{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.287eeb32803d9fef485cebda8f24722b8884ff4a.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 15 at 3:59PM PDT by NWS Elko NV","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-15","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.287eeb32803d9fef485cebda8f24722b8884ff4a.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Elko NV"},"word_count":171,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 15 at 3:59PM PDT by NWS Elko NV\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Northern Elko County; Southeastern Elko County; South Central Elko County\n**Issued by:** NWS Elko NV\n**Sent:** 2026-07-15T15:59:00-07:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-15T15:59:00-07:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-15T16:30:00-07:00\n\n## Description\nAt 359 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near\nPequop Summit, moving east at 20 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Heavy rainfall along with gusty winds could knock down tree\nlimbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage\nto vegetation is possible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nOasis and Pequop Summit.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nTorrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to\nlocalized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded\nroadways.\n\nFrequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.\nLightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe\nshelter inside a building or vehicle.\n\nPersons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until\nthis storm passes."}