A fast-moving storm system is sweeping into the Bay Area and Central Coast, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and the possibility of thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. A wind advisory is in effect from 8 a.

Parts of the North Bay were hit hard by heavy rain and strong winds on Wednesday, causing slick roads, accidents, and flooding. The storm also raised concerns for PG&E, as downed trees and branches threaten power lines.

With a storm bringing a risk of mudslides and debris flows, some areas of Los Angeles recently burned by wildfires will face evacuation warnings this week as the region braces for heavy rain and possible flooding.

An approaching storm that could bring thunderstorms and heavy rain prompted officials to issue an evacuation warning and close a portion of Pacific Coast Highway through the Palisades Fire burn area Wednesday.

Late-winter storms bringing heavy rain, evacuation order and warnings, flood warnings and road closures is in the forecast Wednesday for Los Angeles and Orange counties and is expected to douse the region for the next three days.