… As what is now post-tropical cyclone Elida nears northern California, the shield of moisture on its eastern flank is dragged north across the entire state. … Thanks to the high moisture content, any thunderstorms that do pop, especially on Tuesday, will be capable of ample lightning, one-inch-per-hour rainfall rates, and 50+ mph wind gusts. Storms will be slow-moving out of the southeast, meaning the rain that does arrive will come from a stacked weather system that will increase flash flooding risks in localized spots.

Other weather news around the West:

• Colorado Public Radio: Colorado has been waiting for rain. Now, it’s preparing for the dangers that come with it
• San Francisco Chronicle: Tahoe could see flash flooding this week as tropical moisture arrives
• The Sacramento Bee (Calif.): Tropical Storm Elida to bring moisture and heat to California this week
• Progressive Farmer: Robust summer monsoon could help ease western US drought