Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Elko, NV
Issued by NWS Elko, NV
133 WWUS85 KLKN 131928 SPSLKN Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Elko NV 1228 PM PDT Mon May 13 2024 NVZ031-132000- Northern Elko County NV- 1228 PM PDT Mon May 13 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN ELKO COUNTY THROUGH 100 PM PDT... At 1228 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southwest of Owyhee, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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... Owyhee and Sheep Creek 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. 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 4174 11647 4196 11644 4196 11597 4168 11598 TIME...MOT...LOC 1928Z 277DEG 14KT 4185 11622 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ 98