Weather experts are keeping a close eye on a possible El Niño that could shape conditions along the northern California coast later this year. That includes areas like Mendocino and Lake counties, where warmer ocean waters could bring more storms and heavier rain. While that might help with wildfire concerns, it could also mean flooding and coastal damage. Forecasters say there’s still a lot of uncertainty, but a clearer picture should come into focus in the next few months.
