Flood watch issued for Western Nevada

A flash flood watch has been issued for the Fourth of July over a swath of Nevada and California from the Sierra all the way to Ely.The National Weather Service says thunderstorms with heavy rain have been forecast mainly between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. “Abundant moisture with unstable conditions will lead to increasing thunderstorms today,” according to a statement issued this morning. “Most storms are likely to be slow moving with heavy rainfall capable of producing flash flooding, especiall