Be advised, the Southwest Monsoon season has begun.
Scattered thunderstorms are expected across the desert regions this week and bring moisture north into Nevada. Greatest extent is likely on Wednesday.
Weather Overview / Warnings / Watches / Advisories:
The potential for Flooding due to snow melt in the mountains should significantly decrease after this weekend.
Flood Warning:
CA: For parts of Mono County until 1700 PDT
NV: For parts of: Elko, Humboldt, Lander and Lyon Counties
Flood Advisory:
CA: For parts of: Fresno, Kings, Madera, Merced, and Tulare Counties
Flash Flood Watch:
CA: For the mountains and desert areas of Kern county from noon today through this evening
Regional Fires:
Arizona:
MONUMENT Fire / AZ-COP-001102 / FMAG-2919-FM-AZ
Location: 2 miles south of Sierra Vista (Cochise County)
Size: 30,526 acres / 98% containment / est. containment: today
STANLEY Fire/ AZ-SCA-114
Location: 20 miles east of Globe (Gila and Graham Counties)
Size: 8,782 acres / 80% containment/ est. containment date: 10 July
WALLOW Fire / AZ-ASF-110152-SWAC / FEMA-2915-FM-AZ
Location: 23 miles southwest of Alpine (Greenlee and Graham Counties)
Size: 538,049 acres / 95% containment / no est. containment date
NEVADA:
NIXON Fire / NV-WID-000135
Location: 8 miles north of Fernley (Washoe County)
Size: 11,195 acres / Fully contained
Overall Fire Risk:
AZ: Moderate
CA North: Low
CA South: Moderate
NV: Low, Dry Lighting possible today in the South
