Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 12:44PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2026 - 12:44pm
Expires:
May 3, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 1243 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ebbetts Pass, or 13 miles northeast of Lake Alpine, moving north 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...
Woodfords, Grover Hot Springs, Mesa Vista, Alpine Village, Junction
CA 89 And CA 4, Hope Valley, Junction CA 88 W And CA 89 N (picketts
Junction), Indian Creek Campground, Markleeville, Turtle Rock
Campground, Paynesville, Indian Creek Reservoir, Alpine County
Airport, and Luther Pass.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender: