Flash flood warning in place for Douglas and Mono Counties

Thunderstorms are developing early this afternoon in Mono, Mineral and southern Lyon counties and heading towards Douglas County and Reno. Storms are expected to become stronger through the afternoon as they spread north.

Nickel size hail, frequent lightning, and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with these storms. Localized flash flooding will also be possible, especially in steep terrain and over wildfire burn scars.

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for July 20 from 2:18 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

South Lake Tahoe is not part of the warning at this time, though there is a 20 percent chance of precipiation with isolated thunderstorms.