This is day two of high winds in Arnold. Weather reports indicate strong, steady winds between 25 and 35mph, with gusts to 50. As a result, there are a number of trees down throughout the area with a few down in Lilac Park. No damage to structures in Lilac Park has been reported as of this posting (1:15pm 12/1/11). As more information comes in, we will do our best to keep you informed via e-mail and the web site. Please check back often.
POWER OUTAGES
Certain parts of Lilac Park are without power and have been since last night. PG & E reports numerous trees down all over the Arnold area with at least one utility pole down in Lilac Park affecting power and cable services to an unknown number of homes.
The PG & E map on our Storm Activity Page is a literal pincushion of power failures all over the central part of the state.
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
.DAY ONE...TODAY WINDY CONDITIONS CONTINUE TODAY. NORTHERLY VALLEY WINDS 15 TO 40 WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS IN THE MOUNTAINS WILL BE VERY WINDY TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING. NORTHEAST WINDS INCREASING TO 35 TO 50 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 80 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 100 MPH ARE POSSIBLE OVER HIGHEST RIDGES. NORTHEAST WINDS 25 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH AT ELEVATIONS BETWEEN 3000 AND 5000 FEET.