#thunderstorms

#thunderstorms

there is potential for organisation of convection, possibly some thunderstorm developing, forming into linear multi-cell convective clusters or even one or two transitory supercell structures capable of producing locally damaging wind gusts and one or two brief isolated tornadoes. Intense rainfall leading to flash-flooding will also be a hazard with this activity. Strong and gusty winds are likely to cause some disruption to travel and interruptions to power.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Tuesday and Wednesday we have the chance of light showers as low pressure moves through California, and with it comes high humidity. FORECAST: Mostly cloudy skies with mild afternoon, chance of light showers ABC7 News meteorologist Drew Tuma has the latest on what to expect in the Bay Area. The best chance for showers will be Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon, with the coast and the North Bay having the highest chance.

In Yosemite National Park, hikers were surprisingly soaked this weekend as summer storms blew through the area. Meanwhile, thunderstorms across California's mountains launched rapid-fire lightning strikes that sparked several forest fires. And as Burning Man kicked off in Nevada's desert northwest, a major dust storm forced traffic to a halt as attendees tried to avoid the desert's wrath. The impetus for this widespread wild weather was a late-arriving monsoonal pattern, fueled by the region's lingering heat that pulled atmospheric moisture north - and, with it,

Images shared across social media showed a huge horizontal wall stretching from the horizon towards the shore, accompanied by a violent gust of wind when it reached land.

In the forecast for Shasta, Siskiyou, and Trinity counties, both wet and dry thunderstorms are likely, increasing wildfire risk and prompting red flag warnings.

High temperatures will increase into the upper 80s and lower 90s, with feels-like temperatures potentially peaking around 100 degrees. Hydration is crucial for outdoor activities.

A Ryanair aircraft struggled through turbulence during a storm in southern Germany, forcing an emergency landing and resulting in injuries among nine passengers.

"It is kind of a dry lightning setup where you get the lightning that could start a fire but not the rain that would put it out," he said.

Flash floods may impact northern Miami-Dade until Monday evening, with heavy thunderstorms causing 2 to 3 inches of rain in affected areas.