Storm Gains Strength As Drivers Avoid Slip N Slide

A heavy downpour and strong winds have made for some adventures on the highway today, but there have been no serious accidents reported, according to local authorities.

The California Highway Patrol reported "a few fender-benders" early Tuesday morning, but no injuries. The Twin Cities Police reported no accidents.

There is a high wind advisory for the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and authorities are asking drivers to watch out for areas of flooding on city streets and highways.

Rainy days are in store for Bay Area residents as a series of storms are expected to pass through the region this week.

Periods of heavy rain and strong winds are expected as storms sweep through the area "one on the heels of the other," National Weather Service forecaster Diana Henderson said.

Henderson said parts of the North Bay may receive more rain than the rest of the region, "but when all is said and done, everybody's going to get wet."

With heavy rains come slippery road conditions, and authorities are reminding drivers to use caution.

"Slow down," Henderson warned. "St. Peter can wait."

— Bay City News contributed to this story