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Wind Advisory 47, NWS Elko, NV

November 30, 20114 counties in Nevada

NWS Elko, NV issued this wind advisory at Nov 30, 2011, 3:22 PM PST for 4 counties in Nevada. It took effect at Dec 1, 2011, 6:00 AM PST. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 30, 2011, 3:22 PM PST (23:22 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 1, 2011, 6:00 AM PST
Expired
Dec 1, 2011, 8:21 PM PST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Elko, NV

Counties Elko County, NV, Eureka County, NV, Lander County, NV, White Pine County, NV

The radar

The Elko radar (KLRX), 103 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:23 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, 11.4 hours before the alert went out and 165 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 2011-11-30Temperature 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 2011-11-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 61 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
2128 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
68 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
61 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
101 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.

108 
WWUS75 KLKN 302322
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ELKO NV
322 PM PST WED NOV 30 2011

NVZ033-035-011200-
/O.CAN.KLKN.WI.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-111202T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLKN.WI.Y.0047.111201T1400Z-111202T0000Z/
EXTREME EASTERN ELKO COUNTY-WHITE PINE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...SILVER ZONE PASS...
WEST WENDOVER...ELY...MCGILL...CONNORS PASS...
GREAT BASIN NATIONAL PARK
322 PM PST WED NOV 30 2011

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ELKO HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH.
  HIGHEST GUSTS OVER HIGHER TERRAIN AND SUMMITS.

* TIMING: STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE LATE THURSDAY MORNING AND EARLY 
  AFTERNOON.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: SILVER ZONE PASS...WEST WENDOVER...ELY...
  MCGILL...CONNORS PASS...GREAT BASIN NATIONAL PARK 

* IMPACTS: STRONG WINDS WILL LEAD TO DANGEROUS CROSSWINDS ON WEST
  TO EAST ROADS...LIKE I-80 AND US HIGHWAY 6. MOTORISTS ARE URGED
  TO USE CAUTION.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ031-032-011200-
/O.CAN.KLKN.WI.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-111202T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLKN.WI.Y.0047.111201T1400Z-111202T0000Z/
NORTHERN ELKO COUNTY-SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL ELKO COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...JACKPOT...WILDHORSE...
OWYHEE...ELKO...SPRING CREEK...WELLS...CARLIN...PEQUOP SUMMIT
322 PM PST WED NOV 30 2011

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ELKO HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH.
  STRONGEST GUSTS IN HIGHER TERRAIN AND ON SUMMITS.

* TIMING: STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE LATE THURSDAY MORNING AND EARLY
  AFTERNOON...AND MAINLY EAST OF ELKO.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: JACKPOT...WILDHORSE...OWYHEE...ELKO...
  SPRING CREEK...WELLS...CARLIN...PEQUOP SUMMIT 

* IMPACTS: STRONG WINDS WILL LEAD TO DANGEROUS CROSSWINDS ON
  HIGHWAY 93...ESPECIALLY OVER H D SUMMIT. PORTIONS OF INTERSTATE
  80 WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO STRONG GUSTS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO
  USE CAUTION.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ013-011200-
/O.EXT.KLKN.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-111202T0200Z/
NORTHERN NYE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...TONOPAH...ROUND MOUNTAIN...
DUCKWATER...CURRANT SUMMIT
322 PM PST WED NOV 30 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THURSDAY...

THE HIGH WIND WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THURSDAY. 

* WINDS: WEDNESDAY...NORTH TO NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH GUSTING TO 60
  MPH. WEDNESDAY NIGHT...REDUCED WIND SPEEDS BUT STILL GUSTY.
  THURSDAY...NORTH TO NORTHEAST 35 TO 45 GUSTING TO 75 MPH. STRONGEST
  GUSTS ON HIGHER TERRAIN AND SUMMITS.

* TIMING: WINDS WILL BE STRONG WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WITH A LULL
  OVERNIGHT. THE MOST DAMAGING WINDS WILL OCCUR AFTER 11 AM PST
  THURSDAY.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: TONOPAH...ROUND MOUNTAIN...DUCKWATER...
  CURRANT SUMMIT 

* IMPACTS: STRONG TO VERY STRONG WINDS...ESPECIALLY THURSDAY...
  WILL LEAD TO VERY DANGEROUS CROSSWINDS ON WEST-EAST ROADWAYS.
  MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE EXTREME CAUTION. THESE VERY STRONG
  WINDS CAN ALSO LEAD TO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO HOMES AND BUSINESSES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
757 
WWUS75 KLKN 011057
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ELKO NV
257 AM PST THU DEC 1 2011

NVZ035-020000-
/O.UPG.KLKN.WI.Y.0047.111201T1400Z-111202T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KLKN.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-111202T0500Z/
WHITE PINE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...ELY...MCGILL...CONNORS PASS...
GREAT BASIN NATIONAL PARK
257 AM PST THU DEC 1 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ELKO HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING. THE
WIND ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHEAST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 60 MPH.
  HIGHEST GUSTS OVER HIGHER TERRAIN AND SUMMITS.

* TIMING: STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH EARLY
  EVENING. 

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: ELY...MCGILL...CONNORS PASS...GREAT BASIN 
  NATIONAL PARK 

* IMPACTS: STRONG WINDS WILL LEAD TO DANGEROUS CROSSWINDS ON U.S.
  HIGHWAYS 93 AND 6 AS WELL AS WEST TO EAST HIGHWAYS. MOTORISTS
  ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

&&

$$

NVZ013-020000-
/O.EXT.KLKN.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-111202T0500Z/
NORTHERN NYE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...TONOPAH...ROUND MOUNTAIN...
DUCKWATER...CURRANT SUMMIT
257 AM PST THU DEC 1 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

THE HIGH WIND WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHEAST 25 TO 40 MPH GUSTING TO 65 MPH. STRONGEST
  GUSTS ON HIGHER TERRAIN AND SUMMITS.

* TIMING: STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH EARLY
  EVENING.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: TONOPAH...ROUND MOUNTAIN...DUCKWATER...
  CURRANT SUMMIT 

* IMPACTS: STRONG WINDS WILL LEAD TO VERY DANGEROUS CROSSWINDS ON
  WEST TO EAST ROADWAYS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE EXTREME
  CAUTION. THESE VERY STRONG WINDS CAN ALSO LEAD TO STRUCTURAL
  DAMAGE TO HOMES AND BUSINESSES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

&&

$$

NVZ033-020000-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0047.111201T1400Z-111202T0000Z/
EXTREME EASTERN ELKO COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...SILVER ZONE PASS...
WEST WENDOVER
257 AM PST THU DEC 1 2011

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
PST THIS AFTERNOON...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
PST THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH. HIGHEST
  GUSTS OVER HIGHER TERRAIN AND SUMMITS.

* TIMING: STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH EARLY
  AFTERNOON.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: SILVER ZONE PASS...WEST WENDOVER

* IMPACTS: GUSTY CROSSWINDS ON WEST TO EAST ROADS INCLUDING
  INTERSTATE 80. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ031-032-020000-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0047.111201T1400Z-111202T0000Z/
NORTHERN ELKO COUNTY-SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL ELKO COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...JACKPOT...WILDHORSE...
OWYHEE...ELKO...SPRING CREEK...WELLS...CARLIN...PEQUOP SUMMIT
257 AM PST THU DEC 1 2011

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
PST THIS AFTERNOON...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
PST THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH. 
  STRONGEST GUSTS IN HIGHER TERRAIN AND ON SUMMITS. 

* TIMING: STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH 
  EARLY AFTERNOON...AND MAINLY EAST OF ELKO. 

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: JACKPOT...WILDHORSE...OWYHEE...ELKO...
  SPRING CREEK...WELLS...CARLIN...PEQUOP SUMMIT 

* IMPACTS: GUSTY CROSSWINDS ON HIGHWAY 93...ESPECIALLY OVER H D
  SUMMIT...AND PORTIONS OF INTERSTATE 80. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO
  USE CAUTION.

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.

&&

$$
211 
WWUS75 KLKN 011838
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ELKO NV
1038 AM PST THU DEC 1 2011

NVZ013-020500-
/O.CON.KLKN.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-111202T0500Z/
NORTHERN NYE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...TONOPAH...ROUND MOUNTAIN...
DUCKWATER...CURRANT SUMMIT
1038 AM PST THU DEC 1 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHEAST 25 TO 40 MPH GUSTING TO 65 MPH. 
  STRONGEST GUSTS ON HIGHER TERRAIN AND SUMMITS. 

* TIMING: STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH 
  EARLY EVENING. 

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: TONOPAH...ROUND MOUNTAIN...DUCKWATER...
  CURRANT SUMMIT 

* IMPACTS: STRONG WINDS WILL LEAD TO VERY DANGEROUS CROSSWINDS 
  ON WEST TO EAST ROADWAYS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE EXTREME 
  CAUTION. THESE VERY STRONG WINDS CAN ALSO LEAD TO STRUCTURAL 
  DAMAGE TO HOMES AND BUSINESSES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

&&

$$

NVZ035-020500-
/O.CON.KLKN.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-111202T0500Z/
WHITE PINE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...ELY...MCGILL...CONNORS PASS...
GREAT BASIN NATIONAL PARK
1038 AM PST THU DEC 1 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHEAST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 60 
  MPH. HIGHEST GUSTS OVER HIGHER TERRAIN AND SUMMITS. 

* TIMING: STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH 
  EARLY EVENING. 

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: ELY...MCGILL...CONNORS PASS...GREAT BASIN 
  NATIONAL PARK 

* IMPACTS: STRONG WINDS WILL LEAD TO DANGEROUS CROSSWINDS ON 
  U.S. HIGHWAYS 93 AND 6 AS WELL AS WEST TO EAST HIGHWAYS. 
  MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

&&

$$

NVZ036-037-020000-
/O.EXA.KLKN.WI.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-111202T0000Z/
NORTHERN LANDER COUNTY AND NORTHERN EUREKA COUNTY-
SOUTHERN LANDER COUNTY AND SOUTHERN EUREKA COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BATTLE MOUNTAIN...
EMIGRANT PASS...AUSTIN...AUSTIN SUMMIT...EUREKA...
DIAMOND VALLEY...PINTO SUMMIT
1038 AM PST THU DEC 1 2011

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ELKO HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH. 
  STRONGEST GUSTS IN HIGHER TERRAIN AND ON SUMMITS. 

* TIMING: STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH EARLY
  AFTERNOON.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: AUSTIN...AUSTIN SUMMIT...EUREKA...DIAMOND
  VALLEY...PINTO SUMMIT...BATTLE MOUNTAIN...EMIGRANT PASS

* IMPACTS: GUSTY CROSSWINDS ON EAST-WEST TRENDING HIGHWAYS. MOTORISTS
  ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ033-020000-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-111202T0000Z/
EXTREME EASTERN ELKO COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...SILVER ZONE PASS...
WEST WENDOVER
1038 AM PST THU DEC 1 2011

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH. HIGHEST 
  GUSTS OVER HIGHER TERRAIN AND SUMMITS. 

* TIMING: STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH 
  EARLY AFTERNOON. 

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: SILVER ZONE PASS...WEST WENDOVER

* IMPACTS: GUSTY CROSSWINDS ON WEST TO EAST ROADS INCLUDING 
  INTERSTATE 80. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ031-032-020000-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-111202T0000Z/
NORTHERN ELKO COUNTY-SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL ELKO COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...JACKPOT...WILDHORSE...
OWYHEE...ELKO...SPRING CREEK...WELLS...CARLIN...PEQUOP SUMMIT
1038 AM PST THU DEC 1 2011

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH. 
  STRONGEST GUSTS IN HIGHER TERRAIN AND ON SUMMITS. 

* TIMING: STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH EARLY
  AFTERNOON...AND ESPECIALLY IN NORTH TO SOUTH TRENDING VALLEYS
  WHERE WINDS GUSTS COULD EXCEED 65 MPH LOCALLY.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: JACKPOT...WILDHORSE...OWYHEE...ELKO...
  SPRING CREEK...WELLS...CARLIN...PEQUOP SUMMIT 

* IMPACTS: GUSTY CROSSWINDS ON HIGHWAY 93...ESPECIALLY OVER H D
  SUMMIT...AND PORTIONS OF INTERSTATE 80. LOCAL AREAS OF BLOWING
  DUST WILL REDUCE VISIBILITY. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION.

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.

&&

$$
247 
WWUS75 KLKN 012339
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ELKO NV
339 PM PST THU DEC 1 2011

NVZ013-020500-
/O.CON.KLKN.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-111202T0500Z/
NORTHERN NYE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...TONOPAH...ROUND MOUNTAIN...
DUCKWATER...CURRANT SUMMIT
339 PM PST THU DEC 1 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHEAST 25 TO 40 MPH GUSTING TO 65 MPH. 
  STRONGEST GUSTS ON HIGHER TERRAIN AND SUMMITS. 

* TIMING: STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH 
  EARLY EVENING.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: TONOPAH...ROUND MOUNTAIN...DUCKWATER...
  CURRANT SUMMIT 

* IMPACTS: STRONG WINDS WILL LEAD TO VERY DANGEROUS CROSSWINDS ON
  WEST TO EAST ROADWAYS. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE EXTREME
  CAUTION. THESE VERY STRONG WINDS CAN ALSO LEAD TO STRUCTURAL
  DAMAGE TO HOMES AND BUSINESSES AND POWER OUTAGES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

&&

$$

NVZ035-020500-
/O.CON.KLKN.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-111202T0500Z/
WHITE PINE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...ELY...MCGILL...CONNORS PASS...
GREAT BASIN NATIONAL PARK
339 PM PST THU DEC 1 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTH TO NORTHEAST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 65 
  MPH. HIGHEST GUSTS OVER HIGHER TERRAIN AND SUMMITS. 

* TIMING: STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH 
  EARLY EVENING.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: ELY...MCGILL...CONNORS PASS...GREAT BASIN 
  NATIONAL PARK 

* IMPACTS: STRONG WINDS WILL LEAD TO DANGEROUS CROSSWINDS ON U.S.
  HIGHWAYS 50 AND 6 AS WELL AS WEST TO EAST HIGHWAYS. MOTORISTS
  ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED
OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS
OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE AND POWER OUTAGES.

&&

$$

NVZ033-020500-
/O.EXT.KLKN.WI.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-111202T0500Z/
EXTREME EASTERN ELKO COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...SILVER ZONE PASS...
WEST WENDOVER
339 PM PST THU DEC 1 2011

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

THE WIND ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH. HIGHEST 
  GUSTS OVER HIGHER TERRAIN AND SUMMITS. 

* TIMING: STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH 
  EARLY AFTERNOON.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: SILVER ZONE PASS...WEST WENDOVER

* IMPACTS: GUSTY CROSSWINDS ON WEST TO EAST ROADS INCLUDING 
  INTERSTATE 80. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION.

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...AND
LEAD TO POWER OUTAGES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

NVZ036-037-020500-
/O.EXT.KLKN.WI.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-111202T0500Z/
NORTHERN LANDER COUNTY AND NORTHERN EUREKA COUNTY-
SOUTHERN LANDER COUNTY AND SOUTHERN EUREKA COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...BATTLE MOUNTAIN...
EMIGRANT PASS...AUSTIN...AUSTIN SUMMIT...EUREKA...
DIAMOND VALLEY...PINTO SUMMIT
339 PM PST THU DEC 1 2011

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

THE WIND ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH. STRONGEST
  GUSTS IN HIGHER TERRAIN AND ON SUMMITS.

* TIMING: STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH 
  EARLY AFTERNOON. 

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: AUSTIN...AUSTIN SUMMIT...EUREKA...DIAMOND 
  VALLEY...PINTO SUMMIT...BATTLE MOUNTAIN... EMIGRANT PASS 

* IMPACTS: GUSTY CROSSWINDS ON EAST-WEST TRENDING HIGHWAYS...
  INCLUDING INTERSTATE 80 AND HIGHWAY 50. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE
  CAUTION.

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...AND
LEAD TO POWER OUTAGES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$

NVZ031-032-020500-
/O.EXT.KLKN.WI.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-111202T0500Z/
NORTHERN ELKO COUNTY-SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL ELKO COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...JACKPOT...WILDHORSE...
OWYHEE...ELKO...SPRING CREEK...WELLS...CARLIN...PEQUOP SUMMIT
339 PM PST THU DEC 1 2011

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

THE WIND ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTH WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH. STRONGEST
  GUSTS IN HIGHER TERRAIN AND ON SUMMITS.

* TIMING: STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
  EARLY EVENING...AND ESPECIALLY IN NORTH TO SOUTH TRENDING VALLEYS
  WHERE WINDS GUSTS COULD EXCEED 65 MPH LOCALLY.

* LOCATIONS INCLUDE: JACKPOT...WILDHORSE...OWYHEE...ELKO...
  SPRING CREEK...WELLS...CARLIN...PEQUOP SUMMIT 

* IMPACTS: GUSTY ON HIGHWAY 93...ESPECIALLY OVER H D SUMMIT...AND
  PORTIONS OF INTERSTATE 80. LOCAL AREAS OF BLOWING DUST WILL
  REDUCE VISIBILITY. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION.

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...AND
LEAD TO POWER OUTAGES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

&&

$$
010 
WWUS75 KLKN 020421
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ELKO NV
821 PM PST THU DEC 1 2011

NVZ013-035-020530-
/O.CAN.KLKN.HW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-111202T0500Z/
NORTHERN NYE COUNTY-WHITE PINE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...TONOPAH...ROUND MOUNTAIN...
DUCKWATER...CURRANT SUMMIT...ELY...MCGILL...CONNORS PASS...
GREAT BASIN NATIONAL PARK
821 PM PST THU DEC 1 2011

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ELKO HAS CANCELLED THE HIGH WIND
WARNING. 

STRONG WINDS IN NORTHERN NYE AND WHITE PINE COUNTIES THIS
AFTERNOON AND EARLIER THIS EVENING HAVE DECREASED TO BELOW
ADVISORY CRITERIA. WIND SPEEDS HAVE DECREASED TO 15 TO 25 MPH WITH
GUSTS TO 35 MPH THIS EVENING. THEREFORE...THE WIND ADVISORY HAS
BEEN CANCELLED.

$$

NVZ031>033-036-037-020530-
/O.CAN.KLKN.WI.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-111202T0500Z/
NORTHERN ELKO COUNTY-SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL ELKO COUNTY-
EXTREME EASTERN ELKO COUNTY-
NORTHERN LANDER COUNTY AND NORTHERN EUREKA COUNTY-
SOUTHERN LANDER COUNTY AND SOUTHERN EUREKA COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS...JACKPOT...WILDHORSE...
OWYHEE...ELKO...SPRING CREEK...WELLS...CARLIN...PEQUOP SUMMIT...
SILVER ZONE PASS...WEST WENDOVER...BATTLE MOUNTAIN...
EMIGRANT PASS...AUSTIN...AUSTIN SUMMIT...EUREKA...
DIAMOND VALLEY...PINTO SUMMIT
821 PM PST THU DEC 1 2011

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ELKO HAS CANCELLED THE WIND
ADVISORY. 

STRONG WINDS IN THE ADVISORY AREA THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLIER
THIS EVENING HAVE DECREASED TO BELOW ADVISORY CRITERIA. WIND
SPEEDS HAVE DECREASED TO 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH THIS
EVENING. THEREFORE...THE WIND ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

$$

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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.