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High Wind in Western Nevada Basin and Range, Nevada
High Wind November 7, 2002 · Western Nevada Basin and Range, Nevada
What the National Weather Service wrote
Strong wind gusts estimated at 70 mph caused near zero visibility from blowing dust on U.S Highway 95 Alternate just south of Silver Springs in Lyon County. An 11 vehicle pile-up, including one semi-trailer rig , resulted from the reduced visibility. One person was killed in the accident and five others were injured.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5321711. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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