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Hydrologic Outlook

National Weather Service Eureka CA

302 AM PST Fri Feb 16 2024



...PERIODS OF MODERATE TO LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL THIS WEEKEND 

INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK...





* WHAT...A series of storms are forecast to impact the region this

  weekend into early next week. Period moderate to locally

  rainfall will bring the potential for rapid rises on rivers,

  streams and creeks across the region. The first storm system

  will bring 1 to 2 inches of rain from tonight through Saturday

  night. Up to 3 inches are forecast for southwest Humboldt

  County. The second storm system will be bring additional 

  rainfall with highest amounts focused more over southwest 

  Humboldt, Mendocnino and Lake counties. Total rainfall amounts 

  for this system is forecast to range from 1 to 4 inches of rain 

  from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon. Up to 5 inches 

  are forecast for southwester Humboldt.



* WHERE...The first storm, for the entire forecast area. The second

  storm, focused on southwester Humboldt, Mendocino and Lake 

  counties. 



* WHEN...Tonight through Tuesday afternoon.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heavy rainfall will lead to rapid rises

  on river, streams, and creeks. Ponding of water is likely for

  low- lying or poorly drained areas. The Russian River is around

  50 percent chance of exceeding flood stage this weekend through

  Monday. 







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