Northern lights could be visible over California tonight
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The atmospheric river is forecast to bring heavy rain, lightning and thunderstorms to parts of California, the National Weather Service said. In Northern California and the Central Valley — including Sacramento, Modesto, Merced and Fresno — rainfall is expected to begin Wednesday, Nov. 12.
A potent midweek storm is expected to bring widespread rain, colder temperatures and gusty winds across the Bay Area and portions of the Central Coast beginning Wednesday, forecasters said Tuesday.
Northern California is the focus of a wind advisory issued at 12:37 p.m. on Wednesday by the National Weather Service. The advisory is in effect until 4 p.m.
On Tuesday at 12:13 p.m. a winter weather advisory was released by the NWS Sacramento CA valid from Thursday 1 a.m. until Friday 4 a.m. for Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada.
Portions of Northern California are bracing for a powerful atmospheric river storm beginning Tuesday night, with forecasters warning that the system is expected to be more disruptive due to its intense winds than its rainfall.
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Northern California forecast: Rain and snow to soak region midweek, wind gusts also expected
Northern California is expected to receive a soaking of rain and snow by midweek. KCRA 3's weather team is calling Thursday an Impact Day because of how wet and windy conditions could affect outdoor activities and travel.
Rain showers, thunderstorms, and flooding could be in store for parts of the coast as showers are expected to last for about two days. With recent King Tides affecting the central and northern coast, road flooding has become a constant issue in the area.
The Northern Lights have been spotted in several U.S. states on Tuesday, including here in Pennsylvania and South Jersey. "This could be a teaser for an even more vibrant aurora Wednesday night," said Meteorologist .