Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 3:12PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 3:12pm
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 311 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 13 miles southeast of Lages Junction to 13
miles northwest of McGill to 24 miles southeast of Pinto Summit.
Movement was east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Ely, Ruth, McGill, Schellbourne, Ely Airport, Robinson Summit,
Hamilton, Cave Lake State Park, Little Antelope Summit, and Tippets
Road.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
White Pine County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender: