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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Elko NV
310 PM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026
 
NVZ031-082245-
Northern Elko County NV-
310 PM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026

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

At 309 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles north of Montello, 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 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 4138 11419 4150 11431 4173 11407 4170 11404
      4144 11404
TIME...MOT...LOC 2209Z 227DEG 13KT 4150 11415 

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

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