Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 10 at 12:47PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 10, 2026 - 12:47pm
Expires:
April 10, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 1247 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Derby Dam, or 17 miles west of Lahontan Reservoir, moving north at 25
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...
Fernley, Derby Dam, Virginia Peak, Fernley - Tiger Field Airport, and
Wadsworth.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area; Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender: