50 MPH Peninsula Wind Gusts Possible As Storm Conditions Peak: National Weather Service

BAY AREA, CA — Brace for it. Storm conditions throughout the Bay Area are expected to peak Tuesday afternoon and into the evening, according to the National Weather Service.

Strong gusty winds coupled with moderate to heavy rainfall are anticipated Tuesday, which could result in more coastal flooding, forecasters say. The strong winds could also cause downed trees, resulting in more power outages and blocked roads.

On the coast near Pacifica, winds could gust as high as 50 mph at night. On the Bay side, South San Francisco may see gusts up to 44 mph while San Mateo may see gusts up to 36 mph. Redwood City winds will also be strong, with gusts up to 31 mph, forecasters say.

Here in the Peninsula, forecasters say a thunderstorm may hit between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m., with heavy rainfall possible.

Weather service officials have also issued a flood warning for the Russian River near Guerneville and the Napa River in areas near St. Helena and Napa.

In addition to the wet weather, king tides are expected to occur Tuesday through Thursday. The tides are a naturally occurring phenomenon that occurs when there is an alignment of the gravitational pull between the sun and moon, causing high astronomical tides.

The tides, along with the storm surge and rain runoff, could result in flooding in coastal and low-lying areas.

The rain is expected to ease up Wednesday, with scattered showers expected after that, weather service officials said.

After Wednesday, a drying and cooling trend is expected to come into the Bay Area and Monterey Bay region, going into the weekend and early next week, according to the weather service.

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