Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 7:57AM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 7:57am
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
At 756 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles west of Ibapah, or 17 miles east of Lages Junction, moving
north at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern White
Pine and southeastern Elko Counties.
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.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
Area Description:
Southeastern Elko County; White Pine County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov