{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.bdfb0a7ed167e332b9e8745661b01f74be7c7134.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:02PM 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.bdfb0a7ed167e332b9e8745661b01f74be7c7134.001.1","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 July 17 at 4:02PM PDT by NWS Elko NV\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Northeastern Nye County\n**Issued by:** NWS Elko NV\n**Sent:** 2026-07-17T16:02:00-07:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-17T16:02:00-07:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-17T16:30:00-07:00\n\n## Description\nAt 402 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 20\nmiles southeast of Blue Eagle Ranch, moving north at 30 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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 southeastern Nye\nCounty.\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\nThis storm 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.\n\nPersons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until\nthis storm passes."}