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Wind Advisory 4, NWS Reno, NV

August 28, 20154 counties in Nevada; 9 counties in California

NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Aug 28, 2015, 4:00 AM PDT for 4 counties in Nevada; 9 counties in California. It took effect at Aug 29, 2015, 2:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 16 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 28, 2015, 4:00 AM PDT (11:00 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 29, 2015, 2:00 AM PDT
Expired
Aug 29, 2015, 6:00 PM PDT
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

Counties Alpine County, CA, El Dorado County, CA, Lassen County, CA, Modoc County, CA, Mono County, CA, Nevada County, CA, Placer County, CA, Plumas County, CA, Sierra 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 11:01 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 00:00Z, 11.0 hours before the alert went out and 164 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 00:00Z on 2015-08-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 26 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Reno, NV at 00:00Z on 2015-08-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 1 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
26 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-47 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
3398 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
10 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
1 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
47 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.

130 
WWUS75 KREV 281100
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
400 AM PDT FRI AUG 28 2015

.A STRONG SYSTEM WILL MOVE THROUGH THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AND
BRING STRONG GUSTY WINDS TO THE SIERRA AND WESTERN NEVADA LATE
TONIGHT AND SATURDAY ALONG WITH PERIODS OF BLOWING DUST TO THE
LOWER DESERT VALLEYS.

NVZ004-282230-
/O.NEW.KREV.DU.Y.0003.150829T1500Z-150830T0100Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FERNLEY...FALLON...LOVELOCK...
SILVER SPRINGS...NIXON...IMLAY
400 AM PDT FRI AUG 28 2015

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS ISSUED A BLOWING DUST
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM PDT SATURDAY.

* TIMING: LATE SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* WINDS: 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH. 

* VISIBILITY: GENERALLY 1 TO 4 MILES WITH BRIEF PERIODS BELOW 1
  MILE POSSIBLE.

* IMPACTS: POOR VISIBILITY WILL CREATE DIFFICULT DRIVING
  CONDITIONS ESPECIALLY DOWNWIND OF DRY SINKS AND LAKE BEDS.
  WINDS MAY BLOW AWAY UNSECURED OUTDOOR ITEMS LIKE PATIO FURNITURE
  OR CAMPING GEAR.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BLOWING DUST ADVISORY MEANS THAT BLOWING DUST WILL RESTRICT
VISIBILITIES. TRAVELERS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION.  

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-282230-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0004.150829T0900Z-150829T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0019.150829T1800Z-150830T1000Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SOUTH LAKE TAHOE...TAHOE CITY...
TRUCKEE...MARKLEEVILLE...GLENBROOK...INCLINE VILLAGE
400 AM PDT FRI AUG 28 2015

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 3 AM PDT
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM PDT SATURDAY. A LAKE WIND
ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS LAKE WIND ADVISORY IS IN
EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 3 AM PDT SUNDAY.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 2O TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH DECREASING
  SATURDAY AFTERNOON TO 15 TO 25 WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH.

* WAVE HEIGHTS ON LAKE TAHOE: 2 TO 5 FEET WITH HIGHEST WAVES ON
  NORTH AND EAST SHORES. 

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

* OTHER IMPACTS: WINDS WILL BE CAPABLE OF BRINGING DOWN TREE
  LIMBS AND MAY BLOW AWAY UNSECURED OUTDOOR ITEMS LIKE PATIO
  FURNITURE OR CAMPING GEAR.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

MOTORISTS...ESPECIALLY IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES...SHOULD USE
CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS. SECURE
OUTDOOR GEAR SUCH AS CAMPING GEAR AND PATIO FURNITURE. TREE LIMBS
MAY BE BLOWN DOWN AS WELL DUE TO DENSER FOLIAGE. 

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

&&

$$

CAZ073-282230-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0004.150829T1100Z-150829T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0019.150829T2100Z-150830T0100Z/
MONO-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRIDGEPORT...COLEVILLE...LEE VINING...
MAMMOTH LAKES
400 AM PDT FRI AUG 28 2015

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 2 PM PDT SATURDAY...
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 6 PM PDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 2 PM PDT SATURDAY. A LAKE WIND
ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS LAKE WIND ADVISORY IS IN
EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 6 PM PDT SATURDAY.

* WINDS: 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH. GUSTS TO 60 MPH
  POSSIBLE FOR WIND PRONE AREAS. WINDS DECREASING SATURDAY
  AFTERNOON TO 15 TO 25 WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH.

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

* OTHER IMPACTS: WINDS WILL BE CAPABLE OF BRINGING DOWN TREE
  LIMBS AND MAY BLOW AWAY UNSECURED OUTDOOR ITEMS LIKE PATIO
  FURNITURE OR CAMPING GEAR.

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-NVZ003-005-282230-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0004.150829T0900Z-150829T1800Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-
EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CEDARVILLE...EAGLEVILLE...
FORT BIDWELL...PORTOLA...SUSANVILLE...WESTWOOD...SIERRAVILLE...
LOYALTON...SPARKS...VERDI...GARDNERVILLE...VIRGINIA CITY...
EMPIRE...GERLACH
400 AM PDT FRI AUG 28 2015

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM PDT SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY...
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM PDT SATURDAY.

* TIMING: BEGINNING SHORTLY AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT CONTINUING INTO
  LATE SATURDAY MORNING. 

* WINDS: 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH. LOCAL GUSTS UP TO 60
  MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE FOR WIND PRONE AREAS. 

* IMPACTS: WINDS WILL BE CAPABLE OF BRINGING DOWN TREE LIMBS AND
  MAY BLOW AWAY UNSECURED OUTDOOR ITEMS LIKE PATIO FURNITURE OR
  CAMPING GEAR.  

* BLOWING DUST: RESTRICTIONS TO VISIBILITY FOR MOTORIST DOWN TO 1
  MILE AT TIMES. VISIBILITY WILL BE POOREST AROUND THE SMOKE CREEK
  AND BLACK ROCK DESERTS WHERE RESTRICTIONS ON THE PLAYA MAY BE
  LOWER.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

MOTORISTS...ESPECIALLY IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES...SHOULD USE
CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS. SECURE
OUTDOOR GEAR SUCH AS CAMPING GEAR AND PATIO FURNITURE. TREE LIMBS
MAY BE BLOWN DOWN AS WELL DUE TO DENSER FOLIAGE. 

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

&&

$$


HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/RENO
5 follow-up statements
825 
WWUS75 KREV 282059
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
159 PM PDT FRI AUG 28 2015

.A POWERFUL SYSTEM WILL MOVE THROUGH THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
BRINGING STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS TO THE SIERRA AND WESTERN NEVADA
LATE TONIGHT AND SATURDAY ALONG WITH PERIODS OF BLOWING DUST TO
THE LOWER DESERT VALLEYS.

NVZ004-291200-
/O.CON.KREV.DU.Y.0003.150829T1500Z-150830T0100Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FERNLEY...FALLON...LOVELOCK...
SILVER SPRINGS...NIXON...IMLAY
159 PM PDT FRI AUG 28 2015

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

A BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM PDT
SATURDAY. 

* TIMING: SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* WINDS: 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH. LOCALLY STRONGER
  GUSTS IN WIND PRONE AREAS WEST OF HIGHWAY 95.

* VISIBILITY: GENERALLY 1 TO 4 MILES WITH BRIEF PERIODS BELOW 1 
  MILE POSSIBLE.

* WAVES HEIGHTS ON PYRAMID LAKE: 2 TO 5 FEET WITH HIGHEST WAVES ON
  THE NORTH AND EAST SHORES.

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

* OTHER IMPACTS: POOR VISIBILITY WILL CREATE DIFFICULT DRIVING 
  CONDITIONS ESPECIALLY DOWNWIND OF DRY SINKS AND LAKE BEDS. 
  WINDS MAY BLOW AWAY UNSECURED OUTDOOR ITEMS LIKE PATIO 
  FURNITURE OR CAMPING GEAR. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BLOWING DUST ADVISORY MEANS THAT BLOWING DUST WILL RESTRICT
VISIBILITIES. TRAVELERS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-291200-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0004.150829T0900Z-150829T1800Z/
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0019.150829T1800Z-150830T1000Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SOUTH LAKE TAHOE...TAHOE CITY...
TRUCKEE...MARKLEEVILLE...GLENBROOK...INCLINE VILLAGE
159 PM PDT FRI AUG 28 2015

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO
3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM PDT
SATURDAY. A LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM
SATURDAY TO 3 AM PDT SUNDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 2O TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH DECREASING 
  SATURDAY AFTERNOON TO 15 TO 25 WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH.

* WAVE HEIGHTS ON LAKE TAHOE: 2 TO 5 FEET WITH HIGHEST WAVES ON 
  NORTH AND EAST SHORES.

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

* OTHER IMPACTS: WINDS WILL BE CAPABLE OF BRINGING DOWN TREE 
  LIMBS AND MAY BLOW AWAY UNSECURED OUTDOOR ITEMS LIKE PATIO 
  FURNITURE OR CAMPING GEAR.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

MOTORISTS...ESPECIALLY IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES...SHOULD USE
CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS. SECURE
OUTDOOR GEAR SUCH AS CAMPING GEAR AND PATIO FURNITURE. TREE LIMBS
MAY BE BLOWN DOWN AS WELL DUE TO DENSER FOLIAGE.

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

&&

$$

CAZ073-291200-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0004.150829T1100Z-150829T2100Z/
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0019.150829T2100Z-150830T0100Z/
MONO-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRIDGEPORT...COLEVILLE...LEE VINING...
MAMMOTH LAKES
159 PM PDT FRI AUG 28 2015

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 2 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 6 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 2 PM PDT SATURDAY.
A LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 6 PM PDT
SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH. GUSTS TO 60 MPH 
  POSSIBLE FOR WIND PRONE AREAS. WINDS DECREASING SATURDAY 
  AFTERNOON TO 15 TO 25 WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH.

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

* OTHER IMPACTS: WINDS WILL BE CAPABLE OF BRINGING DOWN TREE 
  LIMBS AND MAY BLOW AWAY UNSECURED OUTDOOR ITEMS LIKE PATIO 
  FURNITURE OR CAMPING GEAR.

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-NVZ003-005-291200-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0004.150829T0900Z-150829T1800Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-
EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CEDARVILLE...EAGLEVILLE...
FORT BIDWELL...PORTOLA...SUSANVILLE...WESTWOOD...SIERRAVILLE...
LOYALTON...SPARKS...VERDI...GARDNERVILLE...VIRGINIA CITY...
EMPIRE...GERLACH
159 PM PDT FRI AUG 28 2015

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM PDT
SATURDAY. 

* TIMING: TONIGHT CONTINUING INTO LATE SATURDAY MORNING.

* WINDS: 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH. LOCAL GUSTS UP TO 
  60 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE FOR WIND PRONE AREAS. 

* IMPACTS: WINDS WILL BE CAPABLE OF BRINGING DOWN TREE LIMBS 
  AND MAY BLOW AWAY UNSECURED OUTDOOR ITEMS LIKE PATIO 
  FURNITURE OR CAMPING GEAR.

* BLOWING DUST: RESTRICTIONS TO VISIBILITY FOR MOTORISTS DOWN TO 1
  MILE AT TIMES. VISIBILITY WILL BE POOREST AROUND THE SMOKE CREEK
  AND BLACK ROCK DESERTS AND VISIBILITY ON THE PLAYA MAY BE
  LOWER.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

MOTORISTS...ESPECIALLY IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES...SHOULD USE
CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS. SECURE
OUTDOOR GEAR SUCH AS CAMPING GEAR AND PATIO FURNITURE. TREE LIMBS
MAY BE BLOWN DOWN AS WELL DUE TO DENSER FOLIAGE.

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

&&

$$


HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/RENO
876 
WWUS75 KREV 282059 CCA
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
159 PM PDT FRI AUG 28 2015

.A POWERFUL SYSTEM WILL MOVE THROUGH THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
BRINGING STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS TO THE SIERRA AND WESTERN NEVADA
LATE TONIGHT AND SATURDAY ALONG WITH PERIODS OF BLOWING DUST TO
THE LOWER DESERT VALLEYS.

NVZ004-291200-
/O.CON.KREV.DU.Y.0003.150829T1500Z-150830T0100Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FERNLEY...FALLON...LOVELOCK...
SILVER SPRINGS...NIXON...IMLAY
159 PM PDT FRI AUG 28 2015

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

A BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM PDT
SATURDAY. 

* TIMING: SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* WINDS: 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH. LOCALLY STRONGER
  GUSTS IN WIND PRONE AREAS WEST OF HIGHWAY 95.

* VISIBILITY: GENERALLY 1 TO 4 MILES WITH BRIEF PERIODS BELOW 1 
  MILE POSSIBLE.

* WAVES HEIGHTS ON PYRAMID LAKE: 2 TO 5 FEET WITH HIGHEST WAVES ON
  THE NORTH AND EAST SHORES.

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

* OTHER IMPACTS: POOR VISIBILITY WILL CREATE DIFFICULT DRIVING 
  CONDITIONS ESPECIALLY DOWNWIND OF DRY SINKS AND LAKE BEDS. 
  WINDS MAY BLOW AWAY UNSECURED OUTDOOR ITEMS LIKE PATIO 
  FURNITURE OR CAMPING GEAR. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BLOWING DUST ADVISORY MEANS THAT BLOWING DUST WILL RESTRICT
VISIBILITIES. TRAVELERS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-291200-
/O.COR.KREV.WI.Y.0004.150829T0900Z-150829T1800Z/
/O.COR.KREV.LW.Y.0019.150829T1800Z-150830T1000Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SOUTH LAKE TAHOE...TAHOE CITY...
TRUCKEE...MARKLEEVILLE...GLENBROOK...INCLINE VILLAGE
159 PM PDT FRI AUG 28 2015

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO
3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM PDT
SATURDAY. A LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM
SATURDAY TO 3 AM PDT SUNDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH DECREASING
  SATURDAY AFTERNOON TO 15 TO 25 WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH.

* WAVE HEIGHTS ON LAKE TAHOE: 2 TO 5 FEET WITH HIGHEST WAVES ON 
  NORTH AND EAST SHORES.

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

* OTHER IMPACTS: WINDS WILL BE CAPABLE OF BRINGING DOWN TREE 
  LIMBS AND MAY BLOW AWAY UNSECURED OUTDOOR ITEMS LIKE PATIO 
  FURNITURE OR CAMPING GEAR.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

MOTORISTS...ESPECIALLY IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES...SHOULD USE
CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS. SECURE
OUTDOOR GEAR SUCH AS CAMPING GEAR AND PATIO FURNITURE. TREE LIMBS
MAY BE BLOWN DOWN AS WELL DUE TO DENSER FOLIAGE.

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

&&

$$

CAZ073-291200-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0004.150829T1100Z-150829T2100Z/
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0019.150829T2100Z-150830T0100Z/
MONO-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRIDGEPORT...COLEVILLE...LEE VINING...
MAMMOTH LAKES
159 PM PDT FRI AUG 28 2015

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 2 PM PDT
SATURDAY...
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 6 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 2 PM PDT SATURDAY.
A LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 6 PM PDT
SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH. GUSTS TO 60 MPH 
  POSSIBLE FOR WIND PRONE AREAS. WINDS DECREASING SATURDAY 
  AFTERNOON TO 15 TO 25 WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH.

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

* OTHER IMPACTS: WINDS WILL BE CAPABLE OF BRINGING DOWN TREE 
  LIMBS AND MAY BLOW AWAY UNSECURED OUTDOOR ITEMS LIKE PATIO 
  FURNITURE OR CAMPING GEAR.

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-NVZ003-005-291200-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0004.150829T0900Z-150829T1800Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-
EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CEDARVILLE...EAGLEVILLE...
FORT BIDWELL...PORTOLA...SUSANVILLE...WESTWOOD...SIERRAVILLE...
LOYALTON...SPARKS...VERDI...GARDNERVILLE...VIRGINIA CITY...
EMPIRE...GERLACH
159 PM PDT FRI AUG 28 2015

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM PDT
SATURDAY. 

* TIMING: TONIGHT CONTINUING INTO LATE SATURDAY MORNING.

* WINDS: 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH. LOCAL GUSTS UP TO 
  60 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE FOR WIND PRONE AREAS. 

* IMPACTS: WINDS WILL BE CAPABLE OF BRINGING DOWN TREE LIMBS 
  AND MAY BLOW AWAY UNSECURED OUTDOOR ITEMS LIKE PATIO 
  FURNITURE OR CAMPING GEAR.

* BLOWING DUST: RESTRICTIONS TO VISIBILITY FOR MOTORISTS DOWN TO 1
  MILE AT TIMES. VISIBILITY WILL BE POOREST AROUND THE SMOKE CREEK
  AND BLACK ROCK DESERTS AND VISIBILITY ON THE PLAYA MAY BE
  LOWER.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

MOTORISTS...ESPECIALLY IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES...SHOULD USE
CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS. SECURE
OUTDOOR GEAR SUCH AS CAMPING GEAR AND PATIO FURNITURE. TREE LIMBS
MAY BE BLOWN DOWN AS WELL DUE TO DENSER FOLIAGE.

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

&&

$$


HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/RENO
008 
WWUS75 KREV 290950
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
250 AM PDT SAT AUG 29 2015

.A POWERFUL SYSTEM WILL MOVE THROUGH THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
BRINGING STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS TO THE SIERRA AND WESTERN NEVADA
LATE TONIGHT AND SATURDAY ALONG WITH PERIODS OF BLOWING DUST TO
THE LOWER DESERT VALLEYS.

NVZ004-300000-
/O.CON.KREV.DU.Y.0003.150829T1500Z-150830T0100Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FERNLEY...FALLON...LOVELOCK...
SILVER SPRINGS...NIXON...IMLAY
250 AM PDT SAT AUG 29 2015

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

A BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING.

* TIMING: SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

* WINDS: 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH. LOCALLY STRONGER 
  GUSTS IN WIND PRONE AREAS WEST OF HIGHWAY 95.

* VISIBILITY: GENERALLY 1 TO 4 MILES WITH BRIEF PERIODS BELOW 1 
  MILE POSSIBLE.

* WAVES HEIGHTS ON PYRAMID LAKE: 2 TO 5 FEET WITH HIGHEST WAVES
  ON THE NORTH AND EAST SHORES. 

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

* OTHER IMPACTS: POOR VISIBILITY WILL CREATE DIFFICULT DRIVING 
  CONDITIONS ESPECIALLY DOWNWIND OF DRY SINKS AND LAKE BEDS. 
  WINDS MAY BLOW AWAY UNSECURED OUTDOOR ITEMS LIKE PATIO 
  FURNITURE OR CAMPING GEAR.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BLOWING DUST ADVISORY MEANS THAT BLOWING DUST WILL RESTRICT
VISIBILITIES. TRAVELERS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-300000-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-150829T1800Z/
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0019.150829T1800Z-150830T1000Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SOUTH LAKE TAHOE...TAHOE CITY...
TRUCKEE...MARKLEEVILLE...GLENBROOK...INCLINE VILLAGE
250 AM PDT SAT AUG 29 2015

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING...
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING. A
LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 3
AM PDT SUNDAY.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH DECREASING 
  SATURDAY AFTERNOON TO 15 TO 25 WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH.

* WAVE HEIGHTS ON LAKE TAHOE: 2 TO 5 FEET WITH HIGHEST WAVES ON 
  NORTH AND EAST SHORES.

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

* OTHER IMPACTS: WINDS WILL BE CAPABLE OF BRINGING DOWN TREE 
  LIMBS AND MAY BLOW AWAY UNSECURED OUTDOOR ITEMS LIKE PATIO 
  FURNITURE OR CAMPING GEAR.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

MOTORISTS...ESPECIALLY IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES...SHOULD USE
CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS. SECURE
OUTDOOR GEAR SUCH AS CAMPING GEAR AND PATIO FURNITURE. TREE LIMBS
MAY BE BLOWN DOWN AS WELL DUE TO DENSER FOLIAGE.

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

&&

$$

CAZ073-300000-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0004.150829T1100Z-150829T2100Z/
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0019.150829T2100Z-150830T0100Z/
MONO-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRIDGEPORT...COLEVILLE...LEE VINING...
MAMMOTH LAKES
250 AM PDT SAT AUG 29 2015

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON.
A LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH. GUSTS TO 60 MPH 
  POSSIBLE FOR WIND PRONE AREAS. WINDS DECREASING SATURDAY 
  AFTERNOON TO 15 TO 25 WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH.

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

* OTHER IMPACTS: WINDS WILL BE CAPABLE OF BRINGING DOWN TREE 
  LIMBS AND MAY BLOW AWAY UNSECURED OUTDOOR ITEMS LIKE PATIO 
  FURNITURE OR CAMPING GEAR.

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-NVZ003-005-291800-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-150829T1800Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-
EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CEDARVILLE...EAGLEVILLE...
FORT BIDWELL...PORTOLA...SUSANVILLE...WESTWOOD...SIERRAVILLE...
LOYALTON...SPARKS...VERDI...GARDNERVILLE...VIRGINIA CITY...
EMPIRE...GERLACH
250 AM PDT SAT AUG 29 2015

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING. 

* TIMING: TONIGHT CONTINUING INTO LATE SATURDAY MORNING.

* WINDS: 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH. LOCAL GUSTS UP TO 
  60 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE FOR WIND PRONE AREAS.

* IMPACTS: WINDS WILL BE CAPABLE OF BRINGING DOWN TREE LIMBS 
  AND MAY BLOW AWAY UNSECURED OUTDOOR ITEMS LIKE PATIO 
  FURNITURE OR CAMPING GEAR.

* BLOWING DUST: RESTRICTIONS TO VISIBILITY FOR MOTORISTS DOWN TO
  1 MILE AT TIMES. VISIBILITY WILL BE POOREST AROUND THE SMOKE 
  CREEK AND BLACK ROCK DESERTS AND VISIBILITY ON THE PLAYA MAY 
  BE LOWER. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

MOTORISTS...ESPECIALLY IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES...SHOULD USE
CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS. SECURE
OUTDOOR GEAR SUCH AS CAMPING GEAR AND PATIO FURNITURE. TREE LIMBS
MAY BE BLOWN DOWN AS WELL DUE TO DENSER FOLIAGE.

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

&&

$$


HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/RENO
246 
WWUS75 KREV 291818
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
1118 AM PDT SAT AUG 29 2015

.LOW PRESSURE MOVING THROUGH THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST WILL BRING
STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS TO THE SIERRA AND WESTERN NEVADA THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON...ALONG WITH PERIODS OF BLOWING DUST TO THE LOWER
DESERT VALLEYS.

CAZ073-300100-
/O.CAN.KREV.LW.Y.0019.150829T2100Z-150830T0100Z/
/O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-150830T0100Z/
MONO-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRIDGEPORT...COLEVILLE...LEE VINING...
MAMMOTH LAKES
1118 AM PDT SAT AUG 29 2015

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS EXTENDED THE WIND
ADVISORY. THE WIND ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS 40 TO 50 MPH. LOCALLY
  STRONGER GUSTS FOR WIND PRONE AREAS. SIERRA RIDGE GUSTS UP TO
  65 MPH.

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

* OTHER IMPACTS: WINDS MAY BE STRONG ENOUGH TO MOVE UNSECURED
  OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS PATIO FURNITURE OR CAMPING GEAR.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

MOTORISTS...ESPECIALLY IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES...SHOULD USE
CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS.

&&

$$

NVZ003-300100-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-150829T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0005.150829T1818Z-150830T0100Z/
GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SPARKS...VERDI...GARDNERVILLE...
VIRGINIA CITY
1118 AM PDT SAT AUG 29 2015

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS EXTENDED THE WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST TO WEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS 40 TO 50 MPH.
  LOCALLY STRONGER GUSTS FOR WIND PRONE AREAS.

* IMPACTS: WINDS MAY BE STRONG ENOUGH TO MOVE UNSECURED OUTDOOR
  ITEMS SUCH AS PATIO FURNITURE OR CAMPING GEAR.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

MOTORISTS...ESPECIALLY IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES...SHOULD USE
CAUTION AND REMAIN ALERT FOR SUDDEN GUSTS OR CROSS WINDS. 

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-300600-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-150829T1800Z/
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-150830T1000Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SOUTH LAKE TAHOE...TAHOE CITY...
TRUCKEE...MARKLEEVILLE...GLENBROOK...INCLINE VILLAGE
1118 AM PDT SAT AUG 29 2015

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE WIND ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. A LAKE WIND ADVISORY
REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY. 

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

* WAVE HEIGHTS ON LAKE TAHOE: 2 TO 3 FEET WITH HIGHEST WAVES ON
  NORTH AND EAST SHORES.

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

&&

$$

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-291930-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-150829T1800Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-
EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CEDARVILLE...EAGLEVILLE...
FORT BIDWELL...PORTOLA...SUSANVILLE...WESTWOOD...SIERRAVILLE...
LOYALTON...EMPIRE...GERLACH
1118 AM PDT SAT AUG 29 2015

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE WIND ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

WIND GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH COULD CONTINUE THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...BUT
THE THREAT FOR STRONGER WINDS HAS DECREASED.

$$

NVZ004-300100-
/O.CON.KREV.DU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-150830T0100Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FERNLEY...FALLON...LOVELOCK...
SILVER SPRINGS...NIXON...IMLAY
1118 AM PDT SAT AUG 29 2015

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

A BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS: 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH. LOCALLY STRONGER 
  GUSTS IN WIND PRONE AREAS WEST OF HIGHWAY 95.

* VISIBILITY: GENERALLY 1 TO 4 MILES WITH BRIEF PERIODS BELOW 1 
  MILE POSSIBLE.

* WAVES HEIGHTS ON PYRAMID LAKE: 2 TO 4 FEET WITH HIGHEST WAVES
  ON THE NORTH AND EAST SHORES.

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

* OTHER IMPACTS: POOR VISIBILITY WILL CREATE DIFFICULT DRIVING
  CONDITIONS ESPECIALLY DOWNWIND OF DRY SINKS AND LAKE BEDS. WINDS
  MAY BE STRONG ENOUGH TO MOVE UNSECURED OUTDOOR ITEMS LIKE PATIO
  FURNITURE OR CAMPING GEAR.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BLOWING DUST ADVISORY MEANS THAT BLOWING DUST WILL RESTRICT
VISIBILITIES. TRAVELERS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION.

&&

$$


HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/RENO
224 
WWUS75 KREV 300037
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
537 PM PDT SAT AUG 29 2015

.LOW PRESSURE MOVING THROUGH THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST WILL BRING
STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS TO THE SIERRA AND WESTERN NEVADA THROUGH
EARLY THIS EVENING...ALONG WITH PERIODS OF BLOWING DUST TO THE
LOWER DESERT VALLEYS.

NVZ003-300145-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-150830T0100Z/
GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SPARKS...VERDI...GARDNERVILLE...
VIRGINIA CITY
537 PM PDT SAT AUG 29 2015

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

THE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

GUSTY WEST TO SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE EVENING...
BUT MOST AREAS WILL SEE GUSTS NO HIGHER THAN 40 MPH. A FEW WIND
PRONE AREAS MAY EXPERIENCE GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH BRIEFLY BEFORE 8 PM.

$$

CAZ073-300145-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-150830T0100Z/
MONO-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRIDGEPORT...COLEVILLE...LEE VINING...
MAMMOTH LAKES
537 PM PDT SAT AUG 29 2015

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

THE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING. 

GUSTY WEST TO SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE EVENING...
BUT MOST AREAS WILL SEE GUSTS NO HIGHER THAN 45 MPH. A FEW WIND
PRONE AREAS MAY EXPERIENCE GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH BRIEFLY BEFORE 8 PM.

$$

NVZ004-300400-
/O.EXT.KREV.DU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-150830T0400Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FERNLEY...FALLON...LOVELOCK...
SILVER SPRINGS...NIXON...IMLAY
537 PM PDT SAT AUG 29 2015

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

THE BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS: 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH. LOCALLY STRONGER 
  GUSTS IN WIND PRONE AREAS WEST OF HIGHWAY 95.

* VISIBILITY: GENERALLY 1 TO 4 MILES WITH BRIEF PERIODS BELOW 1 
  MILE POSSIBLE.

* WAVES HEIGHTS ON PYRAMID LAKE: 2 TO 4 FEET WITH HIGHEST WAVES 
  ON THE NORTH AND EAST SHORES.

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

* OTHER IMPACTS: POOR VISIBILITY WILL CREATE DIFFICULT DRIVING 
  CONDITIONS ESPECIALLY DOWNWIND OF DRY SINKS AND LAKE BEDS. 
  WINDS MAY BE STRONG ENOUGH TO MOVE UNSECURED OUTDOOR ITEMS 
  LIKE PATIO FURNITURE OR CAMPING GEAR. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A BLOWING DUST ADVISORY MEANS THAT BLOWING DUST WILL RESTRICT
VISIBILITIES. TRAVELERS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-301000-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-150830T1000Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SOUTH LAKE TAHOE...TAHOE CITY...
TRUCKEE...MARKLEEVILLE...GLENBROOK...INCLINE VILLAGE
537 PM PDT SAT AUG 29 2015

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

A LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SUNDAY. 

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

* WAVE HEIGHTS ON LAKE TAHOE: 2 TO 3 FEET WITH HIGHEST WAVES ON 
  NORTH AND EAST SHORES.

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

&&

$$


HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/RENO

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 28, 4:00 AM PDTBlowing Dust AdvisoryREVChurchill, Lyon, Pershing, Washoe41 hr
Aug 28, 4:00 AM PDTLake Wind AdvisoryREVDouglas, Washoe47 hr
Aug 28, 4:07 AM PDTRed Flag WarningREV41 hr

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