Gusty Winds Prompt Advisory For Much Of East Bay

EAST BAY, CA — Gusty winds arrived in the East Bay early Friday, prompting the National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area to issue a wind advisory for the East Bay interior valleys, East Bay hills and the Diablo Range.

The advisory was expected to remain in place through 7 a.m. Saturday for Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, Berkeley, Concord, Antioch, Livermore, Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, Pittsburg, San Ramon and Blackhawk.

North to northeast winds of 15-30 mph were in the forecast, with gusts 40-55 mph expected and gusts of 60-70 mph possible over the East Bay Hills.

"Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the advisory states. "Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may occur."

Elsewhere in the Bay Area, the strongest winds are forecast over the higher terrain with a high wind warning in effect for the North Bay mountains through 11 a.m. Saturday. A wind advisory was issued for the San Francisco Peninsula Coast, North Bay valleys and Santa Cruz Mountains.

The strongest winds are expected Friday night into Saturday morning in the region.

"Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle," the weather service said. "Secure outdoor objects."