Strong Wind in Western Mojave Desert, California

Strong Wind May 25, 2024 · Western Mojave Desert, California

45 mph

Estimated gust (39 kt)

$20K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

Strong winds knocked down a power pole 9 miles N of Yermo, which caused damage to two other poles.

Low pressure passing by to the north brought increased westerly winds to the Mojave Desert. These winds were locally enhanced by terrain.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1177095. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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