LAKE COUNTY >> The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a wind advisory affecting Lake County from 6 a.m. Tuesday to noon Wednesday.
This system is expected to bring Northeast winds of 15 to 30 miles per hour with gusts 40 to 50 MPH. The strongest winds are expected Tuesday into Tuesday evening.
A cold storm will move over California this week. Breezy winds continue into Wednesday (New Year”s Eve). Trees remain drought-stressed and may be more susceptible to being toppled than normal. The strong north winds are also an unusual direction for Delta locations such as Solano County, and could lead to more downed trees. Some showers will be possible across the interior, with a few inches of snow accumulation possible for the Sierra and a few flurries into the foothills.
Pacific Gas & Electric cautions residents that if you see a downed power line, assume it is energized and keep yourself and others away. Call 911 immediately to report the location of the downed line then 1-800-743-5002, PG&E”s 24-Hour Emergency and Customer Service Line. During and after a storm, please keep away from flooded areas and downed trees, as these areas could be hiding an energized power line.
