Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 4:56PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 4:56pm
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 456 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Kings River Valley, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Heavy Rainfall along with gusty winds could knock down tree
limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage
to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Kings River Valley and Thacker Pass.
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.
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.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Elko Nevada.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
Area Description:
Humboldt County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender: