Flood watch issued for Bay Area ahead of storm system
Briefly

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for much of the Bay Area from Friday afternoon through Sunday evening. Residents in counties including Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Francisco should expect 1 to 3 inches of rain, with higher elevations accumulating up to 5 inches. The service advises vigilance in monitoring weather updates and encourages those in flood-prone areas to prepare for potential flooding, reinforcing the importance of being proactive during this adverse weather event.
Much of the Bay Area will be under a flood watch this weekend as a storm system rolls through the region, according to the National Weather Service.
The watch will take effect Friday afternoon and run through Sunday evening, indicating possible flooding due to excessive rainfall.
The weather service urged residents to monitor the forecast and be alert for possible flood warnings in designated counties.
Residents in flood-prone areas should be prepared to take action should flooding develop, as up to 5 inches of rain is expected.
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