Eureka, Calif. – Drivers in Humboldt County should prepare for a soggy and windy midweek as October opens with heavy showers and gusty winds. The strongest impacts are expected Wednesday morning, when rain could reduce visibility along U.S. 101 and winds may gust up to 30 mph. Commuters, especially those heading through coastal stretches, should allow extra time and use caution.
According to the National Weather Service in Eureka, rain chances rise sharply Tuesday night into Wednesday, with the heaviest rainfall during the early morning commute. Breezy conditions will accompany the storms, with gusts from the south reaching 31 mph along exposed coastal areas. Precipitation totals could reach over an inch in spots, raising concerns for slick roads and minor flooding in low-lying areas.
The unsettled pattern begins building Tuesday, when periods of rain and breezy winds spread across Humboldt and Del Norte counties. By Wednesday morning, showers become widespread before tapering off later in the day. Clouds will linger, but conditions gradually improve by Thursday, with partly sunny skies returning.
Travelers should stay alert for standing water on highways and use headlights during rain. Those living in areas prone to localized flooding should keep drains clear and avoid driving through water-covered roads.
Looking ahead, calmer and drier weather dominates late week. Sunshine returns Friday and continues into the weekend, with more typical fall conditions holding through Sunday.
Five-Day Forecast for Eureka, CA
- Tuesday: Rain, breezy. High near 63. Winds up to 18 mph, gusts near 26.
- Wednesday: Showers likely, gusty. High near 63. Winds up to 18 mph, gusts near 31.
- Thursday: Slight chance of showers early. High near 61.
- Friday: Mostly sunny. High near 62.
- Saturday: Partly cloudy, seasonal. High near 61.
