Active AlertsLake of the Pines, CA

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Where: Portions of central and northern California, including the following counties, in central California, Placer. In northern California, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El Dorado, Nevada, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Sierra, Solano, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tuolumne, Yolo and Yuba.
When: Until 600 PM PST Friday.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
Additional Details: - At 656 PM PST, Doppler radar indicated moderate to heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast to occur in the advisory area into Friday, resulting in flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto, Elk Grove, Roseville, Citrus Heights, Tracy, Folsom, Turlock, Rocklin, Ceres, Galt, Oakdale, Auburn, Grass Valley, Marysville, Placerville, Sonora, Jackson and Paloma. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

What: South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
Where: Carquinez Strait and Delta, Sacramento Valley, Motherlode, Northeast Foothills, and Northern San Joaquin Valley.
When: Until 10 AM PST Friday.
Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Additional Details: High Wind Warning was downgraded to the Wind Advisory. Breezy southerly winds are expected, with the strongest this evening and overnight.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.