...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT THE EASTERN SIERRA AND WESTERN
NEVADA THROUGH 130 PM PDT...
At 1139 AM PDT, strong thunderstorms were developing across Mono,
Mineral, southern Lyon, and Douglas counties. These storms will
increase in coverage northward through the afternoon.
HAZARD...Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph, half inch size hail, heavy
rainfall with the potential for flash flooding, and blowing
dust downwind of dry sinks and playas.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible. Heavy rain may cause flash flooding, debris flows
and flooded roads. Blowing dust could lower visibility and
make travel dangerous.
Locations impacted include...
Reno, Carson City, Fallon, Mammoth Lakes, Chalfant, Crowley Lake,
Sonora Pass, Gardnerville, Virginia City, June Lake, Lee Vining, Twin
Lakes, Lahontan Reservoir, Toms Place, Bodie, Benton, Bridgeport,
Mono Lake, Coleville, and Topaz Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads.
&&
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN;
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of western Nevada, including the following area,
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. This includes the Bug and
Stallion Fires.
* WHEN...From 2 PM PDT this afternoon through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in rock, mud, and debris
flows in and near active fire perimeters, steep terrain, and poorly
drained urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rain from thunderstorms primarily during the afteroon and
evening hours today and Thursday.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
