Strong Winds, Persistent Rain, Flooding Forecast For The Rest Of The Weekend

Strong winds and persistent rain will pummel the San Francisco Bay Area tonight and Sunday, bringing the the threat of power blackouts, roadway flooding and rapid rises in creeks and streams, the National Weather Service said.

Easterly and southerly winds will gust from 45 mph to 60 mph south of the Golden Gate, and up to 70 mph near Big Sur, forecasters said.

“A big concern with this storm will be very strong winds near the coast especially on Sunday, resulting in likely downed trees and potential widespread power outages,” the weather service said in a social media posting.

Total rainfall amounts Saturday through Monday will reach two to three inches in valleys, four to six inches in the Santa Cruz mountains and four to seven inches in the Santa Lucia range according to the weather service.