Strong Wind — Southern Clark, Nevada

2012-12-15 · Southern Clark, Nevada

Event narrative

A skydiver was killed at the Jean Dry Lake Bed when shifting winds caused his parachute to lose lift. At least one media source reported the event as a dust devil, but this is doubtful.

Wider weather episode

A skydiver died when shifting winds caused his parachute to fail. At least one media source reported the event as a dust devil, but this is doubtful.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 420320. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.