Bay Area beachgoers, brace yourselves for some rough surf this weekend. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) San Francisco office, a High Surf Advisory will play from early Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon, with life-threatening ocean and beach conditions expected to persist into next week. Waves could reach a heart-stopping 20 to 26 feet, with sporadic breakers climbing to a towering 30 feet at popular surf spots like Mavericks.
But the turbulent waters are not the only concern; significant rainfall is forecasted for Monday and Tuesday, with the North Bay particularly in the crosshairs, potentially receiving up to 3 inches in the valleys and an astounding 5 inches in the higher elevations, the NWS San Francisco's synopsis detailed. This deluge could lead to creeks, streams, and roads flooding, and the age-old adage stands: turn around, don't drown!
Along with the rain, an approaching low pressure system brings the high probability of strong winds reaching gusts of 35 miles per hour and above, especially along coastal regions and elevated terrain, from Monday into Tuesday; unsecured objects may find themselves at the mercy of the elements, branches could succumb to the force, and those behind the wheels of high-profile vehicles should exercise caution.
Even post-Christmas, the wet and wild weather shows no signs of packing up, with models teasing another significant storm potentially making a post-holiday appearance. However, confidence in the specifics of this forecast remains low for now, so stay up-to-date by following the latest weather updates.
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