"Bay Area is included in a flood advisory issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 9:53 a.m. The advisory is in effect until 1 p.m. The NWS San Francisco CA said, Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent, the NWS said. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles."
"Breaking down weather alerts: 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 flood advisory covers Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties and is in effect from 9:53 a.m. until 1 p.m. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected, producing minor flooding in low-lying and poor-drainage areas, overflowing drains, and ponding of water in urban locations. Motorists are warned to turn around and avoid driving through flooded roads because most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Instructions for sandbag use and links to sandbag distribution locations in San Mateo, Alameda, and Santa Clara counties are provided. A definitions section explains flash flood warnings, flood warnings, flood advisories, and flood watches.
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