Nevada Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/05/2026 16:17

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 4:17PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 5, 2026 - 4:17pm
Expires: 
May 5, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 415 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Palisade, moving southwest at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Brief heavy snow is also possible, which may result in slushy road conditions. 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... Carlin, Pine Valley, Palisade, and Emigrant Pass.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County; Southwest Elko County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Elko NV