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'One storm after another' marching toward Bay Area
SFGATE • • general
Key Points:
- A strong cold front is expected to hit the Bay Area Thursday evening, bringing lower temperatures, heavy rain, and increased wind speeds by Friday morning, with winds gusting up to 45 mph.
- The North Bay could receive up to 1.25 inches of rain, San Francisco up to 0.8 inch, and coastal ranges like the Santa Cruz Mountains up to 1.25 inches through Saturday, with a small 15% chance of thunderstorms on Friday.
- Multiple storm systems are forecast to continue through the next 10 days, potentially bringing the most precipitation since last spring; while initial rain is beneficial, cumulative effects could raise flooding risks, especially with upcoming high tides around Thanksgiving.
- Elevated sea levels due to El Niño have already caused minor coastal flooding, and powerful surf with waves of 25 to 35 feet is expected starting Friday evening, posing a significant danger along the coastline.
- Authorities strongly advise residents to avoid coastal waters this weekend due to hazardous conditions from the hurricane-strength low-pressure system in the Pacific.
