The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Bay Area, as an atmospheric river storm ushers the return of wet weather to the region following a mostly dry January.

Team coverage of the first of two atmospheric rivers bringing welcome rain back to Northern California. After five weeks and a general malaise, January is behind us, and the brief, bright month of February is straight ahead. Family suing Malibu rehab facility.

The incoming storm is expected to bring significant rainfall across the region, with up to 5 inches predicted in higher elevations.

Around 1 to 3 inches of ran is expected across the region by Sunday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.