Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 2:51PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2026 - 2:51pm
Expires:
May 3, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 251 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Reno, moving northwest at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Blowing dust with visibilities
down to a mile.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Reno, Sparks, Stead, Wingfield Springs, Damonte Ranch, Northwest
Reno, Spanish Springs, Lemmon Valley, Golden Valley, Caughlin Ranch,
Reno-Tahoe International Airport, Hidden Valley, Somersett, Lemmon
Valley-Golden Valley, Verdi-Mogul, Nws Reno, Spanish Springs Airport,
and Sun Valley.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender: