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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Elko NV
202 PM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026
 
NVZ031-082130-
Northern Elko County NV-
202 PM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN ELKO COUNTY THROUGH
230 PM PDT...

At 202 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles east of Contact, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Heavy rainfall along with gusty winds could knock down tree 
         limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage 
         to vegetation is possible.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Elko
County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.

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LAT...LON 4166 11463 4180 11469 4198 11442 4175 11420
TIME...MOT...LOC 2102Z 244DEG 19KT 4178 11452 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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