Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 4:26PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 4:26pm
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 425 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southeast of Jarbidge, moving northeast at 15 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northern Elko
County.
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.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
Area Description:
Northern Elko County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov