Lake Wind Advisory in effect until 11 PM EST this evening...
Today
Cloudy with occasional drizzle with a slight chance of rain. Breezy with highs in the mid 50s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of measurable rain 20 percent.
Cloudy with occasional drizzle with a slight chance of rain. Near steady temperature in the upper 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening. Chance of measurable rain 20 percent.
Friday
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
The Flood Warning continues for the Stevens Creek near Modoc. * Until Friday afternoon... or until the warning is cancelled. * At 5 am Thursday the stage was near crest at 30.8 feet. * Flood stage is 19 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast... the river will fall below flood stage Saturday.
Lake Wind Advisory
Statement as of 3:27 AM EST on November 12, 2009
... Lake Wind Advisory remains in effect until 11 PM EST this evening...
A lake Wind Advisory remains in effect until 11 PM EST this evening.
Winds today on area lakes will be north 20 to 25 knots with gusts near 30 knots. Winds tonight will be north 15 to 25 knots diminishing to 10 to 20 knots late.
Strong low pressure near the North Carolina coast is responsible for the winds.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A lake Wind Advisory indicates that winds will cause rough chop on area lakes. Small boats and personal watercraft will be especially prone to capsizing.