Live Updates: Bay Area recovers from devastating Level 3 storm damage, power outages
Last updated: Monday, December 16, 2024 1:05AM GMT
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The National Weather Service forecast for the greater San Francisco Bay Area for Sunday calls for mostly sunny to cloudy skies with chances of rain after a rainy Saturday that came with thunderstorms. And the first Tornado Warning for San Francisco.
Daytime highs will be mostly in the high 50s to low 60s on the coast, low to high 50s around the bay, and in the low 50s to high 60s inland. Overnight lows will be mostly in the high 30s to mid-40s.
The NWS expects sunny skies this Sunday, followed by a weak weather system moving through the area on Monday.
However, experts expect Tuesday to Friday to remain dry.
Minor coastal flooding is still expected along the San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay shores. The warning is effective until 1 p.m., Monday.
Thousands of residents were still without power by Sunday morning.
Read the latest storm updates below.
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Dec 15, 2024, 10:47 PM GMT
Portion of Hwy 1 in Sonoma Co. at Valley Ford Road closed
A portion of state Highway 1 in Sonoma County was closed Sunday afternoon due to flooding, according to a regional transportation agency.
Highway 1 was closed northbound and southbound at Valley Ford Road and a severe traffic alert was in effect, according to 511.org.
Motorists were advised to expect delays and to use alternate routes to avoid the area.
There is no estimated time to reopen the roadway.
Dec 15, 2024, 7:55 PM GMT
Flood Watch canceled for North Bay, NWS says; Flood Advisory remains
The flood watch that was in effect for the North Bay area has been canceled, the National Weather Service said Saturday morning.
Though the flood watch has been canceled, flood advisories remain in place near Santa Rosa and the Bayshore coast, the weather service said.
A flood warning is a call to action, according to the National Weather Service. A flood warning is issued when flooding is imminent or occurring.
On the other hand, a flood advisory means to be aware. Flood advisories are issued when a specific weather event that is forecast to occur may become a nuisance, according to the weather service.
Dec 15, 2024, 5:53 PM GMT
More than 18,000 people remain without power in Bay Area, PG&E says
As of 8 a.m. Sunday, there are more than 18,000 PG&E customers without power in the Bay Area following Saturday's storm, the agency said.
San Francisco
117
East Bay
615
North Bay
11,506
Peninsula
3,869
South Bay
1,937
Total
18,044
You can track those with the map below.
BAY AREA POWER OUTAGE MAP
Dec 15, 2024, 4:59 PM GMT
SF's Bay Trail, Marina Dog Park temporarily closed due to debris accumulation from storm
Bay Trail and Marina Dog Park are temporarily closed due to debris accumulation from the recent storm, city officials announced on Saturday.
Temporary fencing and closure signs have been installed at the Marina and Heron Bay pedestrian bridges to restrict access, park officials said.
The city cited public safety concerns as the reason for the closure while staff work to clear debris and restore the areas.
The closures are expected to remain in place until Dec. 24. Updates may be issued if there are timeline changes