TIMELINE: Rain returns to Bay Area for 1st time in almost month as stormy pattern begins

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Rain is returning to the Bay Area for the first time in almost a month.

After light rain Wednesday, Thursday remains dry, before a constant wet pattern begins Friday with a Level 1 storm on our ABC7 Exclusive Storm Impact Scale for light showers.

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Here's a timeline of what to expect:

FRIDAY

Level 1 storm - widespread rain arrives Friday night, winds increase.

SATURDAY

Level 1 storm Saturday with overnight, morning showers.

SUNDAY

Level 2 storm Sunday with rain, gusty winds. We are watching Sunday closely for the potential for heavy rain and strong gusty winds.

APPROACHING CHRISTMAS

More rain chances will be with us next week as we approach Christmas. There is a chance these rankings could change as atmospheric conditions evolve during the week ahead.

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