High Wind — Southwest and South Central Elko, Nevada

1998-04-23 · Southwest and South Central Elko, Nevada

Wider weather episode

A very strong cold front raced east across Northeast Nevada causing strong gradient winds. Sustained winds in the 30-40 mph range were widespread during the afternoon and evening hours causing areas of blowing dust and sand. With the frontal passage, winds gusted to 60 mph in Spring Creek at 500 pm PDT causing damage to sheds and outbuildings. In addition, many yard objects were sent airborne in the high winds. Later in the evening as the front approached the Utah border, winds gusted to 54 mph at Wendover airport causing a Department of Defense transport truck to overturn on Interstate 80 just west of West Wendover, injuring the driver.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5633560. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.