First published 9/18/2026, 7:50:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 7:50:15 PM

Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 11:38AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

The National Weather Service office in Elko, NV issued a Special Weather Statement on 2026-09-18 at 11:38 AM PDT. The source item contains no further details about the nature of the statement or affected areas.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 5/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Special Weather Statements can indicate developing or atypical weather conditions that may affect public safety, travel, or local operations. Because the alert text is not provided here, recipients should consult the original NWS alert for specifics and monitor local forecasts.

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Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 11:38AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

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