By Bay City News.
A storm with strong winds of more than 50 mph is hitting the Bay Area on Tuesday, causing widespread power outages, downed trees and other problems in the region.
The National Weather Service said Mount Umunhum in Santa Clara County had the highest wind speed recorded in the region at 78 mph, but winds of 50 mph or higher were also recorded in the East Bay and North Bay.
The wet and windy weather closed many highways and roads, including State Highway 29 in North Bay due to a downed tree, as well as State Highways 17 and 9 in Santa Cruz County.
The peninsula was the site of the most reported power outages Tuesday related to the stormy weather, with major outages reported in Palo Alto and the Millbrae/Burlingame area, according to utility officials.
The weather service says high winds are possible in the Bay Area until at least 9 p.m. Tuesday, and residents should use caution when going outdoors and should report any danger to 911.
Most parts of the Bay Area were forecast to receive between a half-inch and an inch of rain between Monday and Wednesday night, with up to 2.5 inches in the Santa Cruz Mountains and Big Sur coast.
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