Weather Alert in California
Flood Watch issued August 23 at 8:42AM PDT until August 23 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
AREAS AFFECTED: Mono; Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties; Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Increased risk for flash flooding along the Davis, Conner, and Tamarack burn scar areas. * WHERE...Portions of east central California, including the following area, Mono County and western Nevada, including the following areas, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area and Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From noon PDT today through 10pm PDT evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flash flooding and debris flows are possible for area burn scars including the Davis, Conner, and Tamarack scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Increased monsoon moisture and training storm may produce areas of flash flooding this afternoon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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