Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 5:32PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 5:32pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 531 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 12 miles west of Diamond
Valley to 11 miles west of Eureka to 17 miles southwest of Pinto
Summit. Movement was northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Heavy rainfall along with gusty winds could knock down tree
limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage
to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Eureka, Pinto Summit, Diamond Valley, Eureka Airport, Newark Valley,
and Pancake Summit.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
these storms pass.
Area Description:
White Pine County; Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov