Wind advisory in effect for parts of the Bay Area
Jan 07, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A wind advisory is in effect for parts of the Bay Area Tuesday. The advisory went into effect at 7 p.m. Monday night and will remain in effect until 10 a.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
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An initial wind advisory issued Monday for the North Bay interior mountains and East Bay hills has been expanded. The advisory, according to the NWS, now includes:
North Bay interior mountains
East Bay hills
Eastern Santa Clara hills
Marin hills
San Francisco Peninsula coast
Santa Cruz Mountains
San Francisco
San Francisco bayshore
East Bay interior valleys
The weather service is advising people to expect northerly to northeasterly winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts of up to 40 to 50 mph possible. Gusts of 25 to 35 mph could spread into the valleys Tuesday with gusty conditions expected to continue over the next 24 hours.
Graphic: NWS
"Clear isn't always calm," the NWS said. "Even on a clear day, gusty winds can be dangerous. Objects that are not secured can be rolled or tossed. Use caution when driving, especially high-profile vehicles."
The NWS recommends securing outdoor objects, and being aware of downed trees and possible power outages.