"San Mateo County was placed under an updated flood advisory by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 2:01 a.m. The advisory is in effect until 5 a.m. According to the NWS San Francisco CA, Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas, according to the NWS. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding."
"Flash flood warning: Take action! A flash flood warning is issued when a flash flood is either imminent or already occurring. In flood-prone areas, it's crucial to move immediately to higher ground. A flash flood is a sudden and violent inundation that can develop within minutes to hours, and it can even happen in areas not currently experiencing rainfall. Flood warning: Take action!"
NWS issued an updated flood advisory for San Mateo County at 2:01 a.m., effective until 5 a.m. Excessive rainfall is expected to cause flooding, with minor flooding likely in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Drivers are advised to turn around and avoid flooded roads because most flood deaths occur in vehicles; extra caution is advised at night when flooding hazards are harder to recognize. Instructions are provided for how to use sandbags and locations to obtain sandbags in San Mateo, Alameda, and Santa Clara counties. Definitions clarify differences among flash flood warnings, flood warnings, flood advisories, and flood watches and urge taking appropriate protective actions.
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