California, Nevada Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/21/2026 13:23

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 1:23PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 1:23pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 118 PM PDT, strong thunderstorms are ongoing over Mono, southern Lyon, and western Mineral counties. Thunderstorm coverage is expected to expand northward through the afternoon and early evening. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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... Reno, Carson City, South Lake Tahoe, Fallon, Mammoth Lakes, Tahoe City, Chalfant, Kings Beach, Crowley Lake, Sonora Pass, Gardnerville, Virginia City, June Lake, Boca Reservoir, Lee Vining, Twin Lakes, Lahontan Reservoir, Incline Village, Toms Place, and Alpine Meadows.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties; Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Mono; Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties; Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area; Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake
Forcast Office: 
NWS Reno NV