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

* WHERE...The higher elevations and the Pacific side of San
Francisco and the San Francisco Peninsula Coast.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could down trees, snap power lines, and
result in property damage. Widespread power outages are possible.
Travel could be extremely difficult and hazardous, especially for
high profile vehicles.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following
counties, southeastern San Mateo and northwestern Santa Cruz.

* WHEN...Until 815 AM PST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 522 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the
advisory area. Between 0.5 and 0.7 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, Ben Lomond and Felton.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

* WHAT...Southerly winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Sonoma Coastal Range, North Bay Interior Mountains, and
Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts up to to 55 mph are expected along
the coast and in the higher elevations. Gusts have the potential
to exceed 60 mph in the region's peaks.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles such as tractor trailers or RVs. Use extra caution.

Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged
by the wind.

* WHAT...A long period westerly swell will result in an increased
risk for sneaker waves and rip currents. Breaking waves of 13 to
18 feet with the highest waves up to 23 feet in favored
locations are expected.

* WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly
farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and
jetties. Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger
in the vicinity of jetties, inlets, and piers.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.