Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 3:13PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 5, 2026 - 3:13pm
Expires:
May 5, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 312 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Carlin, moving southwest at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Elko, Carlin, Emigrant Pass, Palisade, Adobe Summit, Emigrant Mine,
and South Area Mine.
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:
Northern Elko County; Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County; Southwest Elko County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender: