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.

The first and strongest of three storms set to hit Sonoma County this week is rolling in Wednesday, bringing wind gusts up to 55 mph, rising creeks and streams, and a slight chance of thunderstorms.

A major shift in weather is on the horizon for the Bay Area, with a powerful storm system forecast to bring heavy rain, strong winds and potential thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.

The latest atmospheric river arrived on Wednesday in the Bay Area with damaging winds bringing down trees, the threat of thunderstorms, and possible snow in the highest peaks.