Here is a message for you from the City of Palo Alto. This information also appears at www.cityofpaloalto.org/StormUpdate, which is a good page to keep bookmarked during storm season.
Heavy Rainfall Expected Tonight; High Wind & Flood Watch in Effect; Flood is Risk Low: The National Weather Service updated their forecast this evening, with the storm system slowing over the ocean. Heavy rainfalls and wind are still expected to peak tonight between 10 p.m. and midnight and continue into Thursday. Flood risk is low, with slightly lower rainfall levels than originally reported, though uncertainty continues. A high wind advisory is in effect through Thursday morning and a flood watch is in effect until Friday morning. The community should expect rain-related impacts such as ponding water in local roadways, and wind-related impacts such as power outages and fallen trees or branches. Use caution while driving and continue to monitor local forecasts and creek levels. City staff will continue to monitor creek levels, and are prepared to respond to storm impacts, as needed. Sandbag stations are stocked. Seasonal trail closures are in effect at Arastradero Nature Preserve. The National Weather Service is forecasting another atmospheric river storm system to arrive on Sunday.
Storm Updates & Safety Reminders:
- Sign-up for emergency alerts and follow Palo Alto Police on Nixle for public safety updates.
- Only call 9-1-1 in an emergency.
- Report neighborhood impacts through Palo Alto 311 or call us directly at the phone numbers listed to the right on this page.
- Sign up for text alerts about utilities power outages at mycpau.cityofpaloalto.org
- Baylands Nature Preserve and Foothills Nature Preserve will continue normal operating hours. For details, go here.
- Find Countywide Warming Centers, including Palo Alto Library hours here.
