High Wind — Sw & Sc Elko, Nevada

2008-01-04 · Sw & Sc Elko, Nevada

Event narrative

A wind gust to 66 mph was recorded at the National Weather Service Forecast office 2 miles northeast of downtown Elko. The high winds blew over a semi-truck on Interstate 80 near Ryndon. Power lines were also blown down causing a widespread power outage over the southern portion of Elko.

Wider weather episode

A strong storm system approaching the area brought high winds to central and northern Nevada.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 64944. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.