The peak of the storm will likely be Thursday night as the storm can bring up to 2 inches of rain and possibly 4 inches of rain in the mountains and hills. Forecasters said rain could fall at a rate as high as 0.75 inches per hour, although higher rates are possible if any thunderstorms develop, according to the National Weather Service.

The Northern Lights appeared in Northern California following a severe G4 geomagnetic storm caused by solar activity, which could disrupt satellite communications and GPS systems.