Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued October 14 at 8:23PM PDT until October 16 at 1:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 14, 2026 - 8:23pm
Expires:
October 15, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
* 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 and southern 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