Band of strong thunderstorms headed toward Carson City range
The National Weather Service in Reno is tracking a band of strong thunderstorms heading toward Carson City and the Carson Range from the south this evening.
The west side of the Carson range can expect lightning, moderate rainfall amounts of around a half inch per hour, reducing visibility to less than three miles and strong gusty winds of around 40 to 50 mph, according to the weather service.
Areas mostly likely to be affected include Genoa, Spooner Summit, Lakeview and the Washoe Lake areas, as well as Glenbrook, Incline Village and the Mount Rose summit.
Hikers and campers should seek shelter in a vehicle if possible. Tents and trees are unsafe shelters during thunderstorms. Stay away from creeks and streams as water levels will rise rapidly near thunderstorms, according to the weather service.
Go to www.carsonweather.com for the latest information regarding this storm.