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Hello from your local National Weather Service forecast office. My name is Austin Cross and
I am a forecaster here in Monterey. This briefing will cover the expected impacts from a storm
set to affect the area tonight through Saturday morning.
This is the second in a series of two major Pacific storm systems, and it is set to be
the strongest storm so far this season. Here is a recent satellite image showing the system
approaching the California coast this afternoon. Here is the forecast rainfall accumulation
through Saturday morning. Urban areas are expected to receive between one to two inches
of rainfall. The heaviest rainfall however will be in the coastal mountains south of
San Francisco, where two to six inches of rain are forecast, and up to ten inches of
rain will be possible over the higher peaks of the Santa Lucia Mountains.
Winds will be very strong along the coast and over the East Bay Hills with this storm.
Tomorrow morning winds are forecast to be 20 to 30 mph in these areas with gusts to
45 mph. These strong winds in combination with saturated soils will likely result in
fallen trees and power lines.
There is a chance of thunderstorms all day Friday, and a low risk of severe storms. Primary
threats include cloud to ground lightning, heavy rainfall, gusty winds and small hail.
This image shows the Storm Prediction Center’s Day 2 outlook for thunderstorms, highlighting
much of the state. Impacts from this storm include hazardous
driving conditions due to ponding on roadways and reduced visibility in heavy downpours,
downed trees and power lines from strong winds, flooding in urban areas, and there is a potential
for flash flooding in the Santa Lucia Mountains and the Big Sur Coast.
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