Two people died in less than 24 hours from heavy storm conditions in Sonoma County, officials from the sheriff’s office said Thursday morning. Officials said the first incident was reported on Wednesday at 4:41 p.

Storms return to Sonoma and Napa counties Thursday after a brief lull, packing up to 2 inches of rain and prolonging flooding fears, the National Weather Service warns. Showers began early and will persist into the afternoon,