LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The National Weather Service is forecasting above-average temperatures through the weekend to be followed by chances of showers next week.

The agency issued a hazardous weather outlook for Lake County and other parts of northwest California through Wednesday due to temperatures that could range into the mid-90s on Friday and Saturday.

The Lake County forecast predicts light winds from Friday through Sunday, with daytime temperatures into the mid-80s and nighttime temperatures into the high 40s.

The warm temperatures through the weekend are to be followed by chances of rain from Monday through Wednesday.

The forecast predicts temperatures early next week will drop into the low 40s at night and the mid-60s by day.

By Thursday, sunny conditions will return, but temperatures will remain in the 60s during the day, according to the forecast.

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