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Updated:January 2, 2026 8:01 am PST

Wind Advisory WIND ADVISORY  
Southern Lake County

  Effective: Fri, 1/2 6:49am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: January 2, 2026 8:01 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Fri, 1/2 3:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Southeastern Mendocino Interior - Northern Lake County - Southern Lake County
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Lake County, and Southeastern Mendocino Interior.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward
ridges. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs
could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Information:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.
Flood Watch FLOOD WATCH  
Southern Lake County

  Effective: Thu, 1/1 10:24pm Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: January 2, 2026 8:01 am Urgency: Future
  Expires: Fri, 1/2 12:00pm Certainty: Possible

Areas Affected: Northern Humboldt Coast - Southwestern Humboldt - Northern Humboldt Interior - Southern Humboldt Interior - Southern Trinity - Mendocino Coast - Northwestern Mendocino Interior - Northeastern Mendocino Interior - Southwestern Mendocino Interior - Southeastern Mendocino Interior - Northern Lake County - Southern Lake County
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including the following
areas, Mendocino Coast, Northeastern Mendocino Interior, Northern
Humboldt Coast, Northern Humboldt Interior, Northern Lake,
Northwestern Mendocino Interior, Southeastern Mendocino Interior,
Southern Humboldt Interior, Southern Lake, Southern Trinity,
Southwestern Humboldt and Southwestern Mendocino Interior.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides
along roadways. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may
become clogged with debris.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Widespread moderate to heavy rain from two consecutive strong
weather systems will produce 2-4 inches of rainfall Friday
afternoon through late Sunday.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Information:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.