LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake and several other Northern California counties are under a wind advisory set to start this weekend due to a weather system that’s forecast to bring high winds.
The National Weather Service has issued the wind advisory that will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.
Forecasters said an area of low pressure will bring a period of gusty northerly and easterly winds to the region on Sunday.
The strongest winds are expected on the west side of the Sacramento Valley and into Lake County and on higher elevations of the Sierra. The forecast said winds will begin to weaken Sunday night into Monday morning.
The advisory notes that northerly and easterly winds from 20 to 30 miles per hour and valley gusts between 30 to 45 miles per hour are expected, while upper foothills and mountain gusts of between 30 and 60 miles per hour and stronger gusts possible for the higher elevations also in the forecast.
The Lake County forecast anticipates gusts above 35 miles per hour in areas such as Cobb.
Over the coming week, temperatures in Lake County are forecast to be warmer – into the mid-40s at night and upper 60s during the day – thanks to sunny and clear conditions.
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. said its meteorologists are forecasting strong winds Sunday and into Monday throughout much of Northern and Central California and it’s urging customers to take the necessary steps to be prepared and stay safe.
PG&E emphasized that, while it’s tracking the system, it is not planning to call a public safety power shutoff as fuel and soil moisture values remain high due to winter season precipitation.
The company said it has electric and vegetation crews on alert and in position to be able to respond should outages occur.
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Wind advisory set to take effect on Sunday
- Elizabeth Larson
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