Bay Area Storm Conditions Expected To Peak Tonight: National Weather Service

BAY AREA, CA — Storm conditions throughout the Bay Area are expected to peak in the afternoon and into the early evening on Jan. 10, according to the National Weather Service.

Strong gusty winds coupled with moderate to heavy rainfall are anticipated Tuesday, which could result in more coastal flooding. The strong winds could also cause downed trees, resulting in more power outages and blocked roads.

Chances of thunderstorms later tonight are low but possible, weather service officials said.

Weather service officials have also issued a flood warning for the Russian River near Guerneville and the Napa River in areas near St. Helena and Napa.

In addition to the wet weather, king tides are expected to occur today through Jan. 12. The tides are a naturally occurring phenomenon that occurs when there is an alignment of the gravitational pull between the sun and moon, causing high astronomical tides.

The tides, along with the storm surge and rain runoff, could result in flooding in coastal and low-lying areas.

The rain is expected to ease up later tonight and into early morning on Jan. 11, with scattered showers expected after that, weather service officials said.

After Wednesday, a drying and cooling trend is expected to come into the Bay Area and Monterey Bay region, going into the weekend and early next week, according to the weather service.

Bay City News contributed to this report/Image via Al Francis-NapaSonomaPhotos