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* WHAT...Very cold temperatures in the teens to low 20s expected, with isolated areas in the single ...
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Cold conditions with temperatures as low as 33 expected. Slightly warmer conditions will be...
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures between 20 and 32 degrees, coldest in the northern Sacramento Val...
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Very cold conditions with sub-freezing temperatures in the mid-20s to low-30s expected. * ...
Freeze Warning
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures between 20 and 32 degrees, coldest in the northern Sacramento Val...
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Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold temperatures in the teens to low 20s expected, with isolated areas in the single digits above 7000 feet. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia and frostbite with prolonged exposure. This will especially impact those without power from the recent storm.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Cold conditions with temperatures as low as 33 expected. Slightly warmer conditions will be found across portions of the northern Salinas Valley and Carmel Valley where low temperatures range from 36 to 40 degrees. * WHERE...The Santa Clara Valley, North Bay Interior Valleys and Mountains, East Bay Interior Valleys, and Northern Salinas Valley and Hollister Valley. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock. Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures between 20 and 32 degrees, coldest in the northern Sacramento Valley. * WHERE...Sacramento Valley. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Very cold conditions with sub-freezing temperatures in the mid-20s to low-30s expected. * WHERE...The East Bay Hills and Valleys, Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, Most of San Benito County and the Cholame Hills in Southeast Monterey County, North Bay Interior Mountains, North Bay Interior Valleys, Eastern Santa Clara Hills, and Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock.
Freeze Warning
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures between 20 and 32 degrees, coldest in the northern Sacramento Valley. * WHERE...Sacramento Valley. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.
Freeze Warning
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures of 28 to 32 degrees expected. * WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta and Northern San Joaquin Valley. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 35 to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Sacramento Valley. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strongest winds will follow ongoing precipitation during the morning hours. A few gusts up to 50 mph can't be ruled out in the southern Sacramento Valley. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be along and behind precipitation during the morning hours.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 35 to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta and Northern San Joaquin Valley. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will follow ongoing precipitation during the morning hours. A few gusts up to 50 mph can't be ruled out.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow with additional snow accumulations up to 1 foot between 1000 and 3000 feet, 2 to 3 feet above 3000 feet, and up to 4 feet at peaks. Light snowfall accumulations up to 2 inches below 1000 feet in Shasta and Tehama Counties. Winds gusting as high 45 to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Northern California, now including elevations below 1000 ft in Shasta and Tehama Counties * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous to near impossible travel conditions with chain controls and road closures. Additional power outages from downed trees and power lines. Low visibility due to a combination of gusty wind and heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels remain around 1500 to 2500 feet through Thursday in the Sierra Foothills with potential to see snow levels as low as 1000 feet. Snow levels potentially down to 300 feet along the southern Cascades, Shasta County, and Tehama County in the morning hours.
Tsunami Warning
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Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Up to 1.3 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay. * WHEN...Until noon PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.3 ft above normal (7.20 ft MLLW) at 9:30 AM Saturday 1/31 and 1.2 ft above normal (6.96 ft MLLW) at 10:22 AM Sunday 2/1. These predictions include up to 0.3 ft of storm surge from an incoming moderate to long period swell that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta, Central/Southern Sacramento Valley, Northern San Joaquin Valley. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Up to 1.3 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay. * WHEN...Until noon PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.3 ft above normal (7.20 ft MLLW) at 9:30 AM Saturday 1/31 and 1.2 ft above normal (6.96 ft MLLW) at 10:22 AM Sunday 2/1. These predictions include up to 0.3 ft of storm surge from an incoming moderate to long period swell that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Central Sacramento Valley, Southern Sacramento Valley, and Northern San Joaquin Valley. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 11 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Northern San Joaquin Valley. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta, Central and Southern Sacramento Valley, and Northern San Joaquin Valley. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta, Central Sacramento Valley, Northern San Joaquin Valley, and Southern Sacramento Valley. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 11 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta, Central and Southern Sacramento Valley, and Northern San Joaquin Valley. * WHEN...Until noon PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta, Sacramento Valley, and Northern San Joaquin Valley. * WHEN...Until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta, Central Sacramento Valley, Northern San Joaquin Valley, and Southern Sacramento Valley. * WHEN...Until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta, Central and Southern Sacramento Valley, and Northern San Joaquin Valley. * WHEN...Until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Cold conditions with temperatures between 33 and 36 expected. Some outlying regions of the North Bay, East Bay, and extreme interior Central Coast may see temperatures as low as 30 degrees. * WHERE...Interior valleys of the North and East Bay, the Southern Salinas Valley, and interior portions of the Central Coast. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock. Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions in the far southern Salinas Valley will be colder with temperatures in the low 30s.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Cold conditions with temperatures in the low to mid 30s expected. * WHERE...Most of San Benito County and the Cholame Hills in Southeast Monterey County, North Bay Interior Valleys, East Bay Interior Valleys, and Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock. Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures in the far southern Salinas Valley (Bradley) and in the vicinity of Fort Hunter Liggett (Monterey County) will be locally colder with temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Cold conditions with temperatures in the low to mid 30s expected. * WHERE...Most of San Benito County and the Cholame Hills in Southeast Monterey County, North Bay Interior Valleys, East Bay Interior Valleys, and Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock. Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures in the far southern Salinas Valley (Bradley) and in the vicinity of Fort Hunter Liggett (Monterey County) will be locally colder with temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Cold conditions with temperatures as low as 35 expected. * WHERE...The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills, The East Bay Hills and Valleys, Monterey Bay and the Big Sur Coast, The Marin Hills, The Santa Cruz Mountains, Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, North Bay Interior Valleys, and Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock. Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Cold conditions with temperatures in the low to mid 30s expected. * WHERE...The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills, The East Bay Hills and Valleys, Monterey Bay and the Big Sur Coast, The Marin Hills, The Santa Cruz Mountains, Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, North Bay Interior Valleys, and Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock. Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken.
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Very cold conditions with temperatures in the low to mid 30s possible except for Interior Monterey and San Benito Counties where temperatures in the upper 20s are possible. * WHERE...The East Bay and San Francisco Bay Shoreline, The Central Coast, The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills, The Salinas and Carmel Valleys and Hollister Area, The Marin Hills, The Santa Cruz Mountains, and North Bay Interior Valleys. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock.
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Very cold conditions with temperatures in the low to mid 30s possible except for Interior Monterey and San Benito Counties where temperatures in the upper 20s are possible. * WHERE...The East Bay and San Francisco Bay Shoreline, The Central Coast, The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills, The Salinas and Carmel Valleys and Hollister Area, The Marin Hills, The Santa Cruz Mountains, and North Bay Interior Valleys. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches above 4500 feet. 1 to 2 feet above 5000 feet, and 2 to 4 feet above 6000 feet. Locally higher amounts over the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park above 5000 feet. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact weekend travel and the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels around 5000 to 6000 on Sunday, lowering further to around 4000 to 5000 feet by early Monday morning. Heaviest snow expected on Sunday.
Flood Watch
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. Additional rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected below 4000 ft, highest in the foothills. * WHERE...A portion of northern California below 4000 feet in elevation, including the following areas, Sacramento Valley, Motherlode, Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County, Northeast foothills, and Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will result in rises along area rivers, creeks, streams. Small streams and creeks may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in low-lying, poor drainage, and urban areas. Mudslides and rockslides may occur in mountain and foothill areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch
An Atmospheric River Event will bring moderate to heavy rain this weekend through Monday evening. The prolonged period of rain will bring the risk of flooding to the Sacramento Valley, Shasta County, northern Sierra Nevada and adjacent foothills, as well as the Coastal Range. This will be for elevations below 4000 feet. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northern California below 4000 feet in elevation, including the following areas, Sacramento Valley, Motherlode, Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County, Northeast foothills, and Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will result in rises along area rivers, creeks, streams. Small streams and creeks may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in low-lying, poor drainage, and urban areas. Mudslides and rockslides may occur in mountain and foothill areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches above 4500 feet. 1 to 3 feet above 5000 feet, and 3 to 5 feet above 6000 feet. Locally higher amounts at highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact this evening through Monday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will continue to lower to 5000 to 6000 feet this afternoon and Sunday, and further to around 4500 to 5000 feet by early Monday morning. Heaviest snow expected on Sunday.
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Up to 2 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas adjacent to the San Francisco and San Pablo Bays. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.9 ft above normal (7.7 ft MLLW) at 11:18 AM Sunday 1/4 1.2 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 12:08 PM Monday 1/5 These predictions include up to 1 foot of storm surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southeastern Napa County in northern California... Southeastern Sonoma County in northern California... * Until 600 AM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 331 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Napa. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Up to 2 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas adjacent to the San Francisco and San Pablo Bays. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.9 ft above normal (7.7 ft MLLW) at 11:18 AM Sunday 1/4 These predictions include up to 1 foot of storm surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern / Central Sacramento Valley and Northeast Foothills. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and winter decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are generally expected from Chico northward.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 5000 feet, with 2 to 5 feet above 6000 feet. Locally higher amounts at highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact this evening through Monday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels 6500-7500 feet tonight into Saturday morning, lowering to 5000 to 6000 feet Saturday afternoon into Sunday, and further to around 4500 to 5500 feet by early Monday morning. Heaviest snow expected on Sunday.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern / Central Sacramento Valley and Northeast Foothills. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and winter decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are generally expected from Chico northward.
Flood Watch
An Atmospheric River Event will bring moderate to heavy rain this evening through Monday evening. The prolonged period of rain will bring the risk of flooding to the Sacramento Valley, Shasta County, northern Sierra Nevada and adjacent foothills, as well as the Coastal Range. This will be for elevations below 4000 feet. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of northern California below 4000 feet in elevation, including the following areas, Sacramento Valley, Motherlode, Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County, Northeast Foothills, and Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County. * WHEN...From this evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will result in rises along area rivers, creeks, streams. Small streams and creeks may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in low-lying, poor drainage, and urban areas. Mudslides and rockslides may occur in mountain and foothill areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding expected due to high astronomical tides and storm surge. Up to 2.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways during the morning high tide Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 2.0 ft inundation is possible. * WHERE...Adjacent to the San Francisco and San Pablo Bays. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM PST Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM Saturday to 2 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads will be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 2.5 ft above normal (8.3 ft MLLW) at 10:26 AM Saturday 1/3 1.9 ft above normal (7.7 ft MLLW) at 11:18 AM Sunday 1/4 These predictions include up to 1.3 feet of storm surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Coastal Flood Warning
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding expected due to high astronomical tides and storm surge. Up to 2.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways during the morning high tide Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 2.0 ft inundation is possible. * WHERE...Adjacent to the San Francisco and San Pablo Bays. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM PST Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM Saturday to 2 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads will be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 2.5 ft above normal (8.3 ft MLLW) at 10:26 AM Saturday 1/3 1.9 ft above normal (7.7 ft MLLW) at 11:18 AM Sunday 1/4 These predictions include up to 1.3 feet of storm surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Marin County in northern California... Central Napa County in northern California... Southeastern Sonoma County in northern California... * Until 715 AM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 413 AM PST, local law enforcement reported heavy rain in the advisory area. Minor flooding is already occurring. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Napa, Petaluma, San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, San Anselmo, Larkspur, Sonoma, Corte Madera, Fairfax, Boyes Hot Springs, Black Point-Green Point, Lucas Valley-Marinwood, Kentfield, San Geronimo, Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, Stinson Beach, Muir Beach, Yountville and Ross. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood