Special Weather Statement for Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range; South Central Elko County
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What is happening
At 419 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles south of Ruby Valley, 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....
What the bulletin says to do
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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Bulletin details
At 419 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles south of Ruby Valley, 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 southeastern Elko County.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 9 at 4:19PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Elko NV. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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