Rainy, Windy Weather Expected To Hit Bay Area Soon And Stay Awhile

BAY AREA, CA -- National Weather Service forecasters say they expect moderate rainfall and strong winds to arrive Thursday in the Bay Area, with a half-inch to 1.25 inches of rain expected in most urban areas tonight into early Friday.

Rainfall totals are expected to be higher in the North Bay. Higher elevations could see three to four inches, and some peaks could see as much as five inches of rain. Strong winds, downed trees and power lines are also expected.

Weather conditions could snarl this evening's commute, and possibly again Friday morning, according to the weather service.

The storm will also bring heavy seas this weekend, with 17-foot waves and 45 mph winds expected.

The weather's expected to be hazardous into next week.

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