Flood Watch
From the National Weather Service
STARTED: | Friday, Dec. 13 @ 2 p.m. |
ENDED: | Saturday, Dec. 14 @ 3 p.m. |
SEVERITY: | Severe |
URGENCY: | Future |
AREAS: | Southwestern Humboldt; Southern Humboldt Interior |
INSTRUCTIONS
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
DESCRIPTION
An atmospheric river will bring periods of moderate to heavy rain Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE…A portion of northwest California, including the following areas, Southern Humboldt Interior and Southwestern Humboldt.
* WHEN…From Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS…There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… - Three to eight inches of rain is expected from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon. This will combine with saturated soils to produce flooding of small streams and low lying areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood