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on Wednesday morning, but as the storm moves closer, rain slowly began to intensify, according to the National Weather Service. By Wednesday afternoon and night, however, rain will keep getting heavier, with downpours continuing into Thursday and reaching one inch per hour in some locations.
The “peak intensity” of the storm is expected to be Thursday morning. NWS forecasters said 2 to 4 inches of rain could fall across most of the area, with some mountain areas receiving 4 to 8 inches. The updating radar map above shows areas of precipitation in green, with greater intensities indicated by yellow and orange.
California officials warned the storm could be among the most impactful to hit the state in recent years — leading Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign a• Updates on road closures and chain controls can be found on
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