Thunderstorm Wind in Modoc County, California

Thunderstorm Wind April 23, 2012 · Modoc County, California

61 mph

Measured gust (53 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

This wind gust was measured by the Surprise Valley RAWS.

The wider storm

A weak upper low moving through California (from south to north) on the 23rd combined with well above average temperatures to bring strong thunderstorms to Lassen and eastern Modoc Counties.

Began near Lake City (41.6220, -120.1610).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 376271. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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