Higher elevation communities in the North Bay will likely see the most rain. Up to 10 inches could fall at higher elevation between now and Friday, according to the National Weather Service. As that water makes its way down the mountains, creeks and streams may break their banks.

A series of storms fueled by a strong atmospheric river is taking aim at the Bay Area and Northern California, intensified by a so-called "bomb cyclone" that promises heavy rain and potential flooding.

The first notable atmospheric river of the season is due to impact Northern California this week and could bring heavy rain and flood risk to the Bay Area, according to the National Weather Service. The weather system is due to arrive mid-week with the heaviest impact expected in the North Bay.