Northern California is bracing for a series of atmospheric river storms, with the first system set to hit Friday night into Saturday. Mild conditions today, with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s, will give way to heavy rain and strong southerly winds as a cold front moves in. Coastal areas and higher elevations in Humboldt and Del Norte Counties could see winds gusting up to 40 mph, with rainfall totals ranging from 0.5 to 1 inch.
This storm marks the start of successive systems continuing into next week, potentially bringing heavier rainfall and rising river levels. Residents should prepare for impactful weather through Tuesday, with river monitoring likely by midweek. Stay alert for updates.