Thunderstorm Wind in Lincoln County, Nevada

Thunderstorm Wind July 12, 2021 · Lincoln County, Nevada

77 mph

Measured gust (67 kt)

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

The wider storm

Monsoon moisture slowly seeped into the region under the big dome of high pressure which was causing record-breaking temperatures, fueling isolated to scattered thunderstorms. As the moisture increased, the main thunderstorm impact transitioned from high winds to flash flooding.

Began near Elgin (37.2501, -114.7068).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 974619. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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