Thunderstorms Bring Heavy Rain, 'Frequent' Lightning to Reno

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Thunderstorms moved through Reno, Nevada, on Monday, August 17, bringing “heavy” rainfall and “frequent” lightning, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

The NWS said the storms were also expected to bring wind gusts up to 50 mph and small hail. Blowing dust and reduced visibility were also forecast.

The weather service said thunderstorms were predicted to continue throughout the region on Tuesday.

This timelapse, posted by the NWS on Monday, shows a thunderstorm moving over Reno and obscuring visibility. Credit: NWS Reno via Storyful