Chance of weak tornadoes in Bay Area as storm peaks Tuesday: forecasters

Chance of weak tornadoes in Bay Area as storm peaks Tuesday: forecasters

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A powerful winter storm is sweeping from the North Bay south across the San Francisco Bay Area. KRON4 Meteorologist Lawrence Karnow said the "extremely intense storm front" could generate waterspouts or small tornadoes. Heavy rain poured over the North Bay Tuesday morning before the front moved south. Rain totals are forecasted to range between 2-6 inches in different parts of the Bay. Karnow said San Francisco will be hi…