Thunderstorm Wind in Colusa County, California

Thunderstorm Wind April 24, 2016 · Colusa County, California

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Two gustnados were sightednear the Interstate 5 exit at Maxwell. One crossed I-5 and quickly dispersed. The second one formed breifly off I 5 and was videotaped by a passing vehicle. A thunderstorm was west of the area, but there was no connection between the gustnado to the storm. No damage was reported.

The wider storm

A thunderstorm over eastern Sacramento valley resulted in a gust front pushing out in front of the storm. This gust front resulted in 2 reported gustnado's in a rural area. No damage was reported, but wind speeds were estimated near 50 mph.

Began near Maxwell (39.2800, -122.2000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 633002. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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