Tuesday, March 14 Update

4:53 p.m. - Per the National Weather Service, the High Wind Warning is in effect until 11 p.m. Tuesday, March 14 and the Flood Watch remains in effect until 4 a.m. Wednesday, March 15. 

4 p.m. - Mountain View's Storm Map is now activated to keep you updated on weather-related calls for service. The map is being updated in real-time. View the Storm Map.

12:45 p.m. - Strong winds have caused several downed trees throughout our city. Residents in a few areas are also currently experiencing power outages. PG&E is en route to assess the situation but an estimated time of restoration has not been determined.

7:20 a.m. - The National Weather Service has updated both the Flood Watch and High Wind Warning, which will now remain in effect until 11 p.m. Tuesday, March 14.

Monday, March 13 Update

9:25 a.m. - The City of Mountain View's Emergency Operations Center will partially activate at 11 p.m. Monday. The EOC will likely remain activated through Wednesday morning due to the forecasted storm activity including high winds.

9:02 a.m. - Update from the National Weather Service: For the San Francisco Bay Area, the Flood Watch is in effect from 10 p.m. Monday, March 13 through 4 a.m. Wednesday, March 15 and the High Wind Warning is in effect from 11 p.m. Monday, March 13 through 5 a.m. Wednesday, March 15.

8 a.m. - The Stevens Creek and Permanente trails have reopened Monday morning.  

Sunday, March 12 Updates

7:05 a.m. - The National Weather Service has issued a new Flood Watch from 10 p.m. Monday, March 13 through 4 a.m. Wednesday, March 15 for the Bay Area. Forecasters say flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

In addition, a High Wind Watch will go into effect for the San Francisco Bay Area and Central Coast from 11 p.m. Monday, March 13 through 5 a.m. Wednesday, March 15.

Per NWS, potential impacts include damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are likely and roads could be blocked by downed trees. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. NWS recommends fastening loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of the winds.

The public is advised to monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings. 

Friday, March 10 Updates

4:09 p.m. - The National Weather Service has canceled the Wind Advisory. The weather forecast is calling for light scattered showers throughout Santa Clara County Friday, March 10 and Saturday, March 11, with Sunday, March 12 showing clear conditions.

The City has received a report of one tree that went down on private property in the 100 block of Calderon Avenue last night (Thursday, March 9).

8:45 a.m. - The Permanente and Stevens Creek trails are now closed due to flooding.

7:30 a.m. - The National Weather Service has issued both a Flood Watch and Wind Advisory for the Bay Area including Santa Clara Valley, which includes Mountain View. The Flood Watch remains in effect until 10 a.m. Sunday, March 12 while the Wind Advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. Friday, March 10.

The National Weather Service advises that gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result as soils remain very saturday.

For more details about the weather situation, visit the NWS website.

Thursday, March 9 Update: The City of Mountain View's Emergency Operations Center is partially activated in response to the heavy rains that are being forecasted for the local area.

Wednesday, March 8 Update: The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for 1 p.m. Thursday, March 9  through 10 a.m. Sunday, March 12.

An atmospheric river will impact the San Francisco Bay Area & Central Coast late this week with the heaviest rainfall currently expected to occur Thursday into Friday.

According to NWS, river, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone areas may experience flooding. Flooding of streets and poorly draining urban areas is also possible.