Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 3:22PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 3:22pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 319 PM PDT, strong thunderstorms are ongoing across western
Nevada and portions of the eastern Sierra, increasing coverage
northward throughout the afternoon.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Reno, Carson City, South Lake Tahoe, Fallon, Lovelock, Tahoe City,
Kings Beach, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Boca Reservoir, Twin Lakes,
Lahontan Reservoir, Incline Village, Alpine Meadows, Olympic Valley,
Stampede Reservoir, Bodie, Benton, Bridgeport, and Prosser Creek
Reservoir.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties; Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Mono; Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties; Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area; Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender: