...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS WESTERN NEVADA AND THE EASTERN SIERRA
THROUGH 515 PM PDT...
At 319 PM PDT, strong thunderstorms are ongoing across western
Nevada and portions of the eastern Sierra, increasing coverage
northward throughout the afternoon.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Reno, Carson City, South Lake Tahoe, Fallon, Lovelock, Tahoe City,
Kings Beach, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Boca Reservoir, Twin Lakes,
Lahontan Reservoir, Incline Village, Alpine Meadows, Olympic Valley,
Stampede Reservoir, Bodie, Benton, Bridgeport, and Prosser Creek
Reservoir.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN;
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON PDT TODAY THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible due
to thunderstorms.
* WHERE...Portions of east central California, including the
following areas, Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Mono County and
western Nevada, including the following areas, Greater Lake Tahoe
Area, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area and Mineral and
Southern Lyon Counties.
* WHEN...From noon PDT today through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
streams, urban areas, burn scars, and areas near steep terrain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Deeper monsoonal moisture combined with daytime heating will
produce scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.
Slower moving storms could redevelop over similar areas,
increasing the risk for heavy rainfall capable of producing
flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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