Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 5:30PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 5:30pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 528 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles south of Battle Mountain, moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Portions of State Route 305 approximately 10 to 15 miles south of
Battle Mountain, and the Phoenix Mine.
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:
Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov