Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 10 at 6:24PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 10, 2026 - 6:24pm
Expires:
April 10, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 623 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles south of Middlegate, or 18 miles northwest of Gabbs, moving
north at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Middlegate, Junction U.S 50 And Nv 121 (Dixie Valley Rd), Junction
U.S 50 And NV 722, Fairview Peak, and Nv 361 At Mineral-Churchill Co
Line.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties; Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender: