A storm system packing heavy rain, gusty winds and lightning hit the Bay Area on Tuesday, causing various problems. Here’s the latest storm-related issues: Power outages on the Peninsula Relentless rain and wind created a host of problems on the Peninsula, but PGE said it was lightning st rikes that turned out the lights for thousands. The utility said about 9,000 customers saw their power go out, including Stanford University and the College of San Mateo. CSM abruptly canceled classes for the day due to the outage. Flooding on I-580 in Oakland Flooding was reported in the far right lane of eastbound Interstate 580 near Grand Avenue in Oakland, according to the California Highway Patrol. TRAFFIC ADVISORY: I-580 EB, just east of Grand Ave, the #4 lane is partially flooded. Cal Trans has been notified. Proceed with extreme caution. pic.twitter.com/ToLN9FCi0I— CHP Hayward (@CHPHayward) February 17, 2026 Downed tree blocks road in Pleasanton area Pleasanton Sunol Road at Happy Valley Road was closed in both directions due to a downed tree, the California Highway Patrol said. Pleasanton-Sunol Rd. at Happy Valley Rd. is closed in both directions! Crews are on their way…this is a good reminder that during inclement weather, roadway conditions change rapidly! 2/17/26, 10:21am pic.twitter.com/SXEr3JWd5u— CHP Dublin Area (@CHPDublin) February 17, 2026 Special weather statement in southern Santa Clara County A special weather statement was issued for the area of Watsonville, Gilroy and Morgan Hill. The National Weather Service said 40 mph winds and pea-sized hail was possible. A special weather statement has been issued for Watsonville CA, Gilroy CA and Morgan Hill CA until 12:00 PM PST pic.twitter.com/zkMOKqLtDu— NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) February 17, 2026 Downed tree in San Francisco A tree came down in the area of Potrero Avenue and Alameda Street in San Francisco, the fire department said. Downed tree at Potrero/Alameda St. Add additional time to your travel destination today and reduce speeds on wet roads during this storm. #SFFD pic.twitter.com/FqTVivqCqV— SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIA (@SFFDPIO) February 17, 2026 Lightning strike knocks out power to elementary school in Santa Rosa An elementary school in Santa Rosa is closed after a lightning strike knocked out power at the campus, according to the Sonoma County Office of Education. Officials at Helen Lehman Elementary School, which is part of the Santa Rosa City Schools District, wrote on the school’s website that lightning struck a power pole outside of the campus. No other schools have been reported closed in the county during stormy weather, according to the Office of Education. —Bay City News bay area weather 11 hours ago Bay Area weather: Widespread rain and wind in forecast as storms move through Microclimate Forecast 1 hour ago Forecast: Wintry week ...read more read less