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The Bay Area office of the National Weather Service issued weather advisories for strong winds and possible coastal flooding in the area for the upcoming weekend.
Officials said strong offshore winds are returning to the region late Friday, prompting a wind advisory that begins midnight on Saturday through 10 a.m. Sunday covering the North Bay interior mountains, East Bay Hills, the Santa Cruz Mountains and the eastern hills of Santa Clara County.
North to northeast from 20 to 30 miles per hour, gusting to 50 mph, are expected. The winds could lead to downed tree limbs and potential power outages.
Officials urge residents to secure loose outdoor objects. Drivers should use extra caution, particularly those who are behind the wheel of high-profile vehicles.
Along with the wind advisory, a coastal flood advisory is in effect along the San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay coastlines from 5 a.m. to noon on Saturday. High tide in San Francisco is expected to reach 6.80 feet at 8:34 a.m.
“Low lying areas within the San Francisco Bay Area may see minor flooding as a result during high tide,” the weather service said in a statement.
Officials said impacts could include flooding of parking lots and parks near the water, along with isolated road closures.
