How to resolve AdBlock issue? LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A storm making its way over Northern California is bringing heavy rain and winds, and has resulted in weather advisories for area residents.
The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory that's in effect through noon on Thursday and a flood watch that ends at 4 a.m. Friday.
The wind watch urges area residents to be prepared for strong, gusty southerly winds that are expected to increase Wednesday night and into Thursday as a powerful weather system moves in from the Pacific and across Northern California.
Winds in Lakeport are forecast to have gusts up to 26 miles per hour Wednesday night and 23 miles per hour Thursday morning, with Cobb likely to have gusts into the low 30s Wednesday night and mid-30s on Thursday morning, based on the specific forecast.
In the Clearlake area, gusts are predicted in the low 30s both Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with similar wind speeds expected on the Northshore.
At the same time, a large amount of rain is in the forecast.
The National Weather Service said moisture from the Pacific will interact with a cold front and bring periods of heavy rainfall and snow in the higher elevations through early Friday, when it starts to taper off.
The forecast calls for conditions to clear on Friday and continue early into next week, when the next chances of rain are expected on Wednesday.
On Wednesday the Lakeport Public Works Department issued its own advisory about the series of storm systems developing over the eastern Pacific and approaching the area, in addition to the heavy winds.
Officials said several inches of rain could fall in the area through midday Thursday.
The department warned that downed limbs are likely and downed trees are possible. Officials asked that people be aware of the possible driving hazards and of emergency crews out in the storm, and that they drive with care and be safe.
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National Weather Service issues storm advisories; wind, large amounts of rain expected
- Elizabeth Larson
