Berkeley is under a flood advisory, according to the National Weather Service. The advisory is in effect from 3:39-8:00 p.m. as the area is expected to experience about two inches of rain.
The National Weather Service advised the public to avoid driving on flooded roads and to “be aware of your surroundings,” according to the advisory.
The city of Berkeley’s 311 customer service number for reporting flooding is closed due to the observance of Indigenous Peoples Day.
Nearby areas including Albany, Walnut Creek, Oakland and central Contra Costa will also be affected.
Intramural sports on campus, with the exception of pickleball, are set to continue as scheduled, according to an email from Intramural Sports staff. However, the email advised that if weather conditions “become too unsafe to play,” or if there is thunder or lightning, games will be canceled.