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Special Weather Statement issued August 12 at 11:41AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
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.
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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.
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According to National Weather Service’s linked public record, Special Weather Statement issued August 12 at 11:41AM PDT by NWS Reno NV, 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.
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