LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The National Weather Service's Sacramento office has issued a wind advisory for Lake County, warning of the a winter storm that's predicted to bring gusty winds late Friday and into Saturday.
The wind advisory is in effect from 7 p.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Saturday.
The National Weather Service said the next in a series of storm systems is expected to move through Northern California Friday and Saturday, bringing with it south winds of between 20 and 30 miles per hour, with gusts of 50 miles per hour – or higher – possible.
Forecasters warn area residents to be prepared for the possibility of downed trees and power outages.
Drivers are urged to use particular caution, as such winds can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
More significant rain also is forecast for Friday through Saturday in Lake County.
The National Weather Service is estimating that the southern portion of the county could receive between 1 and 2 inches, with the potential for between 2 and 3 inches mountainous northern part of the county and a small portion of the county bordering Sonoma County.
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National Weather Service issues wind advisory for Lake County; more rain on the way
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