LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Lake County and the rest of the North Coast region are expected to experience heavy rainfall for much of this week.

The National Weather Service’s Eureka office said a strong atmospheric river “will bring a prolonged period of moderate-to-heavy rainfall beginning on Tuesday afternoon and continuing into the weekend.”

Forecasts said the heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday with 2 to 4 inches of rain across the area.

“Persistent rain is expected Thursday through Saturday with 1 to 3 inches of rainfall most likely each day. Excessive heavy rainfall will increase the flooding potential of small streams, low-lying and poor drainage areas,” the National Weather Service reported.
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The National Weather Service said the prolonged period of moderate to heavy rainfall mid to late week will increase the risk of flooding.

In addition to the rain, there will be windy conditions with wind speeds topping 30 miles per hour from Monday through Wednesday.

Daytime temperatures are forecast to range from the high 40s to low 50s this week. At night, temperatures are expected to be in the high 20s on Monday and the 30s on Tuesday before turning to the 40s through Friday. Temperatures at night are forecast to drop into the 30s again over the weekend.

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