Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 13 at 1:25PM PDT until August 13 at 2:15PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 13, 2026 - 1:25pm
Expires:
August 13, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
TORREV
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Storey County in western Nevada...
Southern Washoe County in western Nevada...
North central Lyon County in west central Nevada...
* Until 215 PM PDT.
* At 125 PM PDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles east of Lockwood, or 13 miles northeast of
Virginia City, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Derby Dam around 130 PM PDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Fernley - Tiger Field Airport, Patrick, Wadsworth, and Silver Springs
Airport.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description:
Lyon, NV; Storey, NV; Washoe, NV
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov