Nevada Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/24/2026 18:30

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 6:30PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 24, 2026 - 6:30pm
Expires: 
August 24, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
At 629 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm about 25 miles north of Midas, moving to the northeast at around 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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 will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Elko County.
Instruction: 
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: 
Northern Elko County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Elko NV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov