Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 3:25PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2026 - 3:25pm
Expires:
May 3, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 324 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles north of Spanish Springs to near Cold
Springs to 6 miles northwest of Dog Valley. Movement was north at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Strong crosswinds along US-395 could
bring difficult travel for high profile vehicles.
Locations impacted include...
Beckwourth, Doyle, Herlong, Chilcoot, Susanville, Vinton, Cold
Springs, Cold Springs Valley, Standish, Janesville, Chilcoot-Vinton,
Hallelujah Junction, Frenchman Lake, Antelope Lake, Lemmon
Valley-Golden Valley, Lake Davis, Spanish Springs, Loyalton,
Susanville Municipal Airport, and Boulder Creek Campground.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties; Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area; Northern Washoe County
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
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