Forecast calls for gusty winds in parts of Lake County

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The National Weather Service is forecasting gusting winds on Tuesday.

The agency’s forecast calls for more low clouds and fog.

Gusty northeast winds were expected to start overnight over ridges and higher elevations, particularly in Lake County.

The forecast calls for gusty winds up to 40 miles per hour in some wind-prone areas, such as Cobb and Middletown, with higher gusts possible on ridgetops.

“Winds are forecast to remain breezy in Lake County through the afternoon Tuesday, and pick up again Tuesday night into Wednesday morning in the high elevations and ridges,” the forecast said.

Nighttime temperatures are forecast to be in the 40s for much of the week, trending down into the 30s by the weekend.

During the daytime, temperatures are expected to be in the 50s, possibly reaching the 60s by the weekend.

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