Nevada Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/21/2026 14:24

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 2:24PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 2:24pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 224 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 28 miles east of Contact, moving north at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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 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.
Area Description: 
Northern Elko County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Elko NV