Strong winds, tree trigger energy outages in Petaluma, immediate street closures

PETALUMA, Calif. (KRON) — Strong winds have induced two energy outages in Petaluma on Friday afternoon, the Petaluma Police Department introduced.

Over 1,800 prospects misplaced their energy, in accordance with PG&E.

Police, hearth, and utility crews are the scene of each outage areas.

The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory on Thursday for winds of 25-35 mph and as much as 50 mph that can hit elements of the Bay Area on Friday.

Power Outage #1

The sturdy winds induced a tree to knock down an influence line on Mountain View Avenue at Petaluma Blvd South, Petaluma police stated.

Petaluma Boulevard is blocked each methods: northbound and southbound.

Police gave instructions for vacationers to go across the street closures.

“Motorists heading south, ought to take I Street to sixth Street, south on sixth to Mountain View, then take MIssion Drive to McNear Ave.

Motorists heading north, ought to take McNear Ave, to Mission, proper onto Mountain View and left onto sixth Street.“

Power Outage #2

Powerlines have fallen throughout Caulfied Lane — additionally attributable to sturdy winds.

St. Francis Drive and Caulfield Lane, together with South McDowell Boulevard and Caufield Lane, have been closed, in accordance with police.

Motorists trying to go across the blocked roads can use Baywood or East Washington, authorities stated.

This is a growing story. Check again for updates.