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Lake County, California, Thursday, October 15, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 16, 12:08 AM PDTVersion 2 · Oct 16, 7:32 PM PDTVersion 3 · Oct 17, 7:34 PM PDTVersion 4 · Oct 18, 7:37 PM PDT8 official warnings recorded: Red Flag Warning. Every kind of source we watch here answered.
8Warnings recorded
7Headlines that day
1Events published
5Held, not published
The Morning Brief
County operations, public safety agencies, traffic, local utilities, and government services report no significant incidents or disruptions this morning. Official warning: “Red Flag Warning issued October 14 at 11:41AM PDT until October 15 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA” Official warning: “Red Flag Warning issued October 14 at 12:37PM PDT until October 15 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA” Official warning: “Red Flag Warning issued October 14 at 8:23PM PDT until October 15 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA”
Written by our system from the sources below, version 1, Oct 16, 6:24 AM PDT. Official warnings are never rewritten: they are quoted as issued.
Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
Red Flag Warning
“Red Flag Warning issued October 15 at 2:02PM PDT until October 16 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA”
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 418 including Lake Pillsbury, 419 including the City of Clearlake, Middletown, Lower Lake, and Indian Valley Reservoir, and 420 including Cobb and Mount Konocti. * WIND...Sustained winds of 15 to 25mph with gusts to 35 mph possible in exposed areas. * HUMIDITY...Low overnight recoveries of 30-35% will drop to 10- 20% through the morning. Very poor RH recovery into Friday. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
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.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 15, 2:02 PM PDT · expires Oct 15, 10:15 PM PDT · Issuer
Red Flag Warning
“Red Flag Warning issued October 15 at 1:50PM 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 10 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * 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. This will be mainly over the higher terrain. * WIND...Sustained winds of 15-20mph with gusts to 30 mph possible in exposed areas. * HUMIDITY...Low overnight recoveries of 30-35% will drop to 10- 20% through the morning. Very poor RH recovery into Friday. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
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.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 15, 1:50 PM PDT · expires Oct 15, 10:00 PM PDT · Issuer
Red Flag Warning
“Red Flag Warning issued October 15 at 1:50PM PDT until October 16 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA”
The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 420 including Cobb and Mount Konocti. This will be mainly over the higher terrain. * WIND...Sustained winds of 15-20mph with gusts to 30 mph possible in exposed areas. * HUMIDITY...Low overnight recoveries of 30-35% will drop to 10- 20% through the morning. Very poor RH recovery into Friday. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
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.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 15, 1:50 PM PDT · expires Oct 15, 10:00 PM PDT · Issuer
Red Flag Warning
“Red Flag Warning issued October 15 at 1:50PM PDT until October 16 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA”
The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * 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. This will be mainly over the higher terrain. * WIND...Sustained winds of 15-20mph with gusts to 30 mph possible in exposed areas. * HUMIDITY...Low overnight recoveries of 30-35% will drop to 10- 20% through the morning. Very poor RH recovery into Friday. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
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.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 15, 1:50 PM PDT · expires Oct 15, 10:00 PM PDT · Issuer
Red Flag Warning
“Red Flag Warning issued October 15 at 6:07AM PDT until October 15 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA”
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT 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 and southern Lake County. * WIND...Sustained winds of 15-20mph with gusts to 30 mph possible in exposed areas . * HUMIDITY...Low overnight recoveries of 30-35% will drop to 10- 20% through the morning. Very poor RH recovery into Friday. * 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.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 15, 6:07 AM PDT · expires Oct 15, 3:00 PM PDT · Issuer
Red Flag Warning
“Red Flag Warning issued October 14 at 8:23PM 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.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 14, 8:23 PM PDT · expires Oct 15, 6:00 AM PDT · Issuer
Red Flag Warning
“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.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 14, 12:37 PM PDT · expires Oct 14, 8:45 PM PDT · Issuer
Red Flag Warning
“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.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 14, 11:41 AM PDT · expires Oct 14, 7:45 PM PDT · Issuer
What Each Status Rests On
Open a topic for its recordsWeatherOfficial Warning8 official warnings in effect: Red Flag Warning.
Weather
Official Warning8 official warnings in effect: Red Flag Warning.
Official Warnings
All 8 quoted in full, as issued.
Readings are kept only as each site’s latest, so this day’s readings are not on record.
SafetyQuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day.
Safety
QuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day.
Roads And TransitQuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day.
Roads And Transit
QuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day.
GovernmentQuiet2 reports on this day, none published as an event.
Government
Quiet2 reports on this day, none published as an event.
Meetings That Day
No meeting was on an agenda we read for this day.
- October 21, 2026 LACOSAN Meeting · Lake County government · Oct 15, 6:36 PM PDT Published event
- McGuire Announces $2.5 in Infrastructure Funding · Lake County government · Oct 15, 9:51 AM PDT Not Yet Confirmed
Local NewsQuiet5 reports on this day, none published as an event.
Local News
Quiet5 reports on this day, none published as an event.
- October 2026 LCCR Board Meeting · KPFZ-FM · Oct 15, 6:18 PM PDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Lake County Probation hosts Resilient Reentry at Woodland Community College · Lake County News · Oct 15, 1:32 AM PDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Red flag warning prompts public safety power shutoff for portions of Clearlake, other areas of Lake County · Lake County News · Oct 15, 1:22 AM PDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Dozens of California dams need repair as El Niño winter draws closer · Lake County News · Oct 15, 1:20 AM PDT
- Necropsy provides new information about beloved bald eagle known as Jackie · Lake County News · Oct 15, 1:18 AM PDT Not Yet Confirmed
HealthQuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
Health
QuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
Readings are kept only as each site’s latest, so this day’s readings are not on record.
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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Readings are kept only as each site’s latest, so this day’s readings are not on record.
PowerQuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
Power
QuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
Readings are kept only as each site’s latest, so this day’s readings are not on record.
Events
- Report In Lake County, California Reported · first reported as “October 21, 2026 LACOSAN Meeting” by Lake County government · first seen Oct 15, 6:36 PM PDT