A powerful storm rolled into the Bay Area on Wednesday, bringing with it the potential for widespread flooding, damaging winds and other severe impacts.
By mid-morning, thousands of residents had already lost power. Dozens of flights were canceled or delayed. Evacuation orders were issued. Schools, parks and roads were closed, while Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency and officials scrambled to help the homeless across the Bay Area.
Rain, while milder in the early morning, picked up by the evening.
San Jose is slated to receive three-quarters of an inch of precipitation, Oakland up to one inch, and San Francisco between one and two inches.