The National Weather Service’s Eureka arm is cautioning folks to the east to stay alert. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for today through 11 p.m. on  Tuesday for interior Humboldt, and parts of Trinity, Mendocino and Lake counties due to the threat of dangerous weather conditions.

“Scattered thunderstorms are expected to produce lightning and gusty and erratic outflow winds,” NWS announced in a release today. “New fire starts are possible.”

Stay safe out there, friends.