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Strong Wind in Western Mojave Desert, California

Strong Wind February 22, 2022 · Western Mojave Desert, California

49 mph

Estimated gust (43 kt)

$100

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

Landspout. Estimated location: 34.852 -117.057. Photos of a landspout outside of Barstow were relayed via a broadcast media station. The location and duration are estimated. No damage occurred.

The wider storm

A cold low pressure system dove south out of Canada, bringing strong winds to the Owens Valley and the Mojave Desert.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1009837. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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