Tornado Warning for Lyon, NV; Storey, NV; Washoe, NV
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At 137 PM PDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Derby Dam, or 16 miles northeast of Virginia City, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile...
What the bulletin says to do
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
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At 137 PM PDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Derby Dam, or 16 miles northeast of Virginia City, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This dangerous storm will be near... Derby Dam around 140 PM PDT. Fernley around 155 PM PDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Fernley Tiger Field Airport and Wadsworth.
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Tornado Warning issued August 13 at 1:37PM PDT until August 13 at 2:15PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
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Tornado Warning issued August 13 at 1:25PM PDT until August 13 at 2:15PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Reno NV. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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