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Storm Calls for Creative Weather Reporting

This dry weather wind system could be a real inconvenience to homeowners, commuters and anyone who ventures outside. Here's how you can help!


Let's talk about the weather and how problematic it could be these next couple of days.

The predicts gusts of wind between 40 and 70 mph depending on altitude, from this Wednesday morning to Thursday evening.

And anywhere in Mountain View, a down tree or powerline could cause a lot of havoc. Wouldn't you want to know?

Find out what's happening in Mountain Viewfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Help your neighbors out.

Send photos of a down tree or videos of the storm with a street address and intersection to mountainview@patch.com or send a tweet to @mtnviewpatch. We'll update readers.

Find out what's happening in Mountain Viewfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Be careful! Always assume that powerlines are live, according to , and call 9-1-1. Customers can report power outages with PG&E at 800-743-5002.

If a tree falls on a street in Mountain View, contact the Forestry and Roadway Department at 650-903-6273.

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