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Weather Service Issues Wind Advisory for Area

Julia Ann Easley — February 17, 2017 - 11:51am

Please be aware the National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory — which means that winds of 35 mph and higher are expected — for the Interstate 80 corridor and southward in the Sacramento Valley through 10 p.m. today (Feb. 17).

The strongest winds are expected this afternoon. The weather service forecasts southeast winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts of up to 55 mph this afternoon and early evening.

Crews Help Campus Weather the Storms

Cody Kitaura — January 10, 2017 - 1:12pm

Update, 11 a.m. Wednesday: The only noticable impact to campus after another day of heavy rain and strong winds was a downed tree branch near North Hall and some roof leaks, facilities officials said today (Jan. 11).

One storm down, one still happening — and no major damage on campus thanks to prep work by facilities and grounds crews.

Flood Watch: Campus on Alert

Dave Jones — January 06, 2017 - 11:11am

Please be aware the National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the Sacramento Valley from Saturday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 7-11. In addition, a wind advisory is in effect from 4 a.m. to noon Saturday in advance of the warm front that is bringing moderate to heavy rain.

The forecast calls for 2 to 6 inches of rain in the Central Valley, and higher amounts moving into the hills and mountains. Previous storms have saturated the soil, so this new round of rain will increase the potential for widespread flooding of small rivers, streams and urban areas.