Northern California Atmospheric River live updates: Rare tornado warning for San Francisco, flooding across the Bay Area

Last updated: Saturday 14 December 2024 16:28 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — The National Weather Service forecast for the greater San Francisco Bay Area for Saturday calls for rain and thunderstorms across most of the region.

Daytime high temperatures will mostly be in the high 50s to low 60s on the coast, in the mid 50s to low 60s on the bay, and in the mid to high 60s inland. Overnight lows will mostly be in the mid 30s to low 40s.

The North Bay and Bay Area will experience moderate to heavy rainfall with strong winds Saturday evening, according to the NWS. Strong southerly winds are possible, with speeds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts up to 55 mph.

A high wind warning is in effect for coastal areas and the East Bay Hills until 7 a.m. Saturday. Meanwhile, a rolling wind advisory is in effect for the Interior Bay Area and Interior Central Coast until 10 a.m. Saturday

Weather conditions are expected to be strongest overnight and into late Sunday morning.

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The tornado warning for San Francisco was the first in the city’s history

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning to San Francisco on Saturday, the first in the city’s history.

According to ABC7 News meteorologist Lisa Argen, the closest San Francisco came to another tornado warning was in the 1980s.

Fallen trees and debris litter the streets of Santa Cruz Co

CAL FIRE is warning Santa Cruz County residents about downed trees and debris on roads throughout the region.

They are advising drivers to be careful when hitting the road Saturday morning.

Cars sink in Livermore floodwaters

Livermore police are warning drivers to avoid the area around Murrieta and Stanley boulevards due to flooding.

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Police recommend NOT driving through flooded roads as the water may be deeper and more dangerous than it looks.

Rare tornado warning issued for San Francisco

The National Weather Service lifted the tornado threat for the city of San Francisco at 6:07 a.m

The NWS initially sent a tornado warning for northern San Mateo County and parts of downtown San Francisco around 5:56 a.m.

Radar detected possible tornado conditions near San Francisco, South San Francisco and Pacifica around 5:55 a.m

The agency also reminds of possible flash floods due to heavy rains. Everyone is encouraged to remain vigilant and aware of weather conditions.

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