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Brace for Quick-Passing Thunderstorms This Week

Monday, July 22

The Reno National Weather Service forecasts an increased risk of thunderstorms early this week. These storms are expected to bring little to no rainfall as they move into neighboring Nevada. They are expected to produce heavy downpours, which may lead to flash flooding... Read More.

Mid-Week Thunderstorms Trigger Coble Fire in Lassen National Forest

Friday, April 26

Mid-week thunderstorms result in at least one fire on the Hat Creek RD in the Lassen National Forest.Forest officials say the fire named The Coble Fire was a tenth of an acre, located on Hat Creek Rim near Coble Mountain. It has been fully... Read More.

Severe thunderstorms could bring damaging winds from Great Lakes to Northeast

Saturday, April 13

(NEW YORK) -- Severe thunderstorms may bring damaging winds from the Great Lakes to the Northeast on Sunday, with a more widespread threat in the Heartland early in the week. Sunday afternoon, strong to severe storms are expected to flare up along a cold... Read More.

Passing Thunderstorms Sparks Multiple Fires in National Forests

Thursday, September 21

Battered by lightning strikes, the Modoc National Forest saw the ignition of several fires during the passage of thunderstorms over the weekend. The Forest Service reported the discovery of three fires commencing on Monday.Firstly, the Willow fire was spotted late Monday afternoon, but swift... Read More.

Weekend Thunderstorms Spark Three New Fires in Modoc NF

Wednesday, September 20

Hammered by heavy lightning, the Modoc National Forest has responded to several fire starts from overnight thunderstorms passing through this weekend. The forest service shared that three fires were discovered starting Monday.The Willow fire was discovered late Monday afternoon, contained at a quarter of an... Read More.

Red Flag Warning Issued for Modoc County Due to Impending Thunderstorms and Lightning

Friday, August 4

The National Weather Service in Medford, Oregon, has issued a RED FLAG WARNING for Modoc County, in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT today. The warning comes as the region braces for potentially hazardous weather conditions characterized by abundant lightning on dry... Read More.

Thunderstorms Knock Out Power to Over 800 Homes

Friday, June 9

A late evening thunderstorm knocked out power for over 900 homes for over 4 hours last evening.The lights went out just after 5 pm in Janesville and in the Standish Litchfield areas. Lassen Municipal Utility Crews quickly responded, locating the problem area on the... Read More.

LHS Graduation Threatened by Thunderstorms

Thursday, June 8

Lassen High Seniors anticipate an announcement on graduation commencements, expected to take place tomorrow evening.Morgan Nugent, Principal and Superintendant of Lassen High, says despite thunderstorms in the forecast for the ceremonies, the storms appear to move in earlier in the day, allowing the school... Read More.

National Weather Service Special Weather Statement for Thunderstorms

Monday, July 25

The National Weather Service is warning of isolated thunderstorms possible over interior NorCal late tonight into Tuesday. The most likely timeframe is 4 AM to 8 PM. Associated impacts include gusty winds, lightning, brief heavy rain, and small hail. Parts of Plumas and Sierra... Read More.

Cold Front Moves into the Region – Thunderstorms & Lake Wind Advisory in Place

Wednesday, May 25

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service RENO NV 156 PM PDT Tue May 24 2022CAZ070>073-NVZ001>005-260000- Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Mono County- Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-Greater Reno-Carson City- Minden Area-Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort... Read More.