Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 1:56PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 1:56pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 156 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pinto Summit, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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.
Locations impacted include...
Pinto Summit and Pancake Summit.
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:
White Pine County; Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov