Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 4:10PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 4:10pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 410 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ruby Lake, moving to the northeast at around 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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.
Locations impacted include...
Ruby Lake and Harrison Pass.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range; White Pine County; Southwest Elko County; South Central Elko County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov