Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 5:05PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2026 - 5:05pm
Expires:
May 5, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 504 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles northeast of Dunphy, moving south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
North Area Mine.
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.
Area Description:
Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov