An atmospheric river brought additional rain, strong winds, and flooding to the Bay Area Tuesday, with an increasing chance of thunderstorms later in the afternoon.

The NWS says excessive rainfall is expected to cause flooding along the Russian River, affecting roadways and agricultural land.

An evacuation order was issued Tuesday evening for low-lying areas along the Russian River in Sonoma County as an atmospheric river coursed through the Bay Area. Issued by the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office around 5:45 p.