Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 10:00pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
At 956 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Beckwourth, moving north at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Beckwourth, Vinton, Iron Horse, Delleker, Lake Davis, Frenchman Lake,
Calpine, Grizzly Campground, Whitehawk, Valley Ranch, Mohawk Vista,
Portola, Loyalton, Ca 49 At Sierra-Plumas Co Line, Ca 89 At
Sierra-Plumas Co Line, Big Cove Campground, Lightning Tree
Campground, Chilcoot Campground, Grasshopper Flat Campground, and
Frenchman Campground.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
Area Description:
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov