Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:41PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 4:41pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 441 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles southeast of Lages Junction, moving 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...
Tippets Road.
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:
Southeastern Elko County; White Pine County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender: