High Winds Could Cause Scattered North Bay Power Outages

NORTH BAY, CA — A high wind watch for the coast, hills and mountains of the North Bay is forecast for this weekend, the National Weather service said. The high wind watch, which means there is potential for a high wind event, is expected to go into effect at 7 p.m. Saturday and continue through 4 a.m. Monday for North Bay hills and mountains, and from 4 a.m. Sunday until 4 a.m. Monday in coastal North Bay.

Northeast winds of 20-30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph, are possible in the North Bay. Winds are expected to first pass over the Bay Area Saturday night and increase again Sunday afternoon as the weather warm, according to the NWS.

"Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power lines," NWS SF Bay Area officials said. "Scattered power outages are possible."

The gusty winds may also make driving difficult, especially for taller vehicles and those pulling trailers, weather officials said.

People should secure or shelter loose objects before the winds arrive, officials said.

The watch also applies to East Bay hills and mountains, as well as interior East Bay, the Santa Cruz Mountains and the San Francisco Peninsula coastline.

Weather is forecast to be mild from Monday to mid-week, NWS said.