Lightning — Esmeralda, Nevada

2010-04-20 · near Silver Peak, Esmeralda, Nevada

Event narrative

Lightning struck a transmission line, causing power outages.

Wider weather episode

A cold Pacific storm system and associated cold front brought locally high winds to the Mojave Desert and southern Great Basin. The system also spawned a few thunderstorms which enhanced the gradient winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 219172. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.