"The watch is valid from Tuesday 7 p.m. until Wednesday Dec. 24, at 4 a.m. The NWS San Francisco CA said, South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Damaging winds could down trees, snap power lines, and result in property damage. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be extremely difficult and hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles."
"When it comes to high wind alerts, understanding the levels of risk is crucial. The NWS classifies them into three distinct categories: High wind warning: Take action! Sustained, strong winds with even stronger gusts are happening. Seek shelter. If you are driving, keep both hands on the wheel and slow down. Wind advisory: Take action! Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning. Objects that are outdoors should"
The National Weather Service issued a high wind watch for Northern California from Tuesday 7 p.m. to Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 4 a.m. Forecasted south winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph could down trees, snap power lines, and cause property damage and widespread power outages. Travel may be extremely difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. The combination of strong winds and moist soils increases the likelihood of downed trees. Affected areas include coastal ranges, North Bay, San Francisco Bay and peninsula, East Bay valleys and hills, Santa Cruz and Santa Clara valleys, Monterey and Salinas valleys, Big Sur coast, and nearby mountains and forests. Residents should secure outdoor objects, monitor forecasts, and use caution while driving; NWS differentiates High Wind Warnings for dangerous sustained winds and Wind Advisories for lesser strong winds.
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