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<\/p>\nThunderstorms, large hail and heavy rain expected for Friday’s Northern California forecast<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAND I KNOW YOU\u2019RE DOING SOME OF THE FORECAST FOR THE SPLASHDOWN. YOU\u2019RE STILL GOING TO BE GOOD. I THINK IT\u2019S GOING TO BE FINE. THE RAIN WILL BE KIND OF LURKING JUST TO THE NORTH OVER LOS ANGELES. BUT IN SAN DIEGO, WHEN THEY DO SPLASHDOWN AROUND 507, TONIGHT SHOULD BE FINE. JUST SOME CLOUDS AND A LIGHT WIND EXPECTED. EXCITING. IT\u2019S BEEN FUN OUT THERE TOMORROW. SO I WAS JUST WONDERING, AFTER THE PARTY, THE AFTERPARTY. TOTALLY. ALL RIGHT, SO, TAMARA FORECAST UP HERE. YEAH. NOT A GOOD PLACE FOR A SPLASHDOWN. YEAH. YOU KNOW, THANKFULLY, THEY\u2019RE NOT GOING TO BE DOING THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT BECAUSE CONDITIONS ARE GOING TO CHANGE UP PRETTY ABRUPTLY AGAIN. I THINK WE\u2019LL HAVE LIGHT WINDS AND JUST SOME CLOUD COVER THERE IN SAN DIEGO AS THEY PLUNGE DOWN OFF THE COAST OF SAN DIEGO LATER TODAY. BIGGEST CONCERN FOR US HERE ON THIS FRIDAY WILL BE THUNDERSTORMS. POTENTIAL FOR FREQUENT LIGHTNING. SOME OF YOU GOT A LITTLE TASTE OF THAT, ESPECIALLY YESTERDAY EVENING. AND HAIL. I THINK THE HAIL WILL BE ONE OF THE BIGGER CONCERNS AS WE COULD SEE. QUARTER TO EVEN PING PONG, BALL SIZED HAIL POTENTIALLY. IF THESE STORMS MOVE THROUGH YOUR REGION. ALSO PLAN FOR WET ROADS WHEN THESE STORMS ROLL THROUGH AND POTENTIAL FOR SOME STANDING WATER AND LOCALIZED FLOODING IN A FEW AREAS. BIG PICTURE. VIEW IN THE LAST THREE HOURS ON RADAR SWEEP, YOU CAN SEE A COUPLE OF AREAS THERE. THUNDERSTORMS ESPECIALLY RIGHT ALONG AND WEST OF SIERRA PLUMAS COUNTY. MOST OF THOSE HAVE FIZZLED OUT FOR THE MOST PART, BUT THERE\u2019S STILL SOME SHOWERS HERE BETWEEN MEADOW VISTA AND GRASS VALLEY, EVEN JUST OUTSIDE OF QUINCY. BUT LOOKING ALONG INTERSTATE 80, YOU CAN SEE THINGS ARE RELATIVELY QUIET. AND ALSO HERE ALONG HIGHWAY 50. WHILE THE ROADS MAY BE A LITTLE DAMP, ESPECIALLY AS YOU JOG UP IN ELEVATION, MOST OF THE SHOWERS ARE NOW MIGRATING TOWARDS THE TRUCKEE AND TAHOE BASIN, AND IT\u2019S JUST RAIN AT THIS POINT. STOCKTON AND MODESTO. QUIET START TO YOUR MORNING. I EXPECT IT TO STAY THAT WAY, BUT AREAS LIKE SONORA AND ARNOLD SEEING JUST A COUPLE OF CELLS OF JUST SOME RAINFALL COMING THROUGH. BUT TODAY FOR THE CENTRAL VALLEY AND THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, WE\u2019RE UNDER A MARGINAL RISK FOR THUNDERSTORM. SO THAT HAS ACTUALLY BUMPED UP FROM 24 HOURS AGO WHERE I WAS JUST TELLING YOU YESTERDAY ABOUT THE POTENTIAL FOR SOME THUNDERSTORMS. BUT NOW THESE STORMS COULD BE GROWING STRONG TO SEVERE, PRODUCING FREQUENT LIGHTNING HAIL AND LOCALLY HEAVY RAIN AT TIMES. SO MY ADVICE TO YOU, ON A DAY LIKE THIS, AND EVEN JUST STRAIGHT THROUGH THE WEEKEND, IF YOU\u2019RE GOING TO PLAN TO BE OUTDOORS, MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE AN ACTION PLAN TO TRACK THOSE CELLS THAT ARE MOVING THROUGH THE KCRA 3 APP IS A GREAT THING TO USE, OR ALSO THAT YOU HAVE SOME ALERTS ON YOUR PHONE BECAUSE YOU WANT TO BE ABLE TO TAKE SHELTER IMMEDIATELY IF A STORM MOVES THROUGH. HERE IS 8:00 IN THE MORNING. AGAIN, MOST OF THE ACTIVITY ALONG THE COAST AND NEAR THE BAY AREA. BUT HERE IS THE AFTERNOON FOR US. 3:00 WE COULD HAVE SOME PRETTY GOOD NASTY CELLS BETWEEN YUBA CITY AND STOCKTON AREA. THOSE CELLS AGAIN, COULD BE THOSE THUNDERSTORMS WE JUST TALKED ABOUT BY 8:00 TONIGHT, MOST OF THE ACTIVITY STARTS TO DISSIPATE. BUT THEN YOU CAN SEE AS WE GET INTO TOMORROW MORNING, THINGS ARE MUCH QUIETER. AND THEN IN THE AFTERNOON THINGS ARE QUIETER. BUT THE NEXT BOUNDARY COMES THROUGH IN THE OVERNIGHT SATURDAY. AND LOOK AT THIS BY SUNDAY. LOOK AT THIS. WE CAN SEE THAT THERE IS SNOW COMING DOWN IN THE SIERRA. HOW MUCH SNOWFALL ARE WE TALKING ABOUT? WELL, THOSE PASSES IN THE HIGH COUNTRY ABOVE 7000FT, 1 TO 2FT, LIKELY THERE\u2019LL BE SOME STRONG OCCASIONAL GUSTY WINDS AS THAT BOUNDARY FIRES THROUGH THE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL. PLANNING FOR IS SATURDAY NIGHT AND ON INTO SUNDAY. YOUR FORECAST DOESN\u2019T STAND OUT TO YOU AGAIN STRAIGHT THROUGH THE WEEKEND. WE\u2019VE GOT ISOLATED CHANCES FOR THUNDERSTORMS PRETTY NICE THROUGH SUNDAY.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
Thunderstorms, large hail and heavy rain expected for Friday’s Northern California forecast<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\tUpdated: 7:49 AM PDT Apr 10, 2026\n\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\tEditorial Standards \u24d8<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\tStormy weather that includes severe thunderstorms and ping pong-sized hail is expected in Northern California on Friday.The KCRA 3 weather team is issuing an Impact Day for Friday because of how weather could affect outdoor activities and travel. Meteorologist Tamara Berg said the morning will be relatively calm before conditions pick up in the afternoon.Around 3 p.m. is when much of the region could see weather changes.Scattered storms are possible across the region, bringing heavy rain and hail that ranges from quarter-sized to ping pong ball-sized. Once rain comes through, wet roads and localized flooding are possible.The Central Valley is under a marginal risk for thunderstorms, with the possibility of the storms being strong to severe. Berg said frequent lightning is expected with these storms, and if you see lightning or hear thunder, you should be prepared to take shelter. Berg said much of the activity could dissipate by 8 p.m. Friday, but the weather is likely to pick up by 8 p.m. Saturday, which could include Sierra snow. The Sierra passes could see one to two feet of snow and see wind gusts surpassing 50 mph.Saturday and Sunday are also Impact Days because of continued thunderstorms.REAL-TIME TRAFFIC MAPClick here to see our interactive traffic map.TRACK INTERACTIVE, DOPPLER RADARClick here to see our interactive radar.DOWNLOAD OUR APP FOR THE LATESTHere is where you can download our app.Follow our KCRA weather team on social mediaMeteorologist Tamara Berg on Facebook and X.Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn on FacebookMeteorologist\/Climate Reporter Heather Waldman on Facebook and X.Meteorologist Kelly Curran on X.Meteorologist Ophelia Young on Facebook and X.Watch our forecasts on TV or onlineHere’s where to find our latest video forecast. You can also watch a livestream of our latest newscast here. The banner on our website turns red when we’re live.We’re also streaming on the Very Local app for Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\tSACRAMENTO, Calif. \u2014 \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Stormy weather that includes severe thunderstorms and ping pong-sized hail is expected in Northern California on Friday.<\/p>\n The KCRA 3 weather team is issuing an Impact Day for Friday because of how weather could affect outdoor activities and travel. Meteorologist Tamara Berg said the morning will be relatively calm before conditions pick up in the afternoon.<\/p>\n Around 3 p.m. is when much of the region could see weather changes.<\/p>\n Scattered storms are possible across the region, bringing heavy rain and hail that ranges from quarter-sized to ping pong ball-sized. Once rain comes through, wet roads and localized flooding are possible.<\/p>\n The Central Valley is under a marginal risk for thunderstorms, with the possibility of the storms being strong to severe. Berg said frequent lightning is expected with these storms, and if you see lightning or hear thunder, you should be prepared to take shelter. <\/p>\n Berg said much of the activity could dissipate by 8 p.m. Friday, but the weather is likely to pick up by 8 p.m. Saturday, which could include Sierra snow. The Sierra passes could see one to two feet of snow and see wind gusts surpassing 50 mph.<\/p>\n Saturday and Sunday are also Impact Days because of continued thunderstorms.<\/p>\n REAL-TIME TRAFFIC MAP Meteorologist Tamara Berg on Facebook <\/a>and X<\/a>.Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn on Facebook<\/a>Meteorologist\/Climate Reporter Heather Waldman on Facebook<\/a> and X<\/a>.Meteorologist Kelly Curran on X<\/a>.Meteorologist Ophelia Young on Facebook<\/a> and X<\/a>.<\/p>\n Watch our forecasts on TV or online We’re also streaming on the Very Local app<\/a> for Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV.<\/p>\n See more coverage of top California stories here<\/a> | Download our app<\/a> | Subscribe to our morning newsletter<\/a> | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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