Thunderstorm Wind — Elko, Nevada

2024-07-14 · near Shanty Town, Elko, Nevada

Event narrative

Station (RLKN2) Ruby Lake, Elevation 5970 ft.

Wider weather episode

Increase in instability and PWAT from the southern monsoonal flow produced isolated/dry thunderstorms over northeastern Nevada, causing high wind gusts from outflow boundaries.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1201290. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.