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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Elko NV
153 PM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026

NVZ031-012130-
Northern Elko County NV-
153 PM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026

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

At 152 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18
miles northwest of Montello, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 4134 11437 4140 11453 4176 11431 4163 11404
      4156 11404
TIME...MOT...LOC 2052Z 212DEG 20KT 4150 11434

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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