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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Elko NV
423 PM PDT Sat Aug 22 2026
 
NVZ031-038-230000-
Southwest Elko County NV-Northern Elko County NV-
423 PM PDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL ELKO COUNTY THROUGH 500
PM PDT...

At 422 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Elko, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. Heavy rain 
         is also expected,

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...
Elko and Ryndon.

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.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 4085 11575 4091 11588 4117 11587 4098 11537
TIME...MOT...LOC 2322Z 208DEG 21KT 4093 11579 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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