PG&E Shuts Off Power In Napa County As Fire Danger Surges

Thousands of PG&E customers across the North Bay woke up without electricity this morning — and more outages may be in store for the Bay Area — as utility crews carried out emergency power shutoffs designed to reduce wildfire risk during a stretch of dangerous fire weather.

PG&E reported that Public Safety Power Shutoffs had now affected 876 customers in Napa County, 238 customers in Sonoma County, and 38 customers in Solano County as of 6 a.m. PG&E also reported at 5:38 a.m. that power outages affected 2,500 customers in Napa.

PG&E uses Public Safety Power Shutoffs, known as PSPS events, when weather conditions create an elevated fire threat.

PG&E estimated power restoration in affected portions of Napa, Sonoma, and Solano counties could take until 4 p.m. Thursday.

The Elk's Lodge is offering outlets for charging devices as the shutdowns continue and the heat climbs.

The South Napa Shelter (100 Hartle Ct.) will extended open hours today from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm-

The Napa County Library will allow pets inside locations during the heat advisory. Dogs must be leashed or harnessed and cats need to be inside their carriers.

Extreme Weather

The power outages come as a wave of extreme weather sweeps across the Bay Area.

The shutoffs coincided with a "Red Flag" warning covering portions of the North Bay and East Bay, where forecasters warned that strong winds, hot temperatures, low humidity, and dry vegetation could rapidly fuel wildfires.

The National Weather Service said the warning remains in effect until 9 a.m. Thursday.

At the same time, wind gusts could reach 45 mph in mountainous areas, with isolated gusts exceeding 60 mph at the highest elevations, according to weather officials. Weather hazards extend beyond wildfire concerns.

The National Weather Service also issued a Coastal Flood Advisory and a Beach Hazards Statement as strong onshore conditions and high tides impact the region.

Forecasters warned that high tides could push water levels up to 1.5 feet above ground in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways, creating localized flooding concerns through the weekend.

Customers can check whether their address is affected through PG&E's website.

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