The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Alpine County through 3pm.
Thunderstorms and heavy rain showers are reported in the town of Markleeville, Grover Hot Springs State Park and on Highway 89 between Highway 4 and Woodfords.
Rainfall rates are around one inch per hour.
Use caution and never drive a vehicle into areas where water covers the roadway. Drivers also need to watch for dirt, rock and mud slides affecting area roadways. Campers and hikers should avoid being near streams and creeks during this storm.
Written by mark@mlode.com
This post was last modified on 07/16/2010 1:32 pm