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The days of summer flew by, and soon it will be fall again. Life and its events are relentlessly changing as though time were speeding up. Here at CHS, this new school year brings a list of new students, new clubs, and new activities to the desk and table of CHS teachers and students, and because time passes so quickly when busy, it is easy to become stressed with anxiety and succumb to its temptations.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible Tuesday night in Carson City and portions of western Nevada and eastern California, according to the National Weather Service.

The threat of thunderstorms expected to arrive in Carson City and Western Nevada Tuesday afternoon and last through Wednesday has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Fire Weather Watch for the region.

These photos are from Emily Carrasco who moved to Carson City recently from Oakland, Calif., and is thoroughly enjoying exploring all that Nevada has to offer and all of the beauty it encompasses. She especially loves the thunderstorms and wild horses.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop Tuesday and Wednesday across the Sierra and portions of western Nevada, according to the National Weather Service.

A low pressure system off the coast of southern California will bring air instability and moisture to western Nevada and the Eastern Sierra through the weekend and into next week creating the potential for thunderstorm activity, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

UPDATE 4:58PM: The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Flood Advisory for Eastern Carson City, central Lyon County and Douglas County.
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National Weather Service meteorologists are monitoring developing showers and thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon across western and northern Nevada, including Carson City and Douglas County.

The potential for heavy rain from developing thunderstorms in western Nevada including Carson City has prompted the National Weather Service in Reno to issue a flash flood watch through Sunday night.

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a flash flood watch for portions of California and Nevada, including the Greater Lake Tahoe area, Eastern Sierra counties, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden areas, Mineral and Southern Lyon counties.

Hello fellow anglers, is it hot enough for you? Recently it has felt like the line from that Mark Chesnutt country song, where he sings "It's Too Hot to Fish."

While Carson City has been spared thus far of severe thunderstorms, other parts of the region have not, experiencing rain, hail and gusty winds extending into Lyon, Churchill and Washoe counties and eastern Nevada Monday and Tuesday.

Thunderstorms are expected again Tuesday for Carson City and western Nevada, according to the National Weather Service in Reno, which is tracking several thunderstorms mainly south of Interstate 80.

UPDATE: An updated version to this story can be found here.
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The Preacher Fire burning in the Pine Nut Mountains has swelled to more than 1,000 acres, according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center. Douglas County has initiated recommended evacauations of areas at the east end of Pine Nut Road including Fred’s Street, Sandoval, Taildragger, Bluebird, and Bar-J Roads as well as the Spirit Ranch Area including Blue Sage Road, Badger Lane, Robinson Road, and Lena Lane. In addition, the Washoe Tribal Police are evacuating the Bodie Flats area in the vicinity of Courtland Avenue.

A Red Flag Warning for western and northern Nevada including the Carson City and Lake Tahoe areas has been issued for Sunday by the National Weather Service due to the threat of new fire starts from dry lightning strikes.

Monsoonal moisture will begin to move northward from low pressure off the West Coast bringing increased chances for isolated thunderstorms to Carson City and western Nevada on Sunday and into early next week, according to the National Weather Service.

Blue skies and hot temperatures will continue in the Carson City region and western Nevada with the chance of isolated thunderstorms and lightning strikes this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

The National Weather Service in Reno issued a Special Weather Statement Thursday afternoon regarding the potential for afternoon thunderstorms. At 1:29 p.m. Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms near Spooner Summit southwest of Carson City, moving northeast at 15 mph.

With rain, thunder, lightning and reports of small hail around Gardnerville and the Carson Valley, the National Weather Service says there is a chance for thunderstorms later this evening extending into the Carson City area and Lake Tahoe Basin.

With hot weather settling into the Carson City region, the chance of afternoon thunderstorms will increase through the early part of the week, according to the National Weather Service.

During occasional heavy rainstorms, such as the ones that hit western Nevada this winter, stormwater can cause erosion on residential properties. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, in partnership with GreenACTnv, will offer a free presentation in Gardnerville on how to prepare landscapes to reduce erosion hazards and increase the potential for storm runoff to soak into soils.

Historic steam engines from the V&T Railway and the Nevada State Railroad Museum (NSRM) were awakened from their long winter slumber Saturday morning to mark the start of Carson City's summer season on the rails.

Visitors and residents should be very careful on the riverbanks and along streams. Almost every year Carson City responders are involved in a swift water rescue. If you see someone fall into the river do not attempt to swim after them please call 911. Typically a current less than 5 mph is enough to lose control and be swept away.

Because of recent storms and flood events, several parks, trails and open spaces throughout Carson City have sustained significant damage, including Baily Pond at Fuji Park.

This spectacular show will thrill audiences with impressive science experiments performed in our Digitorium by Mad Scientists. The event includes foggy dry ice storms and demonstrates how giant beach balls can float in air. Prepare to be amazed by sizzling, shivering scissors and special bubbly showers!

ALL AGES: Ages 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times.

Between January and mid-April, the Nevada Department of Transportation has issued nearly $15 million in emergency contracts to deal with flood damage from the relentless storms that hit Northern Nevada.

MINDEN — With increased water in the area from recent winter and spring storms that brought record-breaking precipitation into the area, Douglas County Emergency Management and Mosquito Abatement General Improvement District is expecting more mosquitos in Douglas County this season.

Here is the Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for the week of May 1-7, 2017. Road closures expected at the following locations due to road and utility work. Please use caution.

Beginning May 1, Q&D Construction will make repairs to some of the paver crosswalks in the downtown Carson City area caused by this winter's weather events, according to Carson City Public Works.

As Thursday evening sets in, with its mix of rain and snow, cloud cover will diminish allowing frigid temperatures to infiltrate throughout the Carson City region, according to the National Weather Service.

Those Easter Baskets won’t stuff themselves. Find something for your hunny-bunny at the Craft Fair and Merchant Expo in the Nugget Banquet Room. Family Day at A to Zen offers lazy Sunday quality time with the kids. Wash the recent storms off your car and help send the Carson High Robotics Team to their next competition when you stop by their car wash at the downtown ARCO. Relaxation is on tap at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar as Roska Entertainment brings you their first ‘Rehab Sunday.’

SUNDAY: Palm Sunday