Areas of the North Bay could face power outages due to wildfire risk, PGE warns
May 16, 2026
PGE warned parts of the North Bay could face power shutoffs from Sunday to Tuesday due to potential wildfire risk.
A warning regarding preventive outages is in effect for parts of Napa and Sonoma counties, due to a forecast of strong, dry winds.
Shutoffs could occur between Sunday until Tuesda
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The utility company specified that it is monitoring weather conditions and that potential service interruptions have not yet been confirmed.
PGE usually provides detailed maps of the affected areas, along with estimated timelines, depending on how the forecast evolves. The utility implements preventive outages during periods of wind gusts, low humidity, and dry vegetation to reduce the likelihood that electrical equipment could spark a wildfire.
Sonoma County
6 hours ago
Vegetation fire west of Lake Sonoma is contained to almost 10 acres
Contra Costa County
19 hours ago
Red flag warning and high winds keep East Bay fire officials on high alert
San Jose
May 15
Emergency crews respond to several fires in San Jose
The National Weather Service indicated that these conditions are anticipated for the inland Bay Area and the Central Coast from Friday through Monday.
PGE reminds customers who rely on electricity for medical needs that they may be eligible for additional notifications through its Medical Baseline program.
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