TIMELINE: Heavy rain, strong winds and dangerous surf to bring flood and damage concerns Thursday

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- We are preparing for a strong storm on Thursday with 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. Here's a breakdown throughout the day.

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MORNING

• Widespread heavy rain


• Will likely see issues with flooding on roads, shallow landslides possible


• Strong winds gusting 30-40 mph+


• Strongest winds along SF/San Mateo coastline

MIDDAY

• Brief break in the rain


• Daylight will show us where we have any storm damage


• Winds remain strong

AFTERNOON/EVENING

• Scattered downpours return creating issues for evening commute


• Winds remain strong

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NIGHT

• Rain and wind exiting


• High surf becomes an issue along the coast. Wave in excess of 30 feet possible

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