Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 5:57PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 5:57pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 556 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southwest of Dufferena, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Brief 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...
Dufferena.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
Area Description:
Humboldt County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender: