LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — With an atmospheric river expected to bring a large amount of rain this week, the National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Lake County.

The flood watch will be in effect from late Tuesday night through late Thursday night due to the possibility of excessive rainfall.

Forecasters are anticipating 2 to 5 inches of rain to fall from Tuesday night through Wednesday, with another 2 to 3 inches of rain expected on Thursday.

The National Weather Service said there will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways, along with rapidly rising creeks and streams.

Beyond Thursday, the forecast calls for chances of rain from Friday through Sunday morning before conditions clear.

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