Storms are returning to the Bay Area for the last week of the year. Thursday will see dangerous waves before heavy rain hits the region on Friday.
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ABC7 meteorologist Drew Tuma has upgraded Friday's storm to a level 2 on the ABC7 Exclusive Storm Impact Scale. Periods of heavy rain and gusty winds are expected in the afternoon and evening Friday.
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THURSDAY
Dangerous Surf
- We are already seeing waves in excess of 25 feet Thursday morning.
- Waves could crest as high as 40 feet.
- Peak wave heights will happen between 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Thursday.
- After 11 a.m. the high surf will gradually recede and by midnight waves should be around 6-12 feet high.
- A High surf warning is in effect until 3 a.m. Friday morning.
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FRIDAY
Rainfall
- Friday morning: cloudy, isolated light shower in the North Bay
- Noon - 2 p.m.: Heavy rain begins to move into the North Bay
- 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Pockets of heavy rain across the entire Bay Area
- 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.: Heaviest rain moves out, leftover light scattered showers linger
- Rainfall totals .50"-1.5"
Wind
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: gusty winds between 20-40 mph. Power outages possible
- After 4 p.m.: Winds weaken to less than 20 mph
Sierra Snow
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- Unfortunately, just a couple of inches at best possible on the highest peaks. Not a big snow maker.
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