Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 5:00pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 500 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles northwest of Carlin, moving north at 10 mph.
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...
Carlin, South Area Mine, and North Area Mine.
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.
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:
Northern Elko County; Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County; Southwest Elko County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov