Widespread Power Outages Across California’s Bay Area After Emergency Is Declared

Giant wind turbines are powered by strong prevailing winds near Palm Springs, Calif., on May 13, 2008. David McNew/Getty Images

Widespread power outages were being reported on Tuesday morning across California’s Bay Area region, according to the state’s largest utility, amid high temperatures and statewide “Flex Alerts.”

Pacific Gas & Electric reported more than 20,000 customers in the North Bay, South Bay, and East Bay had lost power on Monday afternoon. That number dropped to fewer than 10,000 across the region, PG&E said on Tuesday.