High Wind — South-central Elko, Nevada

2025-07-15 · South-central Elko, Nevada

Event narrative

Station (RLKN2) Ruby Lake, Elevation 5970 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 1265427. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.