Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 12:55AM PDT until October 16 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 12:55am
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 418 including Lake
Pillsbury, 419 including the City of Clearlake, Middletown,
Lower Lake, and Indian Valley Reservoir, and 420 including
Cobb and Mount Konocti.
* WIND...Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph
possible in exposed areas.
* HUMIDITY...Low overnight recoveries of 30-35% will drop to
10- 20% through the morning. Very poor RH recovery into
Friday.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
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.
Area Description:
Northern Lake Including Gravelly Valley; Eastern Lake Including Clearlake and Middletown; Southern Lake Including Cobb and Konocti
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov