Dust Storm — Sw & Sc Elko, Nevada

2010-04-27 · Sw & Sc Elko, Nevada

Event narrative

Strong southwest winds produced widespread dust across the area reducing visibility to 1/4 mile and less at times in Elko and Spring Creek.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front produced high winds across northern and central Nevada. Numerous wind gusts over 60 mph were observed. The high winds produced widespread blowing dust across northern Nevada reducing visibility to 1/4 mile or less at times.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 218047. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.