Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 5:29PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2026 - 5:29pm
Expires:
May 4, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 529 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Golden Valley, or near Reno, moving southwest at 30 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...
Reno, Verdi, Sparks, Northwest Reno, Lemmon Valley, Mogul, Golden
Valley, Verdi-Mogul, Caughlin Ranch, Dog Valley, Somersett, Lemmon
Valley-Golden Valley, Spanish Springs, Nws Reno, and Sun Valley.
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.
Area Description:
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties; Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender: