Atmospheric River, Wind Advisory To Hit San Leandro

SAN LEANDRO, CA — December is off to a chilly and blustery start this year in Northern California. More turbulent weather is anticipated this week, and residents can expect heavy rain, strong winds and thunderstorms over the weekend, the National Weather Service announced.

The first of two storms will hit Thursday before a more powerful atmospheric river arrives Friday to soak the weekend.

Saturday will likely be the most intense day of the storm, and minor flooding could impact drivers, weather officials said.

A Wind Advisory for San Leandro is in effect from 2 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. In lower elevations, expect a southerly wind of 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. Along ridges and hilltops the wind will blow at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

Rain showers will continue through Sunday. Scattered thunderstorms are possible.

“Some cold weather rain arrives yet again late this week into the weekend. Now's the time to make sure your gutters and storm drains are clear if you haven't already!” weather service officials tweeted.

The first storm is expected to bring San Leandro .2 to .5 inches of rain. Expect downpours on Saturday when another 1-2 inches of rain will fall.

Frigid and dry conditions are expected next week.