San Francisco, California – Strong onshore winds will hammer the Bay Area and Central Coast through Tuesday, bringing gusts up to 50 mph that could topple trees and create hazardous travel, especially in mountain passes and coastal gaps.
According to the National Weather Service, winds will ramp up Sunday and persist through Tuesday, with widespread gusts of 25 to 35 mph and isolated peaks of 50 mph in higher elevations. The strongest impacts are expected in areas like Big Sur, the Santa Lucia Range, and coastal highways including Highway 1.
Downed tree limbs and scattered power outages are possible, especially in areas with drought-stressed vegetation. Drivers on I-280, Highway 17, and U.S. 101 should use extra caution, particularly in exposed stretches and overpasses. Residents are urged to secure loose outdoor furniture, avoid parking under large trees, and steer clear of downed power lines…