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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Reno, NV

March 11, 20126 counties in Nevada; 5 counties in California

NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Mar 11, 2012, 3:41 PM PDT for 6 counties in Nevada; 5 counties in California. It took effect at Mar 12, 2012, 5:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 29 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 11, 2012, 3:41 PM PDT (22:41 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 12, 2012, 5:00 PM PDT
Expired
Mar 13, 2012, 9:30 PM PDT
In force
29 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

Counties Lassen County, CA, Modoc County, CA, Mono County, CA, Plumas County, CA, Sierra County, CA, Churchill County, NV, Douglas County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Pershing County, NV, Storey County, NV, Washoe County, NV

The radar

The Reno radar (KRGX), 18 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:40 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, 10.7 hours before the alert went out and 128 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 2012-03-11Temperature 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 2012-03-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 101 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
2100 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
43 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
101 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
272 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.

226 
WWUS75 KREV 112241
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
341 PM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

NVZ004-120645-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0018.120312T1800Z-120313T0200Z/
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-120312T0200Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
341 PM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE...
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM PDT MONDAY 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 7 PM
PDT MONDAY. A LAKE WIND ADVISORY FOR PYRAMID LAKE REMAINS IN
EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH DECREASING
  THIS EVENING BEFORE INCREASING AGAIN LATE MORNING MONDAY.

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 2 TO 3 FEET FOR THE MID LAKE WATERS TO THE NORTH
  AND EAST SHORES.

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

* HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ070-NVZ005-120645-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0009.120313T0000Z-120313T1800Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CEDARVILLE...FORT BIDWELL...EMPIRE...
GERLACH
341 PM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MONDAY TO 11 AM PDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MONDAY TO 11 AM PDT TUESDAY. 

* TIMING: STRONG WINDS WILL DEVELOP MONDAY EVENING AND PERSIST
  THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING AHEAD OF A COLD FRONT.

* WINDS: SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH.

* IMPACTS: STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS COULD CAUSE DIFFICULT DRIVING
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.


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-NVZ002-120645-
/O.EXT.KREV.LW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-120313T0600Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
341 PM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
LAKE TAHOE...

THE LAKE WIND ADVISORY FOR LAKE TAHOE IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL
11 PM PDT MONDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH. WINDS MAY
  BRIEFLY DIMINISH AFTER MIDNIGHT BEFORE INCREASING AGAIN BY MID
  MORNING MONDAY.

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 3 TO 5 FEET FOR THE MID LAKE WATERS TO THE NORTH
  AND EAST SHORES.

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

* HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST THROUGH TUESDAY.

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
8 follow-up statements
672 
WWUS75 KREV 120209
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
709 PM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

NVZ004-121200-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-120312T0200Z/
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0018.120312T1800Z-120313T0200Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
709 PM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM PDT
MONDAY FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

THE LAKE WIND ADVISORY FOR PYRAMID LAKE IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT
THIS EVENING. A LAKE WIND ADVISORY FOR PYRAMID LAKE REMAINS IN
EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM PDT MONDAY.

* WINDS: INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH
  AGAIN LATE MORNING MONDAY.

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 2 TO 3 FEET FOR THE MID LAKE WATERS TO THE 
  NORTH AND EAST SHORES. 

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

* HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ070-NVZ005-121200-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.120313T0000Z-120313T1800Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CEDARVILLE...FORT BIDWELL...EMPIRE...
GERLACH
709 PM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MONDAY TO 11 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MONDAY TO 11 AM PDT
TUESDAY. 

* TIMING: STRONG WINDS WILL DEVELOP MONDAY EVENING AND PERSIST 
  THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING AHEAD OF A COLD FRONT.

* WINDS: SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH.

* IMPACTS: STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS WILL CAUSE DIFFICULT DRIVING
  CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.

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-NVZ002-121200-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-120313T0600Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
709 PM PDT SUN MAR 11 2012

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT MONDAY
FOR LAKE TAHOE...

A LAKE WIND ADVISORY FOR LAKE TAHOE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM
PDT MONDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH. WINDS MAY 
  BRIEFLY DIMINISH AFTER MIDNIGHT BEFORE INCREASING AGAIN BY 
  MID MORNING MONDAY.

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 3 TO 5 FEET FOR THE MID LAKE WATERS TO THE 
  NORTH AND EAST SHORES. 

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

* HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST THROUGH TUESDAY.

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
115 
WWUS75 KREV 121040
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
340 AM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

NVZ004-122315-
/O.EXB.KREV.WI.Y.0009.120313T1200Z-120314T0600Z/
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0018.120312T1800Z-120313T0200Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FERNLEY...FALLON...LOVELOCK...
SILVER SPRINGS
340 AM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY. A LAKE WIND
ADVISORY FOR PYRAMID LAKE REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS TODAY WILL INCREASE EARLY TUESDAY MORNING
  AND CONTINUE THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING.

* WINDS TODAY ON PYRAMID LAKE: SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS
  TO 30 MPH.

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 2 TO 3 FEET...INCREASING TO 2 TO 4 FEET TUESDAY.
  BOATING CONDITIONS WILL REMAIN UNSAFE MOST OF THIS WEEK.

* WINDS TUESDAY: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH.

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS WILL CAUSE DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS ON
  INTERSTATE 80 AND HIGHWAYS 50 AND 95.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ071-122315-
/O.EXB.KREV.WI.Y.0009.120313T0000Z-120314T0000Z/
LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PORTOLA...SUSANVILLE
340 AM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

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

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE TODAY AND INCREASE TONIGHT AND
  TUESDAY. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR ALONG HIGHWAY 395 FROM
  THE NEVADA STATE LINE TO SUSANVILLE.

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

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS 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.

&&

$$

NVZ003-122315-
/O.EXB.KREV.WI.Y.0009.120313T0000Z-120314T0600Z/
GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SPARKS...GARDNERVILLE...VIRGINIA CITY
340 AM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY.

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE TODAY AND INCREASE TONIGHT AND
  TUESDAY.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH. GUSTS TO 65
  MPH WILL OCCUR IN WIND PRONE AREAS ALONG HIGHWAY 395 AND IN THE
  FOOTHILLS WEST OF RENO AND CARSON CITY.

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

&&

$$

CAZ073-122315-
/O.EXB.KREV.WI.Y.0009.120313T1200Z-120314T0600Z/
MONO-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRIDGEPORT...MAMMOTH LAKES
340 AM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY. 

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL INCREASE EARLY TUESDAY MORNING AND
  PERSIST THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH. GUSTS TO 65
  MPH WILL OCCUR IN WIND PRONE AREAS ALONG HIGHWAY 395.

* SIERRA RIDGE GUSTS UP TO 100 MPH.

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS 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.

&&

$$

CAZ070-NVZ005-122315-
/O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0009.120313T0000Z-120314T0000Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CEDARVILLE...FORT BIDWELL...EMPIRE...
GERLACH
340 AM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM
PDT TUESDAY...

THE WIND ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 PM PDT TUESDAY. 

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE TODAY AND INCREASE TONIGHT AND
  TUESDAY.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH. GUSTS TO 65
  MPH WILL OCCUR IN THE WIND PRONE AREAS OF THE SURPRISE VALLEY.

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS WILL CAUSE DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS IN
  THE SURPRISE VALLEY AND ALONG HIGHWAY 447 IN NORTHERN WASHOE
  COUNTY.

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-NVZ002-122315-
/O.EXT.KREV.LW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-120313T1800Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
340 AM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT TUESDAY FOR
LAKE TAHOE...

THE LAKE WIND ADVISORY FOR LAKE TAHOE IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL
11 AM PDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH TODAY AND
  TONIGHT...THEN INCREASING TO 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH
  EARLY TUESDAY MORNING.

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 2 TO 4 FEET TODAY INCREASING TO 3 TO 6 FEET EARLY
  TUESDAY MORNING.

* BOATS WILL BE PRONE TO CAPSIZING AND SHOULD REMAIN OFF LAKE
  WATERS MOST OF THIS WEEK.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

BRONG

HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/RENO
040 
WWUS75 KREV 122231
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
331 PM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

NVZ004-131300-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-120313T0200Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.120313T1200Z-120314T0600Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FERNLEY...FALLON...LOVELOCK...
SILVER SPRINGS
331 PM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

A LAKE WIND ADVISORY FOR PYRAMID LAKE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
7 PM PDT THIS EVENING. A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM
5 AM TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY. 

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS TODAY WILL INCREASE EARLY TUESDAY MORNING 
  AND CONTINUE THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING.

* WINDS TODAY ON PYRAMID LAKE: SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS
  TO 30 MPH.

* WAVE HEIGHTS ON PYRAMID LAKE: 2 TO 3 FEET...INCREASING TO 2 TO 4
  FEET TUESDAY. BOATING WILL REMAIN UNSAFE MOST OF THIS WEEK.

* WINDS TUESDAY: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH.

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS COULD CAUSE DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS ON
  INTERSTATE 80...AS WELL AS HIGHWAYS 50 AND 95 ON TUESDAY.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-131300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.120313T0000Z-120314T0000Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-
EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CEDARVILLE...FORT BIDWELL...PORTOLA...
SUSANVILLE...EMPIRE...GERLACH
331 PM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT TUESDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT TUESDAY. 

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE TODAY AND INCREASE TONIGHT
  AND TUESDAY. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR ALONG HIGHWAY 
  395 FROM THE NEVADA STATE LINE TO SUSANVILLE. 

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

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS COULD CAUSE DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS
  ALONG HIGHWAY 395. FOR THE PASSES WEST AND SOUTHWEST OF
  SUSANVILLE...THE CONCERN WILL TRANSITION TO SNOW AND BLOWING
  SNOW TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING. SEE THE HAZARDOUS WEATHER
  OUTLOOK FOR DETAILS.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ003-131300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.120313T0000Z-120314T0600Z/
GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SPARKS...GARDNERVILLE...VIRGINIA CITY
331 PM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT TUESDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT TUESDAY. 

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE TODAY AND INCREASE TONIGHT
  AND TUESDAY. 

* WINDS: INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH
  MONDAY EVENING. GUSTS TO 65 MPH WILL OCCUR IN WIND PRONE AREAS
  ALONG HIGHWAY 395 AND IN THE FOOTHILLS WEST OF RENO AND CARSON
  CITY ON TUESDAY.

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS COULD CAUSE DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS
  ALONG INTERSTATE 80 AND HIGHWAYS 50 AND 395. ROADS RESTRICTIONS
  ARE POSSIBLE FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES ALONG HIGHWAY 395 IN
  WASHOE VALLEY.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ073-131300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.120313T1200Z-120314T0600Z/
MONO-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRIDGEPORT...MAMMOTH LAKES
331 PM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY.

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL INCREASE EARLY TUESDAY MORNING AND 
  PERSIST THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH. GUSTS TO
  65 MPH WILL OCCUR IN WIND PRONE AREAS ALONG HIGHWAY 395. 

* SIERRA RIDGE GUSTS UP TO 100 MPH.

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS COULD 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-NVZ002-131300-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-120313T1800Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
331 PM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT TUESDAY
FOR LAKE TAHOE...

A LAKE WIND ADVISORY FOR LAKE TAHOE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM
PDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH THIS EVENING
  INCREASING TO 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH EARLY TUESDAY
  MORNING.

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 2 TO 4 FEET TODAY INCREASING TO 3 TO 6 FEET 
  EARLY TUESDAY MORNING. 

* BOATS WILL BE PRONE TO SWAMPING OR CAPSIZING AND SHOULD REMAIN
  OFF LAKE WATERS MOST OF THIS WEEK.

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
954 
WWUS75 KREV 130331
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
831 PM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

CAZ072-NVZ002-131100-
/O.EXT.KREV.LW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-120313T1100Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
831 PM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PDT TUESDAY FOR
LAKE TAHOE...

THE LAKE WIND ADVISORY FOR LAKE TAHOE IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM
PDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH. GUSTY WINDS
  WILL CONTINUE BEYOND 4 AM PDT TUESDAY. SEE WINTER WEATHER
  ADVISORY.

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 3 TO 6 FEET.

* BOATS WILL BE PRONE TO SWAMPING OR CAPSIZING AND SHOULD REMAIN
  OFF LAKE WATERS MOST OF THIS WEEK.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-131130-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-120314T0000Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-
EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CEDARVILLE...FORT BIDWELL...PORTOLA...
SUSANVILLE...EMPIRE...GERLACH
831 PM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT TUESDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT TUESDAY. 

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL INCREASE TONIGHT AND TUESDAY. THE
  STRONGEST WINDS WILL OCCUR ALONG HIGHWAY 395 FROM THE NEVADA
  STATE LINE TO SUSANVILLE.

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

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS COULD CAUSE DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS 
  ALONG HIGHWAY 395. FOR THE PASSES WEST AND SOUTHWEST OF 
  SUSANVILLE...THE CONCERN WILL TRANSITION TO SNOW AND BLOWING 
  SNOW TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING. SEE THE HAZARDOUS 
  WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR DETAILS.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ003-131130-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-120314T0600Z/
GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SPARKS...GARDNERVILLE...VIRGINIA CITY
831 PM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT TUESDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT TUESDAY. 

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL INCREASE TONIGHT AND TUESDAY.

* WINDS: INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH
  MONDAY EVENING. GUSTS TO 65 MPH WILL OCCUR IN WIND PRONE AREAS
  ALONG HIGHWAY 395 AND IN THE FOOTHILLS WEST OF RENO AND CARSON
  CITY.

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS COULD CAUSE DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS
  ALONG INTERSTATE 80 AND HIGHWAYS 50 AND 395. ROAD RESTRICTIONS
  ARE POSSIBLE FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES ALONG HIGHWAY 395 IN
  WASHOE VALLEY.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-131130-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.120313T1200Z-120314T0600Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FERNLEY...FALLON...LOVELOCK...
SILVER SPRINGS
831 PM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY.

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL INCREASE EARLY TUESDAY MORNING AND
  CONTINUE THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING.

* WAVE HEIGHTS ON PYRAMID LAKE: 2 TO 4 FEET. 

* WINDS TUESDAY: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH.

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS COULD CAUSE DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS ON
  INTERSTATE 80...AS WELL AS HIGHWAYS 50 AND 95 ON TUESDAY.
  BOATING WILL REMAIN UNSAFE MOST OF THIS WEEK.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ073-131130-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.120313T1200Z-120314T0600Z/
MONO-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRIDGEPORT...MAMMOTH LAKES
831 PM PDT MON MAR 12 2012

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY.

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL INCREASE EARLY TUESDAY MORNING AND 
  PERSIST THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH. GUSTS TO 
  65 MPH WILL OCCUR IN WIND PRONE AREAS ALONG HIGHWAY 395.

* SIERRA RIDGE GUSTS UP TO 100 MPH.

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS 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.

&&

$$
KH/MJD

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WWUS75 KREV 131106
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
406 AM PDT TUE MAR 13 2012

CAZ072-NVZ002-131215-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-120313T1100Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
406 AM PDT TUE MAR 13 2012

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING
FOR LAKE TAHOE...

THE LAKE WIND ADVISORY FOR LAKE TAHOE WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PDT
EARLY THIS MORNING. 

* STRONG WINDS...WAVES 3 TO 6 FEET...AND DANGEROUS BOATING
  CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE ON LAKE TAHOE THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING
  AS A WINTER STORM MOVES INTO THE NORTHERN SIERRA.

* PLEASE REFER TO THE LATEST WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR DETAILS
  ON WINDS AND SNOW.

$$

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-132315-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-120314T0000Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-
EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CEDARVILLE...FORT BIDWELL...PORTOLA...
SUSANVILLE...EMPIRE...GERLACH
406 AM PDT TUE MAR 13 2012

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

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

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE TODAY. THE STRONGEST WINDS
  WILL OCCUR IN THE SURPRISE VALLEY AND ALONG HIGHWAY 395 FROM THE
  NEVADA STATE LINE TO SUSANVILLE.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH. GUSTS TO 65
  MPH ARE POSSIBLE IN WIND PRONE AREAS.

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS WILL CAUSE DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS IN
  THE SURPRISE VALLEY AND ALONG HIGHWAYS 395 AND 447.

* SNOW WILL PRODUCE SLICK ROADS OVER YUBA PASS AND ABOVE 5000 FEET
  ALONG HIGHWAYS 36 AND 44.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ003-132315-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-120314T0600Z/
GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SPARKS...GARDNERVILLE...VIRGINIA CITY
406 AM PDT TUE MAR 13 2012

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

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

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE TODAY.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH. GUSTS TO 65
  MPH WILL OCCUR IN WIND PRONE AREAS ALONG HIGHWAY 395 AND IN THE
  FOOTHILLS WEST OF RENO...CARSON CITY AND MINDEN.

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

&&

$$

NVZ004-132315-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.120313T1200Z-120314T0600Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FERNLEY...FALLON...LOVELOCK...
SILVER SPRINGS
406 AM PDT TUE MAR 13 2012

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

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

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE
  THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH.

* WAVE HEIGHTS ON PYRAMID LAKE: 2 TO 4 FEET.

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS WILL CAUSE DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS
  WITH POSSIBLE REDUCED VISIBILITY AT TIMES DUE TO BLOWING DUST ON
  INTERSTATE 80...AND HIGHWAYS 50 AND 95. BOATING ON PYRAMID LAKE
  WILL BE UNSAFE THIS WEEK.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ073-132315-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.120313T1200Z-120314T0600Z/
MONO-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRIDGEPORT...MAMMOTH LAKES
406 AM PDT TUE MAR 13 2012

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

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

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH. GUSTS TO 
  65 MPH WILL OCCUR IN WIND PRONE AREAS ALONG HIGHWAY 395.

* SIERRA RIDGE GUSTS UP TO 100 MPH.

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS 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.

&&

$$

BRONG

HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/RENO
448 
WWUS75 KREV 132123
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
223 PM PDT TUE MAR 13 2012

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-140000-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-120314T0000Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-
EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CEDARVILLE...FORT BIDWELL...PORTOLA...
SUSANVILLE...EMPIRE...GERLACH
223 PM PDT TUE MAR 13 2012

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

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

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE THIS AFTERNOON. THE STRONGEST
  WINDS WILL OCCUR IN THE SURPRISE VALLEY AND ALONG HIGHWAY 395
  FROM THE NEVADA STATE LINE TO SUSANVILLE.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH. GUSTS TO
  65 MPH ARE POSSIBLE IN WIND PRONE AREAS. 

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS WILL CAUSE DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS
  IN THE SURPRISE VALLEY AND ALONG HIGHWAYS 395 AND 447.

* SNOW WILL PRODUCE SLICK ROADS OVER YUBA PASS AND ABOVE 5000 
  FEET ALONG HIGHWAYS 36 AND 44. 

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.

&&

$$

NVZ003-140600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-120314T0600Z/
GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SPARKS...GARDNERVILLE...VIRGINIA CITY
223 PM PDT TUE MAR 13 2012

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

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

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE TODAY.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH. GUSTS TO
  65 MPH WILL OCCUR IN WIND PRONE AREAS ALONG HIGHWAY 395 AND 
  IN THE FOOTHILLS WEST OF RENO...CARSON CITY AND MINDEN. 

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS WILL CAUSE DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS
  WITH POSSIBLE REDUCED VISIBILITY AT TIMES DUE TO BLOWING DUST ALONG
  INTERSTATE 80...AND HIGHWAYS 50 AND 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-140600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-120314T0600Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FERNLEY...FALLON...LOVELOCK...
SILVER SPRINGS
223 PM PDT TUE MAR 13 2012

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

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

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH.

* WAVE HEIGHTS ON PYRAMID LAKE: 2 TO 4 FEET.

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS WILL CAUSE DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS 
  WITH POSSIBLE REDUCED VISIBILITY AT TIMES DUE TO BLOWING 
  DUST ON INTERSTATE 80...AND HIGHWAYS 50 AND 95. BOATING ON 
  PYRAMID LAKE WILL BE UNSAFE THIS WEEK. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ073-140600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-120314T0600Z/
MONO-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRIDGEPORT...MAMMOTH LAKES
223 PM PDT TUE MAR 13 2012

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

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

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH. GUSTS TO 
  65 MPH WILL OCCUR IN WIND PRONE AREAS ALONG HIGHWAY 395.

* SIERRA RIDGE GUSTS UP TO 100 MPH.

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS 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.

&&

$$


HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/RENO
347 
WWUS75 KREV 140005
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
505 PM PDT TUE MAR 13 2012

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-140115-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-120314T0000Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-
EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CEDARVILLE...FORT BIDWELL...PORTOLA...
SUSANVILLE...EMPIRE...GERLACH
505 PM PDT TUE MAR 13 2012

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE WIND ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW ADVISORY LEVELS AND THE WIND ADVISORY
HAS BEEN ALLOWED TO EXPIRE. HOWEVER...GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE
TONIGHT WITH LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH POSSIBLE.

$$

NVZ003-140600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-120314T0600Z/
GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SPARKS...GARDNERVILLE...VIRGINIA CITY
505 PM PDT TUE MAR 13 2012

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

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

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE TODAY.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH. GUSTS TO 
  65 MPH WILL OCCUR IN WIND PRONE AREAS ALONG HIGHWAY 395 AND 
  IN THE FOOTHILLS WEST OF RENO...CARSON CITY AND MINDEN.

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS WILL CAUSE DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS 
  WITH POSSIBLE REDUCED VISIBILITY AT TIMES DUE TO BLOWING DUST
  ALONG INTERSTATE 80...AND HIGHWAYS 50 AND 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-140600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-120314T0600Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FERNLEY...FALLON...LOVELOCK...
SILVER SPRINGS
505 PM PDT TUE MAR 13 2012

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

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

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH.

* WAVE HEIGHTS ON PYRAMID LAKE: 2 TO 4 FEET.

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS WILL CAUSE DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS 
  WITH POSSIBLE REDUCED VISIBILITY AT TIMES DUE TO BLOWING 
  DUST ON INTERSTATE 80...AND HIGHWAYS 50 AND 95. BOATING ON 
  PYRAMID LAKE WILL BE UNSAFE THIS WEEK.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ073-140600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-120314T0600Z/
MONO-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRIDGEPORT...MAMMOTH LAKES
505 PM PDT TUE MAR 13 2012

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

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

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH. GUSTS TO 
  65 MPH WILL OCCUR IN WIND PRONE AREAS ALONG HIGHWAY 395.

* SIERRA RIDGE GUSTS UP TO 80 MPH.

* IMPACTS: GUSTY WINDS 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.

&&

$$


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611 
WWUS75 KREV 140430
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
930 PM PDT TUE MAR 13 2012

CAZ073-NVZ003-004-140530-
/O.CAN.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-120314T0600Z/
MONO-GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRIDGEPORT...MAMMOTH LAKES...SPARKS...
GARDNERVILLE...VIRGINIA CITY...FERNLEY...FALLON...LOVELOCK...
SILVER SPRINGS
930 PM PDT TUE MAR 13 2012

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED AND NO LONGER MEET ADVISORY LEVELS. WIND
GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH WILL STILL BE POSSIBLE IN WIND PRONE AREAS.

$$


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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 11, 3:41 PM PDTLake Wind AdvisoryREVChurchill, Lyon, Pershing, Washoe27 hr
Mar 11, 3:53 PM PDTWinter Storm WatchREVDouglas, Washoe24 hr

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Sources

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