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* WHAT…A potent frontal system will approaches the area from the northwest on Tuesday. This will set up an Atmospheric River event and bring moderate to heavy rainfall late Tuesday night through Thursday, with lingering showers through Friday. Rainfall totals will range from 2 to 4 inches. Locally up to 7 inches are possible over the south-facing terrain. The heaviest rainfall will lead to rapid rises of small streams, creeks and rivers. Localized ponding of water for low-lying or poorly drained areas. Mainstem rivers will rise quickly on Wednesday, with potentially reaching or exceeding flood stage on Thursday. There is a 25% probability of peak exceeding flood stage for Eel River at Fernbridge, Navarro River at Navarro and Russian River at Hopland.

* WHERE…The heaviest rainfall is expected to occur over Humboldt, southern Trinity, Mendocino, and Lake Counties where flooding is most likely.

* WHEN…Wednesday through late Wednesday night will see the heaviest rain with flood impacts likely lingering through Thursday.