A day after high winds blasted the Bay Area and a tornado touched down in Scotts Valley, crews were still working to restore power to thousands, reopen roads and repair other damage .
In Scotts Valley, where a tornado overturned cars and downed power lines Saturday afternoon, power was fully restored and all roads were open thanks to crews working through the night, the utility said Sunday. Scotts Valley Police in a press release and on Facebook.
Five people were reported injured, three of whom were transported to a medical facility, one of whom was admitted for further treatment, according to the statement. No deaths have been reported.
“We would like to take a moment to thank the community for their patience, understanding and cooperation as we navigated this difficult and impactful situation. We know the disruption caused has been significant and your support throughout the process has been invaluable,” the press release reads. “The collaborative effort of everyone involved reflects the strength and resilience of this community and those who serve it. »
The tornado caused damage on Mount Hermon Road, around the Scotts Valley Mall, for about five minutes starting at 1:39 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
The tornado was given an Enhanced Fujita Scale or damage rating of 1, the second lowest of six levels, with the tornado likely producing wind gusts of around 90 miles per hour.
A tornado warning was also briefly issued for San Francisco, a first in the city’s history. The warning was issued at 5:54 a.m. Saturday morning and canceled about 20 minutes later.
California experiences an average of 11 tornadoes a year, usually in the spring and fall in the northern half of the Central Valley, the National Weather Service said.
Heavy rain and strong winds were felt across the region. Flooding closed roads in Belmont and Livermore for hours and thousands were still without power Sunday afternoon due to downed lines.
PG&E was working to restore power to 4,060 customers in Marin County, 2,895 customers in San Mateo County, 2,793 customers in Santa Cruz County, 1,157 customers in Santa Clara County and hundreds more in San Francisco and the East Bay Sunday afternoon.
Power outages Sunday caused traffic delays in Walnut Creek on Ygnacio Valley Road at Lennon Lane, and BART service was temporarily interrupted between the Coliseum and Oakland Airport stations.
Areas surrounding San Francisco and San Pablo Bays have been under a Minor Coastal Flood Warning since Thursday, which will remain in effect until 1 p.m. Monday.
Light rain and temperatures in the mid-50s are forecast for much of the Bay Area early this week.
“We’re definitely not going to see what we saw this weekend,” said Nicole Sarment, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. “Winds can reach 30 miles per hour or as close to the coast, but not everywhere like we saw this weekend.”
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