You ready for this? Our friends at the National Weather Service Eureka HQ, out there on Woodley Island, are sounding all the alarms about the torrential atmospheric river that is just about ready to batter the North Coast. Indications are that it’ll hit this afternoon or evening.

We’re talking strong, strong wind:

And après le vent, le déluge. Big rain is coming Wednesday. This is especially concerning, forecasters say, because most of our soil is already saturated. They’re expecting plenty of flooding and landslides.

Of course, you’re going to want to strap down anything that might flap away in the coming storm, especially if you’re up on an exposed ridgetop, and you’re probably going to want to put off any big trips out of town for the next couple of days, if you can. Make sure your flashlight batteries and such are all charged. 

Stay safe and dry, everyone!