UPDATE — Wednesday, October 21, 10:14 PM CT: The National Weather Service in Las Vegas reports the storm is now 7 miles northwest of Beaver Dam State Park, about 19 miles east of Caliente, racing north at 50 mph. Beaver Dam State Park and Panaca remain in the path.

Caliente, NV — A severe thunderstorm warning covers east-central Lincoln County in south-central Nevada through 8:45 PM PDT.

What is happening: The National Weather Service in Las Vegas says a severe thunderstorm on radar 6 miles southwest of Beaver Dam State Park, about 25 miles southeast of Caliente, is racing north at 40 miles per hour. The storm brings 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail. Beaver Dam State Park and Panaca are in the line of fire.

Local impacts: Hail can hammer vehicles, and the gusts can tear at roofs, siding, and trees. The weather service also notes tornadoes can spin up quickly from severe thunderstorms like this one.

What to do:

- Get inside a well-built structure on the lowest floor, away from windows.

- Campers and park visitors should get to a sturdy shelter now.

- Stay sheltered until the warning expires at 8:45 PM PDT.

Source: National Weather Service, Las Vegas, Nevada. Issued October 21, 2026.