Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:39PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 4:39pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 439 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Spring Creek, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Lamoille, South Fork, Spring Creek, and Lamoille Summit.
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:
Southwest Elko County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender: