LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – With several inches of rain expected this week because of an arriving atmospheric river, the National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Lake County.
The flash flood watch is in effect from 4 p.m. Monday through 8 a.m. Thursday.
The National Weather Service said at atmospheric river is taking aim at Northern California this week, which is anticipated to result in rapid rises in creeks, rivers, lakes and other water bodies.
Because of that new influx of water, there are chances of flash flooding due to persisting heavy rain at times. Burn scar areas such as found in the Mendocino Complex footprint are of particular concern.
Along with the rain, some snow melt could add to the water levels, forecasters said.
The National Weather Service’s Sacramento office said the week will get off to a wet start with moderate to heavy rain at times from Monday through Wednesday.
The specific Lake County forecast calls for rainfall levels ranging up to 6 inches this week. As much as 4 inches of rain could fall on Monday alone, based on the forecast.
Rain is expected to continue through much of the week, with a break from Thursday night to Friday night before rain returns for the weekend.
Winds with gusts above 25 miles per hour are forecast throughout the county on Monday and Monday night, with slightly lower wind speeds on Tuesday.
Daytime temperatures this week will range from the high 40s to low 50s, and nighttime conditions will range from the low 30s to low 40s, with Wednesday and Thursday night expected to be the coldest nights.
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Atmospheric river to bring heavy rainfall; flash flood watch issued for Lake County
- Elizabeth Larson
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