Thunderstorm Wind — Lyon, Nevada

2014-07-20 · near Silver Spgs Arpt, Lyon, Nevada

Event narrative

The Silver Springs airport measured sustained winds of 40 mph with a gust to 60 mph.

Wider weather episode

Moderately high atmospheric moisture with slow-moving thunderstorms brought heavy rain and isolated severe thunderstorms from the 19th through the 21st. Extensive damage from flash floods and debris flows was reported in Douglas County and Carson City on the 20th. In addition, a large dust storm occurred on the 20th.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 532455. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.