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Flash Flood Watch 3, NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA

October 22, 20217 counties in California

NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued this flash flood watch at Oct 22, 2021, 10:48 AM PDT for 7 counties in California. It took effect at Oct 24, 2021, 5:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 23 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 22, 2021, 10:48 AM PDT (17:48 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 24, 2021, 5:00 AM PDT
Expired
Oct 25, 2021, 4:00 AM PDT
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Flood severity
None

Counties Marin County, CA, Monterey County, CA, Napa County, CA, San Mateo County, CA, Santa Clara County, CA, Santa Cruz County, CA, Sonoma County, CA

The radar

The San Francisco radar (KMUX), 53 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:50 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Oakland, CA (KOAK), launched 12:00Z, 5.8 hours before the alert went out and 17 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Oakland, CA at 12:00Z on 2021-10-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Oakland, CA at 12:00Z on 2021-10-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 177 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
644 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
50 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
177 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
206 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

848 
WGUS66 KMTR 221748
FFAMTR

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
1048 AM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

.An atmospheric river will take aim at the North Bay with light rain 
developing Saturday Night. Steady rain on Sunday morning will become 
heavy as the frontal boundary passes through the North Bay. Heavy 
rain rates may lead to flash flooding, especially in and near the 
2020 LNU Lightning Complex.

CAZ506-507-230200-
/O.NEW.KMTR.FF.A.0003.211024T1200Z-211025T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
North Bay Interior Valleys-North Bay Mountains-
Including the cities of Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, Lagunitas-Forest 
Knolls, Angwin, San Rafael, Woodacre, South Santa Rosa, Petaluma, 
Napa, and Novato
1048 AM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE 2020 BURN AREAS IN NAPA AND SONOMA 
COUNTIES IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a

* Flash Flood Watch for the 2020 Burn Areas in Napa and Sonoma 
  Counties in a portion of northern California, including the 
  following areas, North Bay Interior Valleys and North Bay 
  Mountains.

* From late Saturday night through Sunday evening.

* National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy 
  rainfall over the 2020 Burn Areas in Napa and Sonoma Counties, 
  which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

RWW
9 follow-up statements
105 
WGUS66 KMTR 221802
FFAMTR

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
1102 AM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

.An atmospheric river will take aim at the North Bay with light rain 
developing Saturday Night. Steady rain on Sunday morning will become 
heavy as the frontal boundary passes through the North Bay and then 
reaches the Santa Cruz mountains by Sunday afternoon and evening.

CAZ509-512-230215-
/O.EXB.KMTR.FF.A.0003.211024T2000Z-211025T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Santa Cruz Mountains-
Including the cities of Scotts Valley, Day Valley, Pacifica, and 
Boulder Creek
1102 AM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE CZU LIGHTNING COMPLEX BURN AREA IN 
EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in San Francisco has expanded the

* Flash Flood Watch to include a portion of northern California, 
  including the following areas, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and 
  Santa Cruz Mountains.

* From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.

* National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy 
  rainfall over the CZU Lightning Complex burn area, which may lead 
  to flash flooding and debris flows.

* In addition to potential flash flooding over the 2020 CZU 
  Lightning Complex there will be the threat of urban and small 
  stream flooding throughout the region.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

CAZ506-507-230215-
/O.CON.KMTR.FF.A.0003.211024T1200Z-211025T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
North Bay Interior Valleys-North Bay Mountains-
Including the cities of Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, Lagunitas-Forest 
Knolls, Angwin, San Rafael, Woodacre, South Santa Rosa, Petaluma, 
Napa, and Novato
1102 AM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE 2020 BURN AREAS IN NAPA AND SONOMA 
COUNTIES REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY 
EVENING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* The 2020 Burn Areas in Napa and Sonoma Counties in a portion of 
  northern California, including the following areas, North Bay 
  Interior Valleys and North Bay Mountains.

* From late Saturday night through Sunday evening.

* National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy 
  rainfall over the 2020 Burn Areas in Napa and Sonoma Counties, 
  which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows.

* In addition to potential flash flooding over the 2020 burn areas 
  there will be the threat of urban and small stream flooding 
  throughout the North Bay.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

RWW
216 
WGUS66 KMTR 221822
FFAMTR

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
1122 AM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

.An atmospheric river will take aim at the North Bay with light rain 
developing Saturday Night. Steady rain on Sunday morning will become 
heavy as the frontal boundary passes through the North Bay and then 
reaches the Santa Cruz mountains by Sunday afternoon and evening. 
The heavy rain band will then shift into the coastal hills of 
Monterey county Sunday night. Lingering showers on Monday.

CAZ517-230230-
/O.EXB.KMTR.FF.A.0003.211025T0000Z-211025T1100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest-
1122 AM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE 2020 DOLAN, RIVER AND CARMEL FIRE BURN 
AREAS AS WELL AS THE 2021 WILLOW FIRE IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY 
AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in San Francisco has expanded the

* Flash Flood Watch to include a portion of northern California, 
  including the following area, Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres 
  National Forest.

* From Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night.

* National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy 
  rainfall over the 2020 burn areas as well as the 2021 Willow Fire, 
  which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Local emergency services are monitoring the situation. PLAN NOW so 
you will know what to do in an emergency. Keep informed by listening 
to local radio and television for statements and possible warnings. 
Follow the advice of public safety officials.

&&

$$

CAZ506-507-230230-
/O.CON.KMTR.FF.A.0003.211024T1200Z-211025T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
North Bay Interior Valleys-North Bay Mountains-
Including the cities of Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, Lagunitas-Forest 
Knolls, Angwin, San Rafael, Woodacre, South Santa Rosa, Petaluma, 
Napa, and Novato
1122 AM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE 2020 BURN AREAS IN NAPA AND SONOMA 
COUNTIES REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY 
EVENING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* The 2020 Burn Areas in Napa and Sonoma Counties in a portion of 
  northern California, including the following areas, North Bay 
  Interior Valleys and North Bay Mountains.

* From late Saturday night through Sunday evening.

* National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy 
  rainfall over the 2020 Burn Areas in Napa and Sonoma Counties, 
  which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows.

* In addition to potential flash flooding over the 2020 burn areas 
  there will be the threat of urban and small stream flooding 
  throughout the North Bay.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Local emergency services are monitoring the situation. PLAN NOW so 
you will know what to do in an emergency. Keep informed by listening 
to local radio and television for statements and possible warnings. 
Follow the advice of public safety officials.

&&

$$

CAZ509-512-230230-
/O.CON.KMTR.FF.A.0003.211024T2000Z-211025T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Santa Cruz Mountains-
Including the cities of Scotts Valley, Day Valley, Pacifica, and 
Boulder Creek
1122 AM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE CZU LIGHTNING COMPLEX BURN AREA REMAINS 
IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* The CZU Lightning Complex burn area in a portion of northern 
  California, including the following areas, San Francisco Peninsula 
  Coast and Santa Cruz Mountains.

* From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.

* National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy 
  rainfall over the CZU Lightning Complex burn area, which may lead 
  to flash flooding and debris flows.

* In addition to potential flash flooding over the 2020 CZU 
  Lightning Complex there will be the threat of urban and small 
  stream flooding throughout the region.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Local emergency services are monitoring the situation. PLAN NOW so 
you will know what to do in an emergency. Keep informed by listening 
to local radio and television for statements and possible warnings. 
Follow the advice of public safety officials.

&&

$$

RWW
378 
WGUS66 KMTR 230213
FFAMTR

Flood Watch
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
713 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

.An atmospheric river will take aim at the North Bay with light rain 
developing Saturday Night. Steady rain on Sunday morning will become 
heavy as the frontal boundary passes through the North Bay and then 
reaches the Santa Cruz mountains by Sunday afternoon and evening. 
The heavy rain band will then shift into the coastal hills of 
Monterey county Sunday night. Lingering showers on Monday.

CAZ506-507-231200-
/O.CON.KMTR.FF.A.0003.211024T1200Z-211025T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
North Bay Interior Valleys-North Bay Mountains-
Including the cities of Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, Lagunitas-Forest 
Knolls, Angwin, San Rafael, Woodacre, South Santa Rosa, Petaluma, 
Napa, and Novato
713 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE 2020 BURN AREAS IN NAPA AND SONOMA 
COUNTIES REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY 
EVENING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* The 2020 Burn Areas in Napa and Sonoma Counties in a portion of 
  northern California, including the following areas, North Bay 
  Interior Valleys and North Bay Mountains.

* From late Saturday night through Sunday evening.

* National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy 
  rainfall over the 2020 Burn Areas in Napa and Sonoma Counties, 
  which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Local emergency services are monitoring the situation. PLAN NOW so 
you will know what to do in an emergency. Keep informed by listening 
to local radio and television for statements and possible warnings. 
Follow the advice of public safety officials.

&&

$$

CAZ509-512-231200-
/O.CON.KMTR.FF.A.0003.211024T2000Z-211025T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Santa Cruz Mountains-
Including the cities of Scotts Valley, Day Valley, Pacifica, and 
Boulder Creek
713 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE CZU LIGHTNING COMPLEX BURN AREA REMAINS 
IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* The CZU Lightning Complex burn area in a portion of northern 
  California, including the following areas, San Francisco Peninsula 
  Coast and Santa Cruz Mountains.

* From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.

* National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy 
  rainfall over the CZU Lightning Complex burn area, which may lead 
  to flash flooding and debris flows.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor updated forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Local emergency services are monitoring the situation and will issue 
a public statement as conditions warrant. PLAN NOW so you will know 
what to do in an emergency. Keep informed by listening to local 
radio and television for statements and possible warnings. Follow 
the advice of public safety officials.


&&

$$

CAZ517-231200-
/O.CON.KMTR.FF.A.0003.211025T0000Z-211025T1100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest-
713 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE 2020 DOLAN, RIVER AND CARMEL BURN AREAS 
AS WELL AS THE 2021 WILLOW FIRE REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY 
AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* The 2020 Dolan, River and Carmel burn areas as well as the 2021 
  Willow Fire in a portion of northern California, including the 
  following area, Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National 
  Forest.

* From Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night.

* National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy 
  rainfall over the Dolan, River, and Carmel burn areas, which may 
  lead to flash flooding and debris flows.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor updated forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Local emergency services are monitoring the situation and will issue 
a public statement as conditions warrant. PLAN NOW so you will know 
what to do in an emergency. Keep informed by listening to local 
radio and television for statements and possible warnings. Follow 
the advice of public safety officials.

&&

$$

BB
771 
WGUS66 KMTR 231137
FFAMTR

Flood Watch
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
437 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

.An atmospheric river will take aim at the North Bay with light rain 
developing this afternoon into tonight. Steady rain on Sunday 
morning will become heavy as the frontal boundary passes through the 
North Bay and then reaches the Santa Cruz mountains by Sunday 
afternoon and evening. The heavy rain band will then shift into the 
coastal hills of Monterey county Sunday night. Lingering showers on 
Monday.

CAZ506-507-232230-
/O.CON.KMTR.FF.A.0003.211024T1200Z-211025T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
North Bay Interior Valleys-North Bay Mountains-
Including the cities of Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, Lagunitas-Forest 
Knolls, Angwin, San Rafael, Woodacre, South Santa Rosa, Petaluma, 
Napa, and Novato
437 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE 2020 BURN AREAS IN NAPA AND SONOMA 
COUNTIES REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY 
EVENING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* The 2020 Burn Areas in Napa and Sonoma Counties in a portion of 
  northern California, including the following areas, North Bay 
  Interior Valleys and North Bay Mountains.

* From late tonight through Sunday evening.

* National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy 
  rainfall over the 2020 Burn Areas in Napa and Sonoma Counties, 
  which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows.

* In addition to potential flash flooding over the 2020 burn areas 
  there will be the threat of urban and small stream flooding 
  throughout the North Bay.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Local emergency services are monitoring the situation. PLAN NOW so 
you will know what to do in an emergency. Keep informed by listening 
to local radio and television for statements and possible warnings. 
Follow the advice of public safety officials.

&&

$$

CAZ509-512-232230-
/O.CON.KMTR.FF.A.0003.211024T2000Z-211025T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Santa Cruz Mountains-
Including the cities of Scotts Valley, Day Valley, Pacifica, and 
Boulder Creek
437 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE CZU LIGHTNING COMPLEX BURN AREA REMAINS 
IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* The CZU Lightning Complex burn area in a portion of northern 
  California, including the following areas, San Francisco Peninsula 
  Coast and Santa Cruz Mountains.

* From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.

* National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy 
  rainfall over the CZU Lightning Complex burn area, which may lead 
  to flash flooding and debris flows.

* In addition to potential flash flooding over the 2020 CZU 
  Lightning Complex there will be the threat of urban and small 
  stream flooding throughout the region.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor updated forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Local emergency services are monitoring the situation. PLAN NOW so 
you will know what to do in an emergency. Keep informed by listening 
to local radio and television for statements and possible warnings. 
Follow the advice of public safety officials.

&&

$$

CAZ517-232230-
/O.CON.KMTR.FF.A.0003.211025T0000Z-211025T1100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest-
437 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE 2020 DOLAN, RIVER AND CARMEL BURN AREAS 
AS WELL AS THE 2021 WILLOW FIRE REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY 
AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* The 2020 Dolan, River and Carmel burn areas as well as the 2021 
  Willow Fire in a portion of northern California, including the 
  following area, Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National 
  Forest.

* From Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night.

* National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy 
  rainfall over the Dolan burn area, which may lead to flash 
  flooding and debris flows.

* Potential flash flooding and debris flows in and near burn areas 
  as well as urban and small stream flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Local emergency services are monitoring the situation. PLAN NOW so 
you will know what to do in an emergency. Keep informed by listening 
to local radio and television for statements and possible warnings. 
Follow the advice of public safety officials.

&&

$$

RWW
729 
WGUS66 KMTR 232223
FFAMTR

Flood Watch
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
323 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

.An atmospheric river will take aim at the North Bay with light rain 
developing this afternoon into tonight. Steady rain on Sunday 
morning will become heavy as the frontal boundary passes through the 
North Bay and then reaches the Santa Cruz mountains by Sunday 
afternoon and evening. The heavy rain band will then shift into the 
coastal hills of Monterey county Sunday night. Lingering showers on 
Monday.

CAZ506-507-240700-
/O.CON.KMTR.FF.A.0003.211024T1200Z-211025T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
North Bay Interior Valleys-North Bay Mountains-
Including the cities of Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, Lagunitas-Forest 
Knolls, Angwin, San Rafael, Woodacre, South Santa Rosa, Petaluma, 
Napa, and Novato
323 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE 2020 BURN AREAS IN NAPA AND SONOMA 
COUNTIES REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY 
EVENING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* The 2020 Burn Areas in Napa and Sonoma Counties in a portion of 
  northern California, including the following areas, North Bay 
  Interior Valleys and North Bay Mountains.

* From late tonight through Sunday evening.

* National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy 
  rainfall over the 2020 Burn Areas in Napa and Sonoma Counties, 
  which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Local emergency services are monitoring the situation. PLAN NOW so 
you will know what to do in an emergency. Keep informed by listening 
to local radio and television for statements and possible warnings. 
Follow the advice of public safety officials.

&&

$$

CAZ509-512-240700-
/O.CON.KMTR.FF.A.0003.211024T2000Z-211025T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Santa Cruz Mountains-
Including the cities of Scotts Valley, Day Valley, Pacifica, and 
Boulder Creek
323 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE CZU LIGHTNING COMPLEX BURN AREA REMAINS 
IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* The CZU Lightning Complex burn area in a portion of northern 
  California, including the following areas, San Francisco Peninsula 
  Coast and Santa Cruz Mountains.

* From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.

* National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy 
  rainfall over the CZU Lightning Complex burn area, which may lead 
  to flash flooding and debris flows.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor updated forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Local emergency services are monitoring the situation. PLAN NOW so 
you will know what to do in an emergency. Keep informed by listening 
to local radio and television for statements and possible warnings. 
Follow the advice of public safety officials.

&&

$$

CAZ517-240700-
/O.CON.KMTR.FF.A.0003.211025T0000Z-211025T1100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest-
323 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE 2020 DOLAN, RIVER AND CARMEL BURN AREAS 
AS WELL AS THE 2021 WILLOW FIRE REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY 
AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* The 2020 Dolan, River and Carmel burn areas as well as the 2021 
  Willow Fire in a portion of northern California, including the 
  following area, Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National 
  Forest.

* From Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night.

* National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy 
  rainfall over the Dolan burn area, which may lead to flash 
  flooding and debris flows.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Local emergency services are monitoring the situation and will issue 
a public statement as conditions warrant. PLAN NOW so you will know 
what to do in an emergency. Keep informed by listening to local 
radio and television for statements and possible warnings. Follow 
the advice of public safety officials.

&&

$$

BB
724 
WGUS66 KMTR 240657
FFAMTR

Flood Watch
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
1157 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

.Steady rain Sunday morning will become heavy as the frontal 
boundary passes through the North Bay and then reaches the Santa 
Cruz mountains by Sunday afternoon and evening. The heavy rain band 
will then shift into the coastal hills of Monterey county Sunday 
night. Lingering showers on Monday.

CAZ506-507-241300-
/O.CON.KMTR.FF.A.0003.211024T1200Z-211025T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
North Bay Interior Valleys-North Bay Mountains-
Including the cities of Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, Lagunitas-Forest 
Knolls, Angwin, San Rafael, Woodacre, South Santa Rosa, Petaluma, 
Napa, and Novato
1157 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE 2020 BURN AREAS IN NAPA AND SONOMA 
COUNTIES REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM PDT SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY 
EVENING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* The 2020 Burn Areas in Napa and Sonoma Counties in a portion of 
  northern California, including the following areas, North Bay 
  Interior Valleys and North Bay Mountains.

* From 5 AM PDT Sunday through Sunday evening.

* National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy 
  rainfall over the 2020 Burn Areas in Napa and Sonoma Counties, 
  which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows.

* In addition to potential flash flooding over the 2020 burn areas 
  there will be the threat of urban and small stream flooding 
  throughout the North Bay.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Local emergency services are monitoring the situation. PLAN NOW so 
you will know what to do in an emergency. Keep informed by listening 
to local radio and television for statements and possible warnings. 
Follow the advice of public safety officials.

&&

$$

CAZ509-512-241300-
/O.CON.KMTR.FF.A.0003.211024T2000Z-211025T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Santa Cruz Mountains-
Including the cities of Scotts Valley, Day Valley, Pacifica, and 
Boulder Creek
1157 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE CZU LIGHTNING COMPLEX BURN AREA REMAINS 
IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* The CZU Lightning Complex burn area in a portion of northern 
  California, including the following areas, San Francisco Peninsula 
  Coast and Santa Cruz Mountains.

* From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.

* National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy 
  rainfall over the CZU Lightning Complex burn area, which may lead 
  to flash flooding and debris flows.

* In addition to potential flash flooding over the 2020 CZU 
  Lightning Complex there will be the threat of urban and small 
  stream flooding throughout the region.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor updated forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Local emergency services are monitoring the situation. PLAN NOW so 
you will know what to do in an emergency. Keep informed by listening 
to local radio and television for statements and possible warnings. 
Follow the advice of public safety officials.

&&

$$

CAZ517-241300-
/O.CON.KMTR.FF.A.0003.211025T0000Z-211025T1100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest-
1157 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE 2020 DOLAN, RIVER AND CARMEL BURN AREAS 
AS WELL AS THE 2021 WILLOW FIRE REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY 
AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* The 2020 Dolan, River and Carmel burn areas as well as the 2021 
  Willow Fire in a portion of northern California, including the 
  following area, Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National 
  Forest.

* From Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night.

* National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy 
  rainfall over the Dolan, River, and Carmel burn areas, which may 
  lead to flash flooding and debris flows.

* Potential flash flooding and debris flows in and near burn areas 
  as well as urban and small stream flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Local emergency services are monitoring the situation. PLAN NOW so 
you will know what to do in an emergency. Keep informed by listening 
to local radio and television for statements and possible warnings. 
Follow the advice of public safety officials.

&&

$$

RWW
544 
WGUS66 KMTR 241159
FFAMTR

Flood Watch
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
459 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

.Rain this morning will become heavy as the frontal boundary passes 
through the North Bay and then reaches the Santa Cruz mountains by 
this afternoon and evening. The heavy rain band will then shift into 
the coastal hills of Monterey county tonight. Lingering showers on 
Monday.

CAZ506-507-250545-
/O.CON.KMTR.FF.A.0003.211024T1200Z-211025T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
North Bay Interior Valleys-North Bay Mountains-
Including the cities of Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, Lagunitas-Forest 
Knolls, Angwin, San Rafael, Woodacre, South Santa Rosa, Petaluma, 
Napa, and Novato
459 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE 2020 BURN AREAS IN NAPA AND SONOMA 
COUNTIES REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* The 2020 Burn Areas in Napa and Sonoma Counties in a portion of 
  northern California, including the following areas, North Bay 
  Interior Valleys and North Bay Mountains.

* Through this evening.

* National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy 
  rainfall over the 2020 Burn Areas in Napa and Sonoma Counties, 
  which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows.

* In addition to potential flash flooding over the 2020 burn areas 
  there will be the threat of urban and small stream flooding 
  throughout the North Bay.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

CAZ509-512-250545-
/O.CON.KMTR.FF.A.0003.211024T2000Z-211025T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-Santa Cruz Mountains-
Including the cities of Scotts Valley, Day Valley, Pacifica, and 
Boulder Creek
459 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE CZU LIGHTNING COMPLEX BURN AREA REMAINS 
IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* The CZU Lightning Complex burn area in a portion of northern 
  California, including the following areas, San Francisco Peninsula 
  Coast and Santa Cruz Mountains.

* From 1 PM PDT this afternoon through this evening.

* National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy 
  rainfall over the CZU Lightning Complex burn area, which may lead 
  to flash flooding and debris flows.

* In addition to potential flash flooding over the 2020 CZU 
  Lightning Complex there will be the threat of urban and small 
  stream flooding throughout the region.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

CAZ517-250545-
/O.CON.KMTR.FF.A.0003.211025T0000Z-211025T1100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest-
459 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE 2020 DOLAN, RIVER AND CARMEL BURN AREAS 
AS WELL AS THE 2021 WILLOW FIRE REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS 
AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* The 2020 Dolan, River and Carmel burn areas as well as the 2021 
  Willow Fire in a portion of northern California, including the 
  following area, Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National 
  Forest.

* From this afternoon through late tonight.

* National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy 
  rainfall over the Dolan, River, and Carmel burn areas, which may 
  lead to flash flooding and debris flows.

* Potential flash flooding and debris flows in and near burn areas 
  as well as urban and small stream flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Local emergency services are monitoring the situation. PLAN NOW so 
you will know what to do in an emergency. Keep informed by listening 
to local radio and television for statements and possible warnings. 
Follow the advice of public safety officials.

&&

$$

RWW
263 
WGUS66 KMTR 250600
FFAMTR

Flood Watch
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
1100 PM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

CAZ506-507-509-512-250700-
/O.EXP.KMTR.FF.A.0003.000000T0000Z-211025T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
North Bay Interior Valleys-North Bay Mountains-San Francisco
Peninsula Coast-Santa Cruz Mountains-
Including the cities of Scotts Valley, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, 
Boulder Creek, Day Valley, Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, Angwin, San 
Rafael, Woodacre, South Santa Rosa, Pacifica, Petaluma, Napa, and 
Novato
1100 PM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE 2020 BURN AREAS IN NAPA AND SONOMA 
COUNTIES AND CZU LIGHTNING COMPLEX BURN AREA WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM 
PDT THIS EVENING...

The Flash Flood Watch for a portion of northern California, 
including the following areas, North Bay Interior Valleys, North Bay 
Mountains, San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Santa Cruz Mountains 
will expire at 11 PM PDT this evening.

Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to 
heed remaining road closures.

$$

CAZ517-251100-
/O.CON.KMTR.FF.A.0003.000000T0000Z-211025T1100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest-
1100 PM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE 2020 DOLAN, RIVER AND CARMEL BURN AREAS 
AS WELL AS THE 2021 WILLOW FIRE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT 
MONDAY...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* The 2020 Dolan, River and Carmel burn areas as well as the 2021 
  Willow Fire in a portion of northern California, including the 
  following area, Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National 
  Forest.

* Until 4 AM PDT Monday.

* National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy 
  rainfall over the Dolan burn area, which may lead to flash 
  flooding and debris flows.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Local emergency services are monitoring the situation and will issue 
a public statement as conditions warrant. PLAN NOW so you will know 
what to do in an emergency. Keep informed by listening to local 
radio and television for statements and possible warnings. Follow 
the advice of public safety officials.

&&

$$

RWW
138 
WGUS66 KMTR 251057
FFAMTR

Flood Watch
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
357 AM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

CAZ517-251200-
/O.EXP.KMTR.FF.A.0003.000000T0000Z-211025T1100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest-
357 AM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE 2020 DOLAN, RIVER AND CARMEL BURN AREAS 
AS WELL AS THE 2021 WILLOW FIRE WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PDT EARLY THIS 
MORNING...

The Flash Flood Watch for a portion of northern California, 
including the following area, Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres 
National Forest will expire at 4 AM PDT early this morning.

Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

$$

RWW

The office that day

Everything else NWS San Francisco Bay Area, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 22, 12:56 PM PDTHigh Surf AdvisoryMTRMarin, Monterey, City and County of San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Sonoma10 hr
Oct 22, 1:38 PM PDTWind AdvisoryMTRAlameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Benito and 5 more57 hr
Oct 22, 2:18 PM PDTHigh Surf WarningMTRMarin, Monterey, City and County of San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Sonoma4 days

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.