LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Forecasters said a strong storm arriving over Northern California is expected to bring several inches of rain over the coming days.
The National Weather Service said the storm is expected to bring both rain and wind to Lake County through the weekend and into the new week.
The forecast calls for gusty winds that will be mostly restricted to high ridge tops in Lake County.
Heavy rain will follow the wind. The National Weather Service said most low elevation locations can expect 2.5 to 3 inches of rain with upper elevation ridges seeing 4.5 to 5.5 inches.
The Lake County forecast predicts winds with gusts of nearly 25 miles per hour on Saturday, and dropping below 10 miles per hour on Sunday and Monday.
Through Sunday night, the forecast expects more than 2 inches of rain on the Northshore and more than 4 inches of rain in the Cobb area.
There is forecast to be a break in the rain on Monday and then chances of more rain through Friday.
Temperatures this weekend and through the end of the new week will range from the low to mid 30s at night and the mid to high 40s during the day.
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Strong storm expected to bring significant rainfall
- Elizabeth Larson