"The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 6:57 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms in effect until 7:30 p.m. for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are expected. At 6:56 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Emerald Bay, or near South Lake Tahoe, moving east at 20 mph, the NWS Reno NV said."
"The NWS said, If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. When lightning looms: Expert safety tips for thunderstorms Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year, mostly during the summer."
A weather alert was issued at 6:57 p.m. for strong thunderstorms through 7:30 p.m. across the Greater Lake Tahoe Area. Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Emerald Bay near South Lake Tahoe moving east at 20 mph. Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are expected, with potential for minor vegetation hail damage and downed tree limbs. The alert affects multiple Lake Tahoe communities and campgrounds. Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring and can strike up to 10 miles away. Outdoor shelter is advised; indoors, avoid corded phones, electrical appliances, and plumbing.
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