SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — With the anticipation of serious storms, a flash flood watch will be in effect for most of the Bay Area this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
The watch will begin Saturday afternoon and will remain in effect through Sunday night.
Heavy rain on already saturated soils is likely to lead to flash flooding of streams and rivers, especially in the Coastal North Bay.
WEATHER:San Francisco Bay Area Forecast
Here’s a list of areas/cities affected:
- North Bay
- San Francisco Bay Shoreline
- San Francisco Peninsula Coast
- Santa Clara Valley
- Santa Cruz Mountains
- Northern Monterey Bay
- Monterey Coastal Hills
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Oakland
- Fremont
- Hayward
- Daly City
- Berkeley
- Pacifica
- Santa Cruz
- Watsonville
- Redwood City
Very heavy rain will fall this weekend with rainfall totals expected to reach 6 to 10 inches for the Santa Cruz Mountains, according to NWS officials.
Area rivers and streams will see rapid rises and likely exceed their banks.
Flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.A flash flood warning will be issued if necessary. Be prepared. Stay with KRON4 News for updates