Central California forecasted for heavy rain and thunderstorms

Friday, September 19, 2025
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Action News is tracking storms that are expected to impact the Central Valley to end the work week.

Accuweather Forecast


A Flood Watch is in effect for most of Central California from 2 pm Thursday until 5 pm Friday.

The storm is coming as remnants of Tropical Storm Mario reach the area.



Flooding is possible for some areas, so drivers should take extra caution during their commutes and leave early to save time.

Staying Safe while driving in the rain


Most of the storms are expected to begin around 8 pm Thursday and linger into the overnight hours.



This round of storms will bring lower temperatures with 80-degree days going to the weekend before a return to the low 90s.

Ahead of this storm, PG&E advises you to charge all of your devices, have a flashlight and backup batteries ready, along with nonperishable food in case you experience an outage.
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