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Bay Area Storm Brings Heavy Rain, High Winds and 500 Lightning Strikes

Two Santa Rosa schools closed after lightning damage, with local agencies urging slower travel on wet roads.

Overview

  • The National Weather Service logged roughly 500 lightning strikes across the Bay Area by 9 a.m. Tuesday.
  • Helen Lehman Elementary in Santa Rosa closed after lightning hit a power pole outside the campus, causing an outage and localized flooding, according to district officials.
  • Woodside West School preschool canceled classes after lightning shattered a large redwood, with debris damaging the roof and a fence.
  • San Francisco Fire Department reported a downed tree at Potrero Avenue and Alameda Street, and advised drivers to add travel time and reduce speeds.
  • Sonoma County Office of Education said no additional schools in the county were reported closed during the storm.