High Wind — Northwestern Nye, Nevada

2025-07-15 · Northwestern Nye, Nevada

Event narrative

Station (KTPH) Tonopah Airport, Elevation 5426 ft.

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 1265429. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.