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[Glenn Beck @glennbeck]

Pray for healing and a miracle. Getting word that #charliekirk has been stabilized. I pray it is true. If it is THAT IS A SECOND MIRACLE. 1. Trump. 2. Kirk. The hospital is taking blood now. Our God is a God of Miracles. In Jesus name.

[Elias Funez @Elias_Funez]

Smoke check for reports of smoke in the Rainbow Ridge Court area of Meadow Vista. #theunionnow #fireseason2025 @TheUnion

[Elias Funez @Elias_Funez]

Auburn helitack and TNF AA 17 headed out to check on lightning strike fires. #theunionnow #fireseason2025 @TheUnion

[NWS Sacramento @NWSSacramento]

A special weather statement has been issued for Grass Valley CA, Nevada City CA and North San Juan CA until 9:00 PM PDT

[NWS Sacramento @NWSSacramento]

A special weather statement has been issued for Auburn CA, Alta Sierra CA and Lake of the Pines CA until 8:30 PM PDT

[NWS Sacramento @NWSSacramento]

A special weather statement has been issued for Alta CA, Dutch Flat CA and Blue Canyon CA until 6:30 PM PDT

[Caltrans District 3 @CaltransDist3]

Demolition of the historic Fanny Bridge in Tahoe City is underway, and the new bridge is scheduled to be completed by 11/15. Traffic will detour onto Lake Blvd. to access SR 89 and SR 28. West Lake Blvd. is open for business and transit center access @PlacerCA @PlacerSheriff

[USFS-Tahoe National Forest @Tahoe_NF]

Since the weekend, there have been approximately 1,374 lightning strikes recorded on the Tahoe National Forest. Fire resources have now responded to 14 lighting-caused wildfire starts on the forest since Sunday, Aug. 24.

[Caltrans District 3 @CaltransDist3]

#TrafficAlert #2 lane blocked WB I-80 near Floriston due to a mudslide. Caltrans crews en route with equipment to clear debris. No ETO, expect delays. EB I-80 is also seeing some slowdowns. Drive safe & check #QuickMap for updates https://t.co/X5OiS6OEtB

@CHP_Truckee @NWSReno

[NWS Reno @NWSReno]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Floriston CA until 2:30 PM PDT

[Caltrans District 3 @CaltransDist3]

#TrafficAlert Multiple lanes blocked WB I-80 near Donner Lake Interchange due to a traffic collision. As you can see roads are wet from thunderstorm activity in the area. Please drive slow and expect delays. No ETO.

@CHP_Truckee @CHPGoldRun

[NWS Reno @NWSReno]

A special weather statement has been issued for Truckee CA and Tahoe City CA until 2:45 PM PDT #CAwx

[NWS Sacramento @NWSSacramento]

Showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast for the Coast Range, Shasta County, southern Cascades and Sierra Nevada beginning in the afternoon. Heavy rain is likely with any storms that develop. Here is a look at potential timing! #CAwx

[NWS Reno @NWSReno]

The Weather Prediction Center has the Sierra south of the Tahoe Basin in an area of slight (>15%) risk for excessive rainfall today. With above normal moisture, flooding will be the primary concern today. To go along with this, a Flash Flood Watch has been issued. #nvwx #cawx

[Elias Funez @Elias_Funez]

White Cloud Helitack working the #PennerIncident in the Tahoe National Forest. Sounds like possibly originating from a campsite at Penner Lake. Campfire has been extinguished. #theunionnow #fireseason2025 @TheUnion

[CHP Truckee @CHP_Truckee]

🚨 Traffic Update: I-80 Westbound near Hirschdale 🚨 (08/11/25 at 1:00pm)

Westbound I-80 near Hirshdale is down to one lane near Hirschdale after this morning’s big rig crash involving Tesla batteries.

[Elias Funez @Elias_Funez]

Tahoe National Forest Air Attack 17 and Cal Fire Air Tankers 88 and 89 working this incident off of Highway 89 north of Truckee out just west of Stampede Reservoir #theunionnow #fireseason2025 @TheUnion

[R A W S A L E R T S @rawsalerts]

🚨#BREAKING: Now a 15-foot drop in water level has now been observed by a local fire department in Hawaii.

[Caltrans District 3 @CaltransDist3]

EB I-80 near Highway 65, all lanes blocked due to multiple-vehicle crash. ⁦@PlacerCA⁩ ⁦@CityofRoseville⁩ ⁦@CityofRocklin⁩

[R A W S A L E R T S @rawsalerts]

🚨#BREAKING: Life threatening Flood Emergency is Unfolding as Rivers have Surge 20 Feet in 30 Minutes Multiple Residents are Trapped with Homes being Washed Away

📌#Ruidoso | #NewMexico

At this time, the National Weather Service has issued a life threatening flash flood emergency for Ruidoso, New Mexico, as powerful thunderstorms have caused river levels to surge an alarming 20 feet in just 30 minutes. Evacuation orders are now in effect across multiple areas. Emergency crews are overwhelmed, responding to numerous 911 calls reporting residents trapped inside homes, vehicles swept away, and buildings collapsing or being washed downstream. Power outages have also been reported, and access to several roads is completely cut off due to debris and rising waters. Authorities are urging everyone in the affected areas to evacuate immediately and move to higher ground. This is a life-or-death situation, and delays could prove fatal. First responders are warning that conditions are rapidly deteriorating