Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 6:15PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 6:15pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 611 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 23
miles southwest of Battle Mountain, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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 may reach State Route 305 by 630PM.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern
Humboldt and north central Lander Counties.
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:
Humboldt County; Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov