Weather Forecast for Oakland

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The Central Coast, The Salinas and Carmel Valleys and Hollister Area, The Marin Hills, Western Sonoma County Hills, The Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco, North Bay Interior Mountains, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, and East Bay Hills. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding expected due to high astronomical tides and storm surge. Up to 2.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways during the morning high tide Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 2.0 ft inundation is possible. * WHERE...San Francisco. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM PST Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM Saturday to 2 PM PST Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads will be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 2.5 ft above normal (8.3 ft MLLW) at 10:26 AM Saturday 1/3 1.9 ft above normal (7.7 ft MLLW) at 11:18 AM Sunday 1/4 These predictions include up to 1.3 feet of storm surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding expected due to high astronomical tides and storm surge. Up to 2.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways during the morning high tide Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 2.0 ft inundation is possible. * WHERE...San Francisco. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM PST Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM Saturday to 2 PM PST Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads will be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 2.5 ft above normal (8.3 ft MLLW) at 10:26 AM Saturday 1/3 1.9 ft above normal (7.7 ft MLLW) at 11:18 AM Sunday 1/4 These predictions include up to 1.3 feet of storm surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding expected due to high astronomical tides and storm surge. Up to 2.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways during the morning high tide Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 2.0 ft inundation is possible. * WHERE...San Francisco. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM PST Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM Saturday to 2 PM PST Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads will be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 2.5 ft above normal (8.3 ft MLLW) at 10:26 AM Saturday 1/3 1.9 ft above normal (7.7 ft MLLW) at 11:18 AM Sunday 1/4 These predictions include up to 1.3 feet of storm surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Marin County in northern California... Central Napa County in northern California... Southeastern Sonoma County in northern California... * Until 715 AM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 413 AM PST, local law enforcement reported heavy rain in the advisory area. Minor flooding is already occurring. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Napa, Petaluma, San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, San Anselmo, Larkspur, Sonoma, Corte Madera, Fairfax, Boyes Hot Springs, Black Point-Green Point, Lucas Valley-Marinwood, Kentfield, San Geronimo, Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, Stinson Beach, Muir Beach, Yountville and Ross. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by recent rainfall across the region. * WHERE...Northwestern Marin County in northern California... Southeastern Sonoma County in northern California... * Until 400 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 932 AM PST, Runoff from recent rainfall is causing urban and small stream flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas have already caused minor flooding in the advisory area. Mark West Creek, Colgan Creek, Wiggins Creek, and Santa Rosa Creek are in action and/or minor flood stage. Additionally, law enforcement has reported flooding in and around Valley Ford. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Windsor, Sebastopol, Cotati, Tomales, Dillon Beach, Point Reyes Station, South Santa Rosa Cdp, Roseland, Forestville, Inverness, Occidental, South Santa Rosa, Graton and Bodega Bay. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

An Atmospheric River Event will bring moderate to heavy rain this evening through Monday evening. The prolonged period of rain will bring the risk of flooding to the Sacramento Valley, Shasta County, northern Sierra Nevada and adjacent foothills, as well as the Coastal Range. This will be for elevations below 4000 feet. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of northern California below 4000 feet in elevation, including the following areas, Sacramento Valley, Motherlode, Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County, Northeast Foothills, and Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County. * WHEN...From this evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will result in rises along area rivers, creeks, streams. Small streams and creeks may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in low-lying, poor drainage, and urban areas. Mudslides and rockslides may occur in mountain and foothill areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.