Massive Tree Topples In San Francisco Neighborhood

CBS San Francisco:

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — Waves of showers continued to roll through the San Francisco Bay Area early Thursday, bringing much needed relief to the drought-stricken region, but also elevating fears that trees weakened during the extend dry spell could topple amid mounting winds over the weekend.

Most of the Bay Area awoke Thursday to light showers or drizzle — a brief respite before a stronger weather front arrives early Friday.

The main event was expected to arrive on Sunday night — an atmospheric river stretching well out into the Pacific and fueling up on tropical moisture from Hawaii. Forecasters said the plume of moisture could dump 5 inches or more of rain.

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