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Wind Advisory 8, NWS Reno, NV

March 25, 20114 counties in Nevada; Mono County, California

NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Mar 25, 2011, 4:07 PM PDT for 4 counties in Nevada; Mono County, California. It took effect at Mar 26, 2011, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 25, 2011, 4:07 PM PDT (23:07 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 26, 2011, 11:00 AM PDT
Expired
Mar 26, 2011, 11:00 PM PDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

Counties Mono County, CA, Douglas County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Storey County, NV, Washoe County, NV

The radar

The Reno radar (KRGX), 62 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:08 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

Reno, NV (KREV), launched 12:00Z, 11.1 hours before the alert went out and 109 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, Reno, NV at 12:00Z on 2011-03-25Temperature 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, Reno, NV at 12:00Z on 2011-03-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 154 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1105 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
26 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
154 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
290 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

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

600 
WWUS75 KREV 252307
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
407 PM PDT FRI MAR 25 2011

...GUSTY WINDS EXPECTED SATURDAY...

A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL MOVE INTO THE WEST COAST SATURDAY WITH
GUSTY SOUTHWEST WINDS DEVELOPING IN THE MORNING AND CONTINUING
INTO THE EVENING. STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR ALONG THE HIGHWAY
395 CORRIDOR WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH LIKELY.


NVZ003-260715-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0008.110326T1800Z-110327T0600Z/
GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SPARKS...GARDNERVILLE...VIRGINIA CITY
407 PM PDT FRI MAR 25 2011

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY. 

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL DEVELOP SATURDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE
  THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH.

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS AND STRONG CROSSWINDS WILL CAUSE DIFFICULT
  DRIVING CONDITIONS ALONG HIGHWAYS 395 AND 50...AND ON INTERSTATE
  80.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

MOTORISTS...ESPECIALLY IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES...SHOULD USE
CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.  CHECK
OUR WEBSITE AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO OR LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO
FOR UPDATES ON THIS SITUATION.  

&&

$$

CAZ073-260715-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0008.110326T1800Z-110327T0600Z/
MONO-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRIDGEPORT...MAMMOTH LAKES
407 PM PDT FRI MAR 25 2011

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY.

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL DEVELOP SATURDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE
  THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH. RIDGE GUSTS
  IN THE SIERRA UP TO 90 MPH.

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS AND STRONG CROSSWINDS WILL CAUSE DIFFICULT
  DRIVING CONDITIONS ALONG HIGHWAYS 395.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

MOTORISTS...ESPECIALLY IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES...SHOULD USE
CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.  CHECK
OUR WEBSITE AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO OR LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO
FOR UPDATES ON THIS SITUATION.  

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-260300-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-110326T0300Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
407 PM PDT FRI MAR 25 2011

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR LAKE TAHOE...

A LAKE WIND ADVISORY FOR LAKE TAHOE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM
PDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 2 TO 4 FEET WITH LARGEST WAVES ON NORTH AND 
  EAST SHORES BETWEEN TAHOE VISTA AND GLENBROOK. 

* SMALL BOATS WILL BE PRONE TO CAPSIZING AND SHOULD REMAIN OFF 
  LAKE WATERS UNTIL CONDITIONS IMPROVE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO OR LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER
RADIO FOR UPDATES ON THIS SITUATION.

&&

$$

NVZ004-260300-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-110326T0300Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
407 PM PDT FRI MAR 25 2011

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

A LAKE WIND ADVISORY FOR PYRAMID LAKE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
8 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 2 TO 3 FEET WITH LARGEST WAVES ON NORTH SHORES.

* SMALL BOATS WILL BE PRONE TO CAPSIZING AND SHOULD REMAIN OFF 
  LAKE WATERS UNTIL CONDITIONS IMPROVE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO OR LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER
RADIO FOR UPDATES ON THIS SITUATION.

&&

$$
MJD/SCV

HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/RENO
5 follow-up statements
523 
WWUS75 KREV 260259
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
759 PM PDT FRI MAR 25 2011

...STRONG GUSTY WINDS EXPECTED SATURDAY ALONG HIGHWAY 395...

.A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM MOVING INTO THE WEST COAST WILL BRING
GUSTY WINDS TO THE REGION SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE ALONG THE HIGHWAY 395
CORRIDOR WHERE GUSTS UP TO 55 MPH ARE EXPECTED.

NVZ004-261200-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-110326T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0026.110326T1800Z-110327T0300Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
759 PM PDT FRI MAR 25 2011

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT SATURDAY
FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS ISSUED A LAKE WIND
ADVISORY FOR PYRAMID LAKE...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM
PDT SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 2 TO 4 FEET WITH LARGEST WAVES ON NORTHERN AND
  NORTHEASTERN SHORES.

* SMALL BOATS WILL BE PRONE TO CAPSIZING AND SHOULD REMAIN OFF
  LAKE WATERS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO OR LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER
RADIO FOR UPDATES ON THIS SITUATION.  

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-260400-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-110326T0300Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
759 PM PDT FRI MAR 25 2011

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR
LAKE TAHOE...

THE LAKE WIND ADVISORY FOR LAKE TAHOE WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT
THIS EVENING. 

GUSTY WINDS UP TO 45 MPH WITH WAVE HEIGHTS UP TO 4 FEET WILL
CONTINUE ON LAKE TAHOE THROUGH SATURDAY. HOWEVER THE LAKE WIND
ADVISORY WILL BE ALLOWED TO EXPIRE AS IT WILL BE REPLACED BY A
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY.

$$

NVZ003-261200-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0008.110326T1800Z-110327T0600Z/
GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SPARKS...GARDNERVILLE...VIRGINIA CITY
759 PM PDT FRI MAR 25 2011

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY. 

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL DEVELOP SATURDAY MORNING AND 
  CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. 

* WINDS: SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH.

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS AND STRONG CROSSWINDS WILL CAUSE 
  DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS ALONG HIGHWAYS 395 AND 50...AND 
  ON INTERSTATE 80. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

MOTORISTS...ESPECIALLY IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES...SHOULD USE
CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.  CHECK
OUR WEBSITE AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO OR LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO
FOR UPDATES ON THIS SITUATION.

&&

$$

CAZ073-261200-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0008.110326T1800Z-110327T0600Z/
MONO-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRIDGEPORT...MAMMOTH LAKES
759 PM PDT FRI MAR 25 2011

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY. 

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL DEVELOP SATURDAY MORNING AND 
  CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH. RIDGE 
  GUSTS IN THE SIERRA UP TO 90 MPH. 

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS AND STRONG CROSSWINDS WILL CAUSE 
  DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS ALONG HIGHWAYS 395. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

MOTORISTS...ESPECIALLY IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES...SHOULD USE
CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.  CHECK
OUR WEBSITE AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO OR LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO
FOR UPDATES ON THIS SITUATION.

&&

$$


HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/RENO
809 
WWUS75 KREV 261039
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
339 AM PDT SAT MAR 26 2011

...STRONG GUSTY WINDS TODAY ALONG HIGHWAY 395...

.A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM MOVING INTO THE WEST COAST WILL BRING
GUSTY WINDS TO THE REGION TODAY. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE
ALONG THE HIGHWAY 395 CORRIDOR WHERE GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH WILL
OCCUR.

NVZ003-270000-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0008.110326T1800Z-110327T0600Z/
GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SPARKS...GARDNERVILLE...VIRGINIA CITY
339 AM PDT SAT MAR 26 2011

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL DEVELOP THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE INTO
  THIS EVENING.

* WINDS: SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH.
  GUSTS TO 60 MPH ARE POSSIBLE IN WIND PRONE AREAS.

* IMPACTS: STRONG CROSSWINDS WILL CAUSE DIFFICULT DRIVING
  CONDITIONS ALONG HIGHWAYS 50...395 AND INTERSTATE 80.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

MOTORISTS...ESPECIALLY IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES...SHOULD USE
CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.  CHECK
OUR WEBSITE AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO OR LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO
FOR UPDATES ON THIS SITUATION.

&&

$$

CAZ073-270000-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0008.110326T1800Z-110327T0600Z/
MONO-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRIDGEPORT...MAMMOTH LAKES
339 AM PDT SAT MAR 26 2011

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL DEVELOP THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE INTO
  THIS EVENING.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH. RIDGE GUSTS
  IN THE SIERRA UP TO 90 MPH.

* IMPACTS: STRONG CROSSWINDS WILL CAUSE DIFFICULT DRIVING
  CONDITIONS ALONG HIGHWAY 395.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

MOTORISTS...ESPECIALLY IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES...SHOULD USE
CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.  CHECK
OUR WEBSITE AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO OR LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO
FOR UPDATES ON THIS SITUATION.

&&

$$

NVZ004-270000-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0026.110326T1800Z-110327T0300Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
339 AM PDT SAT MAR 26 2011

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

A LAKE WIND ADVISORY FOR PYRAMID LAKE REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM
11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 2 TO 4 FEET WITH LARGEST WAVES ON NORTHERN AND 
  NORTHEASTERN SHORES.

* SMALL BOATS WILL BE PRONE TO CAPSIZING AND SHOULD REMAIN OFF 
  LAKE WATERS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO OR LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER
RADIO FOR UPDATES ON THIS SITUATION.

&&

$$

HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/RENO
228 
WWUS75 KREV 262259
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
359 PM PDT SAT MAR 26 2011

NVZ004-270700-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0027.110327T1800Z-110328T0300Z/
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-110327T0300Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
359 PM PDT SAT MAR 26 2011

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE...
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY FOR
PYRAMID LAKE...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS ISSUED A LAKE WIND
ADVISORY FOR PYRAMID LAKE...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM
PDT SUNDAY. A LAKE WIND ADVISORY FOR PYRAMID LAKE REMAINS IN
EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS THIS EVENING AND SUNDAY: SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 40 MPH.

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 2 TO 3 FEET...WITH LOCALLY UP TO 4 FEET ON
  NORTHEAST SHORES.

* SMALL BOATS WILL BE PRONE TO CAPSIZING AND SHOULD REMAIN OFF 
  LAKE WATERS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO OR LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER
RADIO FOR UPDATES ON THIS SITUATION.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-270700-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0027.110327T1800Z-110328T0300Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
359 PM PDT SAT MAR 26 2011

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY FOR
LAKE TAHOE...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS ISSUED A LAKE WIND
ADVISORY FOR LAKE TAHOE...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM
PDT SUNDAY. 

* WINDS THIS EVENING AND SUNDAY: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 45 MPH.

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 2 TO 4 FEET WITH LOCALLY HIGHER WAVES ON NORTH
  AND EAST SHORES BETWEEN TAHOE VISTA AND GLENBROOK.

* SMALL BOATS WILL BE PRONE TO CAPSIZING AND SHOULD REMAIN OFF
  LAKE WATERS UNTIL CONDITIONS IMPROVE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO OR LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER
RADIO FOR UPDATES ON THIS SITUATION.  

&&

$$

NVZ003-270600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-110327T0600Z/
GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SPARKS...GARDNERVILLE...VIRGINIA CITY
359 PM PDT SAT MAR 26 2011

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH. STRONGER
  GUSTS TO 65 MPH IN WIND PRONE AREAS INCLUDING WASHOE VALLEY AND
  IN FOOTHILLS NEAR RENO AND CARSON CITY.

* IMPACTS: STRONG CROSSWINDS WILL CAUSE DIFFICULT DRIVING 
  CONDITIONS ALONG HIGHWAYS 50...395 AND INTERSTATE 80.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

MOTORISTS...ESPECIALLY IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES...SHOULD USE
CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.  CHECK
OUR WEBSITE AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO OR LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO
FOR UPDATES ON THIS SITUATION.

&&

$$

CAZ073-270600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-110327T0600Z/
MONO-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRIDGEPORT...MAMMOTH LAKES
359 PM PDT SAT MAR 26 2011

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

* TIMING: WINDS WILL INCREASE DURING THE LATE AFTERNOON AND
  CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH...WITH LOCAL
  GUSTS NEAR 60 MPH IN WIND PRONE AREAS. RIDGE GUSTS IN THE SIERRA
  UP TO 90 MPH.

* IMPACTS: STRONG CROSSWINDS WILL CAUSE DIFFICULT DRIVING 
  CONDITIONS ALONG HIGHWAY 395.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

MOTORISTS...ESPECIALLY IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES...SHOULD USE
CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.  CHECK
OUR WEBSITE AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO OR LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO
FOR UPDATES ON THIS SITUATION.

&&

$$
MJD

HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/RENO
742 
WWUS75 KREV 270253
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
753 PM PDT SAT MAR 26 2011

NVZ004-271100-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-110327T0300Z/
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0027.110327T1800Z-110328T0300Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
753 PM PDT SAT MAR 26 2011

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT
SUNDAY FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

A LAKE WIND ADVISORY FOR PYRAMID LAKE REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11
AM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 2 TO 3 FEET...WITH LOCALLY UP TO 4 FEET ON 
  NORTHEAST SHORES.

* SMALL BOATS WILL BE PRONE TO CAPSIZING AND SHOULD REMAIN OFF
  LAKE WATERS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO OR LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER
RADIO FOR UPDATES ON THIS SITUATION.  

&&

$$

NVZ003-270600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-110327T0600Z/
GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SPARKS...GARDNERVILLE...VIRGINIA CITY
753 PM PDT SAT MAR 26 2011

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH. LOCALLY
  STRONGER GUSTS TO 65 MPH IN WIND PRONE AREAS INCLUDING WASHOE
  VALLEY AND IN FOOTHILLS NEAR RENO AND CARSON CITY.

* IMPACTS: STRONG CROSSWINDS WILL CAUSE DIFFICULT DRIVING 
  CONDITIONS ALONG HIGHWAYS 50...395 AND INTERSTATE 80.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

MOTORISTS...ESPECIALLY IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES...SHOULD USE
CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.  CHECK
OUR WEBSITE AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO OR LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO
FOR UPDATES ON THIS SITUATION.

&&

$$

CAZ073-270600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-110327T0600Z/
MONO-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRIDGEPORT...MAMMOTH LAKES
753 PM PDT SAT MAR 26 2011

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH MAINLY IN
  WIND PRONE AREAS. RIDGE GUSTS IN THE SIERRA UP TO 100 MPH.

* IMPACTS: STRONG CROSSWINDS WILL CAUSE DIFFICULT DRIVING 
  CONDITIONS ALONG HIGHWAY 395.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

MOTORISTS...ESPECIALLY IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES...SHOULD USE
CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.  CHECK
OUR WEBSITE AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO OR LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO
FOR UPDATES ON THIS SITUATION.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-271100-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0027.110327T1800Z-110328T0300Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
753 PM PDT SAT MAR 26 2011

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT
SUNDAY FOR LAKE TAHOE...

A LAKE WIND ADVISORY FOR LAKE TAHOE REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM
TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH.

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 2 TO 4 FEET WITH LOCALLY HIGHER WAVES ON NORTH 
  AND EAST SHORES BETWEEN TAHOE VISTA AND GLENBROOK.

* SMALL BOATS WILL BE PRONE TO CAPSIZING AND SHOULD REMAIN OFF 
  LAKE WATERS UNTIL CONDITIONS IMPROVE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO OR LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER
RADIO FOR UPDATES ON THIS SITUATION.

&&

$$
MJD

HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/RENO
905 
WWUS75 KREV 270559
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
1059 PM PDT SAT MAR 26 2011

NVZ003-270700-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-110327T0600Z/
GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SPARKS...GARDNERVILLE...VIRGINIA CITY
1059 PM PDT SAT MAR 26 2011

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

THE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

WINDS WERE DIMINISHING AND HAVE FALLEN BELOW ADVISORY LEVELS IN
MOST LOCATIONS. WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO GUST TO AROUND 50 MPH FOR
A FEW MORE HOURS IN WIND PRONE AREAS INCLUDING WASHOE VALLEY.

$$

CAZ073-270700-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-110327T0600Z/
MONO-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRIDGEPORT...MAMMOTH LAKES
1059 PM PDT SAT MAR 26 2011

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

THE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

WINDS WERE DIMINISHING AND HAVE FALLEN BELOW ADVISORY LEVELS IN
MOST LOCATIONS. WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO GUST TO AROUND 45 MPH FOR A
FEW MORE HOURS IN WIND PRONE AREAS ALONG HIGHWAY 395.

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-271400-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0027.110327T1800Z-110328T0300Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
1059 PM PDT SAT MAR 26 2011

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT
SUNDAY FOR LAKE TAHOE...

A LAKE WIND ADVISORY FOR LAKE TAHOE REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM
TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH.

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 2 TO 4 FEET WITH LOCALLY HIGHER WAVES ON NORTH 
  AND EAST SHORES BETWEEN TAHOE VISTA AND GLENBROOK.

* SMALL BOATS WILL BE PRONE TO CAPSIZING AND SHOULD REMAIN OFF 
  LAKE WATERS UNTIL CONDITIONS IMPROVE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO OR LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER
RADIO FOR UPDATES ON THIS SITUATION.

&&

$$

NVZ004-271400-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0027.110327T1800Z-110328T0300Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
1059 PM PDT SAT MAR 26 2011

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT
SUNDAY FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

A LAKE WIND ADVISORY FOR PYRAMID LAKE REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM
11 AM TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 2 TO 3 FEET...WITH LOCALLY UP TO 4 FEET ON 
  NORTHEAST SHORES.

* SMALL BOATS WILL BE PRONE TO CAPSIZING AND SHOULD REMAIN OFF 
  LAKE WATERS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT WEATHER.GOV/RENO OR LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER
RADIO FOR UPDATES ON THIS SITUATION.

&&

$$


HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/RENO

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 25, 4:31 AM PDTLake Wind AdvisoryREVChurchill, Douglas, Lyon, Pershing, Washoe15 hr
Mar 25, 4:38 AM PDTWinter Weather AdvisoryREVDouglas, Washoe35 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.