Bay Area storm updates: Howling winds, severe thunderstorm threat

OAKLAND, Calif. As Santa Claus made his delivery rounds Christmas morning, he encountered scattered thunderstorms that failed to dampen the holiday spirit. However, the Bay Area could see more damaging winds as a storm system continues to move through the region.

Forecasters say those powerful winds will persist through Thursday evening.

A winter storm warning remains in effect until 3 a.m. Friday.

Real-time updates

1:05 p.m. Highway 12 in Sonoma is closed from Watmough Road to Highway 121 due to flooding, according to Caltrans.

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