(FOX40.COM) — A heavy downpour of rain followed by strong winds, thunder, and possible flooding is forecast to hit the Central Valley soon.
“A large storm is headed our way and is set to arrive Wednesday,” said FOX40 meteorologist, Adam Epstein.
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The Sacramento area is forecast to receive so much rain that a flood watch is in place for the Sacramento Valley, Delta, and Foothills. Epstein said that rivers, creeks, and streams may rise out of their banks and that the storm will be enhanced by an atmospheric river. The storm is forecast to last through Friday, however, the main impact period of it will be Wednesday evening through Wednesday night, according to Epstein.
Strong winds are also expected on Wednesday, followed by the possibility of thunder on Thursday.