Thunderstorm Wind in Nye County, Nevada

Thunderstorm Wind May 17, 2025 · Nye County, Nevada

60 mph

Measured gust (52 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

The wider storm

A deep trough digging into the Great Basin produced strong to locally high winds in southern Nevada. Several thunderstorms also enhanced these winds to severe levels.

Began near Mercury (36.7787, -116.1221).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1265401. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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