High Wind — X E Elko, Nevada

2011-05-15 · X E Elko, Nevada

Event narrative

The Pilot Peak NDOT weather station reported wind gusts up to 76 mph. The Spring Gulch RAWS reported wind gusts up to 60 mph. These strong winds blew over a semi trailer on Interstate 80 at mile marker 398 about 12 miles northwest of West Wendover.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front brought strong winds to portions of eastern Nevada. Wind gusts up to 76 mph were recorded.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 291594. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.