Thunderstorm Wind in Churchill County, Nevada

Thunderstorm Wind August 12, 2025 · Churchill County, Nevada

58 mph

Measured gust (50 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Peak outflow gust 3.2 northeast of Lahontan Reservoir.

The wider storm

An eastward progression of an upper ridge brought southerly flow to Nevada, leading to an increase in moisture and instability. This resulted in afternoon showers and thunderstorms that produced heavy rain and strong outflow winds.

Began near Bango (39.5000, -119.0300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1274694. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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