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Bay Area storm: Flood watch, atmospheric river timeline, what to know

The entire Bay Area is under a flood watch until 10 p.m. Sunday

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A series of storm systems slated to bring light to moderate rainfall to the Bay Area began Friday and is expected to continue into next week, according to weather officials.

The North Bay will likely see the highest rainfall totals, with several inches possible in some areas.

The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for all nine Bay Area counties beginning 12 p.m. Friday and continuing until 10 p.m. Sunday. Excessive rainfall could cause flooding in areas.

Here's a look at the projected rainfall amounts between Friday and next Thursday, courtesy of the weather service.

  • Cloverdale: 6-8 inches
  • Santa Rosa: 4-6 inches
  • Napa: 4-6 inches
  • Concord: 3-4 inches
  • San Francisco: 4-6 inches
  • Livermore: 2-3 inches
  • San Jose: 2-3 inches
  • Santa Cruz: 4-6 inches

The rain could cause ponding on roadways as well as flooding along creeks and small streams, the weather service said.

People are urged to remove leaves and debris from storm drains; check vehicle tires, wiper blades, fluids and lights; prepare for longer commute times; and gather rain gear and umbrellas.

Visit the NBC Bay Area weather page for the latest storm updates and forecasts.

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