Thunderstorms are moving into the Carson City region, prompting an alert from the National Weather Service in Reno. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 10 p.m. for Carson City, Carson Valley, Dayton and Virginia City.
Firefighters have also responded to reports of lightning strikes seen in areas south and east of Carson City. As of about 1:30 p.m. Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center said there have been reports of lightning strikes and smoke near Carson River Road and near Stephanie Way but but nothing confirmed as wildfire.
Meanwhile the first wave of thunderstorms today are appear to be north of Carson City from Washoe Valley and east into Virginia City, according to the weather service. At about 1:24 p.m. heavy rain, small pea-size hail and gusty winds were associated with the storm, according to the weather service.