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Wind Advisory 22, NWS Reno, NV

November 24, 20169 counties in California; 4 counties in Nevada

NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Nov 24, 2016, 2:59 PM PST for 9 counties in California; 4 counties in Nevada. It took effect at Nov 25, 2016, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for 16 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 24, 2016, 2:59 PM PST (22:59 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 25, 2016, 10:00 PM PST
Expired
Nov 26, 2016, 2:14 PM PST
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 23:05 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Reno, NV (KREV), launched 12:00Z, 11.0 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 12:00Z on 2016-11-24Temperature 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 2016-11-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 99 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
1952 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
40 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
99 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
97 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

085 
WWUS75 KREV 242259
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
259 PM PST THU NOV 24 2016

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-251300-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0022.161125T1800Z-161127T0000Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-
EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CEDARVILLE, FORT BIDWELL, PORTOLA, 
SUSANVILLE, EMPIRE, AND GERLACH
259 PM PST THU NOV 24 2016

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY,
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING: WINDS WILL INCREASE LATE FRIDAY MORNING AND STRENGTHEN
  THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: SOUTH 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH. GUSTS TO 55 MPH
  ARE POSSIBLE FOR WIND PRONE LOCATIONS ALONG THE HIGHWAY 395
  CORRIDOR. 

* IMPACTS: MOTORISTS IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES CAN EXPECT DIFFICULT
  DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH STRONG CROSS WINDS POSSIBLE. 

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-NVZ002-003-251300-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0022.161125T1800Z-161127T0000Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, TRUCKEE, STATELINE, 
INCLINE VILLAGE, SPARKS, GARDNERVILLE, AND VIRGINIA CITY
259 PM PST THU NOV 24 2016

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY,
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING: WINDS WILL INCREASE LATE FRIDAY MORNING AND STRENGTHEN
  THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON. 

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

* WAVES ON TAHOE: 2 TO 4 FEET. HIGHEST ON NORTH AND EAST SHORES. 

* IMPACTS: MOTORISTS IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES CAN EXPECT DIFFICULT
  DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH STRONG CROSS WINDS. HIGHWAY 395 THROUGH
  WASHOE VALLEY COULD SEE TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS FOR HIGH PROFILE
  VEHICLES.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ073-251300-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0022.161125T1800Z-161127T0000Z/
MONO COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF BRIDGEPORT AND MAMMOTH LAKES
259 PM PST THU NOV 24 2016

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY,
WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING: WINDS WILL INCREASE LATE FRIDAY MORNING AND STRENGTHEN
  THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 MPH. 

* IMPACTS: MOTORISTS IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES CAN EXPECT DIFFICULT
  DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH STRONG CROSS WINDS.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-251300-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0062.161125T1800Z-161126T0200Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
259 PM PST THU NOV 24 2016

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM PST FRIDAY FOR
PYRAMID LAKE...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS ISSUED A LAKE WIND
ADVISORY FOR PYRAMID LAKE, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM
PST FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH. 

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 1 TO 3 FEET. HIGHEST ON NORTH AND NORTHEAST
  SHORELINES. 

* 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
4 follow-up statements
404 
WWUS75 KREV 251212
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
412 AM PST FRI NOV 25 2016

CAZ072-NVZ002-260000-
/O.EXB.KREV.LW.Y.0062.161125T1800Z-161126T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0022.161126T1200Z-161127T0000Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, TRUCKEE, STATELINE, 
AND INCLINE VILLAGE
412 AM PST FRI NOV 25 2016

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM
PST SATURDAY FOR LAKE TAHOE...
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS ISSUED A LAKE WIND
ADVISORY FOR LAKE TAHOE, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 4 AM PST SATURDAY. THE WIND ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT
FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING: WINDS WILL INCREASE BY LATE FRIDAY MORNING AND REMAIN 
  GUSTY TONIGHT BEFORE STRENGTHENING FURTHER SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH BY LATE
  MORNING...INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH
  SATURDAY.

* WAVES ON TAHOE: 2 TO 4 FEET. HIGHEST ON NORTH AND EAST SHORES.

* IMPACTS: MOTORISTS IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES CAN EXPECT DIFFICULT
  DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH STRONG CROSS WINDS...ESPECIALLY ON
  SATURDAY. BOATING CONDITIONS WILL REMAIN ROUGH ON LAKE TAHOE
  THROUGH SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS PATIO FURNITURE, HOLIDAY 
DECORATIONS, AND TRASH CANS WHICH COULD BLOW AWAY. AVOID BOATING
IN SMALL CRAFT ON LAKE TAHOE THROUGH SATURDAY.

&&

$$

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-260000-
/O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0022.161126T0600Z-161127T0000Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-
EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CEDARVILLE, FORT BIDWELL, PORTOLA, 
SUSANVILLE, EMPIRE, AND GERLACH
412 AM PST FRI NOV 25 2016

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
PST SATURDAY...

THE WIND ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM PST SATURDAY. 

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS TODAY WILL STRENGTHEN TONIGHT AND ON SATURDAY.

* WINDS LATE TONIGHT AND SATURDAY: SOUTH 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS
  TO 45 MPH. GUSTS TO 55 MPH ARE POSSIBLE ALONG THE HIGHWAY 395
  CORRIDOR FROM JANESVILLE TO DOYLE...AND IN THE SURPRISE VALLEY. 

* IMPACTS: MOTORISTS IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES CAN EXPECT DIFFICULT
  DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH STRONG CROSS WINDS POSSIBLE...ESPECIALLY
  ON HIGHWAY 395 SOUTH OF SUSANVILLE. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ073-NVZ003-260000-
/O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0022.161126T1200Z-161127T0000Z/
MONO COUNTY-GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF BRIDGEPORT, MAMMOTH LAKES, SPARKS, 
GARDNERVILLE, AND VIRGINIA CITY
412 AM PST FRI NOV 25 2016

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY...

THE WIND ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST
SATURDAY. 

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING WILL STRENGTHEN  
  SATURDAY.

* WINDS SATURDAY: SOUTHWEST 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 MPH.

* IMPACTS: MOTORISTS IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES CAN EXPECT DIFFICULT
  DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH STRONG CROSS WINDS. TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
  FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES ON INTERSTATE 580 SOUTH OF RENO CAN BE
  EXPECTED. 

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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-260000-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0062.161125T1800Z-161126T0200Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
412 AM PST FRI NOV 25 2016

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

* WINDS: SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH.

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 1 TO 3 FEET. HIGHEST ON NORTH AND NORTHEAST 
  SHORELINES.

* 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
299 
WWUS75 KREV 252144
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
144 PM PST FRI NOV 25 2016

NVZ004-261300-
/O.CAN.KREV.LW.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-161126T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0063.161126T1500Z-161127T0200Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
144 PM PST FRI NOV 25 2016

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 6 PM PST SATURDAY
FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS ISSUED A LAKE WIND
ADVISORY FOR PYRAMID LAKE, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 6 PM
PST SATURDAY. THE LAKE WIND ADVISORY THAT WAS IN EFFECT FOR FRIDAY HAS
BEEN CANCELLED.

* WINDS SATURDAY: SOUTH TO SOUTHEAST 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35
  MPH. 

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 1 TO 3 FEET. HIGHEST ON THE NORTH SHORE.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-261300-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-161126T1200Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0022.161126T1200Z-161127T0000Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, TRUCKEE, STATELINE, 
AND INCLINE VILLAGE
144 PM PST FRI NOV 25 2016

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY
FOR LAKE TAHOE...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST
SATURDAY...

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS CONTINUE INTO FRIDAY EVENING BEFORE BRIEFLY
  SUBSIDING. WINDS INCREASE AGAIN THROUGH THE DAY SATURDAY.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH FRIDAY
  EVENING BEFORE DECREASING...THEN INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 MPH WITH
  GUSTS TO 50 MPH SATURDAY.

* WAVES ON TAHOE: 2 TO 4 FEET. HIGHEST ON NORTH AND EAST SHORES.

* IMPACTS: MOTORISTS IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES CAN EXPECT
  DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH STRONG CROSS WINDS... 
  ESPECIALLY ON SATURDAY. BOATING CONDITIONS WILL REMAIN ROUGH 
  ON LAKE TAHOE THROUGH SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS PATIO FURNITURE, HOLIDAY
DECORATIONS, AND TRASH CANS WHICH COULD BLOW AWAY. AVOID BOATING
IN SMALL CRAFT ON LAKE TAHOE THROUGH SATURDAY.

&&

$$

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-261300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0022.161126T0600Z-161127T0000Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-
EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CEDARVILLE, FORT BIDWELL, PORTOLA, 
SUSANVILLE, EMPIRE, AND GERLACH
144 PM PST FRI NOV 25 2016

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM PST SATURDAY...

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS THIS EVENING WILL STRENGTHEN OVERNIGHT AND
  ON SATURDAY. 

* WINDS LATE TONIGHT AND SATURDAY: SOUTH-SOUTHEAST 15 TO 25 MPH
  WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH. GUSTS TO 55 MPH ARE POSSIBLE ALONG THE
  HIGHWAY 395 CORRIDOR FROM JANESVILLE TO DOYLE...AND IN THE
  SURPRISE VALLEY.

* IMPACTS: MOTORISTS IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES CAN EXPECT DIFFICULT
  DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH STRONG CROSS WINDS POSSIBLE...ESPECIALLY
  ON HIGHWAY 395 SOUTH OF SUSANVILLE. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ073-NVZ003-261300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0022.161126T1200Z-161127T0000Z/
MONO COUNTY-GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF BRIDGEPORT, MAMMOTH LAKES, SPARKS, 
GARDNERVILLE, AND VIRGINIA CITY
144 PM PST FRI NOV 25 2016

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST
SATURDAY...

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS DEVELOP THIS EVENING AND STRENGTHEN SATURDAY. 

* WINDS SATURDAY: SOUTHWEST 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH.
  HIGHER GUSTS TO NEAR 55 MPH ARE POSSIBLE IN WIND PRONE AREAS
  ALONG THE HIGHWAY 395 CORRIDOR FROM RENO SOUTH TO TO LEE VINING.

* IMPACTS: MOTORISTS IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES CAN EXPECT DIFFICULT
  DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH STRONG CROSS WINDS. TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
  FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES ON INTERSTATE 580 SOUTH OF RENO CAN BE
  EXPECTED.

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.

&&

$$

HTTP://WEATHER.GOV/RENO
611 
WWUS75 KREV 261156
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
356 AM PST SAT NOV 26 2016

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-261300-
/O.CAN.KREV.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161127T0000Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-
EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
356 AM PST SAT NOV 26 2016

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

LOCAL GUSTS TO 50 MPH WILL STILL BE POSSIBLE TODAY IN WIND PRONE 
AREAS SUCH AS HIGHWAY 395 SOUTH OF JANESVILLE. OTHERWISE WIND 
GUSTS WILL GENERALLY REMAIN NEAR 40 MPH.

$$

CAZ073-261300-
/O.CAN.KREV.WI.Y.0022.161126T1200Z-161127T0000Z/
MONO COUNTY-
356 AM PST SAT NOV 26 2016

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

LOCAL GUSTS TO 50 MPH WILL STILL BE POSSIBLE TODAY IN WIND PRONE
AREAS. HOWEVER WIDESPREAD WIND GUSTS OVER 45 MPH ARE NOT 
EXPECTED.

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-270000-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0062.000000T0000Z-161126T1200Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0022.161126T1200Z-161127T0000Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, TRUCKEE, STATELINE, 
AND INCLINE VILLAGE
356 AM PST SAT NOV 26 2016

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS CONTINUE INTO FRIDAY EVENING BEFORE 
  BRIEFLY SUBSIDING. WINDS INCREASE AGAIN THROUGH THE DAY 
  SATURDAY. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.

* WAVES ON TAHOE: 2 TO 4 FEET. HIGHEST FROM MID LAKE TO NORTH AND
  EAST SHORES.

* IMPACTS: MOTORISTS IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES CAN EXPECT 
  DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH STRONG CROSS WINDS... 
  ESPECIALLY ON SATURDAY. BOATING CONDITIONS WILL REMAIN ROUGH 
  ON LAKE TAHOE THROUGH SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS PATIO FURNITURE, HOLIDAY 
DECORATIONS, AND TRASH CANS BEFORE WINDS INCREASE WHICH COULD BLOW
THESE ITEMS AWAY. HIGH PROFILE VEHICLE DRIVERS SHOULD REMAIN ALERT
FOR SUDDEN WIND GUSTS WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

&&

$$

NVZ003-270000-
/O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0022.161126T1700Z-161127T0000Z/
GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF SPARKS, GARDNERVILLE, AND VIRGINIA CITY
356 AM PST SAT NOV 26 2016

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM PST
THIS AFTERNOON...

THE WIND ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
PST THIS AFTERNOON. 

* TIMING: GUSTY WINDS WILL DEVELOP THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE
  THROUGH THE AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL DECREASE THIS EVENING.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH. HIGHER
  GUSTS TO 55 MPH ARE POSSIBLE IN WIND PRONE AREAS ALONG THE
  HIGHWAY 395 AND INTERSTATE 580 CORRIDOR.

* IMPACTS: MOTORISTS IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES CAN EXPECT DIFFICULT
  DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH GUSTY CROSS WINDS. TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS FOR
  HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES ON INTERSTATE 580 SOUTH OF RENO CAN BE 
  EXPECTED. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS PATIO FURNITURE, HOLIDAY 
DECORATIONS, AND TRASH CANS BEFORE WINDS INCREASE WHICH COULD BLOW
THESE ITEMS AWAY. HIGH PROFILE VEHICLE DRIVERS SHOULD REMAIN ALERT
FOR SUDDEN WIND GUSTS WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

&&

$$

NVZ004-270000-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0063.161126T1500Z-161127T0200Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
356 AM PST SAT NOV 26 2016

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

* WINDS SATURDAY: SOUTH TO SOUTHEAST 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 
  35 MPH. 

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 1 TO 3 FEET. HIGHEST ON THE NORTH SHORE.

* 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
388 
WWUS75 KREV 262214
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
214 PM PST SAT NOV 26 2016

CAZ072-NVZ002-003-262315-
/O.CAN.KREV.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-161127T0000Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
214 PM PST SAT NOV 26 2016

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE INTO THE EVENING HOURS...BUT GUSTS OVER
45 MPH WILL BE ISOLATED TO ONLY THE WIND PRONE AREAS. WINDS WILL 
DIMINISH LATER TONIGHT. CHOPPY CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE ON LAKE
TAHOE THIS EVENING.

$$

NVZ004-270200-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0063.000000T0000Z-161127T0200Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
214 PM PST SAT NOV 26 2016

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

* WINDS: SOUTH 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH.

* WAVE HEIGHTS: 1 TO 3 FEET. HIGHEST ON THE NORTH SHORE.

* 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

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