An atmospheric river hit the Bay Area on Thursday, causing significant rainfall, strong winds, and thunderstorms. The National Weather Service expected half an inch to an inch of rain, compounding recent floods in Marin and Sonoma counties where evacuation orders were issued. While the North Bay faced risks of flash flooding, urban flooding advisories were also in effect for San Francisco and northern San Mateo County. Residents were urged to be prepared as the region braced for hazardous driving conditions and possible severe weather developments.
Another atmospheric river barreled into the Bay Area Thursday, bringing more rain, intense winds and the threat of thunderstorms to a region that's already seen an extremely wet week.
The weather service issued flood watches for Marin and Sonoma counties as the storms hit an already sodden North Bay, prompting evacuation orders in low-lying areas around the Russian River.
Meteorologist Dylan Flynn noted an 'outside chance' of thunderstorms in the North Bay, suggesting triggers were in place for severe weather including strong wind gusts.
Flood advisories were issued for San Francisco and northern San Mateo County, warning of urban flooding and urging residents in flood-prone areas to prepare accordingly.
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