By Thomas Hughes. Bay City News.
The final storm of the wet period in the Bay Area, which began last month, is forecast to arrive Wednesday, along with a cold front and king tides that have a coastal flood advisory in effect.
Wednesday's rain will be lighter than previous storms, according to Colby Goatley, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
"We don't expect nearly the amount of rainfall that we got with these previous systems," Goatley noted.
There is between a tenth and a half inch of rain forecast for the region. Conditions will clear up Thursday morning, based on the current forecast.
The cold front could put vulnerable populations at risk, as overnight temperatures will be at or near freezing in some inland and North Bay areas all week. Colby said to make sure to monitor people who don't have shelter and bring plants outdoors if possible.
The Coastal Flood Advisory will remain in effect through the week as king tides coincide with persistent rainfall.
"All coastal areas need to be on guard for high water," Goatley said.
He said flooding and unstable ground were expected after weather events like the recent storms.
"When the ground becomes so saturated, and then the rains continue, you can't help but expect mudslides, landslides and widespread flooding," Goatley said.
He said the weather service had been working hard to keep people informed during the ongoing storms.
"We have coordinated closely with all of our partners and emergency managers to try to ensure everyone's safety during this time," Goatley said.
Downtown San Francisco received 18.09 inches of rain between December 26 and Monday, making it the wettest 22-day period in the city since 1862, according to the National Weather Service.
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