With steady rain falling in Modesto on Sunday morning, the National Weather Service has in effect both a flood watch and a high wind warning.
The flood watch continues until 4 a.m. Tuesday, and the wind warning until 4 a.m. Monday.
Sunday’s rain was expected mainly before 3 p.m. Winds were forecast to be 34 to 38 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.
As of 1 p.m. Sunday, the Modesto Irrigation District had recorded 0.77 inches of rain. The weather service said up to three-quarters of an inch was possible throughout the day.
As of the 8 a.m. Sunday, the Modesto Police Department had received a few reports of fallen trees or limbs, but no injuries as a result of the weather, Lt. Felton Payne said. The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office watch commander reported no weather-related problems.
Saturday morning, the Police Department posted on Facebook an alert about the Tuolumne River. “As we prepare for the upcoming storm and water release from Lake Don Pedro, we will be making efforts to notify those living along the Tuolumne River about the anticipated rise in water levels over the next few days and the potential risk it poses to anyone staying along the riverbank. Information regarding shelter services will be provided to those who may be affected. For more local information on current weather and river levels, please visit www.StanEmergency.com .”