"According to the NWS San Francisco CA, Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways, the NWS said. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads."
"Breaking down weather alerts: advisories, watches, and warnings Flash flood warning: Take action! A flash flood warning is issued when a flash flood is either imminent or already occurring. In flood-prone areas, it's crucial to move immediately to higher ground. A flash flood is a sudden and violent inundation that can develop within minutes to hours, and it can even happen in areas not currently experiencing rainfall."
Alameda and Contra Costa counties are under a flood advisory through 8:45 p.m. Urban-area and small-stream flooding from excessive rainfall is expected, with minor flooding in low-lying and poor-drainage areas and water over roadways. Motorists are warned to turn around and not drive into flooded roads because most flood deaths occur in vehicles; caution is advised at night when flooding dangers are harder to recognize. Instructions explain how to use sandbags and where to obtain them in San Mateo, Alameda, and Santa Clara counties. Weather alert definitions explain responses for flash flood warnings, flood warnings, advisories, and watches.
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