An AMOC collapse would usher in global weather and climate shifts — including plunging temperatures in Europe, which relies on the current system for its mild conditions.

At 11:20 a.m. on Wednesday, the NWS Reno NV issued a fire weather watch valid from Friday 11 a.m. until Saturday 11 p.m. for Surprise Valley California and Eastern Lassen County.

The weekend forecast indicates a prolonged period of unsettled weather, with repeated chances of showers and thunderstorms. Saturday through Monday will feature temperatures primarily in the low to mid-70s, with a consistent threat of precipitation.

A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 8:06 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 8:30 p.m. The alert is for Platte, Clay, Buchanan and Clinton counties.

Intensifying thunderstorms across the southern and eastern U.S. threatened to unleash dangerous weather conditions.

A warm front will be draped across Lower Michigan. The weather will be much different on the north side of the front compared to south of the front.