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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Elko, NV

May 10, 2010Elko County, White Pine County, Nevada

NWS Elko, NV issued this wind advisory at May 10, 2010, 2:45 PM PDT for Elko County, White Pine County, Nevada. It took effect at May 11, 2010, 5:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 10, 2010, 2:45 PM PDT (21:45 UTC)
In effect from
May 11, 2010, 5:00 AM PDT
Expired
May 11, 2010, 7:00 PM PDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Elko, NV

Counties Elko County, NV, White Pine County, NV

The radar

The Elko radar (KLRX), 150 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:46 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Elko, NV (KLKN), launched 12:00Z, 9.8 hours before the alert went out and 101 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Elko, NV at 12:00Z on 2010-05-10Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Elko, NV at 12:00Z on 2010-05-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 73 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
694 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
29 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
73 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
96 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

037 
WWUS75 KLKN 102145
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ELKO NV
245 PM PDT MON MAY 10 2010

...A STRONG LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL PUSH DEEPER INTO NEVADA 
THIS EVENING RESULTING IN A BATCH OF UNSETTLED WEATHER AND GUSTY
WINDS...


NVZ013-110900-
/O.NEW.KLKN.WI.Y.0020.100511T0200Z-100511T0900Z/
NORTHERN NYE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...TONOPAH
245 PM PDT MON MAY 10 2010

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ELKO HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM PDT TUESDAY. 


* WINDS: 25 MPH TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH.

* TIMING: 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM PDT TUESDAY.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: TONOPAH...GABBS

* IMPACTS: EXPECT DEGRADED DRIVING CONDITIONS ALONG HIGHWAY 376...
  HIGHWAY 361 AND ROUTE 6.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH WITH GUSTS
IN EXCESS OF 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE
DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

NVZ031-033-110945-
/O.NEW.KLKN.WI.Y.0021.100511T1200Z-100512T0000Z/
NORTHERN ELKO COUNTY-EXTREME EASTERN ELKO COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...OWYHEE...WEST WENDOVER
245 PM PDT MON MAY 10 2010

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ELKO HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY. 


* WINDS: 25 MPH TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH.

* TIMING: 5 AM TUESDAY TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: OWYHEE...WEST WENDOVER

* IMPACTS: EXPECT DEGRADED DRIVING CONDITIONS ALONG MOUNTAIN CITY
  HIGHWAY...93 AND INTERSTATE 80.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH WITH GUSTS
IN EXCESS OF 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE
DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

NVZ032-034-110945-
/O.NEW.KLKN.WI.Y.0021.100511T1200Z-100512T0000Z/
SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL ELKO COUNTY-
RUBY MOUNTAINS/EAST HUMBOLDT RANGE-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...CLOVER VALLEY...RUBY LAKE
245 PM PDT MON MAY 10 2010

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR THE
EASTERN SLOPES OF THE RUBY MOUNTAINS/EAST HUMBOLDT RANGE...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ELKO HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY
FOR THE EASTERN SLOPES OF THE RUBY MOUNTAINS/EAST HUMBOLDT
RANGE...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY. 


* WINDS: 25 MPH TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH.

* TIMING: 5 AM TUESDAY TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: CLOVER VALLEY...RUBY LAKE

* IMPACTS: EXPECT DEGRADED DRIVING CONDITIONS THROUGH SECRET PASS
  AND HIGHWAY 93.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH WITH GUSTS
IN EXCESS OF 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE
DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
344 
WWUS75 KLKN 102216
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...RESENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ELKO NV
313 PM PDT MON MAY 10 2010

...A STRONG LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL PUSH DEEPER INTO NEVADA 
THIS EVENING RESULTING IN A BATCH OF UNSETTLED WEATHER AND GUSTY
WINDS...


NVZ013-110900-
/O.NEW.KLKN.WI.Y.0020.100511T0200Z-100511T0900Z/
NORTHERN NYE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...TONOPAH
313 PM PDT MON MAY 10 2010

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ELKO HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM PDT TUESDAY. 


* WINDS: 25 MPH TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH.

* TIMING: 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM PDT TUESDAY.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: TONOPAH...GABBS

* IMPACTS: EXPECT DEGRADED DRIVING CONDITIONS ALONG HIGHWAY 376...
  HIGHWAY 361 AND ROUTE 6.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH WITH GUSTS
IN EXCESS OF 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE
DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

NVZ031-033-111015-
/O.NEW.KLKN.WI.Y.0021.100511T1200Z-100512T0000Z/
NORTHERN ELKO COUNTY-EXTREME EASTERN ELKO COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...OWYHEE...WEST WENDOVER
313 PM PDT MON MAY 10 2010

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ELKO HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY. 


* WINDS: 25 MPH TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH.

* TIMING: 5 AM TUESDAY TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: OWYHEE...WEST WENDOVER

* IMPACTS: EXPECT DEGRADED DRIVING CONDITIONS ALONG MOUNTAIN CITY
  HIGHWAY...93 AND INTERSTATE 80.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH WITH GUSTS
IN EXCESS OF 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE
DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

NVZ032-034-111015-
/O.NEW.KLKN.WI.Y.0021.100511T1200Z-100512T0000Z/
SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL ELKO COUNTY-
RUBY MOUNTAINS/EAST HUMBOLDT RANGE-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...CLOVER VALLEY...RUBY LAKE
313 PM PDT MON MAY 10 2010

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR THE
EASTERN SLOPES OF THE RUBY MOUNTAINS/EAST HUMBOLDT RANGE...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ELKO HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY
FOR THE EASTERN SLOPES OF THE RUBY MOUNTAINS/EAST HUMBOLDT
RANGE...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY. 


* WINDS: 25 MPH TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH.

* TIMING: 5 AM TUESDAY TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: CLOVER VALLEY...RUBY LAKE

* IMPACTS: EXPECT DEGRADED DRIVING CONDITIONS THROUGH SECRET PASS
  AND HIGHWAY 93.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH WITH GUSTS
IN EXCESS OF 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE
DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$
575 
WWUS75 KLKN 110831
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ELKO NV
131 AM PDT TUE MAY 11 2010

...A STRONG LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL PUSH DEEPEN INTO NEVADA TODAY
RESULTING IN A BATCH OF UNSETTLED WEATHER AND GUSTY WINDS...

NVZ013-110945-
/O.CAN.KLKN.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-100511T0900Z/
NORTHERN NYE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...TONOPAH
131 AM PDT TUE MAY 11 2010

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ELKO HAS CANCELLED THE WIND
ADVISORY FOR NORTHERN NYE.

$$

NVZ031-033-112045-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0021.100511T1200Z-100512T0000Z/
NORTHERN ELKO COUNTY-EXTREME EASTERN ELKO COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...OWYHEE...WEST WENDOVER
131 AM PDT TUE MAY 11 2010

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING
TO 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO
5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: 25 MPH TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH.

* TIMING: 5 AM TUESDAY TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: OWYHEE...WEST WENDOVER

* IMPACTS: EXPECT DEGRADED DRIVING CONDITIONS ALONG MOUNTAIN 
  CITYHIGHWAY...93 AND INTERSTATE 80. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH WITH GUSTS
IN EXCESS OF 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE
DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

NVZ032-034-112045-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0021.100511T1200Z-100512T0000Z/
SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL ELKO COUNTY-
RUBY MOUNTAINS/EAST HUMBOLDT RANGE-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...CLOVER VALLEY...RUBY LAKE
131 AM PDT TUE MAY 11 2010

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING
TO 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE EASTERN SLOPES OF THE RUBY
MOUNTAINS/EAST HUMBOLDT RANGE...

A WIND ADVISORY FOR THE EASTERN SLOPES OF THE RUBY MOUNTAINS/EAST
HUMBOLDT RANGE REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO
5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: 25 MPH TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH.

* TIMING: 5 AM TUESDAY TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: CLOVER VALLEY...RUBY LAKE

* IMPACTS: EXPECT DEGRADED DRIVING CONDITIONS THROUGH SECRET 
  PASSAND HIGHWAY 93. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH WITH GUSTS
IN EXCESS OF 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE
DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$
850 
WWUS75 KLKN 110940
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ELKO NV
239 AM PDT TUE MAY 11 2010

...A STRONG LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL DEEPEN OVER UTAH TODAY
RESULTING IN GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS OVER NEVADA...

NVZ013-112145-
/O.EXA.KLKN.WI.Y.0021.100511T1200Z-100512T0000Z/
NORTHERN NYE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...TONOPAH
239 AM PDT TUE MAY 11 2010

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ELKO HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS OF 25 MPH TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH.

* TIMING: WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS MORNING...WITH THE STRONGEST
  GUSTS EXPECTED DURING THE AFTERNOON HOURS.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: TONOPAH.

* IMPACTS: EXPECT DEGRADED DRIVING CONDITIONS ALONG STATE ROUTE 6.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH WITH GUSTS
IN EXCESS OF 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE
DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

NVZ031-033-112145-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0021.100511T1200Z-100512T0000Z/
NORTHERN ELKO COUNTY-EXTREME EASTERN ELKO COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...OWYHEE...WEST WENDOVER
239 AM PDT TUE MAY 11 2010

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS OF 25 MPH TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH.

* TIMING: WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS MORNING...WITH THE STRONGEST
  GUSTS EXPECTED DURING THE AFTERNOON HOURS.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: JACKPOT...OWYHEE...WEST WENDOVER.

* IMPACTS: EXPECT DEGRADED DRIVING CONDITIONS ALONG MOUNTAIN CITY
  HIGHWAY...US 93...AND INTERSTATE 80.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH WITH GUSTS
IN EXCESS OF 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE
DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

NVZ032-034-112145-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0021.100511T1200Z-100512T0000Z/
SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL ELKO COUNTY-
RUBY MOUNTAINS/EAST HUMBOLDT RANGE-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...CLOVER VALLEY...RUBY LAKE
239 AM PDT TUE MAY 11 2010

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON
FOR THE EASTERN SLOPES OF THE RUBY MOUNTAINS/EAST HUMBOLDT
RANGE...

A WIND ADVISORY FOR THE EASTERN SLOPES OF THE RUBY MOUNTAINS/EAST
HUMBOLDT RANGE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS OF 25 MPH TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS IN EXCESS
  OF 50 MPH.

* TIMING: WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS MORNING...WITH THE STRONGEST
  GUSTS EXPECTED DURING THE AFTERNOON HOURS.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: CLOVER VALLEY...RUBY LAKE.

* IMPACTS: EXPECT DEGRADED DRIVING CONDITIONS THROUGH SECRET 
  PASS AND HIGHWAY 93.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH WITH GUSTS
IN EXCESS OF 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE
DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$
902 
WWUS75 KLKN 112123
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ELKO NV
223 PM PDT TUE MAY 11 2010

...A STRONG LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE ACROSS THE
GREAT BASIN THIS AFTERNOON AND INTO THE EVENING...RESULTING IN
GUSTY WINDS OVER PORTIONS OF NEVADA...

NVZ013-120200-
/O.EXT.KLKN.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-100512T0200Z/
NORTHERN NYE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...TONOPAH
223 PM PDT TUE MAY 11 2010

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

THE WIND ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS OF 25 MPH TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: TONOPAH

* IMPACTS: EXPECT DEGRADED DRIVING CONDITIONS ALONG STATE ROUTES
  6...361 AND 376.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH WITH GUSTS
IN EXCESS OF 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE
DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

NVZ031-033-120200-
/O.EXT.KLKN.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-100512T0200Z/
NORTHERN ELKO COUNTY-EXTREME EASTERN ELKO COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...OWYHEE...WEST WENDOVER
223 PM PDT TUE MAY 11 2010

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

THE WIND ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS OF 25 MPH TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: OWYHEE...WEST WENDOVER

* IMPACTS: EXPECT DEGRADED DRIVING CONDITIONS ALONG MOUNTAIN 
  CITY HIGHWAY...US 93...AND INTERSTATE 80. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH WITH GUSTS
IN EXCESS OF 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE
DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

NVZ032-034-120200-
/O.EXT.KLKN.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-100512T0200Z/
SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL ELKO COUNTY-
RUBY MOUNTAINS/EAST HUMBOLDT RANGE-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...CLOVER VALLEY...RUBY LAKE
223 PM PDT TUE MAY 11 2010

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR
THE EASTERN SLOPES OF THE RUBY MOUNTAINS/EAST HUMBOLDT RANGE...

THE WIND ADVISORY FOR THE EASTERN SLOPES OF THE RUBY
MOUNTAINS/EAST HUMBOLDT RANGE IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT
THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTHERLY WINDS OF 25 MPH TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS IN
  EXCESSOF 50 MPH.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: CLOVER VALLEY...RUBY LAKE

* IMPACTS: EXPECT DEGRADED DRIVING CONDITIONS THROUGH SECRET 
  PASS AND HIGHWAY 93.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 MPH WITH GUSTS
IN EXCESS OF 45 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE
DRIVING DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE
EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Elko, NV issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 10, 2:58 AM PDTWinter Weather AdvisoryLKNElko, White Pine40 hr
May 10, 3:13 PM PDTWind AdvisoryLKN10 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.