Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Lyon 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 2:29PM PDT until August 13 at 3:15PM 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... Northwestern Mineral County in western Nevada... Central Lyon County in west central Nevada... * Until 315 PM PDT. * At 228 PM PDT, a line of severe thunderstorms were located 20 miles east of Yerington, or 30 miles south of Fallon, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, fencing and trees. * Locations impacted include... Schurz, Us 95 At Lyon-Churchill Co Line, Fallon Station, Junction U.S 95 And NV 120 (Pasture Rd), Us 95 At Mineral-Lyon Co Line, and Alt U.S 95 At Lyon-Mineral Co Line.
Effective August 13, 2026 at 5:29 PM ET · Expires August 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Reno NV
Expires
August 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM ET
Last Checked
31 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Lyon 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 (31 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Lyon County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Mineral County.