Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 6:17AM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 6:17am
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
At 617 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18
miles south of Cherry Creek, moving northeast at 40 mph. These cells
are producing a lot of cloud to ground lightning strikes as well as
heavy rain and could pass very close to the Kearny fire.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail along with
moderate to heavy rain.
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...
Kearny fire, Schellbourne and Cherry Creek.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
White Pine County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov