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A fierce storm with heavy rain and high-speed winds is expected to hit Northern California where residents are stocking up on emergency supplies and some schools are canceling classes, Sputnik reported.

Moderate rain and gusty winds began battering the area of north San Francisco late Wednesday, and heavy rain is expected overnight in the region, Miami Herald reports citing the National Weather Service.

Up to eight inches of precipitation have fallen on the coastal mountains in the 24 hours since late Wednesday.

The storm is expected to be one of the windiest and rainiest in five years and could cause landslides, especially in areas hit by this year’s wildfires. Big waves are expected along the coast.

"It's a short amount of time for that amount of water," weather service forecaster Diana Henderson said as cited by Miami Herald. "We are anticipating some localized flooding, maybe some downed trees and downed power lines. It could have an effect on a wide range of people."