Weather service forecasts high winds, surf, coastal flooding Thursday, Friday

The National Weather Service forecasts that two strong Pacific storms will move into Northern and Central California Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. There is a high surf advisory in effect from 4pm Thursday and coastal flood watch in effect from Thursday afternoon, specially during high tides.

The first system will bring winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph Thursday. The second, more powerful system will bring even stronger winds to 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph possible. Winds in the hills above 1000 feet could possibly gust to hurricane force: 75 mph on Friday. Winds will decrease Friday evening.

A high surf advisory is in effect from 4pm Thursday to 10am Sunday, with waves to 15 feet by late thursday afternoon, icreasing to 28 to 30 feet Saturday. High surf will likely cause rip currents and localized beach erosion.

A coastal flood watch has also been issued for Thursday afternoon through Sunday morning.

Adapted from National Weather Service reports.