Tsunami Landslide Storm

Tsunami Landslide Storm

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Final #storm system for this week - bringing cold temps but not much more rain


Overview

A final storm system for this week will bring more rain to our area tonight through Friday. Rainfall amounts should be quite a bit less than previous storms. Mostly dry weather is expected for the weekend into the first half of next week.

Rainfall forecast for Thursday night (December 18th) into Friday morning (December 19th)

 We are expecting 1/3" to 2/3" for most urban areas 

TIMING

·  Moderate rain associated with a cold front will return to the North Bay tonight and spread south to the San Francisco and Monterey Bay Region late Friday morning into the afternoon. Some light rain is also possible ahead of the front.  

LOCATIONS

·  The heaviest rainfall is forecast for the North Bay.

IMPACTS

*Hazards:

·  No watches/warnings/advisories in effect at this time.

*Impact 1 (Rainfall) :

·  Amounts are expected to be less than previous storms with generally 1/3" to 2/3" for urban locations by Friday evening. Locally more than 1" can be expected for the North Bay Mountains. Due to all of the recent rains some locations may see minor debris flows or urban and small stream flooding. Please see the attached image for more information.

*Impact 2 (High Surf):

·  Along the North Bay Coast from 3 PM Friday to 3 PM Saturday. Waves of 15 to 18 FT with breakers to 20 FT.

*Impact 3 (Winds):

·  Southerly winds of 15 to 25 mph with locally higher gusts can be expected along higher elevation locations tonight into Friday.



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