"San Francisco and San Mateo counties are the focus of a flood advisory issued at 4:19 a.m. on Monday by the National Weather Service. The advisory is in effect until 6:15 a.m. The NWS San Francisco CA said, Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas, the NWS said. 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 advisory for San Francisco and San Mateo counties was issued at 4:19 a.m., in effect until 6:15 a.m. Flooding from excessive rainfall is expected, with minor inundation in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Motorists must turn around and avoid flooded roads because most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Observed flooding should be reported to local emergency services or law enforcement and relayed to the National Weather Service when safe. Sandbag instructions and county distribution locations are provided for San Mateo, Alameda, and Santa Clara counties. Weather alert definitions outline actions for flash flood warnings, flood warnings, advisories, and watches, including immediate movement to higher ground during flash floods.
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