SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — With the anticipation of serious storms, a flash flood watch will be in effect for most of the Bay Area this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
The watch will begin Saturday afternoon and will remain in effect through Sunday night.
Heavy rain on already saturated soils is likely to lead to flash flooding of streams and rivers, especially in the Coastal North Bay.
WEATHER: San Francisco Bay Area Forecast
Here’s a list of areas/cities affected:
North Bay
San Francisco Bay Shoreline
San Francisco Peninsula Coast
Santa Clara Valley
Santa Cruz Mountains
Northern Monterey Bay
Monterey Coastal Hills
San Jose
Oakland
Fremont
Hayward
Daly City
Berkeley
Pacifica
Santa Cruz
Watsonville
Very heavy rain will fall this weekend with rainfall totals expected to reach 6 to 10 inches for the Santa Cruz Mountains, according to NWS officials.
Area rivers and streams will see rapid rises and likely exceed their banks.
Flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
A flash flood warning will be issued if necessary. Be prepared. Stay with KRON4 News for updates
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