...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 2 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts 45 to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Sacramento Valley, Carquinez Strait and Delta and Northern San Joaquin Valley Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 2 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Saturated soils will allow for trees to topple more easily during this wind event. The strongest winds will be overnight tonight. Strongest winds will be in the southern Sacramento Valley and northern San Joaquin Valley. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. &&
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. Flash Flooding of the Yolo Bypass is likely late Monday morning following the opening of the Sacramento Weir gates. * WHERE...Sacramento Valley, Northern San Joaquin Valley, Carquinez Strait and Delta, Motherlode, Sierra Foothills, and the Mountains of Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are likely. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. Continued rises on mainstem rivers will lead to several river forecast points rising above flood stage, especially along the Cosumnes, Mokelumne, and Tuolumne Rivers. Flash flooding of the Yolo Bypass will occur late Monday morning following the Sacramento Weir opening. Water levels in the Yolo Bypass from West Sacramento south will rise rapidly. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several more rounds of moderate to heavy rain are forecast across interior NorCal into next week which will lead to rises on area rivers, creeks and streams. - Sacramento Weir opening will lead to localized flash flooding in the Yolo Bypass - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
