Thunderstorm Wind — Nye, Nevada

2025-06-23 · near Amargosa Valley, Nye, Nevada

Wider weather episode

A weak low pressure area approaching from the west tapped into weak mid-level instability, fueling light showers. These showers evaporated into dry subcloud air with steep lapse rates, triggering severe downdrafts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1274044. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.