Modoc County, CA

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Wildfire Smoke Impacts

Created by the NWS Medford WFO

Wildfires in northwest Jackson County and in central Oregon will continue to bring smoke and decreased air quality to portions of southwest Oregon and Northern California through at least Wednesday afternoon. Smoke is mainly expected in northern Jackson County. Periods of smoke are also possible in the rest of Jackson, eastern Douglas, Klamath, Lake and at times, into Josephine, Siskiyou and Modoc counties. Monitor air quality conditions at fire.airnow.gov and avoid going outdoors during periods of lowered air quality.

A graphic showing forecast smoke presence across southwest Oregon and northern California along with text highlighting the potential for decreased air quality and safety actions.

Thunderstorm Outlook Today

Created by the NWS Reno WFO

Thunderstorms will develop in Mono county today before progressing northward. Slower storm motions and heavy rain will result in flooding being the greatest threat today. Remember, never drive through flooded roadways!

Table on the right side of the graphic with check marks of various colors highlighting the threat by location. Moderate risk for flooding for the Reno-Carson City-Minden area, the Tahoe Basin, and Mono county. Moderate risk for lightning areawide, otherwise minor risk of lightning far northern Washoe county and the Surprise Valley. Minor risk for hail areawide.

Seven-day Weather Risk Overview

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