{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.893d2b19927b08baf244046119fc92732b403483.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:51PM PDT by NWS Elko NV","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-16","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.893d2b19927b08baf244046119fc92732b403483.001.1","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":181,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:51PM PDT by NWS Elko NV\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County; Southwest Elko County\n**Issued by:** NWS Elko NV\n**Sent:** 2026-07-16T15:51:00-07:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-16T15:51:00-07:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-16T16:15:00-07:00\n\n## Description\nAt 351 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11\nmiles north of Carlin, moving north at 10 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size 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\nThis storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Elko\nand northern Eureka Counties.\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."}