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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A powerful Pacific storm is forecast to bring not just heavy rain but high winds to Lake County and much of Northern California this week.
The National Weather Service issued the high wind warning, which is in effect from 4 p.m. Monday to 4 a.m. Tuesday.
The agency explained that a high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring, with sustained wind speeds of at least 40 miles per hour.
The forecast says south to west wind gusts of 50 to 65 miles per hour are possible, with the potential for higher gusts over exposed ridges.
The forecast anticipates that the strongest winds will occur Monday evening through early Tuesday morning as the storm system pushes through.
As anticipated, heavy rain coupled with wind gusts moved over the county overnight. Up to an inch and a half of rain is forecasted for Lake County on Monday.
The rain is forecast to continue on Tuesday, when the National Weather Service said there also are chances of thunderstorms.
The latest forecast for Lake County expects a break in the rain on Wednesday, before rain returns and continues through the weekend.
The elevation of Clear Lake – which is at flood stage at 9 feet Rumsey and above – fluctuated on Sunday and into Monday, hitting the 10 foot Rumsey level at 12:45 a.m. before backing off to 9.87 feet Rumsey less than an hour later, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The survey also reported that the Cache Creek Dam continued its high-volume releases early Monday, with 4,320 feet per second being let out of the dam at around 1:30 a.m.
Regarding area roadways, New Long Valley Road east of Clearlake Oaks is set to fully close at 9 a.m. Monday to facilitate a temporary bridge installation. County officials said the road should reopen by Tuesday evening.
Caltrans’ map of the region showed that traffic control had been lifted on Highway 20 to Williams, as had closures on Highway 16.
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NAPA, Calif. – A field of determined entrants from 19 countries, 44 U.S. states, and Washington, D.C. will gather in California’s Napa Valley for the 39th annual Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon on Sunday, March 5.
The Napa Valley Marathon (NVM) asks each entrant to describe on their entry form their reasons for entering the race.
Among the varied responses each year, many illustrate how the challenges of a 26.2-mile race spurs marathoners to undertake charitable deeds that assist others who face adversity, or to overcome personal adversities themselves.
A high percentage of respondents also cited the reputation of NVM as one of the best organized marathons in the U.S., and the allure of the picturesque Napa Valley wine growing region, as primary reasons for entering the race.
Every Napa Valley Marathon participant assists important local causes. All proceeds from the Napa Valley Marathon (a nonprofit organization) are donated to local charities and schools in the Napa Valley region.
Numerous NVM participants, however, choose to go beyond NVM’s annual philanthropy by dedicating their race to others, often raising donations that fund the charities of their choice.
On Feb. 11, 2016, Forbes Travel Guide rated NVM among the top 12 marathons in the world “worth traveling for,” an honor it has bestowed on NVM three times in the past five years.
On Jan. 28, 2016, The Economic Times ranked NVM at the top of its list of the “world’s best marathon locations to inspire you to lace up and get training.” Runner’s World magazine selected NVM as one of the top ten U.S. marathons for first-time marathon participants in its January, 2011 issue.
This year, My Best Runs/World’s Best Road Races has ranked NVM as one of the world’s best 100 races (regardless of distance). American Express’ Departures magazine declared NVM as No. 7 in their “ten travel-worthy races that make for truly memorable journeys on the run.”
The Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon serves as the 2017 Roads Runners Club of America Western Regional Marathon Championship.
Entry limits for NVM are largely determined by the number of available hotel rooms in the world-renowned Napa Valley wine producing and tasting region.
For more information about the Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon, please visit the marathon’s Web site at www.napavalleymarathon.org .
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Due to the flooding and storm forecast for this week, county officials have issued a health advisory for the flood water present around Lake County.
Continued heavy rain has produced flood conditions around Clear Lake and other low-lying areas.
County officials said residents should be mindful of their proximity to Clear Lake and the flood conditions in their immediate area.
Officials also emphasized that it’s important to not drive or walk through running or standing water.
Flood waters may be contaminated from overflowing sewage systems. Your public sewer district is managing discharges and overflows with pumper trucks and other responses, officials said.
Residents and businesses with private septic systems also can face overflow or backup situations, according to the county. The septic tank may be surcharged with flood water and the leach field will not work well in saturated soil conditions.
Flood waters can contain unhealthy substances, which officials said could increase the potential for transmission of communicable diseases.
The following general precautions are advised:
– Reduce flow into your drains with strict water conservation measures.
– Avoid contact with flood waters.
– Wash your hands frequently.
– Disinfect or discard objects that have been in flood water.
– Employ professional service for septic system repair and maintenance.
If your home or business is inundated, please contact the Lake County Community Development office at 707-263-2221 and Lake County Environmental Health at 707-263-1164 before reoccupying the structure.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – The California Department of Water Resources said Sunday that, as repairs have continued on the Oroville Dam’s damaged emergency spillway, outflow from the dam was increased.
On Sunday afternoon, state officials increased outflow from the Oroville Dam flood control spillway from 55,000 cubic feet per second to 60,000 cubic feet per second.
The Department of Water Resources said the flow increase was a proactive measure that’s typical of normal flood control operations and is in anticipation of heavy storms set to move over Northern California this week.
The increase is temporary and is expected to better balance water flow in and out of the reservoir, state officials said in the Sunday report.
On Sunday, construction crews continued placing cement, rock and aggregate into the area eroded area of the emergency spillway. The work is continuing 24 hours a day, officials said.
KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Kelseyville Presbyterian Church will hold its annual brisket dinner/dessert auction fundraiser on Saturday, March 11, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy a delicious brisket dinner, then sit back and participate in the dessert auction, with mouth-watering desserts by the famous Kelseyville Presbyterian cooks.
There will be a silent auction as well, and all proceeds go to the Housing Task Force, a group that has helped fire victims and others in the community with a hand up.
The cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children.
Don't miss this fun event.
Kelseyville Presbyterian is located at 5340 Third St.
For more information, and advance tickets, please call 707-279-1104.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Fair Board will meet on Monday, Feb. 27.
The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. at the fairgrounds administration office, 401 Martin St., Lakeport.
The board will approve the livestock auction contingency reserve and set the date of the appreciation dinner.
Other agenda items include financial and committee reports, discussion of the 2017 Lake County Fair, an update on the Lake County Fair Foundation and a followup on the strategic planning session.
The board also will receive the resignation letter from member Meyo Marrufo.
The fair board's membership include Janeane Bogner, Steven Brown, Marcia Chauvin, James Cochrane, Katherine McDowell, Annette Hopkins and Jerry McQueen.