Nevada Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/07/2026 17:00

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 7, 2026 - 5:00pm
Expires: 
July 7, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 459 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles south of Contact, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Elko County.
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. Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.
Area Description: 
Northern Elko County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Elko NV