{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.e2381eb7dcf601391ec14a83998a199cba37bba6.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 15 at 4:03PM 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.e2381eb7dcf601391ec14a83998a199cba37bba6.001.1","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":162,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 15 at 4:03PM PDT by NWS Elko NV\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Northern Elko County\n**Issued by:** NWS Elko NV\n**Sent:** 2026-07-15T16:03:00-07:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-15T16:03:00-07:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-15T16:45:00-07:00\n\n## Description\nAt 403 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11\nmiles northeast of Gibbs Ranch, moving northeast at 15 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Heavy rainfall along with gusty winds could knock down tree\nlimbs and blow around unsecured objects.\n\nThis storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central Elko\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\nPersons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until\nthis storm passes."}