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NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE UPDATE--MAY 31
INYO NATIONAL FOREST--FLOOD RESPONSE
Publication Type: News 06/21/2023
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE UPDATE--MAY 31
Weather Forecast for Mammoth Area and Mono County:
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.6488&lon=-118.9779#.ZGWDDHbMI2y
National Weather Service-(NWS) Reno Office:
Thunderstorms Return Today, Possible Flooding Concerns
A sunny start to the day could be lulling us into thinking we have a decent day ahead, but the storms will return. Sunshine will amplify storm initiation, so this works in favor of the storms later this afternoon. Get any outdoor projects or recreation done early today before storms begin to pop. When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors! As in recent days, storms could produce brief heavy rainfall that may result in localized flooding impacts. This trend continues into the end of the week, with a slight bit of relief from the active weather appearing for the weekend.
KEY POINTS
- 30-50% chance of showers and storms for today, chances decrease to 20-40% for tomorrow.
- Cooler temperatures have slowed flooding areawide, potential for flash flooding associated with storms.
- Storms on the decline toward the weekend, but chances ramp up again for next week.
WEATHER RISK OUTLOOK
Risk levels incorporate potential impacts from weather hazards and likelihood of occurrence for a reasonable worst-case scenario. SEE IMAGE BELOW UNDER RELATED LINKS & ABOVE AT PHOTOS TAB.
DETAILS
- Showers and Storms Today: Scattered thunderstorms expected this afternoon (30-50% chance), but less numerous. Saturated grounds and high flows will maintain isolated flash flooding concerns, but limiting factor will be reduced thunderstorm coverage today and beyond.
- Snowmelt River Flooding: Cooler temperatures have reduced snowmelt rates areawide, but the East Fork/Mainstem Walker River will continue to see moderate flooding. The Carson River system continues to see minor impacts mainly in agriculture and open space areas. Keep a close eye on Humboldt River this week with rises working their way down towards Winnemucca and Imlay.
- Remainder of the Week: Storm chances wane each day this week, lowest Friday into the weekend. Longer range outlooks favor increased chances for showers and thunderstorms again early next week.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For the latest forecast updates, visit weather.gov/reno.
See NWS-Reno Office briefing weather documents below attached under related information.
