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Heat Advisory issued August 10 at 10:26AM PDT until August 13 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV

AREAS AFFECTED: Surprise Valley California; Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties; Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties; Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area; Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake; Northern Washoe County

DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...High temperatures ranging from 95-105 degrees in valleys and basins, with warmest lows between 65-72 degrees. Widespread Moderate to locally Major HeatRisk. * WHERE...In California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties and Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern Washoe County, Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, and Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 9 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses will be more likely, especially for those spending extended periods outdoors, in poorly cooled indoor spaces, or who are sensitive to heat. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hottest conditions are expected Tuesday afternoon in lower valleys and basins. Cooler conditions above 4500 ft in Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra counties and along foothill slopes outside the lower valleys.

INSTRUCTION: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned location, avoid prolonged sun exposure, and check on relatives, neighbors, and pets. Limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening hours.

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Freezing rain is a condition where precipitation which has fallen in the form of water droplets reaches temperatures which are below freezing and freezes upon coming into contact with surface objects. The result of this precipitation is a glaze of ice which can be damaging to plants and man-made structures. A severe onset of freezing rain which results in a very thick glaze of ice is known as an ice storm.

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Hail is a form of precipitation which is recognized by large solid balls or clumps of ice. Hail is created by thunderstorm clouds with strong updrafts of wind. As the hailstones remain in the updraft, ice is deposited onto them until their weight becomes heavy enough for them to fall to the earth's surface.

Hail storms can cause significant damage to crops, aircrafts, and man-made structures, despite the fact that the duration is usually less than ten minutes.

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