Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 3:17PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 3:17pm
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 317 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 18 miles west of Ruth to near Duckwater to 34
miles west of Blue Eagle Ranch. Movement was northeast at 45 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...
Preston, Shoshone, Great Basin National Park, Blue Eagle Ranch,
Baker, Lund, Connors Pass, Sacramento Pass, Troy Peak, Cave Lake
State Park, Warm Springs, Lunar Crater, Currant, Majors Place, and
Sunnyside.
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.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
White Pine County; Northeastern Nye County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender: