Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued October 14 at 11:41AM PDT until October 16 at 1:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 14, 2026 - 11:41am
Expires:
October 14, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 4 AM to 2 PM PDT Thursday. a
Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch
is in effect from late Thursday night through Friday afternoon.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 418 including Lake Pillsbury,
419 including the City of Clearlake, Middletown, Lower Lake,
Indian Valley Reservoir and other areas in eastern Lake County.
* WIND...Sustained winds of 20-25mph with gusts of 30-40mph
possible.
* HUMIDITY...Low overnight recoveries of 30-35% will drop to
15-20% through the morning.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Northern Lake Including Gravelly Valley; Eastern Lake Including Clearlake and Middletown
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov