NWS Forecast Office Eureka, CA

An exceptionally dry air mass will continue to push into northwest California tonight into Monday morning on locally strong northeast winds. These winds will be strongest over the exposed northeast to east-facing ridgetops, with gusts 50 to 60 mph expected. See the ongoing Wind Advisory. Winds will be much lighter in most valley areas. Very dry air will remain in place through Tuesday, so even though winds will ease substantially Monday afternoon, some locally breezy conditions will remain, and fire weather conditions will remain critical in the warning area. Be particularly cautious in and around Lake County through Monday, where the combination of winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation will result in extremely critical conditions. Be prepared to evacuate if fire threatens, and heed any notices from local authorities.