Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 1:17PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 1:17pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 116 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Baker, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Great Basin National Park and Baker.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Brief heavy rainfall is possible with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
White Pine County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender: