Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 2:46PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 2:46pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 245 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles east of Grass Valley, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and brief periods of heavy rainfall.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Heavy rainfall may inundate roadways.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Eureka
County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County; Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov