Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 12:57PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2026 - 12:57pm
Expires:
May 3, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 1257 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Walker, or 7 miles south of Coleville, moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Topaz Lake, Coleville, Walker, Wellington, Monitor Pass, Nv 208 At
Douglas-Lyon Co Line, Junction U.S 395 And CA 89, Bootleg Campground,
Holbrook Junction, Topaz Lake Campground, and Smith Valley.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Mono; Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties; Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender: