Northern California is preparing for another strong weather system to arrive on Wednesday that is expected to bring dangerous winds that down more trees and knock out power. KCRA 3 is calling Wednesday an Alert Day due to the strong winds, where gusts are expected between 40 to 50 mph.The latest severe weather arrives as the region continues to deal with the aftermath of the New Year’s Eve storm that brought heavy rain and strong winds. The weekend storm caused widespread flooding across Northern California, knocked out power for thousands and stranded dozens on flooded roadways. One person was found dead inside a submerged vehicle near Dillard Road, as first responders continue to search for at least one missing person. Residents of Point Pleasant, Glanville Tract and Franklin Pond were ordered to evacuate due to flooding on Sunday. Evacuation orders remain in place.In Sacramento, more than 1,000 remained without power on Tuesday night.A spokesperson with SMUD told KCRA 3 on Monday that the utility will remain in an all-hands-on-deck position for Wednesday’s storm. The utility warned that this next storm is expected to “be worse” with “multiple hours of high winds and gusts exceeding 50mph.””The ground is now saturated from multiple days of heavy rains and more downed trees and poles are likely,” SMUD said.| MORE | Find SMUD’s outage map hereThe weekend storm also caused the Cosumnes River to reach its highest level in history and brought flooding to Wilton and parts of south Sacramento County. The county later confirmed Sunday that there had been a double levee breach. County officials have issued a local state of emergency and said they will be collecting damage estimates. Spokesperson Kim Nava said the proclamation will give the county’s director of emergency services the authority to fully use all county resources and personnel to assist with the emergency.They could later seek reimbursement if a state or federal emergency proclamation is issued.LATEST FORECAST Meteorologist Tamara Berg says rain will intensify as we go throughout the day on Wednesday, with some of the heaviest rain falling after sundown.| MORE | Northern California forecast: Weather Alert Day Wednesday due to widespread high winds, possible power outagesThrough early Thursday, Sacramento could see 1 to 1.5 inches of rainfall, while areas around Yuba City could see two inches. Fairfield and other Delta locations could see more than an inch and a half and Stockton/Modesto area could see half an inch.Learn more about the forecast in the video below. HERE ARE THE LATEST UPDATES:11:12 p.m.: The city of Sacramento is asking people to call 311 if they see street flooding, traffic lights that aren’t working, or downed trees, KCRA 3’s Melanie Wingo reports. 10:20 p.m.: PG&E and SMUD both expect more power outages tomorrow and are sharing storm safety tips. They include: Never touch downed wiresUse generators safely. PG&E recommends they are installed by a licensed electrician and in a well-ventilated area.Use flashlights, not candlesHave a backup phoneHave fresh drinking water and iceTurn off appliancesPrepare an emergency kit, including a portable cell phone charger, flashlight, fresh drinking water, extra batteries, a manual can opener and a battery-operated radio.| Video below | PG&E addresses customers’ long waits for power restoration in San Joaquin County8:51 p.m.: KCRA 3’s Josie Heart spoke to a family that faced days stuck inside their home in Galt after a tree knocked down a power pole next to their property. KCRA 3’s Michelle Bandur spoke to neighbors in Sacramento’s Swanston Estates neighborhood where a massive pine tree fell but avoided powerlines. 7:42 p.m.: Here’s an update from the Sacramento Fire Department. 7:16 p.m.: SMUD says it has restored power to more than 99% of customers whose lights went out in the New Year’s Eve storm. The storm caused more than 120 poles to be blown down and uprooted at least 115 trees. SMUD also warned that Wednesday’s storm is expected to “be worse” with “multiple hours of high winds and gusts exceeding 50mph.” “The ground is now saturated from multiple days of heavy rains and more downed trees and poles are likely,” SMUD said. 5:26 p.m.: San Joaquin County says it will close all regional, community and neighborhood parks on Wednesday in advance of the storm. The closure could last through Thursday or potentially, Friday, too. The county said the Micke Grove Zoo and Micke Grove Regional Park had “significant flooding and wind damage” and will remain closed through Sunday. 5:13 p.m.: There are still more than 1,000 SMUD customers without power. 5:04 p.m.: The National Weather Service says mountain travel is “highly discouraged” tomorrow.4:55 p.m.: KCRA 3’s Melanie Wingo reports that so far the city of Sacramento has received 200 calls about downed trees or limbs. The city expects to continue to be busy through this week with reports into 311.4:16 p.m.: Stockton Unified School District says families should “use caution and allow extra time while traveling to school” on Wednesday. 4:14 p.m.: Sacramento County is also closing all parks due to tree hazards. Read more. 1:01 p.m.: All parks in Stockton are closed due to tree hazards from the weekend storm and forecast high winds Wednesday.12:42 p.m.: Chain controls have been lifted on I-80 over Donner Summit, but CHP is warning of the upcoming system.7:08 a.m.: Chain controls are in place in the Sierra, according to CHP TruckeeDownload our app for the latestHere is where you can download our app for the latest weather alerts.Follow our KCRA weather team on social mediaChief Meteorologist Mark Finan on Facebook and TwitterMeteorologist Tamara Berg on Facebook and TwitterMeteorologist Eileen Javora on FacebookMeteorologist Dirk Verdoorn on FacebookMeteorologist/Climate Reporter Heather Waldman on Facebook and TwitterWatch our forecasts on TV or onlineHere’s where to find our latest video forecast. You can also watch a livestream of our latest newscast here. 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Northern California is preparing for another strong weather system to arrive on Wednesday that is expected to bring dangerous winds that down more trees and knock out power.
KCRA 3 is calling Wednesday an Alert Day due to the strong winds, where gusts are expected between 40 to 50 mph.
The latest severe weather arrives as the region continues to deal with the aftermath of the New Year’s Eve storm that brought heavy rain and strong winds.
The weekend storm caused widespread flooding across Northern California, knocked out power for thousands and stranded dozens on flooded roadways.
One person was found dead inside a submerged vehicle near Dillard Road, as first responders continue to search for at least one missing person.
Residents of Point Pleasant, Glanville Tract and Franklin Pond were ordered to evacuate due to flooding on Sunday. Evacuation orders remain in place.
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In Sacramento, more than 1,000 remained without power on Tuesday night.
A spokesperson with SMUD told KCRA 3 on Monday that the utility will remain in an all-hands-on-deck position for Wednesday’s storm.
The utility warned that this next storm is expected to “be worse” with “multiple hours of high winds and gusts exceeding 50mph.”
“The ground is now saturated from multiple days of heavy rains and more downed trees and poles are likely,” SMUD said.
| MORE | Find SMUD’s outage map here
The weekend storm also caused the Cosumnes River to reach its highest level in history and brought flooding to Wilton and parts of south Sacramento County. The county later confirmed Sunday that there had been a double levee breach.
County officials have issued a local state of emergency and said they will be collecting damage estimates. Spokesperson Kim Nava said the proclamation will give the county’s director of emergency services the authority to fully use all county resources and personnel to assist with the emergency.
They could later seek reimbursement if a state or federal emergency proclamation is issued.
LATEST FORECAST
Meteorologist Tamara Berg says rain will intensify as we go throughout the day on Wednesday, with some of the heaviest rain falling after sundown.
| MORE | Northern California forecast: Weather Alert Day Wednesday due to widespread high winds, possible power outages
Through early Thursday, Sacramento could see 1 to 1.5 inches of rainfall, while areas around Yuba City could see two inches. Fairfield and other Delta locations could see more than an inch and a half and Stockton/Modesto area could see half an inch.
Learn more about the forecast in the video below.
HERE ARE THE LATEST UPDATES:
11:12 p.m.: The city of Sacramento is asking people to call 311 if they see street flooding, traffic lights that aren’t working, or downed trees, KCRA 3’s Melanie Wingo reports.
10:20 p.m.: PG&E and SMUD both expect more power outages tomorrow and are sharing storm safety tips. They include:
- Never touch downed wires
- Use generators safely. PG&E recommends they are installed by a licensed electrician and in a well-ventilated area.
- Use flashlights, not candles
- Have a backup phone
- Have fresh drinking water and ice
- Turn off appliances
- Prepare an emergency kit, including a portable cell phone charger, flashlight, fresh drinking water, extra batteries, a manual can opener and a battery-operated radio.
| Video below | PG&E addresses customers’ long waits for power restoration in San Joaquin County
8:51 p.m.: KCRA 3’s Josie Heart spoke to a family that faced days stuck inside their home in Galt after a tree knocked down a power pole next to their property.
KCRA 3’s Michelle Bandur spoke to neighbors in Sacramento’s Swanston Estates neighborhood where a massive pine tree fell but avoided powerlines.
7:42 p.m.: Here’s an update from the Sacramento Fire Department.
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7:16 p.m.: SMUD says it has restored power to more than 99% of customers whose lights went out in the New Year’s Eve storm. The storm caused more than 120 poles to be blown down and uprooted at least 115 trees.
SMUD also warned that Wednesday’s storm is expected to “be worse” with “multiple hours of high winds and gusts exceeding 50mph.”
“The ground is now saturated from multiple days of heavy rains and more downed trees and poles are likely,” SMUD said.
5:26 p.m.: San Joaquin County says it will close all regional, community and neighborhood parks on Wednesday in advance of the storm. The closure could last through Thursday or potentially, Friday, too.
The county said the Micke Grove Zoo and Micke Grove Regional Park had “significant flooding and wind damage” and will remain closed through Sunday.
5:13 p.m.: There are still more than 1,000 SMUD customers without power.
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5:04 p.m.: The National Weather Service says mountain travel is “highly discouraged” tomorrow.
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4:55 p.m.: KCRA 3’s Melanie Wingo reports that so far the city of Sacramento has received 200 calls about downed trees or limbs. The city expects to continue to be busy through this week with reports into 311.
4:16 p.m.: Stockton Unified School District says families should “use caution and allow extra time while traveling to school” on Wednesday.
4:14 p.m.: Sacramento County is also closing all parks due to tree hazards.
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1:01 p.m.: All parks in Stockton are closed due to tree hazards from the weekend storm and forecast high winds Wednesday.
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12:42 p.m.: Chain controls have been lifted on I-80 over Donner Summit, but CHP is warning of the upcoming system.
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7:08 a.m.: Chain controls are in place in the Sierra, according to CHP Truckee
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