High Wind — Northern Nye, Nevada

2010-04-20 · Northern Nye, Nevada

Event narrative

Sustained winds up to 48 mph were reported at the Tonopah Airport ASOS with wind gusts up to 62 mph. Four cars had their side or rear windows blown out by rocks and debris picked up by the strong winds.

Wider weather episode

Southerly winds ahead of a strong cold front gusted up to 73 mph across central Nevada.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 216751. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.