Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 1:55PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2026 - 1:55pm
Expires:
May 3, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 155 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southeast of Gardnerville Ranchos, or 9 miles northwest of
Topaz Lake, moving northwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Gardnerville, Gardnerville Ranchos, Johnson Lane, Junction U.S 395
And NV 756, Junction Nv 88 And Nv 756, Junction Nv 88 And Nv 206,
Gardnerville Ranch, Minden, and Junction CA 88 And NV 88.
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; Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender: