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The National Weather Service is urging residents in San Mateo County to be aware and careful of downed trees, hazardous roads, power outages, high surf and flooding due to 50 miles per hour winds.
Severe storms are expected starting tonight, Feb. 2, going through Monday, according to an SMC Alert issued Saturday afternoon. The forecast is calling for 1 to 3 inches of rain, winds up to 80 miles per hour and high coastal surf with up to 25 foot waves. Severe weather in the area is prompting a regionwide flood watch today through Friday morning.
Local officials to warn residents to stock an emergency kit and sign up for emergency alerts. The National Weather Service says “heavy rain will runoff quickly,” causing flooding in creeks and streams and “numerous shallow landslides.”
Residents are encouraged to sign up for SMC Alert, San Mateo County’s primary alert and warning system, and SCC Alert for Santa Clara County.