An atmospheric river is headed for the Bay Area, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds beginning late Wednesday and lasting through early Friday. The storm system is expected to deepen as it slides down the West Coast.

A slower storm track means the Bay Area now faces peak winds and heaviest rain during the early commute, followed by another round of rough weather on Friday.

Bay Area to face weather shift with incoming storm bringing rain, strong winds, and possible thunderstorms starting Wednesday.

Wednesday in the Bay Area calls for chances of showers in multiple parts of the region during the day, and rain in most areas at night, according to the National Weather Service.

Wind gusts that are expected to blow between 35 and 45 mph may be powerful enough to bring down trees and power lines and make driving additionally hazardous, according to the weather service. Some gusts in the upper elevations could get as high as 55 mph.

Hazardous beach conditions and minor coastal flooding expected in San Francisco Bay Area; NWS advises caution.

Daytime highs will be in the mid 60s to mid 70s on the coast, mid 60s to low 70s around the bay, and hig 70s to low 80s inland. Overnight lows will be in the low 50s, with some interior

According to a forecast from NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center, a dozen states are likely to see the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, on Nov. 12, and it could be stronger and brighter than Nov. 11. Here's the forecast in the Green Bay area and how to get the best view of the northern lights.

A much calmer Thursday ahead of us with gradually clearing and dry skies. Daytime highs will remain mostly in the 60s, making for some seasonably cool weather yet again. On Friday, a slight chance of some morning sprinkles in the North Bay before more dry and calm skies.