Nevada Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/20/2026 16:28

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 4:28PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 20, 2026 - 4:28pm
Expires: 
July 20, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 428 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles west of Jiggs, moving northwest at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central Elko and northern Eureka Counties.
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.
Area Description: 
Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County; Southwest Elko County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Elko NV