A series of storms fueled by a strong atmospheric river is taking aim at the Bay Area and Northern California, intensified by a so-called "bomb cyclone" that promises heavy rain and potential flooding.

The first atmospheric river storm of the season is forecast to slam into Northern California starting Wednesday, a powerful system expected to bring the rainiest weather to the Bay Area in nearly nine months.

Starting Tuesday, the Pacific Northwest could get at least 6 inches of rain, with 20-plus inches possible in the mountains. Strong winds could cause power outages.

An atmospheric river is poised to give the Sacramento Valley several straight days of rain beginning midweek. “Wednesday is going to be a solid soaking,” said FOX40’s Chief Meteorologist Adam Epstein.

The week begins with a Freeze Warning across the Valley on Monday night and goes on until Tuesday morning. Areas below 2,000 feet in elevation can expect overnight lows to drop below 36 degrees by Tuesday morning.

The first atmospheric river of the season will dump a deluge of rain on Northern California this week — but San Luis Obispo County will dodge most of the damage.

A strong atmospheric river storm is headed for Northern California this week, bringing heavy rain, mountain snow, high winds and the potential for flooding.

Northern California and the Pacific Northwest are bracing for what is expected to be the strongest storm of the season so far

Meteorologists say storm amounts of rainfall could reach 21 inches in parts of California, causing serious risk of flooding.

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