Bay Area Weather: Flood Advisories in Effect
Rain has returned to the Bay Area, with showers in the North Bay and more rainfall expected later in the day.
A strong early season storm is pounding the region with rain, prompting South Bay motorists to exercise caution.
The Monday morning commute was mostly dry, but weather conditions are expected to deteriorate, bringing heavier rain into the afternoon and evening.
A strong low pressure system offshore near Oregon and Washington is diving southward, aided by a dip in the polar jet stream, bringing the wet weather to California.
According to KTVU Meteorologist Roberta Gonzalez, the North Bay, including Sonoma and Napa counties, were the first areas to see rain, with the East Bay, Peninsula, and South Bay expecting cloudiness and heavier rain later in the day.
Author's summary: Storm brings rain to Bay Area.