Heavy rains in Northern California led to flooding of roads. A PHOTO. VIDEO

On Wednesday evening, a strong storm hit the territory of San Francisco Bay (California), bringing with it gusty winds and a large amount of rain.

Photo: Twitter / San Jose Fire Dept.

Livni will continue throughout the day on Thursday, there is also the possibility of thunderstorms, small hail and gusting winds, writes NBC.

As of Wednesday morning, strong wind warnings were valid for all Bay Area counties. The weather service warned that gusts can reach speeds from 25 to 40 miles (40-64 km per hour).

Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo and Sonoma counties also have the risk of high waves and dangerous surf. Wave heights can reach 24 feet (7 meters).

По данным метеослужбы, до пятницы в горных прибрежных частях региона может выпасть от 3 до 6 дюймов (76-152 мм) осадков, в других частях региона — от 1 до 2 дюймов (25-51 мм).

Tree down in Mill Valley on a truck. Thankfully no one was inside. Rain has subsided so far this AM in the area @nbcbayarea pic.twitter.com/vf19uljoux

- Pete Suratos (@PeteSuratosTV) November 29, 2018

Rescue crews in San Francisco are busy cleaning storm drains and installing flood barriers in the lowland areas of the Mission District.

Motorists are advised to monitor possible flooding on the roads, especially those located near water bodies, and also to be attentive due to the possible collapse of stones and debris on the roads.

Twitter screenshot

Dry weather is expected on Friday, but rainfall is projected to return on Saturday.

As of Thursday morning, it became known about the closure of at least two major highways due to rains and the flooding of several roads in the San Francisco Bay area, writes NBC.

Update for the morning commute: Rain has returned. Taken from our main office this morning around 0400. Buckets and buckets of rain! Slow down, give yourself extra time and drive safely. #BeSafeOutThere pic.twitter.com/EwHjXL1FsX

- Marin County Sheriff (@MarinSheriff) November 29, 2018

A California road patrol reported closure due to flooding of Interstate Highway 580 east of MacArthur Maze in Auckland and Highway 4 east of Pine Street in Martinez.

Alameda Corridor is also closed in both directions due to flooding on the tracks.

San Francisco Subway Station 19th St Oakland closed due to flooding. Officials ask passengers to use other stations.

You never know how deep the water is! @SJFD rescued this driver from a flooded underpass on The Alameda & Stockton in @CityofSanJose. City crews cleared the drains. Intersection open now. pic.twitter.com/eABLj8Wm3O

- Kris Sanchez (@KrisNBC) November 29, 2018

It is expected that the showers will stop by Friday morning, but the estimated time of road opening is not reported at the moment.

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