Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 3:56PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2026 - 3:56pm
Expires:
May 3, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 354 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
outflow near Nixon, or 16 miles southeast of Pyramid Lake, moving
northwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Strong wind gusts expected to impact
boaters along Pyramid Lake.
Locations impacted include...
Pyramid Lake, Sutcliffe, Nixon, The Needle Rocks, and Tohakum Peak.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near Pyramid Lake, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 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:
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area; Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake; Northern Washoe County
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov