The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Monday, June 30, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with elevated fire conditions expected to continue into Tuesday. The warning means weather conditions could lead to fast-moving wildfires.
In Mendocino County, the warning covers Laytonville, Covelo, and the Mendocino National Forest, where dry lightning and strong, erratic winds could spark new fires and push them quickly through dry vegetation.
The same fire weather conditions are expected in neighboring areas, including Willow Creek in Humboldt County, Weaverville in Trinity County, and Nice, Lucerne, and Upper Lake in Lake County.
Forecasters say lightning is likely outside storm cores—meaning fires could ignite in areas that receive no rain. Gusts could reach up to 50 miles per hour, creating dangerous fire spread potential.
Officials are urging residents to avoid any outdoor activity that could cause sparks. Don’t mow or trim dry grass, use power tools, or park on dry brush. Burning of any kind is strongly discouraged.
Those living in at-risk areas should be ready to evacuate if needed. Keep pets close, fuel up your vehicle, and have your go-bag packed with essentials.
This warning doesn’t mean a fire is currently burning—but it does mean conditions are dangerous.
For updates and emergency alerts, visit weather.gov/eureka.
Thank you for the heads up! Let’s hope it stays just s warning…
4th of July + idiots = fires! Please report these dough heads, I know I will.