Rail Road Flat Weather

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta, Sacramento Valley, Motherlode,
Northeast Foothills, and Northern San Joaquin Valley.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and saturated soils could blow down trees
and power lines resulting in widespread power outages. Strong
winds will cause impacts to loose and unsecured items, including
temporary structures and holiday decorations. Difficult travel
conditions are expected, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two periods of strong wind gusts expected
tonight into Wednesday morning and again Wednesday night into
Thursday, with a lull during the day on Wednesday.

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must
drive. Take time now to prepare for potential power outages.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following
areas, the Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley, Delta
region, Sierra Nevada and adjacent foothills, and Coastal Range.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will result in rises along area rivers,
creeks, streams. Small streams and creeks may rise out of their
banks. Flooding may occur in low-lying, poor drainage, and urban
areas. Mudslides and rockslides may occur in mountain and foothill
areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Periods of moderate to heavy rain are forecast the week of
Christmas. Debris flows are not expected over recent burn
scars in northern California, but do anticipate enhanced
runoff in/below scars.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.