Jan. 10, 5:53 p.m.
The Nationwide Climate Service’s Bay Space workplace tweeted satellite tv for pc imagery on Tuesday night exhibiting an space of low stress off the West Coast.
“This will probably be our subsequent rain maker tomorrow (Wednesday),” the climate service wrote at 5:30 p.m.
From Tuesday night time into Wednesday, the North Bay and East Bay are forecast to obtain 2 to three inches of rain, and the San Francisco Peninsula 1 to 1.5 inches. The South Bay may see as much as 1.5 inches within the mountains and 0.25 to 0.5 within the valleys.
Whereas the climate service stated this is not a extreme storm, the impacts might be vital because of the excessive quantities of rain the area has just lately obtained. Dangers embody flooding, fallen bushes and energy outages. Increased rainfall totals and extra vital impacts are anticipated with a weekend storm.
Get the entire forecast from the weather service.
Sierra snowpack hits 215% of the typical for this date
Jan. 10, 5:13 p.m.
The snow is piling up within the Sierra Nevada amid potent California storms. The snowpack was sitting at 215% of the average for this time of 12 months as of Tuesday, the Nationwide Climate Service stated.
“The snowpack sometimes peaks April 1st throughout the Sierra, and the state now sits at 94% of its April 1st avg!” the climate service wrote on Twitter.
Almost 37,000 evacuated from hardest-hit areas
Jan 10, 4:40 p.m.
The California Governor’s Workplace of Emergency Providers stated Tuesday that greater than 36,000 folks have been evacuated within the three counties which have been hit hardest by the winter storms.
In Santa Cruz County, the place flooding prompted intensive harm to Seacliff State Beach and created a “forest of driftwood,” 18,600 folks have been evacuated as of two p.m. Tuesday, OES stated. In Santa Barbara County, 10,446 folks have been evacuated. In Monterey County, the place an evacuation order was issued earlier Tuesday as a result of potential flooding of the Salinas River, 7,576 folks have been evacuated.
Climate service forecasts hail, wind in Sonoma County
Jan. 10, 4:10 p.m.
The Nationwide Climate Service issued a weather alert for Sonoma County on Tuesday afternoon by way of 4:30 p.m. The discover particularly warned of potential “pea sized” hail and wind gusts as much as 30 mph.
The county lifted evacuation warnings that had been in place as a result of flood threat alongside the Russian River earlier Tuesday.
Lake Cachuma rises 36 toes in storm
Jan. 10, 3:20 p.m.
Lake Cachuma, a reservoir in Santa Barbara County, has risen 36 toes since a storm slammed Central California on Monday and dumped heavy rain.
The reservoir degree sat at 700 toes, 37% of capacity, at 10:15 a.m. Monday. Amid record-breaking rainfall, the reservoir rose 36 toes to 736 toes, as of two:45 p.m. Tuesday, bringing it to 76% of capability.
The lake is predicted to succeed in full capability and spill over the Bradbury Dam within the coming days. “We’ll nonetheless be getting inflows to the lake for the subsequent few days,” Matt Younger, supervisor of the Santa Barbara County Water Company, advised Noozhawk.
Lake Cachuma has been a poster baby for California’s drought circumstances over the years. A 2014 Los Angeles Occasions picture story was titled “It is simply empty” and featured photographs of a disappearing lake.
San Marcos Move in Santa Barbara County recorded over 16 inches within the Monday torrent of rain, in accordance with the Nationwide Climate Service.
Flash flood warning in San Francisco expires
Jan. 10, 2:15 p.m.
The Nationwide Climate Service confirmed at 2:15 p.m. {that a} flash flood warning issued for the town has expired as thunderstorm exercise has calmed down.
Thunderstorms earlier within the afternoon kicked up excessive winds and dumped rain and hail on the town.
Tree falls on Muni bus in San Francisco amid excessive winds, injures one individual
Jan. 10, 1:45 p.m.
San Francisco Division of Public Works staff reduce up a tree that fell on a SF MUNI bus after a storm handed by way of the realm on January 10, 2023 in San Francisco, California.
Justin Sullivan/Getty PhotographsA big tree fell on a Muni bus at Stockton and Sutter streets in downtown San Francisco on Tuesday afternoon, injuring one individual, the San Francisco Fireplace Division stated.
Fireplace division spokesperson Jonathan Baxter advised SFGATE in a textual content that the injured particular person is “okay.”
Lightning strikes Sutro Tower in San Francisco
Jan. 10, 1:25 p.m.
As thunderstorms delivered an onslaught of wind, rain and hail to San Francisco, many captured footage of lightning flashes over the town, together with a strike hitting Sutro Tower.
KRON 4 captured video footage that seems to point out a lightning strike hitting the highest of the Transamerica Pyramid, one of the crucial iconic skyscrapers within the downtown SF skyline.
Lightning strives Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco CA on Jan. 10, 2023
Courtesy of Chloe McNabbClimate service points flash flood warning for San Francisco
Jan. 10, 12:30 p.m.
The Nationwide Climate Service issued a flash flood warning for the town of San Francisco on Tuesday afternoon as thunderstorms dropped a torrent of hail and rain and whipped up winds. The sounds of thunder cracking might be heard all through the town; lightning strikes flashed.
The warning is in impact by way of 3:30 p.m. for San Francisco, Daly Metropolis and South San Francisco, the climate service stated.
“Take shelter and don’t journey,” the company stated.
Get the newest warnings and updates from the climate service’s Twitter feed.
Thunderstorms rip by way of SF Bay Space
Jan. 10, 11:55 a.m.
Hail in San Francisco CA on Jan. 10, 2023
Charles Russo/SFGATEA robust storm cell handed over the San Francisco Bay Space simply earlier than midday Tuesday.
The Nationwide Climate Service issued special weather statements for a lot of areas warning of small hail, lightning, thunderstorms and wind gusts as much as 50 mph.
In case you’re outdoor when a thunderstorm hits, the climate service advises you to “search shelter in a sturdy construction.”
The Sierra Nevada and Tahoe blasted with snow
Jan. 10, 11:45 a.m.
Caltrans has been using avalanche management measures & snow removing tools to securely reopen SR-88 at Carson Spur & Carson Move. Jan. 10, 2023
CaltransAn atmospheric river battering California is dumping snow over the Sierra Nevada and Tahoe.
“Heavy mountain snow and gusty winds will deliver durations of whiteout circumstances with chain controls and certain street closures by way of tonight,” the Nationwide Climate Service’s Sacramento workplace posted on Twitter at 11:13 a.m. on Tuesday. “Mountain journey is very discouraged. In case you should journey, carry chains, have an emergency equipment, & examine street circumstances earlier than you go!”
The UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab positioned off Freeway 80 at Donner Move posted an image on Twitter exhibiting snow piling up towards the lab’s home windows. The lab has recorded 9.3 inches of latest snow up to now 24 hours, with an anticipated 18 to 36 extra inches on the way in which.
LA’s Union Station floods, subway riders wade by way of standing water
Jan. 10, 11:10 a.m.
Crews work to empty rainwater flooding the Union Station’s pedestrian passageway, which results in practice platforms in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023.
Damian Dovarganes/APFlooding is so extreme at Los Angeles’ Union Station {that a} pedestrian tunnel has closed. “There may be flooding within the Union Station pedestrian tunnel. To get from one finish of station to the opposite, you should use the B/D Line subway. The turnstiles are unlocked,” LA Metro posted on Twitter Tuesday morning.
Video reveals riders navigating standing water as a golf cart shuttles people throughout the indoor lake. A flood watch advisory is in impact for Los Angeles County till early this night.
Yosemite closes Wawona Street
Jan. 10, 10:40 a.m.
Yosemite Nationwide Park has closed Wawona Street between Wawona and Yosemite West, which suggests there isn’t a entry to the Yosemite Valley utilizing Freeway 41 proper now. Past the park’s borders, Freeway 140 can be closed between Midpines and El Portal. Park officials are discouraging journey within the space as “street circumstances might change rapidly.”
Guests can name 209-372-0200 for details about street closures.
Knott’s Berry Farm closes as storm hits Southern California
Jan. 10, 10:20 a.m.
California’s oldest theme park will probably be closed Tuesday as storms proceed to comb by way of Southern California. Knott’s Berry Farm will honor tickets bought for right now by way of Feb. 26.
Mudslide swamps Studio Metropolis neighborhood
Jan. 10, 10 a.m.
A mudslide flooded components of Fredonia Drive in Studio Metropolis in the course of the storm on Monday, Jan. 9, and Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023.
Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Every day Information/SCNG/Getty PhotographsA mudslide late Monday night time has left as much as 5 toes of muck and water within the streets of Studio Metropolis, a Los Angeles neighborhood close to Common Studios Hollywood. A number of houses sustained harm after the slide rushed down Fredonia Drive earlier than midnight.
“It sounded just like the earth was shaking,” a resident advised NBC Los Angeles. “It gave the impression of an explosion. It gave the impression of your complete mountain was coming down.”
A resident retains watch on Fredonia Drive in Studio Metropolis the place a mudslide is obstructing the street in the course of the storm on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023.
Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Every day Information/SCNG/Getty PhotographsThe Los Angeles Fireplace Division has assigned a process power to assist assess harm and any extra threats to houses. “Fredonia Dr is totally closed on the incident handle and drivers are suggested to keep away from Fredonia from Wrightwood right down to the place it turns into Kentucky Dr,” LAFD said in an alert. A flood watch is in impact for Los Angeles County till 7 p.m. tonight.
Whiskeytown Reservoir glory gap in use for first time since 2019
Jan. 10, 9:20 a.m.
The glory gap at Whiskeytown Reservoir in Shasta County is operational for the primary time since 2019. “When lake elevations attain 1,200 toes, extra water from the lake drains by way of the spillway into Clear Creek and again to the Sacramento River close to Redding,” the Bureau of Reclamation’s California-Nice Basin area posted on Twitter.
After years of drought, the reservoir hasn’t had excessive sufficient waters ranges to activate the glory gap. Water levels have risen quickly within the lake since storms began passing by way of the state shortly earlier than New Yr’s Eve.
Closures on Freeway 101 all through Central Coast
Jan. 10, 8:50 a.m.
Street circumstances are nonetheless chaotic alongside Freeway 101, and a number of closures stay in place Tuesday morning. The freeway is closed northbound from the juncture of state Route 150 in Carpinteria to three.4 miles north of Carpinteria; southbound on the juncture of state Route 144 in Santa Barbara; and northbound from 5 miles north of the juncture of state Route 217 at Winchester Canyon Creek to 4.5 miles south of Gaviota.
There are extra Freeway 101 closures in Ventura, Del Norte and Mendocino counties. In case you should drive right now, remember to examine Caltrans road closures earlier than heading out. On Monday, a stretch of 101 was a “river” near Gilroy. The roadway has since reopened, however there is a flood look ahead to the realm in impact till 4 p.m. right now so motorists ought to be vigilant.
Quick evacuation orders for Salinas River
Jan. 10, 8:20 a.m.
Monterey County has ordered all residents alongside the low-lying components of the Salinas River to evacuate instantly as a result of flood considerations. The order, issued shortly after 4 a.m., contains the realm south of Lockwood San Lucas Street, north of Cattleman Street, west of Cattleman Street and east of Freeway 101. An evacuation map is available from Alert Monterey County. There are additionally a lot of evacuation warnings in impact all through the county, which may be seen on the Monterey County emergency information map.
A flooded home is seen partially underwater in Gilroy, Calif., on Jan. 9, 2023
JOSH EDELSON/AFP by way of Getty PhotographsExtra rain on the way in which for Bay Space
Jan. 10, 8:05 a.m.
Though the worst of winds and thunderstorms could also be over within the Bay Space on Tuesday, extra stormy climate is on the way in which. Two separate storms — one weak and the opposite average — are forecast to deliver extra rain to the area by way of the weekend. There’s even a small risk of tornadoes. Read more from SFGATE’s weather update.
A resident seems to be at a ship that’s caught in a tree within the Russian River on Jan. 9, 2023, in Rio Nido, Calif.
Justin Sullivan/Getty PhotographsCalifornia loss of life toll rises to 14, kindergartner nonetheless lacking
Jan. 10, 7:30 a.m.
A five-year-old boy continues to be lacking close to Paso Robles after he was swept away by floodwaters Monday morning. The boy and his mom had been caught up in flooding whereas driving close to San Marcos Creek. Good Samaritans reached the mom in time, however the boy was pulled away into the speeding waters. Search and rescue groups from San Luis Obispo County combed the realm for hours earlier than calling off the search as a result of hazardous circumstances.
The San Luis Obispo Tribune reports the boy is a kindergartner within the San Miguel Joint Union Faculty District and his mom is a trainer.
Gov. Gavin Newsom stated at a briefing Monday that 14 folks have died as a result of storms within the final 10 days. “Simply be cautious over the course of the subsequent week, significantly the subsequent day or two or so,” Newsom stated, asking residents to remain residence if potential.
Delays at SFO as a result of excessive winds
Jan. 10, 7 a.m.
Satellite tv for pc picture of atmospheric rivers on Jan. 10, 2023, at 6:30 a.m.
NOAAFlights into San Francisco Worldwide Airport are experiencing residual delays this morning as a result of gusting winds; a 69 mph wind gust was recorded on the airport at 2:03 a.m. In keeping with FlightAware, inbound flights to SFO are seeing delays of about one hour and 10 minutes. In case you’ve acquired a flight in or out of the Bay Area right now, remember to examine together with your airline to see if there are any delays.
Frontal band rips by way of Bay Space with thunderstorms
Jan. 10, 3 a.m.
A frontal band related to an atmospheric river ripped by way of the San Francisco Bay Space early Tuesday at about 2 a.m. with intense heavy rain and highly effective winds. This was the entrance finish of the system’s second wave that’s forecast to deliver scattered showers and the prospect of thunderstorms by way of Tuesday.
“We had folks from San Francisco to Santa Cruz reporting that they noticed lightning or heard thunder,” stated Nationwide Climate Service meteorologist Brooke Bingaman. “There have been a pair stories of small hail. Loads folks stated they skilled actually intense rains and winds. One individual stated it felt like their home was in a automotive wash as that frontal band handed by way of.”
Bingaman advised SFGATE at 2:45 a.m. that after the again finish of the frontal band has absolutely handed, circumstances will relax a bit, however showers are anticipated to redevelop later this morning and proceed into the afternoon. The prospect for thunderstorms will even persist by way of the day.
“The actually vital factor is to hunker down at residence and be secure,” she stated. “That band that went by way of dropped quite a lot of rain. We already noticed CHP report that Freeway 17 had some energy traces down and it’s sparking. It’s finest to remain residence at this level even when the climate calms down.”
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