Storm #2 Update

Storm #2 pounded the Bay Area during the morning commute today.  Winds were the big story.  At one time PG&E reported nearly 50,000 people without power.  Downed trees and debris also blocked a few roads.  Some of our cities recorded wind speeds faster than the threshold for a severe thunderstorm and even a hurricane.  Small hail, ¼ inch, also feel in San Rafael.

 

Between 4 AM and 6 AM we were averaging a lightning strike every 30 seconds.

 

Right now, Live Doppler 7 HD shows a fairly quite sky with just a few scattered light showers.  More thunderstorms are developing over the ocean.  These will reach our beaches between 2 and 3 pm with another batch this evening.  They will briefly drop locally heavy rain and gusty winds.  Small hail is possible also. 

 

Storm #3 arrives during the later parts of tomorrow’s morning commute.  Expect more of the same.