Nevada Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/08/2026 13:39

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 1:39PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 8, 2026 - 1:39pm
Expires: 
July 8, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 139 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles south of Charleston, moving northeast at 20 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central Elko County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Northern Elko County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Elko NV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov