Another Round of High Winds, Rain Damage Bay Area Homes

Once again, high winds and heavy rains became a powerful and damaging mixture for Bay Area residents Tuesday.

A 100-foot tree fell onto two homes on Marmona Court in Menlo Park. No one was injured, but firefighters had to help one woman escape through a window.

The storm also caused homes to get red-tagged because they’re unsafe to live in.

A Bay Area arborist said he’s heard some harrowing tales and close calls with these storms.       

“I actually saw one in San Anselmo. A teenager heard the tree starting to crack and pop, ran out of his bedroom, and the tree landed right where he was sleeping,” said Zac

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