Pacific Gas & Electric Co. is warning Northern California customers that possible power shutoffs could be implemented later this week due to heightened fire danger.<\/p>\n
The utility said it is monitoring<\/a> a wind event forecast to hit the region by Wednesday for potential public safety power shutoffs.<\/p>\n Wind gusts are expected to reach around 30 to 45 mph, with peak gusts in North Bay mountains, including Mount St. Helena, forecast to reach around 50 to 60 mph.<\/p>\n With low humidity also expected, officials are concerned about elevated fire danger. The National Weather Service has already said a red flag warning<\/a> will go into effect at 11 a.m. Wednesday for the northern Sacramento Valley.<\/p>\n According to PG&E, some residents in the following counties could have their power preemptively shut off due to the fire danger: Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Napa, Sonoma, Sutter, Tehama and Yolo.<\/p>\n PG&E has not yet detailed how many customers could be affected by the possible shutoffs.<\/p>\n As of Monday, PG&E listed the shutoffs as possible from June 10-12. The red flag warning will be in effect through 5 p.m. Thursday.<\/p>\n