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ESFLKN Forecast models are showing increasing confidence in a surge of moisture moving into northern and central Nevada for the upcoming weekend. Deep subtropical moisture will lead to the development of showers and thunderstorms across much of central Nevada Saturday with a mix of wet and dry thunderstorms across and including I-80 north. By Sunday, moisture will be plentiful and will combine with an unstable atmosphere and slow storm motions of 5 to 10 mph or less. This will bring the threat of localized heavy rain to the region. Of great concern will be recent large burn scars left from the following incidents: the Snowstorm Complex affecting near Midas, the current Cottonwood Peak fire north of Tuscarora, the Hot Canyon fire northwest of Montello, the Winnemucca Mountain fire north of Winnemucca, and the Adobe fire north of Elko. Numerous other smaller burn scars have been created this past fire season and are also of concern. The main threat for the upcoming weekend is heavy rain producing flash flooding and debris flows. If living near recently burned areas, please have a way to receive flash flood warnings and be prepared to take action should warnings be issued. If you are traveling or recreating in these areas that have burn scars, please consider changing plans.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ELKO, NV ... EUREKA, NV