"The storm, which is being fueled by an atmospheric river moving down from the Gulf of Alaska, is typical because of the powerful winds that are preceding the rain, Murdock said. Those winds were expected to gust about 45 mph throughout the region but may get higher in the upper elevations and in isolated areas. Murdock said areas of Calaveras Road near Fremont clocked 54 mph winds before sunrise Wednesday."
"The Santa Cruz Mountains are expected to receive between a half-inch and an inch, while the East Bay and areas of the South Bay and Peninsula are likely to get between a quarter-inch and half-inch, according to the weather service. The rain could miss San Jose and other parts of Santa Clara County, because of a rain shadow that often occurs during atmospheric rivers, Murdock said."
Strong winds whipped tree branches as a significant November storm approached early Wednesday. Winds were building ahead of the main rain band, which remained in the North Bay in the morning. The storm is fueled by an atmospheric river moving from the Gulf of Alaska and is producing powerful gusts, around 45 mph regionwide and higher in upper elevations and isolated spots; Calaveras Road near Fremont recorded 54 mph. A high wind warning covered coastal areas north of the Golden Gate until 4 p.m. Rain totals vary: Santa Cruz Mountains 0.5–1 inch; East Bay, South Bay and Peninsula 0.25–0.5 inch. A rain shadow could leave San Jose and parts of Santa Clara County drier. King tides along the coast are expected to reach the highest point of the year.
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