AccuWeather Forecast: On-and-off showers with 49ers game impact; more rain Saturday

Takeaway of the Day

Rain has returned and we will be in and out of the showers all day long. This is a level 1 light storm for Thursday. We also have a high surf advisory along the coast today for rough surf and strong rip currents. Showers will also be in the forecast for the 49ers game this evening with kickoff at 5:15 p.m. Rainfall totals will be less than half an inch but travel will be slick and slower today. Highs will mainly be in the 50s today.

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The Look Ahead

Light showers will linger for the morning on Friday. A stronger storm will arrive Saturday with heavy rain and gusty winds. This storm is a level 2 moderate storm on the ABC7 storm impact scale. Winds gusts will range from 30 - 50mph and has led to a High Wind Watch along the coast including San Francisco. A Flood Watch will be in effect for the North Bay for the possibility of localized flooding. Rainfall totals will range from .50"- 2"+. Areas in Mendocino County could see more than 4" of rain.

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