New Storm Expected to Hit Bay Area

BAY AREA, CA -- The Bay Area is in store for another soaking overnight and into Thursday as a new storm system moves into the region, according to the National Weather Service.

Rain is expected to fall in earnest late on Jan. 11 and is expected to total about a quarter- to half-inch in most areas, with up to an inch possible as heavy showers move though.

Widespread flooding is not anticipated with this storm, according to the weather service, but the possibility of heavy downpours over already flooded areas could likely exacerbate already hazardous conditions in many areas and turn bad situations worse.

Localized coastal flooding is also possible at beaches, low-lying roads, tidal flats and harbors, among other vulnerable places, weather service officials said.

Low temperatures mean that snow is also possible, most likely at higher elevations along the Central Coast.
In preparation for the looming storm and frigid temperatures, Santa Clara County has announced that extra homeless shelter beds and warming centers will be provided in Gilroy, San Jose and East Palo Alto.

The Gilroy Armory Shelter at 8490 Wren Ave. will provide beds, meals and hot showers, in addition to haircuts, employment services and medical care, according to county officials.

In San Jose, the Boccardo Reception Center at 2011 Little Orchard St. will have space for 350 people. The shelter serves adults only.

Information about additional shelters and assistance in San Jose can be obtained by calling the San Jose Homeless Concerns Line at (408) 975-1440.

Information for the rest of the county can be obtained by calling the Santa Clara County Office of Supportive Housing at (408) 793-0550.

Bay City News contributed to this report/2017 storm images via Al Francis-NapaSonomaPhotos.com