"Fall's First Atmospheric River Storm Brings Rain to California and Pacific Northwest"

An atmospheric river storm is approaching California and the Pacific Northwest, coinciding with the first weekend of fall. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Washington, Oregon, and the upper portion of Northern California. Rain chances in the Bay Area and Northern California are expected to begin late Sunday evening and diminish by early Tuesday morning, with the North Bay experiencing the highest chances of rainfall. Rainfall could reach half an inch per hour at times, accompanied by gusty southerly winds.