"Flooding shut down some lanes of state Highway 87 near state Highway 85 in San Jose early Thursday morning, prompting authorities to urge drivers to avoid the area. Around 5:10 a.m., the California Highway Patrol said two southbound lanes of Highway 87 north of Highway 85 were flooded, creating risky driving conditions. An estimated time for reopening was not immediately available."
"Drivers were advised to seek alternate routes or use caution since the water on the roadway can be difficult to see and may cause vehicles to lose control. Forecasters have warned of flash flooding across the Bay Area, especially on roads, low-lying areas, and near creeks, with rain falling at high rates into Thursday. A Flood Watch remains in effect across much of the region."
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Flooding forced closure of southbound lanes on state Highway 87 near Highway 85 in San Jose early Thursday, creating hazardous driving conditions. The California Highway Patrol reported two flooded lanes north of Highway 85 around 5:10 a.m., and no reopening time was immediately available. Motorists were advised to use alternate routes or exercise extreme caution because standing water can be hard to see and may cause vehicles to lose control. Forecasters warned of flash flooding across the Bay Area with heavy rain rates, and a Flood Watch remains in effect for much of the region.
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