We are in the final day our our quiet, spring-like pattern before more active weather returns Wednesday with several storms impacting the region through the first week of February.
Our next storm will bring heavy rain, Sierra snow, strong winds, flooding concerns and thunderstorms. Wednesday through Thursday morning will be a First Alert Action Day for the region as this storm moves in.
Mid-week storm
Wednesday morning starts off quiet for most with increasing clouds and mostly dry weather through the morning commute.
Our storm begins to move in along the coast before reaching the Valley by the afternoon.
As this storm moves inland, wind will increase through the evening with gusts up to 45 – 55 MPH across portions of the Bay Area, Delta, valley and foothills. Some downed trees and power lines are possible. A Wind Advisory has been issued.
This storm will not only bring an extra punch in wind, but moisture too. The storm will tap into a moderate-strong atmospheric river, also referred to as the Pineapple Express, a narrow band of water vapor funneling in warm moisture originating from Hawaii.