Carson City area weather: Showers and thunderstorms return this week
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop each afternoon this week, according to the National Weather Service, with storms capable of producing frequent cloud to ground lightning, gusty outflow winds, small hail and heavy rainfall.
Thunderstorm coverage will be more extensive across the Sierra and south of US Highway 50 before spreading Monday into the rest of western Nevada. The focus will then shift over north of I-80 through the week, NWS forecasters say.
Streams and mainstem rivers continue to flow fast and cold. The weather service advises people to avoid recreating near fast-running and nearly full waterways or unstable surfaces by riverbanks.
A Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nevada: East Walker River Above Strosnider Ditch Near Mason affecting Lyon County. Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will keep river flow along the East Walker high with moderate flooding ongoing.
A Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in California: West Walker River Near Little Walker and Coleville affecting Mono County.
Mild temperatures will continue to keep flows high along the West Walker River including Walker River Canyon.
For the West Walker Above Topaz Lake, including Little Walker and Coleville, elevated river levels are forecast.
Elsewhere, daily shower and /thunderstorms will increase the threat of flash flooding. The weather service advises people to have a way to receive weather alerts, and to get to higher ground immediately if a nearby river or stream rises quickly, if there is debris in the water, or if the water suddenly becomes muddy.
Those who plan on outdoor recreation activities this week should be sure to have a storm safety plan. A top priority should be a way to quickly seek shelter in the event that a thunderstorm forms nearby, the weather service advises.
If a sturdy building is not immediately available, a hard-top vehicle with the windows rolled up is a good option for protection from lightning, the weather service advises. If possible, consider completing outdoor activities (hiking, biking, etc) in the morning before afternoon/evening thunderstorms develop.