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Wind Advisory 10, NWS Reno, NV

April 21, 20167 counties in Nevada; Mono County, California

NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Apr 21, 2016, 11:24 AM PDT for 7 counties in Nevada; Mono County, California. It took effect at Apr 22, 2016, 2:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 17 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 21, 2016, 11:24 AM PDT (18:24 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 22, 2016, 2:00 AM PDT
Expired
Apr 22, 2016, 7:02 PM PDT
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

Counties Mono County, CA, Churchill County, NV, Douglas County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Mineral County, NV, Pershing 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 18:25 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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, 6.4 hours before the alert went out and 75 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 2016-04-21Temperature 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 2016-04-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 104 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2711 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
41 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
104 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
85 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

869 
WWUS75 KREV 211824
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
1124 AM PDT THU APR 21 2016

NVZ003-221200-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0010.160422T0900Z-160423T0000Z/
GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SPARKS...GARDNERVILLE...VIRGINIA CITY
1124 AM PDT THU APR 21 2016

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM PDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY,
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM PDT FRIDAY. 

* TIMING: STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL BEGIN IN THE FOOTHILLS
  OVERNIGHT AND SPREAD TO ALL LOCATIONS FRIDAY MORNING. THE WINDS
  WILL CONTINUE INTO FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH. LOCALLY
  HIGHER GUSTS TO 70 MPH IN WIND PRONE AREAS.

* IMPACTS: STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL CREATE DIFFICULT TRAVEL
  CONDITIONS ESPECIALLY ON INTERSTATE 580 AND HIGHWAY 395.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

NOW IS THE TIME TO SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS PATIO
FURNITURE AND TRASH CANS BEFORE WINDS INCREASE WHICH COULD BLOW
THESE ITEMS AWAY. THE BEST THING TO DO IS PREPARE AHEAD OF TIME BY
MAKING SURE YOU HAVE EXTRA FOOD AND WATER ON HAND, FLASHLIGHTS
WITH SPARE BATTERIES AND/OR CANDLES IN THE EVENT OF A POWER
OUTAGE.

&&

$$

CAZ073-221200-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0010.160422T1200Z-160423T0300Z/
MONO COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRIDGEPORT...MAMMOTH LAKES
1124 AM PDT THU APR 21 2016

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM PDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY,
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM PDT FRIDAY. 

* TIMING: STRONG WINDS WILL BEGIN FRIDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE INTO
  EARLY FRIDAY EVENING.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH. LOCALLY
  STRONGER GUSTS TO 60 MPH IN WIND PRONE AREAS.

* IMPACTS: STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL CREATE DIFFICULT TRAVEL
  CONDITIONS ESPECIALLY ON HIGHWAY 395.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

NOW IS THE TIME TO SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS PATIO
FURNITURE AND TRASH CANS BEFORE WINDS INCREASE WHICH COULD BLOW
THESE ITEMS AWAY. THE BEST THING TO DO IS PREPARE AHEAD OF TIME BY
MAKING SURE YOU HAVE EXTRA FOOD AND WATER ON HAND, FLASHLIGHTS
WITH SPARE BATTERIES AND/OR CANDLES IN THE EVENT OF A POWER
OUTAGE.

&&

$$

NVZ001-004-221200-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0010.160422T1800Z-160423T0300Z/
MINERAL AND SOUTHERN LYON COUNTIES-
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HAWTHORNE...YERINGTON...SMITH VALLEY...
FERNLEY...FALLON...LOVELOCK...SILVER SPRINGS
1124 AM PDT THU APR 21 2016

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY,
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT FRIDAY. 

* TIMING: STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND
  EVENING. 

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

* WAVE HEIGHTS ON PYRAMID LAKE: 3 TO 5 FEET IN THE AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS: STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL CREATE DIFFICULT TRAVEL
  CONDITIONS ESPECIALLY ON INTERSTATE 80 AND HIGHWAYS 50 AND 95.
  LOCALIZED REDUCED VISIBILITY IN BLOWING DUST IS ALSO POSSIBLE.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

NOW IS THE TIME TO SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS PATIO
FURNITURE AND TRASH CANS BEFORE WINDS INCREASE WHICH COULD BLOW
THESE ITEMS AWAY. THE BEST THING TO DO IS PREPARE AHEAD OF TIME BY
MAKING SURE YOU HAVE EXTRA FOOD AND WATER ON HAND, FLASHLIGHTS
WITH SPARE BATTERIES AND/OR CANDLES IN THE EVENT OF A POWER
OUTAGE.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-221200-
/O.EXT.KREV.LW.Y.0025.160421T2100Z-160422T1500Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SOUTH LAKE TAHOE...STATELINE...
INCLINE VILLAGE
1124 AM PDT THU APR 21 2016

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 AM PDT FRIDAY FOR LAKE TAHOE...

THE LAKE WIND ADVISORY FOR LAKE TAHOE IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM
THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM PDT FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH.

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 2 TO 5 FEET WITH THE HIGHEST WAVES FROM MID LAKE
  AND NORTHEAST SHORES.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

CHECK LAKE CONDITIONS BEFORE HEADING OUT AND BE PREPARED FOR A
SUDDEN INCREASE IN WINDS AND WAVE HEIGHTS. CONSIDER POSTPONING
BOATING ACTIVITIES ON THE LAKE UNTIL A DAY WITH LESS WIND.

&&

$$

HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/RENO
4 follow-up statements
274 
WWUS75 KREV 221012
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
312 AM PDT FRI APR 22 2016

NVZ003-222300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-160423T0000Z/
GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SPARKS...GARDNERVILLE...VIRGINIA CITY
312 AM PDT FRI APR 22 2016

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

* TIMING: STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS SPREAD TO ALL LOCATIONS THIS
  MORNING. THE WINDS WILL CONTINUE INTO THE AFTERNOON.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH. LOCALIZED HIGHER
  GUSTS TO 70 MPH IN WIND PRONE AREAS.

* IMPACTS: STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL CREATE DIFFICULT TRAVEL 
  CONDITIONS ESPECIALLY ON INTERSTATE 580 AND HIGHWAY 395.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

NOW IS THE TIME TO SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS PATIO
FURNITURE AND TRASH CANS BEFORE WINDS INCREASE WHICH COULD BLOW
THESE ITEMS AWAY. THE BEST THING TO DO IS PREPARE AHEAD OF TIME
BY MAKING SURE YOU HAVE EXTRA FOOD AND WATER ON HAND...
FLASHLIGHTS WITH SPARE BATTERIES AND/OR CANDLES IN THE EVENT OF A
POWER OUTAGE.

&&

$$

CAZ073-222300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0010.160422T1200Z-160423T0300Z/
MONO COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRIDGEPORT...MAMMOTH LAKES
312 AM PDT FRI APR 22 2016

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

* TIMING: STRONG WINDS WILL BEGIN THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE INTO
  EARLY EVENING.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH. LOCALIZED STRONGER
  GUSTS TO 70 MPH IN WIND PRONE AREAS.

* IMPACTS: STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL CREATE DIFFICULT TRAVEL 
  CONDITIONS ESPECIALLY ON HIGHWAY 395.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

NOW IS THE TIME TO SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS PATIO
FURNITURE AND TRASH CANS BEFORE WINDS INCREASE WHICH COULD BLOW
THESE ITEMS AWAY. THE BEST THING TO DO IS PREPARE AHEAD OF TIME
BY MAKING SURE YOU HAVE EXTRA FOOD AND WATER ON HAND...
FLASHLIGHTS WITH SPARE BATTERIES AND/OR CANDLES IN THE EVENT OF A
POWER OUTAGE.

&&

$$

NVZ001-004-222300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0010.160422T1800Z-160423T0300Z/
MINERAL AND SOUTHERN LYON COUNTIES-
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HAWTHORNE...YERINGTON...SMITH VALLEY...
FERNLEY...FALLON...LOVELOCK...SILVER SPRINGS
312 AM PDT FRI APR 22 2016

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

* TIMING: STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON AND
  EVENING.

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

* WAVE HEIGHTS ON PYRAMID LAKE: 3 TO 5 FEET IN THE AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS: STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL CREATE DIFFICULT TRAVEL 
  CONDITIONS ESPECIALLY ON INTERSTATE 80 AND HIGHWAYS 50 AND 
  95. LOCALIZED REDUCED VISIBILITY IN BLOWING DUST IS ALSO 
  POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

NOW IS THE TIME TO SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS PATIO
FURNITURE AND TRASH CANS BEFORE WINDS INCREASE WHICH COULD BLOW
THESE ITEMS AWAY. THE BEST THING TO DO IS PREPARE AHEAD OF TIME
BY MAKING SURE YOU HAVE EXTRA FOOD AND WATER ON HAND...
FLASHLIGHTS WITH SPARE BATTERIES AND/OR CANDLES IN THE EVENT OF A
POWER OUTAGE.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-221500-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-160422T1500Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SOUTH LAKE TAHOE...STATELINE...
INCLINE VILLAGE
312 AM PDT FRI APR 22 2016

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THIS
MORNING FOR LAKE TAHOE...

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

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 2 TO 5 FEET WITH THE HIGHEST WAVES FROM MID 
  LAKE AND NORTHEAST SHORES. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

CHECK LAKE CONDITIONS BEFORE HEADING OUT AND BE PREPARED FOR A
SUDDEN INCREASE IN WINDS AND WAVE HEIGHTS. CONSIDER POSTPONING
BOATING ACTIVITIES ON THE LAKE UNTIL A DAY WITH LESS WIND.

&&

$$

HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/RENO
581 
WWUS75 KREV 221522
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
822 AM PDT FRI APR 22 2016

CAZ072-NVZ002-221630-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-160422T1500Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SOUTH LAKE TAHOE...STATELINE...
INCLINE VILLAGE
822 AM PDT FRI APR 22 2016

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE LAKE WIND ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

WINDS WILL CONTINUE...BUT A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NOW IN
EFFECT. SEE THAT STATEMENT FOR DETAILS.

$$

NVZ003-230000-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-160423T0000Z/
GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SPARKS...GARDNERVILLE...VIRGINIA CITY
822 AM PDT FRI APR 22 2016

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

* TIMING: STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS SPREAD TO ALL LOCATIONS THIS 
  MORNING. THE WINDS WILL CONTINUE INTO THE AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH. LOCALIZED
  HIGHER GUSTS TO 70 MPH IN WIND PRONE AREAS. 

* IMPACTS: STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL CREATE DIFFICULT TRAVEL 
  CONDITIONS ESPECIALLY ON INTERSTATE 580 AND HIGHWAY 395.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

NOW IS THE TIME TO SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS PATIO
FURNITURE AND TRASH CANS BEFORE WINDS INCREASE WHICH COULD BLOW
THESE ITEMS AWAY. THE BEST THING TO DO IS PREPARE AHEAD OF TIME
BY MAKING SURE YOU HAVE EXTRA FOOD AND WATER ON HAND...
FLASHLIGHTS WITH SPARE BATTERIES AND/OR CANDLES IN THE EVENT OF A
POWER OUTAGE.

&&

$$

CAZ073-230300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-160423T0300Z/
MONO COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRIDGEPORT...MAMMOTH LAKES
822 AM PDT FRI APR 22 2016

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

* TIMING: STRONG WINDS WILL BEGIN THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE INTO 
  EARLY EVENING. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH. LOCALIZED
  STRONGER GUSTS TO 70 MPH IN WIND PRONE AREAS. 

* IMPACTS: STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL CREATE DIFFICULT TRAVEL 
  CONDITIONS ESPECIALLY ON HIGHWAY 395.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

NOW IS THE TIME TO SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS PATIO
FURNITURE AND TRASH CANS BEFORE WINDS INCREASE WHICH COULD BLOW
THESE ITEMS AWAY. THE BEST THING TO DO IS PREPARE AHEAD OF TIME
BY MAKING SURE YOU HAVE EXTRA FOOD AND WATER ON HAND...
FLASHLIGHTS WITH SPARE BATTERIES AND/OR CANDLES IN THE EVENT OF A
POWER OUTAGE.

&&

$$

NVZ001-004-230300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0010.160422T1800Z-160423T0300Z/
MINERAL AND SOUTHERN LYON COUNTIES-
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HAWTHORNE...YERINGTON...SMITH VALLEY...
FERNLEY...FALLON...LOVELOCK...SILVER SPRINGS
822 AM PDT FRI APR 22 2016

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

* TIMING: STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON AND 
  EVENING. 

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

* WAVE HEIGHTS ON PYRAMID LAKE: 3 TO 5 FEET IN THE AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS: STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL CREATE DIFFICULT TRAVEL 
  CONDITIONS ESPECIALLY ON INTERSTATE 80 AND HIGHWAYS 50 AND 
  95. LOCALIZED REDUCED VISIBILITY IN BLOWING DUST IS ALSO 
  POSSIBLE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

NOW IS THE TIME TO SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS PATIO
FURNITURE AND TRASH CANS BEFORE WINDS INCREASE WHICH COULD BLOW
THESE ITEMS AWAY. THE BEST THING TO DO IS PREPARE AHEAD OF TIME
BY MAKING SURE YOU HAVE EXTRA FOOD AND WATER ON HAND...
FLASHLIGHTS WITH SPARE BATTERIES AND/OR CANDLES IN THE EVENT OF A
POWER OUTAGE.

&&

$$

HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/RENO
618 
WWUS75 KREV 222207
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
307 PM PDT FRI APR 22 2016

NVZ003-222315-
/O.CAN.KREV.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-160423T0000Z/
GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
307 PM PDT FRI APR 22 2016

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

RAIN HAS MOVED INTO THE SIERRA FRONT AND WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED
WITH PEAK GUSTS BELOW 35 MPH. THEREFORE THE WIND ADVISORY HAS BEEN
CANCELLED.

$$

CAZ073-230300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-160423T0300Z/
MONO COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BRIDGEPORT...MAMMOTH LAKES
307 PM PDT FRI APR 22 2016

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

* TIMING: STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE INTO EARLY EVENING.

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

* IMPACTS: STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL CREATE DIFFICULT TRAVEL 
  CONDITIONS ESPECIALLY ON HIGHWAY 395.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

KEEP LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS PATIO FURNITURE AND TRASH CANS
SECURED UNTIL THE WINDS DIMINISH. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE EXTRA FOOD
AND WATER ON HAND...FLASHLIGHTS WITH SPARE BATTERIES AND/OR
CANDLES IN THE EVENT OF A POWER OUTAGE.

&&

$$

NVZ001-004-230300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-160423T0300Z/
MINERAL AND SOUTHERN LYON COUNTIES-
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HAWTHORNE...YERINGTON...SMITH VALLEY...
FERNLEY...FALLON...LOVELOCK...SILVER SPRINGS
307 PM PDT FRI APR 22 2016

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

* TIMING: STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL CONTINUE INTO EARLY EVENING.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH.

* WAVE HEIGHTS ON PYRAMID LAKE: 2 TO 4 FEET IN THE EARLY EVENING.

* IMPACTS: STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL CREATE DIFFICULT TRAVEL 
  CONDITIONS ESPECIALLY ON INTERSTATE 80 AND HIGHWAYS 50 AND 
  95. LOCALIZED REDUCED VISIBILITY IN BLOWING DUST IS ALSO 
  POSSIBLE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

KEEP LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS PATIO FURNITURE AND TRASH CANS
SECURED UNTIL THE WINDS DIMINISH. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE EXTRA FOOD
AND WATER ON HAND...FLASHLIGHTS WITH SPARE BATTERIES AND/OR
CANDLES IN THE EVENT OF A POWER OUTAGE.

&&

$$

HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/RENO
020 
WWUS75 KREV 230202
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
702 PM PDT FRI APR 22 2016

CAZ073-NVZ001-004-230315-
/O.CAN.KREV.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-160423T0300Z/
MONO COUNTY-MINERAL AND SOUTHERN LYON COUNTIES-
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
702 PM PDT FRI APR 22 2016

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

THE COLD FRONT HAS MOVED THROUGH THE ENTIRE AREA EARLY THIS
EVENING AND WINDS HAVE DROPPED OFF FROM THEIR PEAK EARLIER TODAY.
WINDS WILL STILL BE GUSTING UP TO 30 TO 35 MPH AT TIMES THROUGH
900 PM BUT SHOULD CONTINUE TO SLOWLY SUBSIDE.

$$

HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/RENO

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 21, 3:08 AM PDTLake Wind AdvisoryREVDouglas, Washoe29 hr
Apr 21, 11:24 AM PDTWinter Weather AdvisoryREVDouglas, Washoe36 hr

Nearby

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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.