Nevada Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/18/2026 06:58

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:58AM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 18, 2026 - 6:58am
Expires: 
September 18, 2026 - 7:30am
Description: 
At 657 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16 miles northwest of Ibapah, or 19 miles east of Lages Junction, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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... White Horse Pass.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Southeastern Elko County; White Pine County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Elko NV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov