Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 5:21PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 5:21pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 518 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms from
Pyramid Lake south to southern Lyon and Mineral counties. These
storms will continue to slowly move to the northeast through the
early 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, Fallon, Lovelock, Gerlach, Gardnerville, Virginia
City, Pyramid Lake, Lahontan Reservoir, Topaz Lake, Sparks,
Gardnerville Ranchos, Fernley, Dayton, Johnson Lane, Hawthorne,
Yerington, Wingfield Springs, Cold Springs, and Golden Valley.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties; Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area; Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake; Northern Washoe County
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov