This is by far the worst prediction 20-24″ in TWO days?? *(Insert favorite swear word here)
…Strong storm still on track to impact our region… (I’ve edited this to make it more specific for our area, but deleting SF Info.) NOTE: Remember, watch is to signify that the even is likely, but WARNING MEANS IT IS EMINENT.
UPDATE
· In general the forecast is generally the same as yesterday.
· Flash flood watch has been posted.
· Wind advisory and high wind watch is now in effect.
IMPACTS
*Impact 1 (Rain and Flooding) :
· Widespread rainfall through the weekend.
· 2 1/2″ to 4 1/2″ for most urban areas.
· 5-10″ for higher elevation spots. Locally higher amounts possible.
· Urban and small stream flooding is likely with the potential for stream and river flooding.
· Please see attached image for locations for the Flash Flood Watch and the rain forecast.
*Impact 2 (Wind):
· Southerly winds of 20 to 35 mph can be expected with local gusts over 50 mph possible. Higher elevation locations could see gusts over 60 mph.
· Drought stressed trees and weaken roots due to wet soil may fall down as a result of these wind speeds.
· Please see the attached images for wind speed forecasts.
*Current Watches/Warnings/Advisories as of 3 pm Friday:
WFO San Francisco/Monterey – MTR (Back to Top)
Outlook
Jan 07 1:00pm PST
Monterey
County
High Wind Warning
· Santa Lucia Mountains
Expires in: 22h 2m
Jan 07 1:00pm PST
Flash Flood Watch
· Santa Lucia Mountains
Expires in: 61h 2m
Jan 09 4:00am PST
Small Craft Advisory
· Pigeon Pt to Piedras Blancas 10-60 nm
· Monterey Bay
Expires in: 42h 2m
Jan 08 9:00am PST
Wind Advisory
· Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast
· Northern Salinas Hollister & Carmel Vlys
Expires in: 22h 2m
High Wind Warning
· Santa Cruz Mountains
Expires in: 37h 2m
Jan 08 4:00am PST
Flash Flood Watch
· San Francisco Bay Shore
· Santa Cruz Mountains
· San Francisco Penn Coast
High Wind Warning
· Santa Cruz Mountains
Expires in: 37h 2m
Jan 08 4:00am PST
Flash Flood Watch
· Santa Clara Valley
· Santa Cruz Mountains
· Northern Monterey Bay
· San Francisco Penn Coast
Expires in: 56h 2m
Jan 08 11:00pm PST
Small Craft Advisory
· Monterey Bay
Expires in: 42h 2m
Jan 08 9:00am PST
Wind Advisory
· Northern Monterey Bay
· San Francisco Penn Coast
· Santa Clara Valley
Expires in: 22h 2m
· For all current watch/warning/advisories, http://1.usa.gov/1boSTTW
FORECAST CONFIDENCE
· Precipitation: Moderate to High
· Wind: Moderate to High
TIMING
· Through the weekend for both rainfall and winds.
· Flooding concern will continue into Monday.
LOCATIONS
· This is for the entire San Francisco and Monterey Bay Region.
Ahh, nice new header photos…
At first, I looked at them as one photo- now where is that cove?
’till I figured it out.:)
Conjoined rainbows!
From your map looks like Big Sur’s getting the main hit. Which, when without your available guidance, confuses me. I usually credit radio broadcast on SF forecasts then subtract for us.
Mostly steady rain since last nigh in CV, bouts of wind but nothing to write home about. Fantastic skies, wowsa, black clouds, lots of motion. And it’s over 60 degrees. Which I relish, that last bit, some heat finally, a break in the yet to be acknowledged ice age we are in.
PS Our Carmel Valley turkey vultures have returned! Gone for over a month, back in force in the valley skies today, circling in a flock of sixteen plus. Never thought I’d be happy to see vultures! but I am. Spectacular.