LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Lake County and much of California will face more rain through the course of this week thanks to the latest in a continuing series of storms.
“While this storm is not expected to be as fierce as the ones earlier in the month, the latest in the train of storms will be dangerous, posing several risks to people and property — including a renewed flood risk and gusty winds for some along the West Coast, and for central and northern California, it can bring severe thunderstorms and even an isolated tornado across parts of Northern and Central California on Monday and even across parts of Southern California on Tuesday. The storm has the potential to once again slow travel and activities, including business activities, in the state,” said AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter.
Accuweather said that, comparing the impacts expected over the upcoming days to the storms that barreled into California from Feb. 3 to 5, forecasters are not expecting the risks to be as widespread due to one main factor: this storm will be losing energy as it approaches rather than strengthening.
Rainfall totals in inches for the 72-hour period ending at 2 a.m. Tuesday:
— Hidden Valley Lake: 4.61
— Indian Valley Reservoir: 2.77.
— Kelseyville: 5.20.
— Lake Pillsbury: 3.96.
— Lower Lake: 4.43.
— Lyons Valley: 3.31.
— Whispering Pines: 5.80.
The National Weather Service’s forecast for the week shows chances of rain through Monday.
Along with the rain, more high winds are in the forecast, causing concerns for more falling trees and power lines.
Due to concerns statewide about the strength of these latest storms, Gov. Newsom preemptively activated the State Operations Center in Mather to help coordinate state, local and federal response.
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