Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 3:20PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2026 - 3:20pm
Expires:
May 3, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 319 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles east of Hawthorne, or 33 miles southwest of Gabbs, moving
northwest at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Walker Lake and Indian Head Peak.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near Walker Lake, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender: