The next storm....

For San Francisco, expect winds to start picking up after midnight tonight, with the biggest storm impacts Tuesday morning to early afternoon

#AtmosphericRiver #HellaStorm2or3

A window fell from San Francisco's Millennium Tower high-rise while others splintered at the nearby Salesforce Tower.
#SanFrancisco #HellaStorm2or3 #NotAsMuchFunAsTheHail

https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/millennium-tower-glass-falls-17853759.php

At least three people were critically injured in storm related incidents in the City - falling trees, mostly.

There are about 30,000 “customers” (billing addresses) in the City without power.

The VA Medical Center and Treasure Island are without power.

A lot of cancellations and delays at SFO

#HellaStorm2or3 #AtmosphericRiver #SanFrancisco

Spring brings more snow to California as 12th atmospheric river hurtles toward state
#HellaStorm2or3 #AtmosphericRiver #NotAsMuchFunAsTheHail
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/mar/21/california-storms-atmospheric-rivers-spring

It looks like there may be more than a half million people without electricity statewide right now

#HellaStorm2or3 #NotAHurricane #NotAsMuchFunAsTheHail

Current PG&E outage map...

Basically everyone in the Santa Cruz Mountains area it looks like, if you zoom in

#HellaStorm2or3 #HurricaneBayArea #CAwx
https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outagecenter/

Mass Bay Area power outages still affecting 200,000 PG&E customers https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/pge-outages-california-storms-wind-rain-17839576.php

#CAwx #HellaStorm2or3 #AtmosphericRiver
#PacificGaslightingAndExcuses

The outage picture for the Peninsula and South Bay areas and elsewhere still looks pretty bad
https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outagecenter/
#AtmosphericRiver #SFBA #HellaStorm2or3

Bay Area weather: Wind gusts up to 50 mph will impact large swaths of the region
#AtmosphericRiver #HellaStorm2or3
https://www.sfchronicle.com/weather/article/bay-area-storm-rain-17836548.php

Bay Area Weather: As New Storms Bring More Rain, How You Can Prep for Flooding, Winds and Power Outages | KQED
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https://www.kqed.org/news/11936674/how-to-prepare-for-this-weeks-atmospheric-river-storm-sandbags-emergency-kits-and-more

🎼 Here comes the rain again...

Like last week, worst of it will be in the wee small hours, around 3-5am. Similar rainfall estimates, but maybe windier - with gusts of winds possibly as much as 60 mph

#HellaStorm2or3 (what number ARE we up to?)

California drenched as new atmospheric river brings thunderstorms and winds
#HellaStorm2or3 #PiñaCollider #AtmosphericRiver
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/mar/10/california-weather-atmospheric-river-rain-winds?CMP=share_btn_tw

Well, that was a not much of a pineapple, at least here in San Francisco. Thankfully. As always, better to be safe than sorry though.

Some minor flooding on streets, a few downed trees...

#HellaStorm2or3 #NotAsMuchFunAsTheHail

A bunch of stuff planned for Fri/Sat - from picnics (duh) to construction - has been cancelled, even indoor stuff. If you were going to be participating in something between now and Monday, check it’s still on.

Still not seeing any reports of significant issues in the inner SFBA, but we are just now moving into what was expected to be the worst of it.

In other areas there have been evacuations ahead of likely flooding and the mountains are clearly going to be a shitshow

#HellaStorm2or3

NWS says storm impacts will persist into Fri morning. Strongest wind gusts (40-50 mph) are expected between now and midnight. Moderate to heavy rain will occur through Fri morn. 10-15% chance of thunderstorms. Rain totals will be around 1.5 inches thru Fri morn. Main impacts will be urban flooding, land/mudslides, downed trees, and power outages.
#HellaStorm2or3

No problems yet, but the heavy rains are still to come

#HellaStorm2or3 #MoistIsOneThingButThisIsGettingSilly

SACRAMENTO – With a series of storms forecasted to continue through mid-March, including an atmospheric river event later this week, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency to support storm response and relief efforts in 21 additional counties: Butte, El Dorado, Fresno, Humboldt, Imperial, Inyo, Lake, Mendocino, Merced, Monterey, Napa, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Stanislaus, Tuolumne and Yuba.

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SFCityNow
Flood Watch: 1:00 PM March 9 to 10:00 AM March 12. Flooding of local streets and low lying areas possible. Take caution and do not drive through flooded areas.

Wind Advisory: 1:00 PM March 9 to 4:00 PM March 10. Use caution when driving and secure outdoor objects.

Forecast: Visit the National Weather Service for the updated forecast. For storm preparedness and safety information, visit sf72.org/hazard/severe-storms.
#HellaStorm2or3 #Moist
https://www.sf72.org/

🚨 The next atmospheric river is expected to bring wind, water, and thunderstorm hazards from late Thursday thru at least Friday.

A Flood Watch has been issued for the entire SF Bay Area and Central Coast from Thursday afternoon thru Sunday morning.

Excessive Rainfall Outlook has been upgraded to Moderate Risk (at least 40% chance of flash flooding) for most of the SF Bay Area and Monterey County for Thursday thru Friday morning.

#California #AtmosphericRiver #HellaStorm2or3