"Massive Power Outages Hit California Amid Impactful Storm and Windy Conditions"

Over 150,000 SMUD customers are without power in the Sacramento region due to powerful winds knocking down trees and power lines, with tens of thousands of PG&E customers also affected. The National Weather Service advises preparing for possible power outages, difficult driving conditions, and downed trees, urging people to have flashlights handy and charge electronic devices. SMUD urges caution around downed power lines and fallen debris near power lines, while PG&E's outage map shows widespread outages.