Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Churchill County, Nevada
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 13 at 5:04PM PDT until August 13 at 5:45PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
SVRREV The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Churchill County in west central Nevada... Central Lyon County in west central Nevada... * Until 545 PM PDT. * At 504 PM PDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Fort Churchill Station, or 15 miles east of Virginia City, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected. * Locations impacted include... Fort Churchill Station and Silver Springs.
Effective August 13, 2026 at 8:04 PM ET · Expires August 13, 2026 at 8:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Reno NV
Expires
August 13, 2026 at 8:45 PM ET
Last Checked
7 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Churchill County, Nevada?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (7 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 13, 2026 at 8:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Churchill County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Lyon County.