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Along with massive breaking waves along the coast and flooding in low-lying areas, forecasters say a powerful storm could also bring hazardous winds to the Bay Area and Central Coast on Friday.
The National Weather Service is forecasting gusts of up to 40 mph, with isolated gusts to 50 mph in some locations as a cold front passes through the region.
Motorists are warned to use extra caution when driving and to stay clear of downed power lines.
Menlo Park and Palo Alto are forecast to receive up to half an inch of rain Friday, with Woodside expected to get up to three-quarters of an inch, according to the weather service.
Coastal areas of Northern California should brace for some rain and dangerous ocean conditions this weekend, the weather service said Thursday, Nov 12.
Dangerously large breaking waves will hit the coast from Friday night, Nov. 13, into early Sunday, Nov. 15. Some waves could reach 50 feet at sites like Mavericks near Half Moon Bay and could be between 25 and 30 feet elsewhere along the Northern California coast, according to the weather service.
A coastal flood advisory is also in effect through Friday, when there could be up to 1.5 feet of water inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Particularly affected could be shorelines along the San Pablo and San Francisco bays, as well as southern Monterey Bay. If traveling, motorists should allow extra time in case roads need to be closed.
