Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:59PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 5:59pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 559 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Jiggs, moving northeast at 15 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...
Jiggs.
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:
Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range; Southwest Elko County; South Central Elko County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender: