Scattered thunderstorms that formed in the late morning hours caused strong wind gusts in portions of White Pine county.
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Scattered thunderstorms that formed in the late morning hours caused strong wind gusts in portions of White Pine county.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Elko, NV wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Aug 8, 7:54 AM PST, 4 hours 15 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Elko NV 854 AM PDT Thu Aug 8 2019 .UPDATE...At 1530Z this morning, one area of showers covers northeast Nevada with the next surge streaming northward over Nye County and west central Nevada. A region of stability exists between these two areas, but will not last too long as surface heating will destabilize the air mass fairly quickly. The lift is courtesy of short wave energy moving north over Nevada today, and interacting with an air mass that has precipitable water near an inch. Combined with shear, most notably over the northeastern Nevada corner later this afternoon for locally strong storms, maybe a severe storm. Boosted PoP values for much of the area this afternoon with the strongest storms generating brief heavy rain. Storms will be moving, so moderate to heavy rain will not stay at any given spot for too long. 88 && .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED AT 153 AM / SYNOPSIS...Showers and thunderstorms today as a wiggle in the upper atmosphere moves across Nevada from the south. Strong thunderstorms with brief heavy rain and gusty winds may occur this afternoon. Friday will be drier with breezy conditions developing by afternoon. The weekend looks much cooler. SHORT TERM...Today through Friday. Same situation as models have been predicting the last few days. Large upper high over the southwest with closed upper low off the SoCal coast. These are creating a southwest tight flow into the Great Basin with a weak tropical connection from the east-central Pacific and Gulf of California. Showers and isolated thunderstorms still occurring over much of central and northern Nevada even in the middle of the night. Moisture flow will continue at mid and high levels through Thursday, then taper off as the short wave assisting it moves northeast out of the state. Li's and CAPEs sufficient to drive isolated to scattered thunderstorms, mixed wet and dry since surface dewpoints are in the 40s generally, through tonight. On Friday, the closed low approaches the coast and begins driving oceanic inversion air into the Basin along with downsloping/subsiding winds. Some isolated storms and showers are possible but should be confined to the northern sections along the Idaho/Oregon borders. Cooler today and Friday with cloud cover and passage of short wave. LONG TERM...Friday night through next Wednesday. Overall, no significant impacts expected. High confidence that the period is mostly dry and quiet. On Saturday, a frontal boundary slowly pushes east towards the UT/NV border as the upper level low lifts northeast into Oregon. Confidence continues to run moderate that strong winds and dry conditions across portions of White Pine and northeast Nye counties, ahead of the frontal boundary. There remains slight differences in position of the upper level low in Oregon which impacts the position/orientation of the polar front jet across the area..which them impacts where and how strong the surface winds are. Nothing significant but something to keep an eye on. Otherwise, afternoon cloud cover and fall like conditions expected in Humboldt and northern Elko counties, closer to the upper level low. A few showers remain possible near the UT/NV border. With 500mb heights dropping to the 579 to 582dm levels, anticipate high temperatures only in the 70s and 80s. Clear skies are in store for the overnight with lows in the 40s - some of the cooler locales may even see readings in the 30s. Sunday through next Wednesday. Upper level low fills as it lifts to northern ID by Sunday evening; therefore the upper level flow turns more westerly. Thereafter, the overall flow aloft is nearly zonal on Monday with 500mb heights around the 582-585dm range. On Tuesday and next Wednesday, signs point to the 500mb high over western TX expanding westward towards the SW US as 500mb trof becomes established well of the Pacific NW coastline. Plenty of uncertainty in regards to the evolution of the 500mb trof or low and associated frontal boundary but meaningless to conditions across the area. The ensemble mean of each model still keeps the storm track well to the north of the area. Overall the 500mb highs return to near or slightly above average of for early August, resulting high temperatures back into the 90s on both days. AVIATION...Low confidence forecast in regards to timing of early morning convection, and re-development in the afternoon hours...expect amendments. Gusty winds are likely with any of these thunderstorms in the afternoon. Note: KBAM AMD NOT SKED due to missing clouds/cigs. FIRE WEATHER...Red Flag Warning through 9 pm PDT Thursday for zones 454, 467, 468, and 469 for isolated to scattered mixed wet/dry thunderstorms. The likelihood of wetting rains will vary strongly from storm to storm, with some actually producing greater than 1/10 inch. The best chances for them will be over zones 454 and 469. However, there is a good chance for all storms, even "wet" ones, to produce lighting outside the main rain shaft, which could cause new fires. Erratic outflow winds are likely to be widespread, even in non- showers and non-storms, such as virga buildups. Thursday night, storms move north and begin to weaken. On Friday, expecting only isolated showers and perhaps a strike or two along the Idaho border. Drier Friday with gusty winds especially over zones 455 and 457. && .LKN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Red Flag Warning until 9 PM PDT this evening for Central Lander and Eureka Counties-Central and Western Humboldt County-Eastern Humboldt County and Northwestern Elko County-Southwestern and Central Elko County. && 98/85/85/98
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Elko NV 1203 PM PDT Thu Aug 8 2019 NVZ036-038-081930- Southwest Elko County NV- Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County NV- 1203 PM PDT Thu Aug 8 2019 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTH CENTRAL ELKO AND CENTRAL EUREKA COUNTIES UNTIL 1230 PM PDT... At 1202 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pine Valley, moving north at 20 mph. This storm is moving across portions of State Route 278, near Pine Valley, about 23 miles south of Carlin. Dime size hail and wind gusts 40 to 50 mph will be possible with this storm. In addition, brief heavy rain will cause ponding of water on SR 278. If driving this road, please use headlights on low beams and be aware of slick spots. Locations impacted include... Pine Valley. LAT...LON 4033 11611 4036 11620 4055 11623 4047 11587 TIME...MOT...LOC 1902Z 201DEG 16KT 4041 11613 86
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Elko NV 1218 PM PDT Thu Aug 8 2019 NVZ038-081945- Southwest Elko County NV- 1218 PM PDT Thu Aug 8 2019 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN ELKO COUNTY UNTIL 1245 PM PDT... At 1217 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles southeast of Pine Valley, moving north at 20 mph. Dime size hail and wind gusts 40 to 50 mph will be possible with this storm. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Elko County. LAT...LON 4020 11589 4023 11599 4044 11598 4036 11566 TIME...MOT...LOC 1917Z 201DEG 18KT 4029 11590 86
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Elko NV 1231 PM PDT Thu Aug 8 2019 NVZ038-082000- Southwest Elko County NV- 1231 PM PDT Thu Aug 8 2019 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL ELKO COUNTY UNTIL 100 PM PDT... At 1229 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles east of Carlin, moving north at 20 mph. Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph will be possible with this storm as well as brief heavy rain. This storm will go over I-80, and will cause ponding of water on the roadway. Please use caution due to slick spots and use your low beams to help other drivers see you better in the heavy rain. Locations impacted include... I-80 between Elko and Carlin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. && LAT...LON 4066 11592 4067 11602 4086 11609 4085 11579 TIME...MOT...LOC 1929Z 185DEG 17KT 4074 11596 86
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Elko NV 1242 PM PDT Thu Aug 8 2019 NVZ038-082015- Southwest Elko County NV- 1242 PM PDT Thu Aug 8 2019 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN ELKO COUNTY UNTIL 115 PM PDT... At 1241 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles west of South Fork, moving north at 20 mph. Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph will be possible with this storm as well as brief heavy rain and dime sized hail. This storm will go over I-80 between Elko and Carlin, and will cause ponding of water on the roadway. Please use caution due to slick spots and use your low beams to help other drivers see you better in the heavy rain. Locations impacted include... Lamoille Summit. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. && LAT...LON 4060 11584 4061 11594 4081 11600 4080 11570 TIME...MOT...LOC 1941Z 184DEG 17KT 4069 11589 86
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Elko NV 1250 PM PDT Thu Aug 8 2019 NVZ034-038-082015- Southwest Elko County NV-Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range NV- 1250 PM PDT Thu Aug 8 2019 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHERN ELKO COUNTY UNTIL 115 PM PDT... At 1249 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Jiggs, moving northeast at 10 mph. Strong winds 30 to 40 mph or higher may change fire direction and growth, adversely affecting the personnel on the Corta Fire. Cloud to ground lightning will be possible with this storm. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southern Elko County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. && LAT...LON 4024 11566 4027 11572 4042 11569 4030 11547 TIME...MOT...LOC 1949Z 218DEG 7KT 4033 11563 86
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Elko NV 109 PM PDT Thu Aug 8 2019 NVZ031-038-082045- Southwest Elko County NV-Northern Elko County NV- 109 PM PDT Thu Aug 8 2019 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL ELKO COUNTY UNTIL 145 PM PDT... At 107 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles northwest of Ryndon, moving northeast at 20 mph. This storm is also moving along State Route 225, 14 miles north of Elko. Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph will be possible with this storm as well as brief heavy rain. Due to the brief heavy rain, this storm will cause ponding of water on the roadway. Please use caution due to slick spots and use your low beams to help other drivers see you better in the heavy rain. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Elko County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. && LAT...LON 4093 11584 4099 11597 4126 11587 4109 11554 TIME...MOT...LOC 2007Z 213DEG 19KT 4105 11584 86
The Elko radar (KLRX), 231 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:07 UTC.
1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Residents near the airport reported strong winds that caused broken tree limbs. The diameter of the tree limbs were about 1.5 inches.
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