Spring Storm Hits Bay Area; Hail Predicted

Widespread rain is reported around the Bay Area Wednesday morning, heavy in some places, according to residents. And it's about to get worse. There's a possibility of hail and lightning in the forecast for Thursday.

National Weather Service radar shows rain hitting the morning commute. The rain will intensify as the day progresses. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph are possible Wednesday through Thursday. The highest gusts will be on the hills, mountains and on the coast, weather officials said.

One-half to one inch of rain is expected over much the area with up to two inches possible in the North Bay and on coastal mountains. Rain may be lighter in some valleys.

A second system will arrive Thursday, bringing more rain and a threat of thunderstorms, weather officials said. Hail, lightning and brief heavy rain may accompany the thunderstorms.

More precipitation and gusty winds are possible on Saturday and Sunday.

— Patch editor Bea Karnes and Bay City News contributed to this story

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