Forecasts for the storm have been dire, prompting cities in the Bay Area to frantically prepare emergency services, and issue strong warnings to avoid traveling if possible. A National Weather Service forecast said the impacts will include “widespread flooding, roads washing out, hillside collapsing, trees down, widespread power outages, immediate disruption to commerce, and the worst of all, likely loss of human life.” Get all the latest news and info all day at the link in our bio.