Coastal flood advisory in effect for Bay Area shoreline

"The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood advisory for Bay Area shoreline cities that's in effect until 3 p.m. today. Cooler showers and hail are also forecast, with snowfall possible at higher elevations. East Bay cities expected to experience flooding include Oakland, Richmond, and Berkeley. Water levels could rise up to 1.2 feet above the ground in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways, the National Weather Service said, flooding public areas such as parking lots, parks and roads, though only isolated road closures are expected."

"Residents are advised to set aside extra time for travel and to avoid driving around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Airport travel could also be impacted, with a weather warning in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday evening for San Francisco International Airport, where "cloud to ground lightning" is possible along with wind gusts up to 40 mph. There is also a small craft advisory in effect until 3 a.m. Wednesday, including on San Pablo Bay."

A coastal flood advisory covers Bay Area shoreline cities until 3 p.m., with cooler showers, hail, and possible snowfall at higher elevations. East Bay low-lying areas including Oakland, Richmond and Berkeley may see water rise up to 1.2 feet, flooding parking lots, parks and roads and causing isolated closures. Travelers are advised to allow extra time and avoid driving through standing water or around barricades. San Francisco International Airport could face impacts through 8 p.m. from cloud-to-ground lightning and gusts up to 40 mph. A small craft advisory applies to San Pablo Bay until 3 a.m. Wednesday. The powerful winter storm brings heavy mountain snow—up to eight feet in some ranges—high winds, low visibility, and dangerous travel conditions across the Sierra, Shasta County corridors and parts of the Coast Range.

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