Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 2:01PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 2:01pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 200 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles southeast of Midas, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Brief 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 west central Elko
County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northern Elko County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov