Nearly 16,500 without power on Central Coast due to power outages

Central, Calif. (KION-TV)- PG&E said that nearly 16,500 people are without power due to outages on the Central Coast.

A reported 6,439 customers are without power in Monterey County, and 10,052 people are without power in Santa Cruz County, reports PG&E.

4,445 people are without power in Pacific Grove, and the Aptos Hills to Larkin Valley has around 2,738 customers without power and Scott's Valley has 2,244 people without power.

PG&E says the cause is likely to be the weather.

Outages were reported as early as 10:16 a.m.

PG&E has not given a time for when power will be restored to customers.