High Wind — Southwestern Elko, Nevada

2025-07-15 · Southwestern Elko, Nevada

Event narrative

Station (CRSN2) Crane Springs, Elevation 6414 ft. Winds caused by thunderstorm outflow.

Wider weather episode

Mid-level moisture over northeastern Nevada with hot temperatures aided in producing instability over the area which created strong thunderstorms. Outflow and downdrafts produced very high wind gusts.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1265425. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.