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- Rain returns to the Bay Area Wednesday, with heavy showers by New Year's Eve.
- National Weather Service forecasts 4–6 inches of rain in the North Bay and Santa Cruz Mountains, with 1–3 inches elsewhere.
- Coastal flooding is anticipated from king tides and storm surges, with San Francisco tides up to 1.8 feet above normal.
- Winds may damage unsecured objects and trees, and residents should stay alert in flood-prone areas.
