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Critical fire weather conditions are expected over the weekend into Monday, with gusty winds & low humidity. Make sure to practice fire safety: Avoid outdoor burning. Avoid using equipment that creates sparks. Make sure no vehicle parts drag . Do not park over dry grass. #CAwx

Widespread gale force winds across the coastal waters and south SF bay are forecast through the weekend resulting in dangerous marine conditions for mariners and small crafts. If heading out to the coast this weekend, make sure to stay weather and marine aware! 🌬️🌊 #CAwx

Today, 5/11, Bay Area air quality is expected to be Moderate in all regions. Tomorrow, 5/12, air quality is expected to be Good in all regions. See the forecast at: bit.ly/AQforecast.

24-hour rain totals as of 5 AM:

Radar Update [1:55 PM] - Healdsburg is officially seeing rain! ☔️ Our wx spotters on the ground have confirmed showers moving through. Radar shows the North Bay is currently the target for RA, so keep those wipers on and take it slow on the roads. 🌧️🚙 #NorthBay #CAwx #Healdsburg

Highs today and for the weekend will be a little on the cool side. Expect a mix of sun and clouds today and Sunday with cloudier skies on Saturday. There's also an increased chance for light rain/drizzle along the Pacific coast this morning and the weekend. #CAwx

⚡️ Active 24 hours for NorCal! ⚡️ NWS tracked 11,705 total lightning strikes across the region yesterday, w/ over 1,400 striking the ground. 📍 Heavy activity: Central Valley into the Sierra Foothills. 🚨 Notable: Confirmed funnel cloud near Milpitas yesterday! 🌩️🌉 #CAwx

📡Radar Update [4:00am] - Light to moderate rain has begun to fill in out ahead of a boundary that will reach San Francisco ~5am, expect .05"-.15" of rainfall before it moves into the East Bay around 6am. Slow down and be prepared for slick roads and ponding water. #CAwx

Good Morning! ☕️ Who enjoyed the rain? 🙋 Wondering how much rain actually hit your roof over the last 36 hours? ☔️ 📈 Preliminary totals are in for the Bay Area and Central Coast! See the big winners here: 🔗 partnerservices.nws.noaa.gov/products/cache… #CAwx #BayArea #Rainfall

📡Radar Update [11:15 AM] - We've had a few showers, but where is the steadier rainfall? It's coming. Here's the latest radar loop showing heavier rain lurking over the coastal waters moving east. #cawx

📡Radar Update [6:15 AM] - Rain is on the way. Already tipping some buckets over N Sonoma this morning. May need a 🧥and ☂️ for the lunch hour and evening commute. #cawx

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Enjoy the weekend warmth! ☀️ Highs reach the 70s and low 80s this Saturday. 📈 Don't get too comfortable, though—unsettled weather returns late Sunday through Tuesday with widespread rain chances (up to 75%) and much cooler temps. 🌧️📉 #CAwx #BayAreaWX

South San Francisco Police Officers have determined Spruce Elementary School is secure, and school staff are in the process of releasing students with Police. Please continue to avoid Park Way and Spruce Ave. and Spruce Ave. and Lux Ave. as investigation continues. More info to come.

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Se esperan vientos fuertes en todo California esta semana. Prepárate ahora para posibles cortes de energía, condiciones de viaje peligrosas y escombros impulsados por el viento. Regístrate para alertas locales y mantente informado para protegerte a ti y a tu familia.

📡Radar Update [6:15 AM] - Wet and soggy commute for portions of the Bay Area this morning. Showers and even a rumble of thunder to kick off the day. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible through out the day. Allow for extra time on your AM and PM commute. #cawx

When thunder roars, go indoors! @NWS forecasts thunderstorms across much of the state Wednesday through Friday. Expect gusty winds, lightning, brief heavy rain, and possible hail. For more information on how to be prepared go to news.caloes.ca.gov

Rain totals are trending up! 🌧️📈 Coastal ranges (Santa Cruz/Big Sur) now eyeing 1.5"–2", with SF & North Bay up to 1.5". Widespread rain Thur-Sun + T-storms possible Fri-Sun. ⚡️ Take it slow on the roads! #CAwx #BayAreaWX

With high winds in the forecast, @Cal_OES encourages everyone to be prepared and be safe. Learn more: wp.me/pgM8my-12ix.