant impacts.
Residents can expect periods of light-to-moderate rain throughout the day today, but things are expected to pick up at midnight when another round of heavy precipitation begins. This will be followed by strong winds and heavy downpours, leading to localized flooding in some areas.
The storm's impact will be exacerbated by King Tides, which are causing high tides along the coast. A coastal flood advisory has been issued for San Francisco Bay and surrounding areas until 3 pm tomorrow, while a winter storm warning remains in effect for The Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
Winds of up to 40 miles per hour can also be expected, with breaking waves reaching heights of over 20 feet. Motorists should exercise extreme caution when driving, as the roads will likely become slippery and visibility may be severely impaired.
Inland areas are not immune to the storm's effects either, although flooding is more likely in coastal regions. The Peninsula, South Bay, North Bay, and East Bay can still expect heavy rain and strong winds, making travel difficult and potentially hazardous.
As for tomorrow, residents can expect moderate rainfall throughout the day before easing up in the evening. However, the risk of localized flooding remains, especially in saturated soil areas.
Overall, the storm system moving into the Bay Area has the potential to cause significant disruptions and impacts on daily life. Residents are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety during this time.
Residents can expect periods of light-to-moderate rain throughout the day today, but things are expected to pick up at midnight when another round of heavy precipitation begins. This will be followed by strong winds and heavy downpours, leading to localized flooding in some areas.
The storm's impact will be exacerbated by King Tides, which are causing high tides along the coast. A coastal flood advisory has been issued for San Francisco Bay and surrounding areas until 3 pm tomorrow, while a winter storm warning remains in effect for The Greater Lake Tahoe Area.
Winds of up to 40 miles per hour can also be expected, with breaking waves reaching heights of over 20 feet. Motorists should exercise extreme caution when driving, as the roads will likely become slippery and visibility may be severely impaired.
Inland areas are not immune to the storm's effects either, although flooding is more likely in coastal regions. The Peninsula, South Bay, North Bay, and East Bay can still expect heavy rain and strong winds, making travel difficult and potentially hazardous.
As for tomorrow, residents can expect moderate rainfall throughout the day before easing up in the evening. However, the risk of localized flooding remains, especially in saturated soil areas.
Overall, the storm system moving into the Bay Area has the potential to cause significant disruptions and impacts on daily life. Residents are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety during this time.
omg i cant even believe its coming to the bay area tonight!!! i just got back from a trip to napa valley last week and now i hear theres like 20ft waves expected? thats crazy!! 
have anyone else made it through the northbay yet? heard its super flooded out there 
. I hate it when it's pouring rain and the roads are all flooded. It's just so frustrating trying to get to work on time. And now with King Tides and strong winds, it's like, what's next? 
. Can't we just have one nice day without any bad weather for once?! 
Anyway, I guess we should be prepared and all that jazz, but seriously, can't they do something to stop these storms from happening in the first place?! 
. My neighbor is planning a garage sale for tomorrow and now they're all worried about the rain 
️. Like, what if it doesn't even show up? 
. But seriously, flooding in the North Bay sounds super scary... hope everyone stays safe 
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and it's not just the coastal regions either... inland areas can still expect heavy rain and strong winds too 
but the risk of localized flooding remains especially in saturated soil areas 
so yeah, residents need to stay informed and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety during this time... it's always better to be safe than sorry 
My poor husband had to shovel snow off the driveway last week, now it's rain! 
. We get a lot of high tides here already, it's just the natural ocean cycle. I mean, I know some places can be flooded with just one inch of water, but out here in the Bay Area, we've got more than enough rainfall to deal with without needing to worry about "King Tides" 
. That's just excessive. I'm sure some people will freak out because of it, but I've been driving in Bay Area storms for years and it's not like it's going to end the world. Just slow down, use your windshield wipers, and enjoy the ride 
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. I mean, sure, it's a big storm, but we've been through bigger ones before and come out just fine. Let's not get too caught up in the doom-and-gloom forecast 
And with King Tides adding to the problem, flooding in coastal areas is a huge concern. Motorists need to be super careful when driving, especially on the roads that will be all slippery. 
I live near bay area and i hate driving in rain 
roads so slippery, my friend's car almost skidded out last year 
has anyone else been through a big storm like this before? 
. Also, the storm surge warnings are pretty dire - we're talking about waves reaching 20 feet high 
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... I swear, has anyone thought about just installing some sort of umbrella-repellent force field over the whole city? 
... like they're gonna magically fix our clogged roads? And don't even get me started on the weather tracking apps 
, like who really needs a 10-second delay between rain updates? Can't these people just predict the basics right? Like, 'Hey, it's gonna rain' instead of 'It's gonna be 50% chance of scattered showers with a high of 55'? And what's up with King Tides, anyway? Just more proof that our coastal areas are being recklessly overdeveloped 
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this storm thingy is like a reminder that Mother Nature's still got some tricks up her sleeve 
. You know what they say, "Prepare for the worst, hope for the best" 
. The bay area's gonna take a hit, but we can't let that bring us down 
. Instead, let's focus on being proactive, securing our homes, and supporting each other through the storm 
. i'm worried about the coastal areas esp, those breaking waves are gonna be insane 
. Anyway, just another excuse for me to stock up on snacks and binge-watch Netflix while the storm rages outside 
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