LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — A late fall rainstorm arrived in Lake County on Wednesday night, with forecasters saying that heavy rain is expected Friday and Saturday.

The National Weather Service said rain and moderately gusty south winds were building overnight.

At the same time, forecasters said a stronger storm system remains on track to hit the area
Friday into the weekend with higher wind and more sustained rain.

The National Weather Service forecast anticipates up to half an inch of rain in Lake County overnight, with less than half an inch on Thursday.

On Friday, patchy fog is expected in the morning, with up to 2.5 inches, and another 2 inches expected on Saturday.

There are continuing chances of rain from Tuesday through Wednesday.

The forecast also calls for gusty winds from Thursday through Saturday night.

Chillier temperatures are expected over the next several days, with daylight highs in the 40s and then returning to the 50s next week, and nighttime conditions in the 30s and low 40s.

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