Bay Area seeing first of back-to-back storms this Presidents' Day weekend
Presidents' Day weekend will be getting off to a wet start as the first of back-to-back storm systems enter the region.
While the systems won't be quite as intense as the atmospheric-river event that caused localized flooding, downed trees and power outages almost two weeks ago, they are going to dump a substantial amount of rain across the region.
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The first showers moved in Saturday morning but the heaviest rain will be falling from late morning through the afternoon. Bay Area residents can then expect a few lingering showers Saturday evening through Sunday morning.
System 1 is the weaker of two weather systems and will move through today. Periods of moderate rain and gusty winds are expected with only minor flooding potential. However it will prime things for the (stronger) System 2 arriving tomorrow... (1/2) pic.twitter.com/2eA93pcrxo
— NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) February 17, 2024
There will be some wind gusts around 30 mph but those gusts are not likely to cause any power-related issues.
The second storm will move in around midday Sunday and the region will see waves of heavy rain from Sunday afternoon through about midweek. Stronger winds will accompany this storm, reaching 35 to 40 mph on Monday.
System 2 will arrive for tomorrow and Monday. Rain impacts may linger into Tuesday or Wednesday. This will be the stronger and more impactful system with periods of heavy rain, gusty winds, and a few strong storms. Stay weather aware & keep up w/the forecast! (2/2) #cawx pic.twitter.com/Rea8Vu0PIH
— NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) February 17, 2024
While that's not strong enough for widespread power outages, it would be enough for sporadic issues with the power grid.
A flood watch will be in effect Sunday morning through Wednesday as 2 to 4 inches of rain is expected across the Bay Area. A high wind advisory will be in effect as well.
PENINSULA PARK CLOSURES
Seven San Mateo County parks were closed Saturday due to high winds. The parks will be closed until conditions are safe, the county parks department said in a social media post.
The parks that were closed are:
- Devil's Slide Trail
- Quarry Park
- Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
- San Pedro Valley
- Pillar Point Bluff
- Mirada Surf
- Moss Beach Park