Series of Storms Poised to Hit Peninsula, North Bay

A series of powerful rainstorms will dump eight inches of rain in the Bay Area for several days beginning late Tuesday night, meteorologists warn.

According to the National Weather Service, rain will continue all day on Wednesday with a break Wednesday night. Areas of the South Bay can expect one to three inches at lower elevations.

"This is certainly the biggest storm of the season so far," forecaster Steve Anderson said. "Typically, we get our big rain events in December and January."

The rainfall will be most intense in the North Bay, where 2 to 3 inches of rain is expected in low lands and as many at eight inches in the hills, Anderson said.

"It's mostly going to be a North Bay event, the heaviest rainfall," Anderson said.

Streets throughout the Bay Area will be soaked, and fallen leaves from trees are expected to clog storm drains, so some roads and intersections will see flooding and the usual traffic delays, Anderson said.

Bay Area residents should also get ready for the possibility of downed trees and power outages.

"If you have an alarm clock that's electric, make sure you have a backup," Anderson said.

Fifteen- to 18-foot waves are expected along the coast during the stormy weather, he said.

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