"Northern Monterey Bay and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast as well as San Francisco County are included in a coastal flood advisory issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 9:39 p.m. The advisory is in effect until Sunday Dec. 7, at 3 p.m. Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected, according to the NWS San Francisco CA. If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed."
"Understanding the differences between advisories, watches, and warnings Flash flood warning: Take action! A flash flood warning is issued when a flash flood is imminent or occurring. If you are in a flood-prone area, move immediately to high ground. A flash flood is a sudden violent flood that can take from minutes to hours to develop. It is even possible to experience a flash flood in areas not immediately receiving rain."
A coastal flood advisory covers Northern Monterey Bay, Southern Monterey Bay, Big Sur Coast and San Francisco County and remains in effect through Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. Flooding of parking lots, parks and roads is expected with only isolated road closures likely. Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time and avoid driving around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Sandbags and flood-preparation guidance are provided, with specific distribution locations listed for San Mateo, Alameda and Santa Clara counties. Definitions explain flash flood warnings, flood warnings, flood advisories and flood watches and recommended actions.
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