Live storm updates: Effects of king tides, atmospheric river still felt around Bay Area

Pacific Gas and Electric is preparing for Friday evening's Level 2 storm and says it has positioned additional crews where conditions are expected to be the most severe.

Company officials are sharing a few tips to get customers prepared for any possible outages and the storm.

• Never touch downed wires: If you see a downed power line, assume it is energized and extremely dangerous. Do not touch or try to move it-and keep children and animals away. Report downed power lines immediately by calling 9-1-1, and then PG&E at 1-800-743-5002.
• Use generators safely: Customers with standby electric generators should ensure they are properly installed by a licensed electrician in a well-ventilated area. Improperly installed generators pose a significant danger to customers, as well as crews working on powerlines. If using portable generators, be sure they are in a well-ventilated area.
• Use flashlights, not candles: During a power outage, use battery-operated flashlights and not candles, due to the risk of fire. Keep extra batteries on hand. If you must use candles, please keep them away from drapes, lampshades, animals, and small children. Do not leave candles unattended.
• Have fresh drinking water and ice: Freeze plastic containers filled with water to make blocks of ice that can be placed in your refrigerator/freezer to prevent food spoilage.

ABC7 News Meteorologist Drew Tuma says Friday morning will start off quiet but that will change around 2 p.m. He says a Level 2 storm on the Exclusive ABC7 News Storm Impact scale will start moving into the Bay Area.

We can expect downpours and the change of thunderstorms after 5 p.m.

Drew says a Wind Advisory will go into effect Friday night and winds will be strongest between 7 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday where gusts could reach up to 50 mph.

He says the threat of power outages and downed trees will exist Friday night with the highest threat along the Coast.

Record-breaking King tides impact parts of the North Bay leaving car stranded in floodwaters.

Based on the San Francisco tide gauge, the following peak tides are forecast for the first days of 2026:

• Thursday: Peak tide at 8:41 a.m. (7.0 feet)
• Friday: Peak tide at 9:34 a.m. (7.2 feet)
• Saturday: Peak tide at 10:26 a.m. (7.1 feet)

Residents in vulnerable areas should plan for possible travel disruptions and allow extra time during morning hours when tides are at their highest.

Traffic and transit conditions can be checked at 511.org, while local emergency information is available at emergency.marincounty.gov.

Residents are also encouraged to sign up for Alert Marin notifications and verify their contact information to receive timely updates.

Nearly real-time rainfall data can be viewed on Marin County's One Rain page at marin.onerain.com, and road and storm updates are frequently shared on X by @MarinDPW, @MarinSheriff, and @CHPMarin.

During storm events, emergencies should be reported by calling 911. For non-emergency flooding or roadway concerns, residents may contact the Marin County Department of Public Works at (415) 473-6530.

The Southern Marin Fire Protection District urges residents to take preparedness measures by seeking sand and sandbags should they need them.

Sand and bags can be purchased at local hardware stores. Sand and sandbags may also be located at the following locations:

Mill Valley:

• 1 Hamilton Drive (Hauke Park) - sandbags are located in the parking lot next to the Public Safety Building.
• 71 Thalia St. (Boyle Park) - sandbags are located in the parking lot near the baseball fields.
• 40 Molino Ave. (near Old Mill Park) - sandbags are located behind Old Mill Park approximately 100 yards east of Molino Avenue/Cascade Way

Sausalito:

• 610 Coloma St. (old MLK School) - sandbags are located between buildings 6 and 7.
• 530 Nevada St. (Sausalito Corps Yard) - sandbags are available Monday-Thursday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Strawberry & Alto:

• 10 Miland Drive - sandbags are located across the street from 10 Miland Drive next to the fire road gate approximately 500 feet up the hill on the left.

Tam Valley:

• 203 Marin Ave. (Tam Valley Community Center parking lot) - sand and bags are to the left upon entering the parking lot; please park in the spaces and do not block the driveway - www.tamcsd.org or (415) 388-6393.

Tiburon:

• 654 Tiburon Blvd. (Blackie's Pasture) - Sandbags are only at this location when big storms are known to be approaching.