TIMELINE: Atmospheric river causing flooding across Bay Area with heavy rain, strong winds

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A strong storm and atmospheric river on Thursday will bring heavy rain, strong winds and dangerous surf. It will be a Level 3 strong storm on the ABC7 Exclusive Storm Impact Scale. A Flood Watch and High Winds Watch will be in effect all day.

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Here's what to expect:

• Heavy rain continues until 8 a.m.


• We will see a quick break in the heavy rain between 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.


• Downpours are back from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., could see a thunderstorm at this time


• Rain and wind begin to exit near midnight


• We have numerous reports of nuisance flooding this morning on many freeways, and will see more of this throughout the day


• Mudslides reported this morning in the North Bay near Windsor on Mark West Springs Road


• Flash Flood Warning in effect for the Santa Cruz Mountains for waters rising quickly on streams and creeks

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