What regions of California are affected by the incoming storms?

The storms are expected to impact Central and Northern California, including the cities of Sacramento and Oakland.

How long will the wet weather pattern last in California?

The wet pattern is expected to continue through the first half of November, with a potential shift to drier and warmer weather by Thanksgiving and early December.

What type of weather impacts are expected from the storms in California?

The storms are expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal impacts, including the potential for power outages and difficult driving conditions.

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Powerful Storms Brace California with Gusty Winds and Heavy Rain

3 Nov

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Summary

Widespread weather alerts issued for millions in California
Storms expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal impacts
Wet pattern to continue through mid-November, with potential for pattern change

Powerful Storms Brace California with Gusty Winds and Heavy Rain

As of November 3rd, 2025, millions of people across California are bracing for a series of powerful storms that are expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal impacts to the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a range of weather alerts, including coastal flood and wind advisories, high wind watches, and high surf advisories, for Central and Northern California.

The stormy weather is set to begin on Tuesday night and persist through Wednesday night, with the potential for the wet pattern to continue throughout the first half of November. AccuWeather senior meteorologist Heather Zehr warns that some showers could start as early as Monday in Northern California before spreading southward.

The incoming storm is being fueled by an atmospheric river that has already dumped significant rainfall on the northern part of the state in October. Southern California has also seen its share of rain and thunderstorms this fall. The latest system is expected to bring the potential for heavy rainfall, especially along the coast and in mountainous regions, with some areas potentially seeing up to 4 inches of rain.