Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 3 at 3:36PM PDT until May 3 at 4:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 3, 2026 - 3:36pm
Expires:
May 3, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 334 PM PDT, a strong thunderstorm outflow was located 8 miles
east of Sutcliffe, or 10 miles southeast of Pyramid Lake, moving
northwest at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, fencing and trees. Strong
wind gusts expected to impact boaters along the south shore
of Pyramid Lake within the next 20 minutes.
Locations impacted include...
Pyramid Lake, Nixon, Sutcliffe, Virginia Peak, The Needle Rocks, and
Tohakum Peak.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Wind damage with this storm will occur before any rain or lightning.
Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. SEEK
SHELTER IMMEDIATELY inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.
If on or near Pyramid Lake, get away from the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 15 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Pershing, NV; Washoe, NV
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov