A series of storms fueled by an atmospheric river is taking aim at the Bay Area, intensified by a so-called "bomb cyclone" that promises heavy rain and potential flooding.

A “strong” atmospheric river appears poised to soak Northern California, including parts of the North Bay, later this week, according to the National Weather Service.

The North Bay is expected to get hit with freezing temperatures before the atmospheric river moves in late Tuesday. A freeze warning for the region goes into effect at midnight to 8 a.m. Tuesday. It is an especially tough time for the most vulnerable in this community,

The probability of an “impressive” low pressure system off the Pacific Ocean morphing into the first atmospheric river of the season for California and possibly going through the North Bay is increasing,

The first notable atmospheric river of the season is due to impact Northern California this week and could bring heavy rain and flood risk to the Bay Area, according to the National Weather Service. The weather system is due to arrive mid-week with the heaviest impact expected in the North Bay.

The first atmospheric river storm of the season is forecast to slam into Northern California starting Wednesday, a powerful system expected to bring the rainiest weather to the Bay Area in nearly nine months.