Bay Area Faces Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, and Hail as Storm Moves Through
A low-pressure system is bringing significant rainfall, gusty winds, and a chance of thunderstorms to the region, with frost advisories expected to follow.
- The National Weather Service has issued warnings for heavy rain, gusts up to 50 mph, and small hail across the Bay Area through Monday afternoon.
- Thunderstorms are possible in parts of the region, particularly in the North Bay, with a 50% chance of lightning and localized heavy downpours.
- Rainfall totals are expected to range from a quarter-inch to an inch in most areas, with up to 4 inches possible in coastal mountain ranges.
- A frost advisory is in effect for parts of the North Bay and Central Coast valleys early Tuesday, with overnight lows dipping into the 30s.
- A weaker storm system is forecast to arrive Wednesday, bringing light rain before drier and warmer conditions settle in later in the week.