Oakland is in for a soggy, blustery Friday, with rain moving through the Bay Area from morning into afternoon and thunderstorms possible during that period. The wet weather comes with strong regional winds and a coastal flood advisory through 4 p.m., making this a day for extra time and fewer shoreline detours.
Rain And Thunderstorms Hit Before Lunch
According to the National Weather Service, Friday's main rain band will move through the Bay Area from morning into afternoon. Rainfall amounts are expected to vary across the region, with showers and thunderstorms possible from morning into afternoon; rain may linger through the late afternoon.
Across the region, winds are forecast at 15 to 30 mph, with gusts of 30 to 40 mph.
Oakland Shorelines Face High-Water Risk
The coastal flood advisory remains in effect until 4 p.m. for low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways, where up to 1.5 feet of water above ground level is possible. High tide near the San Francisco gauge is expected around 12:49 p.m., with possible nuisance flooding, isolated road closures and waves pushing farther up shorelines than usual.
Oakland drivers should not go around barricades or drive through water of unknown depth. For anyone heading to the Pacific coast, beach conditions will worsen Friday night, when a high surf warning begins; dangerous surf, sneaker waves and rip currents are expected to peak Saturday.
A Brief Saturday Break Before More Rain
Saturday may bring lingering morning showers, with lower-elevation highs in the lower to middle 60s. A second frontal system is forecast Sunday into early Monday. A lull is expected later Monday into Tuesday.
The unsettled pattern is not finished: another round of rain is expected late Tuesday night into Wednesday, with showers potentially continuing into Thursday. For Friday's commute and weekend plans, the most immediate concerns are wet roads, gusty winds, shoreline flooding and dangerous surf.
