Thunderstorm Wind — Washoe, Nevada

2025-08-24 · near Flanigan, Washoe, Nevada

Event narrative

The mesonet station 9 miles W of the Needle Rocks. Additional thunderstorm gusts included 53 mph at Locklock ASOS station, and a 44 mph outflow gust 4 miles SE of New Washoe City.

Wider weather episode

The second day of deep monsoonal moisture streaming north. Allowing for widespread flooding rains and locally strong thunderstorm winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1279911. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.