David Sjostedt

The Department of Emergency Management <a href="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Tenderloin-Emergency-Initiative-Strategic-Plan-and-Operation_12.27.21-1.pdf">released an outline</a> Tuesday of how it intends to fulfill the mayor’s state of emergency plan in the Tenderloin.&nbsp;

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<p>The Department of Emergency Management <a href="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Tenderloin-Emergency-Initiative-Strategic-Plan-and-Operation_12.27.21-1.pdf">released an outline</a> Tuesday of how it intends to fulfill the mayor’s state of emergency plan in the Tenderloin.&nbsp;</p>

The plan, described in a brief document sent to the Board of Supervisors, includes three main components: establishing connections to resources, intervening in street activity and investing in infrastructure. The plan aims to address what it identifies as seven priority problems in the Tenderloin, including a lack of shelter and resources, drug dealing, lack of safe passage, waste and debris, high levels of 911 medical calls, open-air drug use and violent crime.&nbsp;

<p>The plan, described in a brief document sent to the Board of Supervisors, includes three main components: establishing connections to resources, intervening in street activity and investing in infrastructure. The plan aims to address what it identifies as seven priority problems in the Tenderloin, including a lack of shelter and resources, drug dealing, lack of safe passage, waste and debris, high levels of 911 medical calls, open-air drug use and violent crime.&nbsp;</p>

The authorization of the state of emergency, which <a href="https://sfstandard.com/emergency-measure-overdose/">was passed early Friday morning</a>, lifts certain checks on the mayor, giving her the power to make changes to the budget, introduce infrastructure and make hires without the hindrance of bureaucratic red tape.

<p>The authorization of the state of emergency, which <a href="https://sfstandard.com/emergency-measure-overdose/">was passed early Friday morning</a>, lifts certain checks on the mayor, giving her the power to make changes to the budget, introduce infrastructure and make hires without the hindrance of bureaucratic red tape.</p>

In order to address open-air drug dealing, the plan proposes a disruption and intervention strategy that includes street engineering and infrastructure modifications and fixes.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<p>In order to address open-air drug dealing, the plan proposes a disruption and intervention strategy that includes street engineering and infrastructure modifications and fixes.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Also mentioned is the implementation of a linkage center that people can “voluntarily go to find respite from the streets and gain access to a wide variety of resources.”

<p>Also mentioned is the implementation of a linkage center that people can “voluntarily go to find respite from the streets and gain access to a wide variety of resources.”</p>

During a 10 hour meeting last week that lasted into early Friday morning, several supervisors pressed Mary Ellen Carroll, director of the Department of Emergency Management, for clarity on what the mayor intended to do with the special powers granted by the state of emergency declaration.&nbsp;

<p>During a 10 hour meeting last week that lasted into early Friday morning, several supervisors pressed Mary Ellen Carroll, director of the Department of Emergency Management, for clarity on what the mayor intended to do with the special powers granted by the state of emergency declaration.&nbsp;</p>

Carroll said that while they did have a draft ready on Thursday, her team was hustling to finalize its details and made a verbal promise to provide the Board of Supervisors with a formal outline of the mayor’s plan by Monday, Dec. 27.&nbsp;

<p>Carroll said that while they did have a draft ready on Thursday, her team was hustling to finalize its details and made a verbal promise to provide the Board of Supervisors with a formal outline of the mayor’s plan by Monday, Dec. 27.&nbsp;</p>

The plan was released Tuesday and closely resembles <a href="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Tenderloin-Ops-Strategy-DRAFT-1.docx">a draft plan </a>for addressing the&nbsp;Tenderloin crisis prepared for Mayor London Breed and dated Nov. 24, over 3 weeks prior to the emergency declaration.

<p>The plan was released Tuesday and closely resembles <a href="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Tenderloin-Ops-Strategy-DRAFT-1.docx">a draft plan </a>for addressing the&nbsp;Tenderloin crisis prepared for Mayor London Breed and dated Nov. 24, over 3 weeks prior to the emergency declaration.</p>

Breed introduced the emergency declaration a week after meeting with a group of parents in the Tenderloin that had been protesting for safer conditions. The plan presented Tuesday includes an investment in community ambassador programs and school crossing guards as well as regular block parties and other community beautification efforts.&nbsp;

<p>Breed introduced the emergency declaration a week after meeting with a group of parents in the Tenderloin that had been protesting for safer conditions. The plan presented Tuesday includes an investment in community ambassador programs and school crossing guards as well as regular block parties and other community beautification efforts.&nbsp;</p>

Those in opposition to the mayor’s emergency declaration asserted that it was inextricably tied to her recent rhetoric advocating for the arrest of drug users.&nbsp;

<p>Those in opposition to the mayor’s emergency declaration asserted that it was inextricably tied to her recent rhetoric advocating for the arrest of drug users.&nbsp;</p>

While an emergency declaration does grant Breed sweeping powers to make changes to the budget, her office made an “unequivocal” promise on Thursday to refrain from adding any funds to the police.&nbsp;

<p>While an emergency declaration does grant Breed sweeping powers to make changes to the budget, her office made an “unequivocal” promise on Thursday to refrain from adding any funds to the police.&nbsp;</p>

The plan released Tuesday places an emphasis on intervention strategies, including a focus on coordination with law enforcement particularly when it comes to street vendors.&nbsp;

<p>The plan released Tuesday places an emphasis on intervention strategies, including a focus on coordination with law enforcement particularly when it comes to street vendors.&nbsp;</p>

But regardless of Thursday’s vote, the mayor had already declared her intentions to flood the Tenderloin neighborhood with cops, which is within the realm of her usual power.&nbsp;

<p>But regardless of Thursday’s vote, the mayor had already declared her intentions to flood the Tenderloin neighborhood with cops, which is within the realm of her usual power.&nbsp;</p>

A Tenderloin Emergency Initiative will hold daily meetings, weekly stakeholder updates and recurring community town halls. Short-term success metrics listed in the plan include fewer overdoses, less tents and a decrease in open-air drug dealing.

<p>A Tenderloin Emergency Initiative will hold daily meetings, weekly stakeholder updates and recurring community town halls. Short-term success metrics listed in the plan include fewer overdoses, less tents and a decrease in open-air drug dealing.</p>

City releases plans for mayor’s state of emergency in the Tenderloin

The Standard Staff

<strong>9:01 p.m. | SF Unified To Open Thursday, Numerous Other Districts Shutter</strong>


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<h2><strong>9:01 p.m. | SF Unified To Open Thursday, Numerous Other Districts Shutter</strong></h2>

Citing the likelihood of improved weather conditions by the morning, San Francisco public schools will open district-wide on Thursday, Jan. 5. Around the Bay Area, more than 20 districts, which collectively serve more than 50,000 students, are set to close. Most are located in Sonoma and San Mateo counties.

<p>Citing the likelihood of improved weather conditions by the morning, San Francisco public schools will open district-wide on Thursday, Jan. 5. Around the Bay Area, more than 20 districts, which collectively serve more than 50,000 students, are set to close. Most are located in Sonoma and San Mateo counties.</p>

<strong>8:41 p.m. | 24-Hour Rainfall Totals Show Which Areas Got Soaked</strong>


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<h2><strong>8:41 p.m. | 24-Hour Rainfall Totals Show Which Areas Got Soaked</strong></h2>

While most of the effects of the first half of Wednesday&#8217;s bomb cyclone came from wind, rainfall totals across the Bay Area are considerable. The National Weather Service reported that, <a href="https://www.cnrfc.noaa.gov/precipMaps.php?group=sf&amp;img=3">in the last 24 hours</a>, San Francisco has received 0.83 inches of rain, while SFO got a little more (0.96 inches).

<p>While most of the effects of the first half of Wednesday's bomb cyclone came from wind, rainfall totals across the Bay Area are considerable. The National Weather Service reported that, <a href="https://www.cnrfc.noaa.gov/precipMaps.php?group=sf&amp;img=3">in the last 24 hours</a>, San Francisco has received 0.83 inches of rain, while SFO got a little more (0.96 inches).</p>

<p>While most of the effects of the first half of Wednesday&#8217;s bomb cyclone came from wind, rainfall totals across the Bay Area are considerable. The National Weather Service reported that, <a href="https://www.cnrfc.noaa.gov/precipMaps.php?group=sf&amp;img=3">in the last 24 hours</a>, San Francisco has received 0.83 inches of rain, while SFO got a little more (0.96 inches).</p>

Parts of Oakland received well over an inch, while most of the South Bay got under an inch. As is typically the case, coastal summits recorded the highest totals, with  some parts of the Santa Cruz Mountains getting nearly three inches so far. More rain is expected tonight.

<p>Parts of Oakland received well over an inch, while most of the South Bay got under an inch. As is typically the case, coastal summits recorded the highest totals, with  some parts of the Santa Cruz Mountains getting nearly three inches so far. More rain is expected tonight.</p>

<strong>7:58 p.m. | South San Francisco Gas Station Collapses</strong>


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<h2><strong>7:58 p.m. | South San Francisco Gas Station Collapses</strong></h2>

A Valero station at King Drive and Callan Boulevard in South San Francisco near the Daly City border has collapsed due to high winds. KTVU <a href="https://www.ktvu.com/news/daly-city-gas-station-collapses-as-storm-pounds-bay-area">reported</a> that the canopy had lost half its supports, falling onto two fuel pumps. No injuries were reported.

<p>A Valero station at King Drive and Callan Boulevard in South San Francisco near the Daly City border has collapsed due to high winds. KTVU <a href="https://www.ktvu.com/news/daly-city-gas-station-collapses-as-storm-pounds-bay-area">reported</a> that the canopy had lost half its supports, falling onto two fuel pumps. No injuries were reported.</p>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Daly City gas station collapses as storm pounds Bay Area <a href="https://t.co/t6PMPvbzNN">https://t.co/t6PMPvbzNN</a> <a href="https://t.co/ngPias5t2S">pic.twitter.com/ngPias5t2S</a></p>&mdash; KTVU (@KTVU) <a href="https://twitter.com/KTVU/status/1610838800170905601?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<strong>7:53 p.m. | BART&#8217;s Yellow Line Has Major Delays in the East Bay</strong>


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<h2><strong>7:53 p.m. | BART's Yellow Line Has Major Delays in the East Bay</strong></h2>

<h2><strong>7:53 p.m. | BART&#8217;s Yellow Line Has Major Delays in the East Bay</strong></h2>

Downed trees are causing widespread chaos across the region, and BART is currently single-tracking trains on the Antioch-SFO (Yellow) line between Concord and Pleasant Hill stations. Both directions of travel are affected.

<p>Downed trees are causing widespread chaos across the region, and BART is currently single-tracking trains on the Antioch-SFO (Yellow) line between Concord and Pleasant Hill stations. Both directions of travel are affected. </p>

This is in addition to <a href="https://www.bart.gov/">other delays</a> that BART has been experiencing through most of the day.

<p>This is in addition to <a href="https://www.bart.gov/">other delays</a> that BART has been experiencing through most of the day.</p>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">7:35pm update:<br><br>Our amazing Train Operator checked things out and while the tracks are clear, the tree is wedged between the coverboard and third rail which could cause problems for any trains passing through. We will single track around the area until crews can safely remove.</p>&mdash; BART (@SFBART) <a href="https://twitter.com/SFBART/status/1610842649975730176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<strong>7:21 p.m. | Major Thoroughfare to Golden Gate Bridge Largely Blocked by Downed Tree</strong>


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<h2><strong>7:21 p.m. | Major Thoroughfare to Golden Gate Bridge Largely Blocked by Downed Tree</strong></h2>

Park Presidio Boulevard, which is technically Highway 1 between Golden Gate Park and the Presidio, is <a href="https://twitter.com/SF_emergency/status/1610827022770503682">almost entirely blocked</a> by a downed tree at the intersection with Lake Street in the Richmond. All southbound lanes and two of the three northbound lanes are impassable, effectively closing this major thoroughfare leading to and from the Golden Gate Bridge.

<p>Park Presidio Boulevard, which is technically Highway 1 between Golden Gate Park and the Presidio, is <a href="https://twitter.com/SF_emergency/status/1610827022770503682">almost entirely blocked</a> by a downed tree at the intersection with Lake Street in the Richmond. All southbound lanes and two of the three northbound lanes are impassable, effectively closing this major thoroughfare leading to and from the Golden Gate Bridge.</p>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ALERTSF: Avoid the area of Lake St and Park Presidio Blvd due to An obstruction. Emergency crews are enroute. Avoid the area of Lake St and Park Presidio Blvd, Southbound lanes and part of northbound lanes are blocked by a fallen tree.<br><br>Expect traffi <a href="https://t.co/rxpIKF3QBv">https://t.co/rxpIKF3QBv</a></p>&mdash; San Francisco Department of Emergency Management (@SF_emergency) <a href="https://twitter.com/SF_emergency/status/1610827022770503682?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<strong>6:59 p.m. | Russian River Communities Under Evacuation Order, River Expected To Flood</strong>


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<h2><strong>6:59 p.m. | Russian River Communities Under Evacuation Order, River Expected To Flood</strong></h2>

Sonoma County officials have urged residents along the Russian River from Healdsburg to Jenner <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sonoma.sheriff/posts/pfbid0tTa8bGByTBShRmhsxqFX2o81TAKpd9yZve7ecosoLqRcmDBFZ2DNMvcV5tnzdFnLl">to evacuate</a>.

<p>Sonoma County officials have urged residents along the Russian River from Healdsburg to Jenner <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sonoma.sheriff/posts/pfbid0tTa8bGByTBShRmhsxqFX2o81TAKpd9yZve7ecosoLqRcmDBFZ2DNMvcV5tnzdFnLl">to evacuate</a>. </p>

Meanwhile, power is out in Downtown Guerneville, an unincorporated resort community on the river. The river—which rose 45 feet above its banks as recently as 2019, severely damaging much of the town—is expected to reach 32 feet early this evening, which the National Weather Service considers the <a href="https://twitter.com/NWSBayArea/status/1610371641883914242?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet">beginning of flood stage.</a> It will then fall before rising again over the weekend.

<p>Meanwhile, power is out in Downtown Guerneville, an unincorporated resort community on the river. The river—which rose 45 feet above its banks as recently as 2019, severely damaging much of the town—is expected to reach 32 feet early this evening, which the National Weather Service considers the <a href="https://twitter.com/NWSBayArea/status/1610371641883914242?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet">beginning of flood stage.</a> It will then fall before rising again over the weekend. </p>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Power out in Guerneville, Wed. Jan. 4, 2023. <a href="https://twitter.com/NorthBayNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NorthBayNews</a> <a href="https://t.co/8sqbd2ebxM">pic.twitter.com/8sqbd2ebxM</a></p>&mdash; Kent Porter (@kentphotos) <a href="https://twitter.com/kentphotos/status/1610817076293431297?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<strong>6:47 p.m. | Downed Trees Causing Widespread Headaches for Muni</strong>


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<h2><strong>6:47 p.m. | Downed Trees Causing Widespread Headaches for Muni</strong></h2>

High winds have toppled trees across San Francisco as the bomb cyclone&#8217;s assault continues, and the SFMTA has been forced to re-route numerous Muni lines, including some heavily traveled buses like the 14-Mission.

<p>High winds have toppled trees across San Francisco as the bomb cyclone's assault continues, and the SFMTA has been forced to re-route numerous Muni lines, including some heavily traveled buses like the 14-Mission. </p>

<p>High winds have toppled trees across San Francisco as the bomb cyclone&#8217;s assault continues, and the SFMTA has been forced to re-route numerous Muni lines, including some heavily traveled buses like the 14-Mission. </p>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dozens of downed trees causing Muni reroutes. Crews out everywhere removing debris, directing traffic and arranging bus shuttles <a href="https://t.co/CX5BWaRqnx">https://t.co/CX5BWaRqnx</a></p>&mdash; Jeffrey Tumlin 🏳️‍🌈 (@jeffreytumlin) <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffreytumlin/status/1610820298089299970?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A downed tree at 18th Street was causing buses to find alternate routes, while in Glen Park, another tree at Bosworth Boulevard and Diamond streets was affecting the 23-Monterey, 52-Teresita and 44-O&#8217;Shaughnessy lines.

<p>A downed tree at 18th Street was causing buses to find alternate routes, while in Glen Park, another tree at Bosworth Boulevard and Diamond streets was affecting the 23-Monterey, 52-Teresita and 44-O'Shaughnessy lines.</p>

<p>A downed tree at 18th Street was causing buses to find alternate routes, while in Glen Park, another tree at Bosworth Boulevard and Diamond streets was affecting the 23-Monterey, 52-Teresita and 44-O&#8217;Shaughnessy lines.</p>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">UPDATE: IB/OB  23 blocked near St. Francis Circle by the stalled train. IB routing via Sloat to 21st to Ocean to Junipero Serra to Santa Clara; OB via Santa Clara to Junipero Serra to Ocean to 21st to Sloat. <a href="https://t.co/Y2t5jnScP4">https://t.co/Y2t5jnScP4</a></p>&mdash; SFMTA (@SFMTA_Muni) <a href="https://twitter.com/SFMTA_Muni/status/1610823362795966465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Near West Portal, the 23-Monterey was shut down and the outbound M-Oceanview and K-Ingleside trains were forced to return Downtown as the result of a train out of service, with shuttle buses delivering riders to their destinations.

<p>Near West Portal, the 23-Monterey was shut down and the outbound M-Oceanview and K-Ingleside trains were forced to return Downtown as the result of a train out of service, with shuttle buses delivering riders to their destinations.</p>

<strong>6:34 p.m. | Tens of Thousands Without Power in SF, Daly City</strong>


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<h2><strong>6:34 p.m. | Tens of Thousands Without Power in SF, Daly City</strong> </h2>

PG&amp;E has reported that approximately 76,000 customers are without power across the Bay Area. (&#8220;Customers&#8221; in utility parlance refers to single ratepayers, not individual people.) In San Francisco, the latest <a href="https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outagecenter/">outage map</a> reveals clusters of outages in Visitacion Valley, in the residential neighborhoods surrounding Mount Davidson and in the central Mission District.

<p>PG&amp;E has reported that approximately 76,000 customers are without power across the Bay Area. ("Customers" in utility parlance refers to single ratepayers, not individual people.) In San Francisco, the latest <a href="https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outagecenter/">outage map</a> reveals clusters of outages in Visitacion Valley, in the residential neighborhoods surrounding Mount Davidson and in the central Mission District. </p>

<p>PG&amp;E has reported that approximately 76,000 customers are without power across the Bay Area. (&#8220;Customers&#8221; in utility parlance refers to single ratepayers, not individual people.) In San Francisco, the latest <a href="https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outagecenter/">outage map</a> reveals clusters of outages in Visitacion Valley, in the residential neighborhoods surrounding Mount Davidson and in the central Mission District. </p>

However, those pockets are considerably smaller than the much larger area currently without electricity on the Peninsula, including vast swaths of Daly City and South San Francisco.

<p>However, those pockets are considerably smaller than the much larger area currently without electricity on the Peninsula, including vast swaths of Daly City and South San Francisco.</p>

<strong>6:22 p.m. | Trapped Family Rescued in Civic Center</strong>


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<h2><strong>6:22 p.m. | Trapped Family Rescued in Civic Center</strong></h2>

The San Francisco Fire Department reported that the San Francisco Police Department successfully rescued a family in Civic Center when a downed tree fell on their car on the 100 block of Larkin Street. As the SFFD tweet <a href="https://twitter.com/sffdpio/status/1610823123292786688?s=46&amp;t=_LFRygj-zkXBVH9rl8odng">reveals</a>, it was a very large street tree—which also landed directly on the only bike chained to an entire row of bike racks.

<p>The San Francisco Fire Department reported that the San Francisco Police Department successfully rescued a family in Civic Center when a downed tree fell on their car on the 100 block of Larkin Street. As the SFFD tweet <a href="https://twitter.com/sffdpio/status/1610823123292786688?s=46&amp;t=_LFRygj-zkXBVH9rl8odng">reveals</a>, it was a very large street tree—which also landed directly on the only bike chained to an entire row of bike racks.</p>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">UPDATE: FAMILY RESCUED NY <a href="https://twitter.com/SFPD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SFPD</a> AND ARE OKAY- SFFD REMOVING TREES <a href="https://t.co/wK6ww7lEch">https://t.co/wK6ww7lEch</a> <a href="https://t.co/iD48iY1w4N">pic.twitter.com/iD48iY1w4N</a></p>&mdash; SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIA (@SFFDPIO) <a href="https://twitter.com/SFFDPIO/status/1610823123292786688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<strong>6:15 p.m. | NWS Upgrades to Flood Warning</strong>


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<h2><strong>6:15 p.m. | NWS Upgrades to Flood Warning</strong></h2>

The National Weather Service swapped its previous flood advisory for a flood warning in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rivers or streams may be elevated and driving into flooded roads is inadvisable, the agency&nbsp;<a href="https://nwschat.weather.gov/vtec/#2023-O-NEW-KMTR-FA-Y-0003/USCOMP-BREF_QCD-202301041805" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">warned in a bulletin before 6 p.m.</a>

<p>The National Weather Service swapped its previous flood advisory for a flood warning in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rivers or streams may be elevated and driving into flooded roads is inadvisable, the agency&nbsp;<a href="https://nwschat.weather.gov/vtec/#2023-O-NEW-KMTR-FA-Y-0003/USCOMP-BREF_QCD-202301041805" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">warned in a bulletin before 6 p.m.</a></p>

An advisory is meant for general awareness while&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood-watch-warning" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a warning urges action</a>.

<p>An advisory is meant for general awareness while&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood-watch-warning" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a warning urges action</a>.</p>

Affected cities include: Oakland, Berkeley, San Jose, Fremont, Hayward, Sunnyvale, Concord, Santa Clara, Richmond, Antioch, San Leandro, Livermore, Redwood City, Mountain View, Alameda, San Ramon, Union City, Milpitas and Palo Alto.

<p>Affected cities include: Oakland, Berkeley, San Jose, Fremont, Hayward, Sunnyvale, Concord, Santa Clara, Richmond, Antioch, San Leandro, Livermore, Redwood City, Mountain View, Alameda, San Ramon, Union City, Milpitas and Palo Alto.</p>

<strong>6:05 p.m. | SFO Calm Amid Storm</strong>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>6:05 p.m. | SFO Calm Amid Storm</strong></h2>


<h2><strong>6:05 p.m. | SFO Calm Amid Storm</strong></h2>

Intensifying rain and wind has backed up flights at SF International Airport, where fliers report hourslong delays and turbulent arrivals.

<p>Intensifying rain and wind has backed up flights at SF International Airport, where fliers report hourslong delays and turbulent arrivals.</p>

But as the storm batters down on the Bay, travelers currently at SFO say the airport feels no busier than usual, though delays and cancelations may continue into the night as the storm progresses.

<p>But as the storm batters down on the Bay, travelers currently at SFO say the airport feels no busier than usual, though delays and cancelations may continue into the night as the storm progresses.</p>

<strong>6 p.m. | Was SF Warned About NYE Storm?</strong>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>6 p.m. | Was SF Warned About NYE Storm?</strong></h2>


<h2><strong>6 p.m. | Was SF Warned About NYE Storm?</strong></h2>

City officials claimed they were misled into believing that the New Year’s Eve rains wouldn’t be so bad, but forecasters were emailing daily briefings to City Hall.

<p>City officials claimed they were misled into believing that the New Year’s Eve rains wouldn’t be so bad, but forecasters were emailing daily briefings to City Hall.</p>

Read our <a href="https://sfstandard.com/weather/mayor-breed-claimed-sf-wasnt-warned-about-last-weeks-big-storm-the-national-weather-service-says-otherwise/">exclusive coverage</a>.

<p>Read our <a href="https://sfstandard.com/weather/mayor-breed-claimed-sf-wasnt-warned-about-last-weeks-big-storm-the-national-weather-service-says-otherwise/">exclusive coverage</a>.</p>

<strong>5:45 p.m. | Car Stuck in Oakland</strong>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>5:45 p.m. | Car Stuck in Oakland</strong></h2>


<h2><strong>5:45 p.m. | Car Stuck in Oakland</strong></h2>

Earlier today, our photographer captured this stunning video of two cars stuck in a flooded underpass of Highway 580 on Webster and 36th streets in Oakland.

<p>Earlier today, our photographer captured this stunning video of two cars stuck in a flooded underpass of Highway 580 on Webster and 36th streets in Oakland.</p>

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<strong>5:45 p.m. | Santa Clara Closes Roads</strong>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>5:45 p.m. | Santa Clara Closes Roads</strong></h2>


<h2><strong>5:45 p.m. | Santa Clara Closes Roads</strong></h2>

Because of<strong> </strong>closures due to mudslides, flooding and downed trees, the county of Santa Clara has <a href="https://countyroads.sccgov.org/roads-traffic-info/road-closures">closed approximately eight roads</a>, including sections of Calaveras Road and Mines Road, with road maintenance crews working to reopen closures.

<p>Because of<strong> </strong>closures due to mudslides, flooding and downed trees, the county of Santa Clara has <a href="https://countyroads.sccgov.org/roads-traffic-info/road-closures">closed approximately eight roads</a>, including sections of Calaveras Road and Mines Road, with road maintenance crews working to reopen closures.</p>

<strong>5:30 p.m. | What&#8217;s an &#8216;Atmospheric River,&#8217; Anyway?</strong>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>5:30 p.m. | What&#8217;s an &#8216;Atmospheric River,&#8217; Anyway?</strong></h2>


<h2><strong>5:30 p.m. | What's an 'Atmospheric River,' Anyway?</strong></h2>

<h2><strong>5:30 p.m. | What&#8217;s an &#8216;Atmospheric River,&#8217; Anyway?</strong></h2>

As you probably know by now, the Bay Area is currently being pounded by an &#8220;atmospheric river&#8221; of massive intensity. It&#8217;s not the first of the season, nor is it likely to be the last. These &#8220;rivers in the sky&#8221; can be thousands of miles long and contain enormous amounts of water.

<p>As you probably know by now, the Bay Area is currently being pounded by an "atmospheric river" of massive intensity. It's not the first of the season, nor is it likely to be the last. These "rivers in the sky" can be thousands of miles long and contain enormous amounts of water.</p>

<p>As you probably know by now, the Bay Area is currently being pounded by an &#8220;atmospheric river&#8221; of massive intensity. It&#8217;s not the first of the season, nor is it likely to be the last. These &#8220;rivers in the sky&#8221; can be thousands of miles long and contain enormous amounts of water.</p>

So—what are they anyways? We break it down in two minutes.

<p>So—what are they anyways? We break it down in two minutes.</p>

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<strong>5:15 p.m. | Watch the Mayor Live</strong>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>5:15 p.m. | Watch the Mayor Live</strong></h2>


<h2><strong>5:15 p.m. | Watch the Mayor Live</strong></h2>

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Mayor London Breed warned residents that floods, power outages, downed trees and mudslides were inevitable as the full force of the storm hits this evening.

<p>Mayor London Breed warned residents that floods, power outages, downed trees and mudslides were inevitable as the full force of the storm hits this evening.</p>

She said that 911 was overwhelmed with calls and said it should be &#8220;used as a tool for emergency situations involving life or death only.&#8221;

<p>She said that 911 was overwhelmed with calls and said it should be "used as a tool for emergency situations involving life or death only."</p>

<p>She said that 911 was overwhelmed with calls and said it should be &#8220;used as a tool for emergency situations involving life or death only.&#8221;</p>

Mary Ellen Carroll, executive director of the Department of Emergency Management, said that &#8220;everything was fine until about an hour ago,&#8221; when the full force of the storm hit.

<p>Mary Ellen Carroll, executive director of the Department of Emergency Management, said that "everything was fine until about an hour ago," when the full force of the storm hit.</p>

<p>Mary Ellen Carroll, executive director of the Department of Emergency Management, said that &#8220;everything was fine until about an hour ago,&#8221; when the full force of the storm hit.</p>

She advised residents to keep a flashlight with batteries handy, store water, and check on neighbors, friends and family.

<p>She advised residents to keep a flashlight with batteries handy, store water, and check on neighbors, friends and family.</p>

<strong>5 p.m. | Pervasive Power Outages</strong>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>5 p.m. | Pervasive Power Outages</strong></h2>


<h2><strong>5 p.m. | Pervasive Power Outages</strong></h2>

As winds and the downpour begin to pick up, parts of Colma and Daly City are now reporting power outages affecting thousands of residents. Power is also out for residents along the San Mateo County coast north and south of Half Moon Bay and across the Santa Cruz Mountains.

<p>As winds and the downpour begin to pick up, parts of Colma and Daly City are now reporting power outages affecting thousands of residents. Power is also out for residents along the San Mateo County coast north and south of Half Moon Bay and across the Santa Cruz Mountains.  </p>

In San Francisco, flickering lights were reported in West Portal and the Inner Sunset.

<p>In San Francisco, flickering lights were reported in West Portal and the Inner Sunset.</p>

Retail businesses around the Haight and NoPa neighborhoods, such as Indigo Vintage and Rare Device, are prepared. Many alerted patrons through window signage that they are temporarily closed to ensure safety during the extreme weather, and some also applied sandbags for additional caution in the case of flooding.

<p>Retail businesses around the Haight and NoPa neighborhoods, such as Indigo Vintage and Rare Device, are prepared. Many alerted patrons through window signage that they are temporarily closed to ensure safety during the extreme weather, and some also applied sandbags for additional caution in the case of flooding.</p>

<strong>4:45 p.m. | Update Coming From the Mayor</strong>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>4:45 p.m. | Update Coming From the Mayor</strong></h2>


<h2><strong>4:45 p.m. | Update Coming From the Mayor</strong></h2>

Mayor London Breed will provide an update on the storm at 5:15 p.m., providing information on impact, response and operations. Tune into the live feed below.

<p>Mayor London Breed will provide an update on the storm at 5:15 p.m., providing information on impact, response and operations. Tune into the live feed below.</p>

<strong>4:35 p.m. | Here It Comes!</strong>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>4:35 p.m. | Here It Comes!</strong></h2>


<h2><strong>4:35 p.m. | Here It Comes!</strong></h2>

Just after 4 p.m., a special weather statement was issued for San Francisco, Oakland and Fremont, which will be in effect until 5:15 p.m. today. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph are expected and could knock down tree limbs and displace unsecured objects.

<p>Just after 4 p.m., a special weather statement was issued for San Francisco, Oakland and Fremont, which will be in effect until 5:15 p.m. today. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph are expected and could knock down tree limbs and displace unsecured objects.</p>

The <a href="https://twitter.com/NWSBayArea/status/1610794008179273728?s=20&amp;t=pszyCJspSoi2KcrwNk64HA">National Weather Service tweeted</a> just before 4:30 p.m. that heavy rain is now entering the Bay Area. The rain was indeed coming down fast and furious throughout San Francisco and Oakland.

<p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/NWSBayArea/status/1610794008179273728?s=20&amp;t=pszyCJspSoi2KcrwNk64HA">National Weather Service tweeted</a> just before 4:30 p.m. that heavy rain is now entering the Bay Area. The rain was indeed coming down fast and furious throughout San Francisco and Oakland. </p>

Wind guests of up to 85 mph were reported in Marin County.

<p>Wind guests of up to 85 mph were reported in Marin County.</p>

<strong>3:26 p.m. | Alameda County and Santa Cruz County Urge Some Residents To Evacuate</strong>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>3:26 p.m. | Alameda County and Santa Cruz County Urge Some Residents To Evacuate</strong></h2>


<h2><strong>3:26 p.m. | Alameda County and Santa Cruz County Urge Some Residents To Evacuate</strong></h2>

Evacuation orders have been issued in parts of Alameda County and Santa Cruz County ahead of the storm.

<p>Evacuation orders have been issued in parts of Alameda County and Santa Cruz County ahead of the storm.</p>

Evacuation orders in&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/AlamedaCoAlert/status/1610765768160907279" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alameda County</a>&nbsp;are restricted to Kilkare Road, Niles Canyon Road and Palomares Road. The county also warned residents that emergency vehicles may not be able to enter those areas during the storm and that power outages may happen, too.

<p>Evacuation orders in&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/AlamedaCoAlert/status/1610765768160907279" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alameda County</a>&nbsp;are restricted to Kilkare Road, Niles Canyon Road and Palomares Road. The county also warned residents that emergency vehicles may not be able to enter those areas during the storm and that power outages may happen, too.</p>

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