Hydrologic Outlook 12/20/2024 13:26 for California areas

Headline: 
Hydrologic Outlook issued December 20 at 1:26PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Event: 
Hydrologic Outlook
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
December 20, 2024 - 1:26pm
Expires: 
December 21, 2024 - 11:00am
Description: 
ESFEKA .The first in a series of atmospheric rivers is expected to hit tonight. Additional storms with heavier rain are expected next week... * WHAT...Flooding of small streams and creeks with possible flooding for mainstem rivers. * WHERE...Northwest California. * WHEN...The potential for flooding mainly starts Monday night for small streams and Tuesday for larger rivers. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding is expected next week. Moderate flooding is possible depending the length of the breaks in the rain. * Stay tuned to the weather forecast over the next couple days as forecast confidence and details will likely increase. Beyond rain, this storm is also expected to bring strong winds.
Area Description: 
Coastal Del Norte; Del Norte Interior; Northern Humboldt Coast; Southwestern Humboldt; Northern Humboldt Interior; Southern Humboldt Interior; Northern Trinity; Southern Trinity; Mendocino Coast; Northwestern Mendocino Interior; Northeastern Mendocino Interior; Southwestern Mendocino Interior; Southeastern Mendocino Interior; Northern Lake County; Southern Lake County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Eureka CA