Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 3:20PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 3:20pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 319 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking several strong storms
forming across the Sierra Front and the Western Nevada Basin and
Range. Storms will continue to form and move northeast this evening.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Reno, Carson City, Virginia City, Pyramid Lake, Lahontan Reservoir,
Topaz Lake, Gardnerville, Sparks, Fernley, Dayton, Johnson Lane,
Hawthorne, Yerington, Wingfield Springs, Northwest Reno, Cold
Springs, Golden Valley, Virginia Peak, New Washoe City, and Hidden
Valley.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties; Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties; Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area; Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov