Nevada Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/16/2026 15:32

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:32PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 16, 2026 - 3:32pm
Expires: 
July 16, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 332 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Carlin, moving north at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size 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... Carlin.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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: 
Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County; Southwest Elko County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Elko NV