Eureka, CA – A cold and wet storm will bring significant rainfall and unseasonably low temperatures to Eureka from Thursday through Saturday. Light showers will begin on Thursday, increasing overnight into Friday. The heaviest rain is expected on Friday, with isolated thunderstorms that could cause heavy downpours, gusty winds, and small hail.
According to the U.S. National Weather Service in Eureka, the storm’s peak will occur early Friday morning in Del Norte and Humboldt counties, with rain spreading east and south by the afternoon. The storm will likely create hazardous driving conditions, with ponding on roadways and potential lightning.
Temperatures will drop well below normal during this period, remaining chilly through Saturday. However, the Weather Service expects a return to above-normal temperatures early next week, providing relief after the weekend’s storm.
