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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Elko NV
1142 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025
 

NVZ030-031-171915-
Northern Elko County NV-Humboldt County NV-
1142 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EASTERN HUMBOLDT AND
NORTHWESTERN ELKO COUNTIES THROUGH 1215 PM PDT...

At 1141 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Moran Bay, or 11 miles northwest of Moran Junction, moving northeast
at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

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...
Chimney Dam Reservoir.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4137 11713 4145 11721 4171 11681 4148 11664
TIME...MOT...LOC 1841Z 240DEG 17KT 4391 11071 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

JB