Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 15 at 4:43PM PDT until July 15 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 15, 2026 - 4:43pm
Expires:
July 15, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 443 PM PDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northwest of
Contact, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Elko County.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Elko, NV
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender: