"Napa and Sonoma counties were placed under a flood advisory by the National Weather Service on Friday at 2:27 p.m. The advisory is in effect until 5:30 p.m. According to the NWS San Francisco CA, Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways, according to the NWS. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles."
"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. Flood warning: Take action! A flood warning is declared when flooding is on the verge of happening or is already underway."
Napa and Sonoma counties were placed under a flood advisory by the National Weather Service at 2:27 p.m., effective until 5:30 p.m. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected, with minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas and water over roadways. Motorists are warned to 'turn around, don't drown' because most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Instructions on how to use sandbags and locations to obtain sandbags are provided for nearby counties including San Mateo, Alameda, and Santa Clara. Flash flood warnings and flood warnings require immediate action and moving to higher ground; advisories and watches call for awareness and preparedness.
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