United States / Pacific / California
Lake County, California, Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 15, 12:32 AM PDTVersion 2 · Oct 15, 7:34 PM PDTVersion 3 · Oct 16, 7:31 PM PDT2 official warnings recorded: Red Flag Warning. Every kind of source we watch here answered.
Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
“Red Flag Warning issued October 14 at 12:37PM PDT until October 15 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA”
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 418 including Lake Pillsbury, 419 including the City of Clearlake, Middletown, Lower Lake, Indian Valley Reservoir, and other areas in eastern and southern Lake County. * WIND...Sustained winds of 20-25mph with gusts of 30-40mph possible. * HUMIDITY...Low overnight recoveries of 30-35% will drop to 15-20% through the morning. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
“Red Flag Warning issued October 14 at 11:41AM PDT until October 15 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA”
The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 4 AM to 2 PM PDT Thursday. a Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 418 including Lake Pillsbury, 419 including the City of Clearlake, Middletown, Lower Lake, Indian Valley Reservoir and other areas in eastern Lake County. * WIND...Sustained winds of 20-25mph with gusts of 30-40mph possible. * HUMIDITY...Low overnight recoveries of 30-35% will drop to 15-20% through the morning. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
What Each Status Rests On
Open a topic for its recordsWeatherOfficial Warning2 official warnings in effect: Red Flag Warning.
Weather
Official Warning2 official warnings in effect: Red Flag Warning.
Official Warnings
All 2 quoted in full, as issued.
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Safety
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Roads And Transit
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GovernmentQuiet4 reports on this day, none published as an event.
Government
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Meetings That Day
- Haunted Hunt (Clearlake) · Lake County government · Oct 14, 4:02 PM PDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority Agenda 07.20.26 · Lake County government · Oct 14, 2:16 PM PDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority Agenda 05.18.26 · Lake County government · Oct 14, 2:15 PM PDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Western Region Town Hall Regular Meeting Agenda 10.21.2026 · Lake County government · Oct 14, 9:39 AM PDT Not Yet Confirmed
Local NewsQuiet4 reports on this day, none published as an event.
Local News
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- Upper Lake Unified trustee abruptly resigns; board votes to make provisional appointment · Lake County News · Oct 14, 2:58 AM PDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Clearlake man dies in Marysville stabbing · Lake County News · Oct 14, 2:54 AM PDT Published event
- Prop 45 explained: CEQA overhaul could shift who holds power over building · Lake County News · Oct 14, 2:52 AM PDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Chico State program addresses rural teacher shortage, pays residents $42K · Lake County News · Oct 14, 2:51 AM PDT Published event
HealthQuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
Health
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AirQuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
Air
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PowerQuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
Power
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