# Bay Area Rain Shifts to Wetter Thursday

> Bay Area rain forecast changes: Thursday now looks wetter with thunderstorms possible.
- Title: Bay Area Rain Shifts to Wetter Thursday · Sfchronicle
- Summary: Bay Area rain forecast changes: Thursday now looks wetter with thunderstorms possible. Bay Area faces increased rain and thunderstorms Thursday due to…
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## Rain expected Wednesday night
Rain is expected Wednesday night and into Thursday.
## Storm shifts to Thursday
The first significant storm of the wet season has somewhat eluded forecast models.
## Thursday weather pattern
The storm will weaken and move inland Thursday, creating unstable conditions with cold air aloft over warmer, moister air near the ground.
## Scattered showers likely
Scattered showers are likely to persist in the Bay Area into Thursday afternoon, with locally heavy downpours and a few thunderstorms possible.
## Thursday breakdown
San Francisco: Thursday will start gray and stay that way with rain showers more likely in the morning and early afternoon.
## North Bay conditions
North Bay: Rain showers with some embedded heavy downpours are likely to pop in the morning over the Marin Headlands and into the Highway 101 corridor.
## What happens next
The shower potential should end by sunset, bringing back mostly sunny skies and more comfortable conditions for Friday.
## Key takeaway

Bay Area faces increased rain and thunderstorms Thursday due to shifting weather patterns.