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.
A Flood Watch is in effect Sunday at 10 a.m. through Wednesday at 10 a.m., and a Wind Advisory is in effect Sunday and Monday, with the National Weather Service forecasting sustained winds of up to 39 mph in lower elevations and up to 67 mph in higher terrain, plus possible thunderstorms. While uncertainty remains, flood risk is low as of today’s forecast. Use caution on local roads due to ponding water. Moderate rain and high winds could cause community impacts such as fallen trees and debris, and power outages. Palo Alto Open Space Preserves (Baylands, Arastradero, and Foothills) closures in effect Sunday and Monday to vehicle access, with pedestrian, cyclist, and equestrian access discouraged given storm conditions. Parking is prohibited along the end of Embarcadero Road, and Arastradero and Page Mill Roads within the preserves and will be enforced.
SAFETY REMINDERS:
- Monitor creek levels and track the weather forecast, as conditions can change quickly. Helpful online resources can be found further down on this page under "Track Weather/Creek Levels".
- Stay informed: Sign-up for emergency alerts and follow Palo Alto Police on Nixle for public safety updates. Sign up for utilities power outage text alerts and gain details about power outages at https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/outages
- Report community concerns: Only call 9-1-1 in an emergency. Report neighborhood impacts through Palo Alto 311 or call us directly at the phone numbers listed on this page.
- Storm Precautions: If you live in an area that has seen flooding in past years, consider preparing for flooding as a precaution. Sandbag locations are stocked. Location information can be found below under "Storm Ready Resources."
