Bay Area prepares for wind, rain, even thunderstorms
Wind advisory, rain, and even thunderstorms
The Bay Area will see rain throughout the day, wind gusts as high as 30 mph, and even thunderstorms. KTVU's Rosemary Orozco gives the forecast for Friday.
OAKLAND, Calif. - The National Weather Service forecasted rain, wind and even thunderstorms for the San Francisco Bay Area Friday.
Unsettled weather is expected for the next few days as a series of storms aim at the California coast.
As of 3:45 p.m., heavy rain is falling throughout Oakland.
The rain should start in the North Bay around 11 a.m., then work south throughout the day. The afternoon commute will be impacted by the rain.
A wind advisory is in place from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Friday, and gusts as high as 30 mph are expected.
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Forecasters said the high surf will continue to batter the coast, causing some coastal flooding issues. A coastal flood and high surf warning has been extended from Friday evening till through Saturday afternoon.
An advisory for winter travel is expected around 10 p.m. in the Sierra.
There is also a slight chance of thunderstorms in the region, mainly Friday night and Saturday, NWS said.