Bay Area Shorelines was placed under an opinion with wind energy updated by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 4:38 p.m., the Council is in force until Sunday, May. 4 to 5 a.m.
According to the NWS San Francisco CA, “Northwest Serre 20 to 30 MPH with gusts up to 45 mph expected”.
“Winds on grounds in gusts will breathe unleashed objects.” As strong winds can make driving difficult, especially for high -level vehicles. Be extra prudent. “
The complete list of affected locations includes:
- Marin Coastal Range
- North coast of the Bay, including point Reyes National Seashore
- San Francisco peninsula coast
- Northern Salinas Valley / Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley
- Southern Monterey Bay and Big on Coast
- County of San Francisco
High wind alerts: your security guide
Regarding high wind alerts, understanding the risk levels is crucial. The NWS classifies them in three distinct categories:
High wind warning: Act!
Successful and strong winds with even stronger gusts occur. Look for a shelter. If you drive, keep both hands on the wheel and slow down.
Wind Advisory: Act!
Strong winds occur but are not so strong that they justify a high wind warning. Objects outside must be secure and caution must be taken in the event of driving.
High Wind Watch: Be ready!
Supported and strong winds are possible. Secure articles outdoors in bulk and adjust the plans if necessary so that you have not taken outside.
How to prepare before the approach of strong winds
- Cut the tree branches away from your home and your electric lines.
- Secure gutters and shutters.
- Identify an interior room of your house, such as a basement or an interior bathroom, in which you can shelter when wind warnings.
- If you live in a mobile house, identify a robust building to which you can go if the NWS emits a strong wind or a severe thunderstorm warning.
- Load the batteries of all essential items such as mobile phones and booster packs, weather radios and electrical tools such as an alternative saw, which you may need to erase debris.
- Update your emergency kit and make sure you include enough food and water to last 3 days for each person in your home.
- Make a list of items outside your home, you will have to get attached or put away so that they do not go wild or fly out a window. When the NWS emits a high wind watch, immediately secure these items to avoid damage or injuries once the wind is starting to resume.
How to act during strong winds
Take the shelter:
- Immediately enter a robust building during a high wind warning or a severe thunderstorm warning and move to an indoor room or a basement.
- If you are in a mobile house, move to a robust building before the winds pick up or the storm system reaches your location.
If you are caught up outside or driving:
- Get the shelter in your car if you are not near a robust building. If possible, lead to a robust building nearby. Otherwise, move your car to a place where it is less likely to be struck by the fall of trees or power lines.
- If no shelters are available, avoid trees, power lines and the side of the road. Keep in mind that the power lines that are lying on the ground can be live. Do not approach them! Try to find a place that will block the debris to breathe or fall.
- If you drive and are not near a robust building, hold the steering wheel with both hands and slow down.
- Keep a distance from high -level vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers. A strong gust of wind may be sufficient to return one of these trailers to the side.
What to do after the strong winds calm
- Do not approach the cut electric lines. Report the electric lines killed to the police.
- Be careful when manipulating debris that may have jumped in your courtyard.
Originally published:
California Daily Newspapers
