Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 10:41PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 10:41pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 1039 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Grizzly Campground, or 8 miles north of
Beckwourth, moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of Plumas and
southeastern Lassen Counties.
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.
Area Description:
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov