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Bay Area Wind Outages Affect Thousands

18 May 2026 10:45

Strong winds caused widespread power outages across the Bay Area, affecting over 13,000 customers and resulting in one fatality. - A man was killed in the North Bay due to the winds.

- PG&E implemented Public Safety Power Shutoffs in 15 counties to reduce wildfire risk. - The North Bay saw the highest number of outages at 6,696, with gusts up to 70 mph.

- Residents are urged to stay safe around downed power lines and use flashlights. The situation is improving as weather conditions ease, but caution remains advised.

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