Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Elko, NV
Issued by NWS Elko, NV
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WWUS85 KLKN 292216
SPSLKN
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Elko NV
316 PM PDT Wed Jul 29 2026
NVZ031-292245-
Northern Elko County NV-
316 PM PDT Wed Jul 29 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN ELKO COUNTY THROUGH
345 PM PDT...
At 315 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 28
miles east of Contact, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...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.
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LAT...LON 4169 11404 4154 11421 4167 11445 4199 11424
4200 11406 4199 11405
TIME...MOT...LOC 2215Z 213DEG 38KT 4176 11420
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
$$
JB