The Bay Area is on alert today for a storm that could be deadly. The National Weather Service has upgraded it to a dangerous Level Five, the most severe. This means there’s a very high chance of roads and creeks being flooded, trees knocked down, widespread power outages, even mudslides. The atmospheric river comes as everything is still saturated from the last one over the weekend. Experts say to expect two rounds — the first starting with rain until 10 a.m. followed by the threat of floods and high winds from two to 9 p.m.
Local officials are preparing for the worst during this storm. Several agencies, including Santa Rosa Fire Department and PG&E, are adding extra staffing to respond to emergencies related to the storm. Citizens are being urged to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from the edge of rivers and creeks, and do not try to cross flooded roadways or creeks. We are expected to see power outages, downed trees, limbs and debris due to the storm. Latest information and sandbag locations can be found by going to SoCoEmergency.Org.
