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Well, that was nice while it lasted. 

After Humboldt enjoyed an unseasonably sunny weekend, the National Weather Service reports that the mild weather we’ve been experiencing will not continue, with moderate to heavy rain and gusty wind returning to our area this week.  Sigh.

“Rain and wind will return to the North Coast Wednesday with a relatively weak storm passing the area,” NWS Eureka posted to social media this morning. “Wind gusts will increase late Tuesday night into Wednesday with peak southerly gusts up to 40 mph in wind exposed areas. Moderate rainfall is expected with 1 to 2 inches on the high terrain of Humboldt and Del Norte, less elsewhere.” 

Though the rain starting mid-week will not be heavy, NWS warns of much more severe weather hitting our area next weekend that may be bring more hazardous rain, wind and flooding to most of California. 

“More impactful rain, wind, and snow is likely to return to Northwest California late next week into the following week, from February 16-21,” NWS posted over the weekend. “The NOAA NWS Climate Prediction Center is indicating a high risk of heavy rain/snow and moderate risk of strong winds.”

You can view more information on the storm expected this weekend to next week below.  Stay warm and dry, y’all.