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Wind Advisory 18, NWS Reno, NV

October 22, 20164 counties in California; Washoe County, Nevada

NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Oct 22, 2016, 2:18 PM PDT for 4 counties in California; Washoe County, Nevada. It took effect at Oct 24, 2016, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 22, 2016, 2:18 PM PDT (21:18 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 24, 2016, 11:00 AM PDT
Expired
Oct 24, 2016, 8:00 PM PDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

Counties Lassen County, CA, Modoc County, CA, Plumas County, CA, Sierra County, CA, Washoe County, NV

The radar

The Reno radar (KRGX), 119 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:15 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, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 219 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 2016-10-22Temperature 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 2016-10-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 141 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
3345 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
64 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
141 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
176 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

454 
WWUS75 KREV 222118
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
218 PM PDT SAT OCT 22 2016

CAZ072-NVZ002-231200-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0056.161023T1800Z-161024T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0057.161024T1800Z-161025T0300Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SOUTH LAKE TAHOE...STATELINE...
INCLINE VILLAGE
218 PM PDT SAT OCT 22 2016

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT BOTH
SUNDAY AND MONDAY 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 BOTH SUNDAY AND MONDAY.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST WINDS 15-20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH SUNDAY
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING. SOUTHWEST WINDS 20-30 MPH WITH GUSTS
  40-45 MPH MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 2-4 FEET WITH THE HIGHEST WAVES ON THE NORTH AND
  EAST SIDES OF LAKE TAHOE.

* SMALL BOATS, KAYAKS AND PADDLE BOARDS 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-231200-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0056.161023T1800Z-161024T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0057.161024T1800Z-161025T0300Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
218 PM PDT SAT OCT 22 2016

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT BOTH SUNDAY
AND 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 8 PM
PDT BOTH SUNDAY AND MONDAY.

* WINDS: SOUTH WINDS 10-20 MPH WITH GUSTS 30-35 MPH SUNDAY
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING. WINDS ON SUNDAY MAY NOT BECOME BREEZY
  UNTIL MID AFTERNOON. SOUTH WINDS 15-25 MPH WITH GUSTS 35-40 MPH
  MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 2-3 FEET WITH THE HIGHEST WAVES ON THE NORTH HALF
  OF PYRAMID LAKE.

* SMALL BOATS, KAYAKS AND PADDLE BOARDS 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.

&&

$$

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-231200-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0018.161024T1800Z-161025T0300Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-
EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CEDARVILLE...FORT BIDWELL
218 PM PDT SAT OCT 22 2016

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST CALIFORNIA AND FAR NORTHWEST NEVADA...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY,
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY. THIS ADVISORY
IS FOR NORTHERN LASSEN COUNTY, THE SURPRISE VALLEY, AND FAR
NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY.

* TIMING: PEAK WIND GUSTS EXPECTED MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

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

* IMPACTS: TRAVELERS IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES WILL EXPERIENCE
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS ON WIND PRONE SECTIONS OF HIGHWAY 395 NORTH
  OF SUSANVILLE, 36/44 WEST OF SUSANVILLE, AND ROADWAYS IN THE
  SURPRISE VALLEY OF MODOC COUNTY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

NOW IS THE TIME TO SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS PATIO
FURNITURE, HOLIDAY DECORATIONS, 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
5 follow-up statements
005 
WWUS75 KREV 230948
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
248 AM PDT SUN OCT 23 2016

CAZ072-NVZ002-232300-
/O.CAN.KREV.LW.Y.0056.161023T1800Z-161024T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KREV.LW.Y.0057.161023T1800Z-161025T0300Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SOUTH LAKE TAHOE...STATELINE...INCLINE
VILLAGE
248 AM PDT SUN OCT 23 2016

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM PDT MONDAY FOR LAKE TAHOE...

THE LAKE WIND ADVISORY FOR LAKE TAHOE IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM
THIS MORNING TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST WINDS 15-20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH THIS
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING. SOUTHWEST WINDS 20-30 MPH WITH GUSTS 40-45
  MPH MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 2-4 FEET...HIGHEST ON THE MID LAKE WATERS TO
  NORTHEASTERN SHORES.

* SMALL BOATS... KAYAKS AND PADDLE BOARDS 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-232300-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0056.161023T1800Z-161024T0300Z/
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0057.161024T1800Z-161025T0300Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
248 AM PDT SUN OCT 23 2016

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

* WINDS: SOUTH WINDS 10-20 MPH WITH GUSTS 30-35 MPH THIS AFTERNOON
  AND EVENING. WINDS ON SUNDAY WILL NOT BECOME BREEZY UNTIL MID
  AFTERNOON. SOUTH WINDS 15-25 MPH WITH GUSTS 35-40 MPH MONDAY
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 2-3 FEET TODAY AND 2-4 FEET MONDAY WITH THE
  HIGHEST WAVES ON THE NORTH HALF OF PYRAMID LAKE.

* SMALL BOATS... KAYAKS AND PADDLE BOARDS 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.

&&

$$

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-232300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0018.161024T1800Z-161025T0300Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-
EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CEDARVILLE...FORT BIDWELL
248 AM PDT SUN OCT 23 2016

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

* TIMING: PEAK WIND GUSTS EXPECTED MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

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

* IMPACTS: TRAVELERS IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES WILL EXPERIENCE 
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS ON WIND PRONE SECTIONS OF HIGHWAY 395 
  NORTH OF SUSANVILLE... 36/44 WEST OF SUSANVILLE... AND 
  ROADWAYS IN THE SURPRISE VALLEY OF MODOC COUNTY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

NOW IS THE TIME TO SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS PATIO
FURNITURE... HOLIDAY DECORATIONS... 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
289 
WWUS75 KREV 232216
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
316 PM PDT SUN OCT 23 2016

NVZ004-241200-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-161024T0300Z/
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0057.161024T1800Z-161025T0300Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
316 PM PDT SUN OCT 23 2016

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

* WINDS: SOUTH WINDS 10-20 MPH WITH GUSTS 30-35 MPH THIS AFTERNOON
  AND EVENING. SOUTH WINDS 15-25 MPH WITH GUSTS 35-40 MPH MONDAY
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 2-3 FEET TODAY AND 2-4 FEET MONDAY WITH THE 
  HIGHEST WAVES ON THE NORTH HALF OF PYRAMID LAKE.

* SMALL BOATS...KAYAKS AND PADDLE BOARDS 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.

&&

$$

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-241200-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0018.161024T1800Z-161025T0300Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-
EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CEDARVILLE...FORT BIDWELL
316 PM PDT SUN OCT 23 2016

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

* TIMING: PEAK WIND GUSTS EXPECTED MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

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

* IMPACTS: TRAVELERS IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES WILL EXPERIENCE 
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS ON WIND PRONE SECTIONS OF HIGHWAY 395 
  NORTH OF SUSANVILLE... 36/44 WEST OF SUSANVILLE... AND 
  ROADWAYS IN THE SURPRISE VALLEY OF MODOC COUNTY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

NOW IS THE TIME TO SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS PATIO
FURNITURE... HOLIDAY DECORATIONS... 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-NVZ002-241200-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-161025T0300Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SOUTH LAKE TAHOE...STATELINE...
INCLINE VILLAGE
316 PM PDT SUN OCT 23 2016

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

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST WINDS 15-20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH THIS 
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING. SOUTHWEST WINDS 20-30 MPH WITH GUSTS 
  40-45 MPH MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING. 

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 2-4 FEET...HIGHEST ON THE MID LAKE WATERS TO 
  NORTHEASTERN SHORES.

* SMALL BOATS... KAYAKS AND PADDLE BOARDS 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
586 
WWUS75 KREV 241002
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
302 AM PDT MON OCT 24 2016

CAZ072-NVZ002-242300-
/O.EXT.KREV.LW.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-161025T1200Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SOUTH LAKE TAHOE...STATELINE...
INCLINE VILLAGE
302 AM PDT MON OCT 24 2016

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY FOR
LAKE TAHOE...

THE LAKE WIND ADVISORY FOR LAKE TAHOE IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM
PDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST WINDS 20-30 MPH WITH GUSTS 40-45 MPH THROUGH
  TONIGHT.

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 2-4 FEET...HIGHEST ON THE MID LAKE WATERS TO 
  NORTHEASTERN SHORES.

* SMALL BOATS... KAYAKS AND PADDLE BOARDS 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.

&&

$$

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-242300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0018.161024T1800Z-161025T0300Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-
EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CEDARVILLE...FORT BIDWELL
302 AM PDT MON OCT 24 2016

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

* TIMING: PEAK WIND GUSTS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

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

* IMPACTS: TRAVELERS IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES WILL EXPERIENCE 
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS ON WIND PRONE SECTIONS OF HIGHWAY 395 
  NORTH OF SUSANVILLE... 36/44 WEST OF SUSANVILLE... AND 
  ROADWAYS IN THE SURPRISE VALLEY OF MODOC COUNTY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

NOW IS THE TIME TO SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS PATIO
FURNITURE... HOLIDAY DECORATIONS... 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-242300-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0057.161024T1800Z-161025T0300Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
302 AM PDT MON OCT 24 2016

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

* WINDS: SOUTH WINDS 15-25 MPH WITH GUSTS 35- 40 MPH THIS AFTERNOON
  AND EVENING.

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 2-3 FEET WITH THE HIGHEST WAVES ON THE NORTH HALF
  OF PYRAMID LAKE.

* SMALL BOATS...KAYAKS AND PADDLE BOARDS 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
777 
WWUS75 KREV 242123
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
223 PM PDT MON OCT 24 2016

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-250300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-161025T0300Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-
EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CEDARVILLE...FORT BIDWELL
223 PM PDT MON OCT 24 2016

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

* TIMING: WINDS WILL REMAIN STRONG AND GUSTY THROUGH EARLY EVENING
  AND THEN BEGIN TO DROP OFF.

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

* IMPACTS: TRAVELERS IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES WILL EXPERIENCE
  HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS ON WIND PRONE SECTIONS OF HIGHWAY 395 NORTH
  OF SUSANVILLE... HIGHWAYS 36 AND 44 WEST OF SUSANVILLE... AND
  ROADWAYS IN THE SURPRISE VALLEY OF MODOC COUNTY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

NOW IS THE TIME TO SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS PATIO
FURNITURE... HOLIDAY DECORATIONS... 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-NVZ002-250930-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-161025T1200Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SOUTH LAKE TAHOE...STATELINE...
INCLINE VILLAGE
223 PM PDT MON OCT 24 2016

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY
FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS 40 TO 45 MPH
  THROUGH TONIGHT.

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 2 TO 4 FEET...HIGHEST ON THE MID LAKE WATERS TO
  NORTHEASTERN SHORES.

* SMALL BOATS... KAYAKS AND PADDLE BOARDS 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-250300-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-161025T0300Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
223 PM PDT MON OCT 24 2016

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

* WINDS: SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS 35 TO 40 MPH THIS
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 2 TO 3 FEET WITH THE HIGHEST WAVES ON THE NORTH
  HALF OF PYRAMID LAKE.

* SMALL BOATS...KAYAKS AND PADDLE BOARDS 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
524 
WWUS75 KREV 250301
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
801 PM PDT MON OCT 24 2016

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-250415-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-161025T0300Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-
EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CEDARVILLE...FORT BIDWELL
801 PM PDT MON OCT 24 2016

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE WIND ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED ACROSS THE AREA WITH PEAK GUSTS EXPECTED TO
BE 30-35 MPH THE REMAINDER OF THE NIGHT.

$$

NVZ004-250415-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-161025T0300Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
801 PM PDT MON OCT 24 2016

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE LAKE WIND ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

WINDS ARE DIMINISHING ACROSS PYRAMID LAKE THIS EVENING AND THE
ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED.

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-251200-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-161025T1200Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SOUTH LAKE TAHOE...STATELINE...
INCLINE VILLAGE
801 PM PDT MON OCT 24 2016

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY
FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS 40 TO 45 MPH 
  THROUGH TONIGHT. 

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 2 TO 4 FEET...HIGHEST ON THE MID LAKE WATERS TO 
  NORTHEASTERN SHORES.

* SMALL BOATS... KAYAKS AND PADDLE BOARDS 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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 22, 9:31 AM PDTRed Flag WarningREV32 hr
Oct 22, 2:18 PM PDTLake Wind AdvisoryREVAlpine, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer30 hr
Oct 22, 2:18 PM PDTLake Wind AdvisoryREVAlpine, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer61 hr

Nearby

Wind Advisories in California, 2016Wind Advisories in Nevada, 2016Every wind advisory in 2016

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.