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PG&E Warns of Possible Power Shutoffs in the North Bay

Power shutoffs could stretch into Sunday and Monday

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PG&E is warning customers of possible power outages due to high winds in parts of the Bay Area Saturday.

The utility said the power outages are likely to happen to prevent wildfires in the North Bay.

Bay Area residents are used to windy conditions happening, but some tell told NBC Bay Area Saturday that they didn’t expect the strong winds that blew through times during the day. Rob Mayeda and Christie Smith report.

Power shutoffs could stretch into Sunday and Monday.

The counties that would be affected by the power shutoffs include Butte, Colusa, Fresno, Glenn, Kern, Lake, Napa, Stenislaus, Tehama and Yolo.

Customers can check online to find out if their location is being monitored for the potential safety shutoff at http://www.pge.com/pspsupdates .

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