Storms Knock Out Power For 1000s On The Peninsula

MARIN COUNTY, CA — PG&E crews responded to multiple power outages on the Peninsula Wednesday afternoon as a powerful atmospheric river made its way into the Bay Area, packed with heavy rain and high winds.

As of 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, PG&E said more than a dozen unplanned outages were impacting 3,162 customers in San Mateo County, including 2,635 without power in Redwood City and 514 in unincorporated areas.

Forecasters said strong wind gusts of 40 mph or higher would create additional hazards through Thursday morning, elevating risks for downed trees and additional power outages.

A flood watch will remain in place across the region until 4 a.m. Friday, and forecasters expected some of the heaviest rainfall during the evening. Projected rain totals ranged from 1 to 3 inches on the Peninsula through Friday, with 3 to 5 inches possible over coastal ranges.

Gov. Gavin Newsom activated the state operations center Wednesday to coordinate federal, state and local resources to address potential flooding, landslides, road blockages and other storm-related emergencies. Residents can track power outages and estimated repair times on the PG&E outage map.