The North Bay is particularly affected by the Bay Area’s excessive rains caused by an atmospheric river. The rain is expected to continue, with the North Bay experiencing the worst before shifting southward on Friday, according to the National Weather Services. Rainfall totals at Santa Rosa Airport have been 7.07 inches, while other Sonoma County coastal mountains have received more than 10 inches.
NWS San Francisco reports that a “Flood Watch in effect for the North Bay through Saturday morning” and multiple Flood Advisories are in effect, so residents of the North Bay should prepare for continued bad rain. In addition, there are active wind and high surf advisories, which raises concerns about possible tree damage and power disruptions. Changes in the weather are expected to bring higher temperatures, but they will also bring clouds and humidity. Until the cold front rolls in by the weekend, the Central Coast and South Bay should anticipate brief sunshine and sporadic showers, respectively.
Gusty southeasterly winds are still affecting aircraft, according to the National Weather Service, which is warning of sporadic rains that might disrupt visibility and cloud ceilings throughout the time. With the likelihood of conditions dropping to IFR during times when there are no rain showers, the strong S/SE winds are predicted to continue, especially hurting the North Bay ports.
With NWS San Francisco forecasting of strong gusts and heavy rain throughout the northern waterways that will push southeastward by Friday, the maritime forecast isn’t looking much better. With the possibility of seas as high as 20 feet and gusts that are close to storm force, sailors are advised to pay attention to the Gale Warning. “Rain is slowing down across the North Bay and will become more scattered over the next 18 hours or so with pockets of moderate rain,” a social media statement from the NWS Bay Area added to the chorus of warnings. But by Friday morning, heavy rain that persists will be a factor once more. “We are not done!” foreshadows more of the flood.
1:13 A.M. Over the next 18 hours or so, there will be pockets of moderate rain dispersed around the North Bay as the rain slows down. But by Friday morning, heavy rain that persists will be a factor once more. We’re not finished yet!Z9e9sYj4LF #CAwxpic.twitter.com
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