High Wind — Southwestern Elko, Nevada

2025-08-13 · Southwestern Elko, Nevada

Event narrative

Station (D6485) DW6485 Elko, Elevation 5230 ft.

Wider weather episode

High pressure over Nevada pushed eastward as a low pressure trough moved over Nevada. The trough helped increase strong wind gusts. The trough introduced mid-level level moisture to produce isolated dry thunderstorms. The low pressure system stalled over Nevada the next few days as the high pressure system strengthened and maintained position over central U.S.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1289156. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.