Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Elko, NV

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Elko NV
1251 PM PDT Mon May 13 2024

NVZ031-132015-
Northern Elko County NV-
1251 PM PDT Mon May 13 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL ELKO COUNTY
THROUGH 115 PM PDT...

At 1250 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Mountain City, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size 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.

Locations impacted include...
Mountain City and Wild Horse Reservoir.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

This storm 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4176 11619 4192 11611 4188 11562 4159 11578
TIME...MOT...LOC 1950Z 290DEG 21KT 4181 11598

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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