IMPACTS
*Impact 1 (Rain) :
· Widespread rainfall can be expected with locally heavy rainfall possible, especially along the coastal ranges. The most notable impact will be potential for a wet afternoon/evening commute on Wednesday.
*Impact 2 (Winds):
· South to southeast winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 to 50 mph can be expected in elevations near and above 1000 feet by Wednesday afternoon.
· These wind speeds may result in tree damage that could lead to isolated power outages.
· Difficult driving conditions are also likely in the higher elevations, especially for high profile vehicles and those pulling trailers/campers.
*Current Watches/Warnings/Advisories:
Wind Advisory for the Following Areas:
North Bay Mountains
East Bay Hills and the Diablo Range
Santa Cruz Mountains
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest
Mountains of San Benito County and Interior Monterey County, including Pinnacles National Park
· For all current watch/warning/advisories, http://1.usa.gov/1boSTTW
FORECAST CONFIDENCE
· Moderate to High for the timing and location of the greatest impact.
TIMING
· Wind speeds will increase over the region Wednesday morning and peak in the afternoon and early evening.
· Widespread rainfall will mainly impact the region Wednesday afternoon and evening with lingering showers continuing into Thursday.
LOCATIONS
· Widespread rainfall will impact the entire region on Wednesday.
· The heaviest rainfall will likely occur over the coastal ranges were isolated locations may pick up as much as 1.25” through Thursday night.
· The strongest wind speeds will impact locations near and above 1000 feet in elevations while locally breezy conditions are expected in lower elevations, especially near the coast.
Weather Summary
A Pacific storm system will approach the region on Wednesday and spread rainfall across the entire region Wednesday afternoon and evening. Wind speeds will also increase Wednesday morning, peaking during the afternoon and early evening, ahead of a cold frontal passage. A few thunderstorms will be possible late Wednesday afternoon and evening with lingering showers likely through Thursday morning. A secondary, weak weather system passing to the north on Friday will bring another chance of light rain to the North Bay. However, no major impacts are expected at this time from this system.
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Clouds forming this morning over the ocean were ominous. Can’t wait for the rain. Thanks for the post Kate.
Thank …U… kay baby Persay say how are …U… hope all is good in your life I do think about Debie at time when we work a Lucia lodge by for now Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2016 20:44:16 +0000 To: persay@hotmail.com
We had fabulous gusty winds, rain like the sky opened up, and hail. Mid valley. the sun’s out now, calm and coolish, what a feast of clouds rhis past week.
Tremendous winds last night…scary. The eucalyptus trees around Pacific Valley school were whipping violently in multiple directions, in a way similar to a tornado I survived in Georgia back in ’73. Wind shears? Then came the pouring rain, 1/2 inch in 45 minutes. the total for the night around .8 inch