San Francisco Might Flood, And Santa Cruz Could See Another Tornado…

To quote the world famous Family Guy weather man: “It gon rain.”
Minor river flooding is possible, and smaller streams and creeks may overflow. With heavy rain coming down quickly, storm drains could struggle to keep up, making urban flooding likely, especially in San Francisco. After a short break Tuesday morning, another strong wave of rain will move in, bringing intense downpours and possible flooding for 4-8 hours midday.
Normally, storms move quickly through the Bay Area from north to south, but this one might stall or even shift northward, which could increase rainfall totals.
San Francisco: Expect the heaviest rain from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with 1.5 to 3 inches possible during that time. Rainfall could hit an inch per hour, which is heavy enough to flood city streets.
Interstate 80 corridor: (Oakland to Vacaville, including Berkeley, Vallejo, and Fairfield): Flooding is possible along roadways and low-lying areas.
Other impacted areas: Napa, Hayward, San Mateo, and Half Moon Bay may also see heavy rain, but flooding risks are slightly lower.
Santa Cruz Mountains: These areas will continue to get drenched, increasing the risk of flooding after an already rainy weekend. A rumble of thunder could also come with the downpours.
Wind and Even a Tornado?
Winds will be strong again, with gusts up to 60 mph along the coast from San Francisco to Santa Cruz. Breezy conditions will also extend into the South Bay and East Bay. There’s even a small chance of a waterspout or weak tornado near Monterey Bay in the afternoon or early evening.
How Much More Rain?
From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, most of the Bay Area will see an additional 1 to 4 inches of rain, though exact amounts will depend on how long the storm stalls. By the time it winds down Tuesday night, total rainfall will range from 1.5 to 5 inches in valleys and coastal areas, with up to 8 inches in the highest peaks.
When Will the Rain Stop?
Rain will start tapering off from north to south Tuesday evening and should clear out of the South Bay by midnight.
Either way, stay safe and get some sandbags. Here’s a link that offers information of where you can get free sandbags all over the Bay Area.