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Updated:December 24, 2025 2:01 am PST

High Wind Warning HIGH WIND WARNING  
Southern Lake County

  Effective: Tue, 12/23 9:21pm Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: December 24, 2025 2:01 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Wed, 12/24 9:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Mendocino Coast - Northwestern Mendocino Interior - Northeastern Mendocino Interior - Southwestern Mendocino Interior - Southeastern Mendocino Interior - Northern Lake County - Southern Lake County
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with
gusts up to 75 mph. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 25 to 35
mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible.

* WHERE...Mendocino County and Lake County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 AM PST Wednesday. For the
High Wind Watch, from late Wednesday night through Thursday
evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Wind gusts will be
particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal
headlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other
debris on roadways. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power
lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Information:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
High Wind Watch HIGH WIND WATCH  
Southern Lake County

  Effective: Tue, 12/23 9:21pm Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: December 24, 2025 2:01 am Urgency: Future
  Expires: Wed, 12/24 9:00am Certainty: Possible

Areas Affected: Mendocino Coast - Northwestern Mendocino Interior - Northeastern Mendocino Interior - Southwestern Mendocino Interior - Southeastern Mendocino Interior - Northern Lake County - Southern Lake County
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with
gusts up to 75 mph. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 25 to 35
mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible.

* WHERE...Mendocino County and Lake County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 AM PST Wednesday. For the
High Wind Watch, from late Wednesday night through Thursday
evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Wind gusts will be
particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal
headlands. There is an increased risk of tree branches and other
debris on roadways. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power
lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Information:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
High Wind Watch HIGH WIND WATCH  
Southern Lake County

  Effective: Mon, 12/22 1:33pm Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: December 24, 2025 2:01 am Urgency: Past
  Expires: Mon, 12/22 1:48pm Certainty: Observed

Areas Affected: Mendocino Coast - Northwestern Mendocino Interior - Northeastern Mendocino Interior - Southwestern Mendocino Interior - Southeastern Mendocino Interior - Northern Lake County - Southern Lake County
 
Alert Details:
The High Wind Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Eureka CA on this developing situation.

Information:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
Flood Watch FLOOD WATCH  
Southern Lake County

  Effective: Tue, 12/23 10:02pm Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: December 24, 2025 2:01 am Urgency: Future
  Expires: Fri, 12/26 5:00pm Certainty: Possible

Areas Affected: Coastal Del Norte - Del Norte Interior - Northern Humboldt Coast - Southwestern Humboldt - Northern Humboldt Interior - Southern Humboldt Interior - Northern Trinity - Southern Trinity - Mendocino Coast - Northwestern Mendocino Interior - Northeastern Mendocino Interior - Southwestern Mendocino Interior - Southeastern Mendocino Interior - Northern Lake County - Southern Lake County
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Del Norte County, Humboldt County, Trinity County,
Mendocino County, and Lake County.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are
running high and could flood with more heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of heavy rain expected through Friday night. An
additional 3-6, locally up to 9 inches of total rain is possible
through Friday. There will be breaks in the heavy precipitation,
but heavy rain falling on already saturated ground will promote
flooding impacts.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Information:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.