Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 4:31PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 4:31pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 430 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles south of Argenta to Crescent Valley to
19 miles south of Beowawe. Movement was northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Heavy rainfall along with gusty winds could knock down tree
limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage
to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Beowawe and Crescent Valley.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
these storms pass.
Area Description:
Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender: