Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 4:39PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 4:39pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 438 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Battle Mountain, moving north at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Battle Mountain and Argenta.
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.
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.
Area Description:
Humboldt County; Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov