{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.3a84fbeb7b4ce9b1fa917017ca56b2e3371cfdba.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 3:17PM PDT by NWS Elko NV","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-06-24","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.3a84fbeb7b4ce9b1fa917017ca56b2e3371cfdba.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":200,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 3:17PM PDT by NWS Elko NV\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** White Pine County; Northeastern Nye County\n**Issued by:** NWS Elko NV\n**Sent:** 2026-06-24T15:17:00-07:00\n**Effective:** 2026-06-24T15:17:00-07:00\n**Expires:** 2026-06-24T16:15:00-07:00\n\n## Description\nAt 317 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along\na line extending from 18 miles west of Ruth to near Duckwater to 34\nmiles west of Blue Eagle Ranch. Movement was northeast at 45 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is\npossible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nPreston, Shoshone, Great Basin National Park, Blue Eagle Ranch,\nBaker, Lund, Connors Pass, Sacramento Pass, Troy Peak, Cave Lake\nState Park, Warm Springs, Lunar Crater, Currant, Majors Place, and\nSunnyside.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nFrequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.\nLightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe\nshelter inside a building or vehicle.\n\nThese storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio\nstations and available television stations for additional information\nand possible warnings from the National Weather Service."}