{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.911972ee0e7a188ff4c5df96e1a9221ec2388534.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:07PM PDT by NWS Elko NV","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-17","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.911972ee0e7a188ff4c5df96e1a9221ec2388534.001.1","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":179,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:07PM PDT by NWS Elko NV\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range; Southwest Elko County; South Central Elko County\n**Issued by:** NWS Elko NV\n**Sent:** 2026-07-17T16:07:00-07:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-17T16:07:00-07:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-17T16:30:00-07:00\n\n## Description\nAt 407 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near\nRuby Valley, moving north at 25 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...\nRuby Valley, Clover Valley, Secret Pass, and Star Valley.\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."}