City of Palo Alto, CA

11/19/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/19/2024 17:31

Wet and Windy Weather Expected This Week

Wet and Windy Weather Expected This Week

Published on November 19, 2024

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Wind Advisory from this evening until 6 a.m. Thursday, November 21 with possible wind gusts reaching up to 45 mph. Rain is also expected starting Wednesday, November 20 through the weekend. Temperatures in Palo Alto should be relatively mild per NWS forecasts, with overnight lows in the high 40's and daytime highs in the mid 50's.

The community should expect impacts such as high winds causing downed trees and power outages and rain impacts such as water pooling in our roadways.

The City will be monitoring conditions and will share updates via www.cityofpaloalto.org/stormupdate. Please drive safely and report any impacts to the City at www.cityofpaloalto.org/311.

Report Community Concerns

Please only call 9-1-1 in an emergency. Report neighborhood impacts through Palo Alto 311 or call us directly at the phone numbers listed here.

  • Report blocked storm drains, sink holes, landslides, levee damage, and fallen trees to Palo Alto Public Works. Call (650) 496-6974 on weekdays from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. and (650) 329-2413 after hours.
  • Report leaks, sewer spills to Palo Alto Utilities Water, Gas, Wastewater Operations at (650) 329-2579.
  • Report power outages & electrical problems to Palo Alto Utilities Electric Operations at (650) 496-6914.
  • Call our Pollution Hotline at (650) 329-2943 or 1(888) 510-5151 if you see someone dumping in storm drains or creeks.

Thank you in advance for reporting community concerns.

Bookmark Key Online Resources

Read a recent update on storm readiness, both what the City is doing and resident reminders to be prepared.