Strong storm to dump rain from the North Bay to the Santa Cruz Mountains

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Storm Highlights Next 48 Hours:

Downpours after sunset Sunday.

Rounds of heavy rain Monday.

Flooding will occur. Monday will bring a on our Storm Impact Scale.

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There will be two rounds of gusty winds Sunday night and again Monday Night.

This is an Atmospheric River event. Meaning rainfall is greatly enhanced.

STORMWATCH: Your AccuWeather forecast

Sunday:

Scattered light showers expected in the morning into midday.

Storm strengthens Sunday evening after 5pm and becomes a 2 on the SIS.

Moderate to Heavy rain expected between 8pm - 11pm.

Winds gust 20-40mph during that time frame as well.

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Monday:

Storm strengthens after midnight and becomes a 3 on the SIS.

Waves of moderate to heavy rain will persist from 12a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday.

Widespread 2"-3" of rain expected in the majority of our urban areas.

Flooding will happen. It is a matter of seeing where the bands of heavy rain set up as the storm moves through.

Will be watching for rapid rises in our streams/creeks/rivers.

Winds become an issue after 5pm through midnight, 30-50mph gusts.

Trees down will be an issue, leading to power outages.

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