Thunderstorm Wind in Nye County, Nevada

Thunderstorm Wind April 27, 2026 · Nye County, Nevada

61 mph

Measured gust (53 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A thunderstorm wind gust was recorded at an automated observation station on the Nevada National Security Site.

The wider storm

Relatively abundant moisture and cold temperatures aloft allowed for a few thunderstorms over southern Nevada, one of which produced severe wind gusts.

Began near Mercury (36.7787, -116.1221).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1335552. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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