Nevada Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/24/2026 11:53

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 11:53AM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 24, 2026 - 11:53am
Expires: 
August 24, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description: 
At 1152 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles north of Montello, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Elko County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Northern Elko County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Elko NV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov