Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 11 at 6:07PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 6:07pm
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 607 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21
miles west of Round Mountain, moving 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...
Arc Dome.
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.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
Area Description:
Northwestern Nye County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov