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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Elko NV
249 PM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026
 
NVZ031-082215-
Northern Elko County NV-
249 PM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL ELKO COUNTY
THROUGH 315 PM PDT...

At 249 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles west of Jarbidge, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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 north central 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 4197 11528 4178 11563 4191 11577 4200 11566
      4200 11532
TIME...MOT...LOC 2149Z 233DEG 14KT 4193 11560 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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