Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect as lightning, thunder rattle Bay Area

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – If you’re waking up Sunday morning to skies filled with lightning and thunder, you aren’t the only one!

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Amid a scorching heat wave in the Bay Area, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for parts of the Bay include San Jose, San Francisco, and Oakland, according to the National Weather Service.

The warning affects the following counties:

Alameda
Contra Costa
Napa
San Francisco
Santa Clara
Sonoma
San Mateo
Monterey
Santa Cruz

Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for San Jose CA, San Francisco CA, Oakland CA until 6:45 AM PDT pic.twitter.com/xHKsXP1HEs
— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) August 16, 2020

Continuous lightning and thunder was reported around the Bay Area and the Central Coast as new storms hit over the ocean and made way toward San Mateo and the Peninsula.

Gusty winds have also been reported, pushing through the North Bay and mountain passes, with peak gusts ranging between 60 and 75 mph.

A steady stream of new thunderstorms are expected throughout the day.

People are advised to stay indoors while the warning remains in place.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.