High Wind — Northern Nye, Nevada

2012-03-06 · Northern Nye, Nevada

Event narrative

A wind gust to 62 mph was reported by the Quima Peak RAWS, a gust to 59 mph was recorded at the Warm Springs Summit mesonet site, and a gust to 58 mph was reported at the Tonopah Airport ASOS.

Wider weather episode

An approaching storm system brought high winds to portions of northern Nye county. Wind gusts up to 62 mph were reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 362166. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.