Coastal flooding expected to continue, rain possible across Bay Area

Moderate coastal flooding is possible along Bay Area shorelines through Sunday, while light rain could reach parts of the region Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. In an advisory early Friday, the weather service warned that high tides could flood low-lying areas, cause isolated road closures and contribute to coastal erosion. Rising water and waves could also reach farther up beaches than usual, making it harder for people to leave coastal areas safely. The coastal flooding risk extends along the shores of San Pablo, San Francisco and Monterey bays, as well as the Pacific coast. At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to reach 1.9 feet above normal at 2:39 p.m. Friday. The level is forecast to reach 1.5 feet above normal on Saturday afternoon and a foot above normal on Sunday afternoon. At the Monterey tidal gauge, high tide is forecast to reach 1.8 feet above normal at 1:25 p.m. Friday. It is expected to reach 1.4 feet above normal Saturday