Severe Thunderstorm Warning 1, NWS Reno, NV

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Reno NV
530 PM PDT SUN JUN 18 2017

CAC051-190040-
/O.EXP.KREV.SV.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170619T0030Z/
Mono CA-
530 PM PDT SUN JUN 18 2017

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR CENTRAL MONO COUNTY HAS
EXPIRED...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore the warning has been allowed to expire. However small hail
is still possible with this thunderstorm.

LAT...LON 3817 11890 3811 11905 3823 11915 3828 11899
TIME...MOT...LOC 0030Z 160DEG 6KT 3823 11902 

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Reno NV
222 PM PDT Sun Jun 18 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will bring much above average temperatures into next
week with records possible through Wednesday. The threat for
thunderstorms will increase into Monday and Tuesday. Isolated
storms are possible in the Sierra this afternoon with storms
spreading north to the Oregon border and western Nevada by
Monday. Snowmelt runoff will increase flows especially in the
Walker River basin and creeks in Mono County.

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.DISCUSSION...
Not much has changed in overall forecast philosophy the last 24
hours. The anomalous near record heat will continue and we still
expect a few thunderstorms this evening over Mono County with the
best threat of thunderstorms Monday. By midweek a drying trend is
expected, but the cooling for late in the week looks modest at
best. Record highs remain possible Monday through Wednesday with
cooler, but still above average temperatures into next weekend.

Plenty of moisture remains across the region with precip water of
3/4 inch or more, but the limiting factor for thunderstorms
continues to be the warm temps aloft. If storms form over Mono
County this evening, they will be isolated in nature, slow moving
and produce brief heavy rains. Still, given the stability I would
not be surprised if nothing formed other than some buildups.

Monday is looking much more likely for convection with slightly
cooler temps aloft and surface temps warming. The moisture in
place will remain as low level flow remains very light. Expect
most areas to see isolated convection with some increase in
coverage from Mono County through the Sierra Front. The idea is
that a weak zephyr will form (or outflow from earlier Sierra
convection) and set up a boundary for more organized and
widespread convection. The biggest threats will be brief heavy
rains and gusty winds. While the storms are expected to be wet,
there are still fire weather concerns, see the Fire Weather
segment below.

Tuesday the flow becomes more southwest aloft which will begin to
scour out the moisture. Isolated storms remain possible south of
I-80 and also downstream of Lassen Peak in WSW flow aloft.
Wednesday looks to be mostly dry, but there is a weakness in the
ridge which is forecast to drop just west of Mono County. Added
the threat of thunderstorms for Mono and western Mineral counties
Wednesday.

The upper high finally retreats south late in the week as low
pressure moves into the Pacific Northwest. However, these waves
will remain well north and only flatten the ridge a bit. The GFS
is now in good agreement with the EC in keeping a stronger ridge.
Highs into the 90s are still expected in Western NV and 80s in
the Sierra into next weekend. Winds will remain somewhat light
aloft with a SW component, while at the surface prevailing winds
from the north to east are anticipated. These surface winds could
shift to a weak zephyr by late afternoon as the temps in the
Sacramento Valley cool, but it remains hot in West Central Nevada.
Wallmann

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.AVIATION...
Mainly VFR into Monday with light winds. The main threat is
thunderstorms which will be isolated near KMMH this evening, but
potentially affect all terminals Monday. The biggest threat from
the storms will be gusty outflow winds to 40 kts along with
lightning, brief heavy rain and small hail.

Fewer thunderstorms Tuesday, but a return to more typical
afternoon W-SW winds with gusts 20-25 kts. Wallmann

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.FIRE WEATHER...

We will continue to include a headline for the increased
thunderstorm threat Monday afternoon in the Fire Weather Forecast.
The very warm temperatures will continue to dry out grassy and
finer brush fuels during the next several days across western NV. By
Monday, potential for thunderstorms increases near the Sierra, and
across portions of western NV mainly from the Sierra Front
eastward to near a Fernley-Hawthorne line. A secondary area
with an increased thunderstorm threat includes far northwest NV and
the Surprise Valley. Projected surface dew points in the 40s with PW
values at least 0.80 inch and slow cell movement will favor wet
thunderstorms. A few lightning-induced fire starts are possible, but
with this amount of moisture the fuels may be less receptive to
ignition, and rain associated with these storms will have a good
chance of ending any fires that might start.

For Tuesday, the thunderstorm threat shifts a bit farther east away
from the Reno-Tahoe areas, but continues across west central NV
southward to Mono County, and also across far northeast CA and
northwest NV. Moisture isn't expected to be as substantial (PW
values drop to near 0.60 inch with surface dew points dipping to the
upper 30s-lower 40s) and cell motion is likely to increase. However,
cell coverage is expected to be more isolated compared to Monday.
MJD

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.HYDROLOGY...
Snowmelt flows with the hot temperatures will continue to be a
concern for the Walker River Basin. At this time, the greatest
impact is expected to be on the West Walker in the Antelope Valley
where moderate flooding is expected. Farther downstream, the
impacts depend on reservoir management and if/when the reservoirs
reach capacity. The Mason Valley including Yerington remains in
the flood advisory with minor lowland flooding expected. The river
will rise higher than anything we have seen so far this spring.
Whether it is only a quarter foot higher, or something more
significant is unknown and will continue to be monitored.

Elsewhere, high flows will continue on the Mono County streams
draining the Sierra with minor flooding likely in some areas.
High flows will also continue on the Carson and Truckee basins,
but no flooding is expected. Wallmann

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.REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
NV...None.
CA...None.

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For more information from the National Weather Service visit...
http://weather.gov/reno

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Reno NV
419 PM PDT SUN JUN 18 2017

CAZ073-190015-
Mono CA-
419 PM PDT SUN JUN 18 2017

...SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ALONG HIGHWAY 395...

At 413 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking isolated showers and
thunderstorms along the eastern Sierra near the Highway 395 corridor
from Mammoth Lakes to Bridgeport. Storms were moving to the
northwest around 10 mph.

Half inch hail, locally heavy rain and lightning will all be
possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If on area lakes including Bridgeport Reservoir, get out of the
water and move indoors or inside a vehicle before storms approach.
If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by
lightning. Motorists should slow down as ponding of water and hail
on roadways can be dangerous.

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LAT...LON 3756 11895 3755 11897 3802 11931 3804 11931
      3809 11937 3832 11954 3842 11919 3766 11870
      3754 11892
TIME...MOT...LOC 2313Z 148DEG 32KT 3786 11899

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