Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 7:20PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 7:20pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 718 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms over
Churchill and Mineral counties. These storms will continue to move
northeast early this evening.
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...
Fallon, Luning, Mina, Middlegate, Stillwater, Trinity Junction, Mina
Airport, Junction U.S 50 And Nv 121 (Dixie Valley Rd), Junction U.S
50 And NV 839, Junction U.S 50 And NV 116 (Stuart Rd), Schurz,
Junction I 80 And U.S 95 (exit 83), Nv 361 At Mineral-Nye Co Line
South Of Gabbs), Silver Hill, Rawhide, Frenchman, Fairview Peak,
Indian Head Peak, Dixie Valley, and Us 95 At Lyon-Churchill Co Line.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties; Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov