North Bay Interior Valleys and the San Francisco Bay Shoreline are bracing themselves for potential coastal flooding as a flood advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service. The advisory, which is valid from Tuesday to Sunday, warns of up to 1.4 feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas.
According to the NWS, high tides on Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to be significantly higher than normal, with highs of 7.66 feet and 7.00 feet respectively at the San Francisco tidal gauge. These high tides could cause flooding in coastal areas, particularly near shorelines and tidal waterways.
Residents are advised to take necessary precautions to protect their property and be aware of potential road closures due to flooding. While isolated road closures are expected, some roads may still be closed during peak flood times, making it essential to plan extra time for travel.
In preparation for the impending flood, the NWS has also provided tips on how to use sandbags effectively and where to obtain them in various counties. These include San Mateo County, Alameda County, and Santa Clara County.
The article also explains the difference between advisories, watches, and warnings issued by the National Weather Service. A flood advisory is a warning that flooding is not severe enough to warrant a warning, but it can still cause significant inconvenience. On the other hand, a watch is issued when conditions are favorable for flooding, but it's unclear whether actual flooding will occur.
In light of these weather alerts, the NWS has provided essential guidelines on how to stay safe during floods. These include seeking higher ground, adhering to evacuation orders, disconnecting utilities and appliances, avoiding basements and submerged areas, and staying away from floodwaters altogether.
For more information on weather alerts in the Bay Area, readers can visit Weather Advisories. The article concludes by thanking users for reporting errors to [email protected].
According to the NWS, high tides on Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to be significantly higher than normal, with highs of 7.66 feet and 7.00 feet respectively at the San Francisco tidal gauge. These high tides could cause flooding in coastal areas, particularly near shorelines and tidal waterways.
Residents are advised to take necessary precautions to protect their property and be aware of potential road closures due to flooding. While isolated road closures are expected, some roads may still be closed during peak flood times, making it essential to plan extra time for travel.
In preparation for the impending flood, the NWS has also provided tips on how to use sandbags effectively and where to obtain them in various counties. These include San Mateo County, Alameda County, and Santa Clara County.
The article also explains the difference between advisories, watches, and warnings issued by the National Weather Service. A flood advisory is a warning that flooding is not severe enough to warrant a warning, but it can still cause significant inconvenience. On the other hand, a watch is issued when conditions are favorable for flooding, but it's unclear whether actual flooding will occur.
In light of these weather alerts, the NWS has provided essential guidelines on how to stay safe during floods. These include seeking higher ground, adhering to evacuation orders, disconnecting utilities and appliances, avoiding basements and submerged areas, and staying away from floodwaters altogether.
For more information on weather alerts in the Bay Area, readers can visit Weather Advisories. The article concludes by thanking users for reporting errors to [email protected].