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High Wind Warning in the San Francisco Bay Area
Posted 6 minutes ago
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected, locally up to 70 mph in southwest facing slopes and
coastal areas.
* WHERE...Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest
and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast.
* WHEN...From 7 PM Tuesday to 1 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
1 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected, locally up to 70 mph in southwest facing slopes and
coastal areas.
* WHERE...Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest
and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast.
* WHEN...From 7 PM Tuesday to 1 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Recommended actions
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive. Charge up cell phones and prepare for possible
power outages.
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive. Charge up cell phones and prepare for possible
power outages.
ready.gov
Tips from ready.gov
Before:
- Build an emergency kit and make a family communications plan.
- Know where to shelter (ie: basement, interior room/hall, bathroom, closet, etc) if conditions warrant and where shelters in your area are located.
- Ensure your home is ready - Elevate items in the basement which could be flooded. Bring in outdoors items such as children''s toys, patio furniture, garbage cans, etc which could be blown around and damaged.
Remove dead or rotting trees and branches that could fall and cause injury or damage. - More:
- What to do before severe weather.
noaa.gov
What is a High Wind Warning?
Warning
Watch
Wind speeds forecast to meet or exceed locally defined warning criteria in the next 12 to 48 hours. (Typical values are sustained wind speeds of 40 mph or greater lasting for 1 hour or longer, or winds of 58 mph or greater for any duration).
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