Timeline: Level 2 storm rolls through Bay Area with heavy rain and strong winds

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
AccuWeather Forecast: Scattered showers tonight
Tonight will be mostly cloudy with scattered showers and a few brief downpours. Overnight lows will be in the lower to mid 40s.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The Bay Area is seeing fierce winds and heavy rainfall as another storm moves through the region. The worst of the rain and wind on Tuesday happened between 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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Most cities are reporting wind speeds less than 10 mph now.

It was a small window for impacts, so meteorologist Drew Tuma was not anticipating us to get widespread damage. However, 45-55 mph winds were enough to take down some trees.

The storm is a Level 2 on the ABC7 Exclusive Storm Impact Scale..

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Flood Advisories are being issued in parts of the Bay Area as the storm moves through and the downpours are creating slick road conditions.

After 1 p.m., showers turn lighter and scattered and the winds weaken dramatically.

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California has been hit hard by storm after storm so far this year. The big question now - has the rain had any impact on the state's water levels? Go here for a closer look at where we stand with the drought, snowpack totals and reservoirs.

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