* CHANGES...None.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 272 Greater Lake Tahoe and
Truckee Area.

* Thunderstorms...Thunderstorm chances increase to 15 to 30
percent for Thursday leading to lightning strikes on dry fuels
especially early Thursday morning. Thunderstorms will produce
hail and periods of moderate to heavy rainfall Thursday
afternoon and evening.

* Outflow Winds...Up to 40 mph.

* Impacts...Lightning can create new fire starts and may combine
with strong outflow winds to cause a fire to rapidly grow in
size and intensity before first responders can contain them.

Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry
vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires.
Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for
updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips.

At 310 PM PDT, strong thunderstorms continue to develop across the
eastern Sierra and western Nevada. These storms will increase in
coverage northward through the late afternoon.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph, up to penny size hail, heavy
rainfall with the potential for flash flooding, and blowing
dust downwind of dry sinks and playas.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible. Heavy rain may cause flash flooding, debris flows
and flooded roads. Blowing dust could lower visibility and
make travel dangerous.

Locations impacted include...
Reno, Carson City, South Lake Tahoe, Fallon, Mammoth Lakes, Chalfant,
Crowley Lake, Sonora Pass, Gardnerville, Virginia City, June Lake,
Pyramid Lake, Lee Vining, Twin Lakes, Lahontan Reservoir, Incline
Village, Toms Place, Bodie, Benton, and Bridgeport.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads.