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

An atmospheric river may be approaching Northern California, bringing heavy rain, the National Weather Service said Sunday.

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.