SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A powerful weekend storm brought damaging heavy rain and gusty winds to the Bay Area.
The storm continues Monday morning causing a mess for morning commutes as it floods roadways and downs trees.
Highway 92 just east of Half Moon Bay through the mountains was shut down Sunday night in multiple areas due to several fallen trees. The highway is now open.
TRAFFIC:Bay Area Traffic Conditions
The storm has also caused major flooding that has forced officials to shut down roadways and highways.
The Alameda off-ramp on northbound I-880 in San Jose is closed Monday morning due to the massive amount of standing water in the roadway.
New mon-major flooding on 880 northbound San Jose at The Alameda exit. Shutdown one lane @kron4news pic.twitter.com/0RXtyAZer2— Will Tran (@KRON4WTran) March 7, 2016
California Highway Patrol officials are warning drivers to slow down and remember to turn on their headlights when driving with their wipers on.
Be careful on the roads. Truck 21, Engine 26, and Battalion 5 on a submerged vehicle earlier tonight. pic.twitter.com/N4hukxvCB9— San Mateo FD (@SanMateoFD) March 7, 2016
Single vehicle off the roadway southbound #Hwy101 @ #Hwy92. Crews clearing shortly. Possible delays. pic.twitter.com/L73ZZDASZh— San Mateo FD (@SanMateoFD) March 7, 2016
The storm is expected to last most of the day on Monday, especially during the morning commute. Possible thundershowers are also in the forecast.
WEATHER:Bay Area Weather Forecast
