...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT THE SIERRA FRONT AND WESTERN
NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE THROUGH 515 PM PDT...
At 319 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking several strong storms
forming across the Sierra Front and the Western Nevada Basin and
Range. Storms will continue to form and move northeast this evening.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Reno, Carson City, Virginia City, Pyramid Lake, Lahontan Reservoir,
Topaz Lake, Gardnerville, Sparks, Fernley, Dayton, Johnson Lane,
Hawthorne, Yerington, Wingfield Springs, Northwest Reno, Cold
Springs, Golden Valley, Virginia Peak, New Washoe City, and Hidden
Valley.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN;
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
