#north-bay-storm

#north-bay-storm

"This is going to help fill that gap in minutes to hours lead time that's vital to know where the heaviest rain is going to hit," Ralph said. "And when and what communities are going to be affected so people in the preparedness community and water resource management community can take action to help protect people's lives and property."

A weather pattern with high barometric pressure that has remained firmly in its place for much of January is about to rebuild again after a brief 24-hour break that allowed a small amount of rain to leak into areas of the Bay Area on Tuesday. For areas such as the East Bay and South Bay, it's anyone's guess as to when they may see some more. The showers have generally subsided, National Weather Service meteorologist Rachel Kennedy said.