Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Pershing and Washoe Counties in Nevada
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NOAA issued it on May 13, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southwestern Pershing and Southern Washoe Counties in Nevada, with 60 mph wind gusts expected until 4:00 PM PDT on May 3, 2026.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Western Nevada
- Issued
- May 13, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Reno NV
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Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Western Nevada.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. It is effective from 3:09 PM PDT on May 3, 2026, until 4:00 PM PDT on the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Southwestern Pershing County and Southern Washoe County in Nevada. Specific locations impacted include Pyramid Lake, Nixon, Sutcliffe, Virginia Peak, The Needle Rocks, and Tohakum Peak.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. If on or near Pyramid Lake, get away from the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Seek shelter immediately and stay away from windows. Wind damage may occur before rain or lightning, so do not wait for thunder.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts, which could damage roofs, siding, fencing, and trees. Hail up to 0.75 inches is also possible, as indicated by radar.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 3:09 PM PDT on May 3, 2026, and expires at 4:00 PM PDT on May 3, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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