Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued October 15 at 1:50PM PDT until October 16 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 15, 2026 - 1:50pm
Expires:
October 15, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT
Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* 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. This will be mainly over the higher terrain.
* WIND...Sustained winds of 15-20mph with gusts to 30 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov