Active AlertsGreater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area

Special Weather Statement

Issued at Tue 3:22 PM Jul. 21
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

At 319 PM PDT, strong thunderstorms are ongoing across western Nevada and portions of the eastern Sierra, increasing coverage northward throughout the afternoon.
Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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. Locations impacted include Reno, Carson City, South Lake Tahoe, Fallon, Lovelock, Tahoe City, Kings Beach, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Boca Reservoir, Twin Lakes, Lahontan Reservoir, Incline Village, Alpine Meadows, Olympic Valley, Stampede Reservoir, Bodie, Benton, Bridgeport, and Prosser Creek Reservoir.

Recommended Action

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.

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