More Than 112,000 PG&E Customers in Bay Area Without Power Amid High Winds
By Bay City News
More than 114,000 PG&E customers were without power in the Bay Area as of Tuesday evening as high winds started to blow through the region.
The most affected customers remain those along the Peninsula, which is now at 52,106 customers without power. Other outages include 2,514 in San Francisco, 10,599 in the North Bay, 34,505 in the South Bay, and 12,676 in the East Bay, PG&E spokesperson Mayra Tostado said.
Downed trees and power lines have been reported throughout the region and people are advised to use extra caution while driving, especially in taller vehicles.
Map of potential rainfall totals in the Bay Area through Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 (National Weather Service via Bay City News)
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the Bay Area that is in effect through 1 p.m. Wednesday, and high wind warnings have been issued along coastal parts of the region.
PG&E officials said the risks of outages and downed lines will continue into Wednesday as gusts reach 60 mph or more at higher elevations. Anyone who sees downed power lines should call 911 immediately and never touch the equipment since it could be energized and dangerous, according to the utility.
Map of a winter storm watch in effect in the Bay Area Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023 (National Weather Service via Bay City News)
Along with high winds, snow is also expected to fall in lower elevations around the region later this week. According to the weather service, Bay Area elevations as low as 500 feet could see snow on Thursday and Friday.
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