NWS Forecast Office Elko, NV

Southeast to south wind gusts near 55 mph are expected in Eastern Nevada from 7 AM PDT this morning until 8 PM PDT this evening. A Wind Advisory is in effect. Blowing dust will reduce visibilities at times. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles.

Isolated thunderstorms are expected in most of Northern and Central Nevada from 12 PM PDT this afternoon until 6 PM PDT this evening. A few of these thunderstorms could be strong. The primary thunderstorm hazards will be wind gusts near 55 mph and dangerous cloud to ground lightning strikes.

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