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Wind Advisory 26, NWS Reno, NV

December 13, 20164 counties in Nevada

NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Dec 13, 2016, 10:24 AM PST for 4 counties in Nevada. It took effect at Dec 14, 2016, 1:00 PM PST. It was in force for 33 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 13, 2016, 10:24 AM PST (18:24 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 14, 2016, 1:00 PM PST
Expired
Dec 15, 2016, 10:00 PM PST
In force
33 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

Counties Churchill County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Pershing County, NV, Washoe County, NV

The nearest sounding before it

Reno, NV (KREV), launched 12:00Z, 6.4 hours before the alert went out and 72 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 2016-12-13Temperature 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 2016-12-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 259 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
2634 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
78 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
259 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
330 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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049 
WWUS75 KREV 131824
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
1024 AM PST TUE DEC 13 2016

CAZ072-NVZ002-003-141300-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0006.161214T1800Z-161216T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0007.161214T1800Z-161216T0000Z/
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
1024 AM PST TUE DEC 13 2016

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 PM PST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 PM PST
THURSDAY. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* TIMING: SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE WEDNESDAY AND CONTINUE
  THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON. THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED
  WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 70 MPH. GUSTS OVER
  80 MPH LIKELY IN WIND PRONE AREAS OF THE SIERRA FRONT. SIERRA 
  RIDGE GUSTS UP TO 130 MPH. 

* IMPACTS: WINDS OF THIS MAGNITUDE HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE 
  TREES...POWER LINES AND ROOFS. STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL 
  CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH ROAD CLOSURES 
  POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

NOW IS THE TIME TO SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS 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-NVZ001-141300-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0006.161215T0000Z-161216T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0007.161215T0000Z-161216T0600Z/
MONO COUNTY-MINERAL AND SOUTHERN LYON COUNTIES-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF BRIDGEPORT, MAMMOTH LAKES, HAWTHORNE, 
YERINGTON, AND SMITH VALLEY
1024 AM PST TUE DEC 13 2016

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM PST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM PST
THURSDAY. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* TIMING: WINDS WILL INCREASE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE 
  INTO THURSDAY EVENING. THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE MOST LIKELY 
  WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 70 MPH. GUSTS OVER
  80 MPH POSSIBLE IN WIND PRONE AREAS WITH SIERRA RIDGE GUSTS UP
  TO 130 MPH.

* LAKE TAHOE: DANGEROUS BOATING CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED WITH WAVE
  HEIGHTS 3 TO 6 FEET.

* IMPACTS: WINDS OF THIS MAGNITUDE HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE 
  TREES...POWER LINES AND ROOFS. STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL 
  CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH ROAD CLOSURES 
  POSSIBLE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

NOW IS THE TO TIME 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.

&&

$$

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-141300-
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0007.161214T1800Z-161215T1800Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-
EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CEDARVILLE, FORT BIDWELL, PORTOLA, 
SUSANVILLE, EMPIRE, AND GERLACH
1024 AM PST TUE DEC 13 2016

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM PST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM PST
THURSDAY. 

* TIMING: SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE WEDNESDAY AND CONTINUE
  INTO THURSDAY MORNING. THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED
  WEDNESDAY EVENING INTO WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 65 MPH. LOCAL GUSTS
  TO 80 MPH IN WIND PRONE AREAS INCLUDING HIGHWAY 395 SOUTH OF
  SUSANVILLE.

* IMPACTS: WINDS OF THIS MAGNITUDE HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE 
  TREES...POWER LINES AND ROOFS. STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL 
  CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH ROAD CLOSURES 
  POSSIBLE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

NOW IS THE TIME 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-141300-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0026.161214T1800Z-161216T0600Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF FERNLEY, FALLON, LOVELOCK, 
AND SILVER SPRINGS
1024 AM PST TUE DEC 13 2016

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM PST
THURSDAY...

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

* TIMING: SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE WEDNESDAY AND CONTINUE
  THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING. THERE WILL BE A PERIOD OF DECREASED
  WINDS LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING IN THE VALLEYS. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST TO WEST 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH.
  LOCALLY STRONGER NEAR PYRAMID LAKE AND IN LYON COUNTY WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH POSSIBLE.

* PYRAMID LAKE: DANGEROUS BOATING CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED WITH
  WAVE HEIGHTS 3 TO 5 FEET.

* IMPACTS: LOCALIZED DAMAGING WINDS ARE LIKELY NEAR PYRAMID LAKE
  AND IN LYON COUNTY. STRONG CROSS WINDS ARE LIKELY ON AREA
  HIGHWAYS ESPECIALLY INTERSTATE 80. BLOWING DUST IS ALSO LIKELY
  IN PERSHING AND CHURCHILL COUNTIES REDUCING VISIBILITY TO 1 
  MILE AT TIMES.

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
8 follow-up statements
258 
WWUS75 KREV 131909 AAA
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
1109 AM PST TUE DEC 13 2016

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-141300-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0007.161214T1800Z-161215T1800Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-
EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CEDARVILLE, FORT BIDWELL, PORTOLA, 
SUSANVILLE, EMPIRE, AND GERLACH
1109 AM PST TUE DEC 13 2016

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO
10 AM PST THURSDAY...

* TIMING: SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE WEDNESDAY AND CONTINUE 
  INTO THURSDAY MORNING. THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED 
  WEDNESDAY EVENING INTO WEDNESDAY NIGHT. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 65 MPH. LOCAL 
  GUSTS TO 80 MPH IN WIND PRONE AREAS INCLUDING HIGHWAY 395 
  SOUTH OF SUSANVILLE.

* IMPACTS: WINDS OF THIS MAGNITUDE HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE 
  TREES...POWER LINES AND ROOFS. STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL 
  CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH ROAD CLOSURES 
  POSSIBLE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

NOW IS THE TIME 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-NVZ002-003-141300-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0007.161214T1800Z-161216T0000Z/
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
1109 AM PST TUE DEC 13 2016

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO
4 PM PST THURSDAY...

* TIMING: SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE WEDNESDAY AND CONTINUE 
  THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON. THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED 
  WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 70 MPH. GUSTS 
  OVER 80 MPH LIKELY IN WIND PRONE AREAS OF THE SIERRA FRONT. 
  SIERRA RIDGE GUSTS UP TO 130 MPH.

* LAKE TAHOE: DANGEROUS BOATING CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED WITH 
  WAVE HEIGHTS 3 TO 6 FEET. 

* IMPACTS: WINDS OF THIS MAGNITUDE HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE 
  TREES...POWER LINES AND ROOFS. STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL 
  CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH ROAD CLOSURES 
  POSSIBLE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

NOW IS THE TIME TO SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS 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-NVZ001-141300-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0007.161215T0000Z-161216T0600Z/
MONO COUNTY-MINERAL AND SOUTHERN LYON COUNTIES-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF BRIDGEPORT, MAMMOTH LAKES, HAWTHORNE, 
YERINGTON, AND SMITH VALLEY
1109 AM PST TUE DEC 13 2016

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO
10 PM PST THURSDAY...

* TIMING: WINDS WILL INCREASE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE 
  INTO THURSDAY EVENING. THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE MOST LIKELY 
  WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 70 MPH. GUSTS 
  OVER 80 MPH POSSIBLE IN WIND PRONE AREAS WITH SIERRA RIDGE 
  GUSTS UP TO 130 MPH.

* IMPACTS: WINDS OF THIS MAGNITUDE HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE 
  TREES...POWER LINES AND ROOFS. STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL 
  CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH ROAD CLOSURES 
  POSSIBLE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

NOW IS THE TO TIME 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-141300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0026.161214T1800Z-161216T0600Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF FERNLEY, FALLON, LOVELOCK, 
AND SILVER SPRINGS
1109 AM PST TUE DEC 13 2016

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM
PST THURSDAY...

* TIMING: SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE WEDNESDAY AND CONTINUE 
  THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING. THERE WILL BE A PERIOD OF DECREASED 
  WINDS LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING IN THE 
  VALLEYS. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST TO WEST 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH. 
  LOCALLY STRONGER NEAR PYRAMID LAKE AND IN LYON COUNTY WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH POSSIBLE.

* PYRAMID LAKE: DANGEROUS BOATING CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED WITH 
  WAVE HEIGHTS 3 TO 5 FEET.

* IMPACTS: LOCALIZED DAMAGING WINDS ARE LIKELY NEAR PYRAMID 
  LAKE AND IN LYON COUNTY. STRONG CROSS WINDS ARE LIKELY ON 
  AREA HIGHWAYS ESPECIALLY INTERSTATE 80. BLOWING DUST IS ALSO 
  LIKELY IN PERSHING AND CHURCHILL COUNTIES REDUCING 
  VISIBILITY TO 1 MILE AT TIMES.

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
191 
WWUS75 KREV 141253
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
453 AM PST WED DEC 14 2016

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-150100-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0007.161214T1800Z-161215T1800Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-
EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CEDARVILLE, FORT BIDWELL, PORTOLA, 
SUSANVILLE, EMPIRE, AND GERLACH
453 AM PST WED DEC 14 2016

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 AM PST THURSDAY...

* TIMING: SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TODAY AND CONTINUE INTO
  THURSDAY MORNING. THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED THIS EVENING
  AND OVERNIGHT. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 65 MPH. LOCAL GUSTS
  TO 80 MPH IN WIND PRONE AREAS INCLUDING HIGHWAY 395 SOUTH OF 
  SUSANVILLE.

* IMPACTS: WINDS OF THIS MAGNITUDE HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE
  TREES...POWER LINES AND ROOFS. STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL CREATE
  HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH ROAD CLOSURES POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

NOW IS THE TIME 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-NVZ002-003-150100-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0007.161214T1800Z-161216T0000Z/
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
453 AM PST WED DEC 14 2016

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM PST THURSDAY...

* TIMING: SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TODAY AND CONTINUE THROUGH
  THURSDAY AFTERNOON. THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED TONIGHT
  THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS 65 TO 70 MPH. GUSTS
  OVER 80 MPH LIKELY IN WIND PRONE AREAS AROUND RENO...CARSON
  CITY AND MINDEN. SIERRA RIDGE GUSTS UP TO 130 MPH.

* LAKE TAHOE: DANGEROUS LIFE THREATENING BOATING CONDITIONS ARE
  EXPECTED WITH WAVE HEIGHTS 3 TO 7 FEET. 

* IMPACTS: WINDS OF THIS MAGNITUDE HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE
  TREES...POWER LINES AND ROOFS. STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL CREATE
  HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH ROAD CLOSURES POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

NOW IS THE TIME TO SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS 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-NVZ001-150100-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0007.161215T0000Z-161216T0600Z/
MONO COUNTY-MINERAL AND SOUTHERN LYON COUNTIES-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF BRIDGEPORT, MAMMOTH LAKES, HAWTHORNE, 
YERINGTON, AND SMITH VALLEY
453 AM PST WED DEC 14 2016

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY...

* TIMING: WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE INTO
  THURSDAY EVENING. THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE MOST LIKELY TONIGHT
  INTO THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
 
* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 70 MPH. GUSTS OVER
  80 MPH POSSIBLE IN WIND PRONE AREAS WITH SIERRA RIDGE GUSTS OVER
  100 MPH.

* IMPACTS: WINDS OF THIS MAGNITUDE HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE
  TREES...POWER LINES AND ROOFS. STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL CREATE
  HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH ROAD CLOSURES POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

NOW IS THE TO TIME 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-150100-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0026.161214T1800Z-161216T0600Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF FERNLEY, FALLON, LOVELOCK, 
AND SILVER SPRINGS
453 AM PST WED DEC 14 2016

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PST THURSDAY...

* TIMING: SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TODAY AND CONTINUE THROUGH
  THURSDAY EVENING. THERE WILL BE A PERIOD OF DECREASED WINDS LATE
  TONIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING IN THE VALLEYS. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST TO WEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH.
  LOCALLY STRONGER GUSTS NEAR PYRAMID LAKE AND IN LYON COUNTY WITH
  GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH POSSIBLE. 

* PYRAMID LAKE: DANGEROUS LIFE THREATENING BOATING CONDITIONS ARE
  EXPECTED WITH WAVE HEIGHTS 3 TO 5 FEET. 

* IMPACTS: LOCALIZED DAMAGING WINDS ARE LIKELY NEAR PYRAMID LAKE
  AND IN LYON COUNTY. STRONG CROSS WINDS ARE LIKELY ON AREA
  HIGHWAYS ESPECIALLY INTERSTATE 80 AND US-50 AND 95. LOCAL AREAS
  OF BLOWING DUST ARE ALSO LIKELY IN PERSHING AND CHURCHILL
  COUNTIES REDUCING VISIBILITY TO 1 MILE AT TIMES. 

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
076 
WWUS75 KREV 141743
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
943 AM PST WED DEC 14 2016

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-150000-
/O.EXT.KREV.HW.W.0007.161214T2100Z-161215T1800Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-
EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CEDARVILLE, FORT BIDWELL, PORTOLA, 
SUSANVILLE, EMPIRE, AND GERLACH
943 AM PST WED DEC 14 2016

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM PST THURSDAY...

THE HIGH WIND WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY.

* TIMING: SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE
  INTO THURSDAY MORNING. THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED THIS 
  EVENING AND OVERNIGHT. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 65 MPH. LOCAL GUSTS TO
  80 MPH IN WIND PRONE AREAS INCLUDING HIGHWAY 395 SOUTH OF 
  SUSANVILLE.

* IMPACTS: WINDS OF THIS MAGNITUDE HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE 
  TREES...POWER LINES AND ROOFS. STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL 
  CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH ROAD CLOSURES 
  POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

NOW IS THE TIME 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-NVZ002-003-150000-
/O.EXT.KREV.HW.W.0007.161214T2100Z-161216T0000Z/
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
943 AM PST WED DEC 14 2016

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 PM PST THURSDAY...

THE HIGH WIND WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY. 

* TIMING: SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS AFTERNOON AND 
  CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON. THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE 
  EXPECTED TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS 65 TO 70 MPH. GUSTS 
  OVER 80 MPH LIKELY IN WIND PRONE AREAS AROUND RENO...CARSON 
  CITY AND MINDEN. SIERRA RIDGE GUSTS UP TO 130 MPH.

* LAKE TAHOE: DANGEROUS LIFE THREATENING BOATING CONDITIONS ARE 
  EXPECTED WITH WAVE HEIGHTS 3 TO 7 FEET.

* IMPACTS: WINDS OF THIS MAGNITUDE HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE 
  TREES...POWER LINES AND ROOFS. STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL 
  CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH ROAD CLOSURES 
  POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

NOW IS THE TIME TO SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS 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-NVZ001-150000-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0007.161215T0000Z-161216T0600Z/
MONO COUNTY-MINERAL AND SOUTHERN LYON COUNTIES-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF BRIDGEPORT, MAMMOTH LAKES, HAWTHORNE, 
YERINGTON, AND SMITH VALLEY
943 AM PST WED DEC 14 2016

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY...

* TIMING: WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE INTO 
  THURSDAY EVENING. THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED TONIGHT 
  INTO THURSDAY AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 70 MPH. GUSTS 
  OVER 80 MPH POSSIBLE IN WIND PRONE AREAS WITH SIERRA RIDGE 
  GUSTS OVER 100 MPH. 

* IMPACTS: WINDS OF THIS MAGNITUDE HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE 
  TREES...POWER LINES AND ROOFS. STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL 
  CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH ROAD CLOSURES 
  POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

NOW IS THE TO TIME 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-150000-
/O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0026.161214T2100Z-161216T0600Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF FERNLEY, FALLON, LOVELOCK, 
AND SILVER SPRINGS
943 AM PST WED DEC 14 2016

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM
PST THURSDAY...

THE WIND ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM PST THURSDAY. 

* TIMING: SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE 
  THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING. THERE WILL BE A PERIOD OF DECREASED 
  WINDS LATE TONIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING IN THE VALLEYS. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST TO WEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH. 
  LOCALLY STRONGER GUSTS NEAR PYRAMID LAKE AND IN LYON COUNTY 
  WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH POSSIBLE. 

* PYRAMID LAKE: DANGEROUS LIFE THREATENING BOATING CONDITIONS 
  ARE EXPECTED WITH WAVE HEIGHTS 3 TO 5 FEET. 

* IMPACTS: LOCALIZED DAMAGING WINDS ARE LIKELY NEAR PYRAMID 
  LAKE AND IN LYON COUNTY. STRONG CROSS WINDS ARE LIKELY ON 
  AREA HIGHWAYS ESPECIALLY INTERSTATE 80 AND US-50 AND 95. 
  LOCAL AREAS OF BLOWING DUST ARE ALSO LIKELY IN PERSHING AND 
  CHURCHILL COUNTIES REDUCING VISIBILITY TO 1 MILE AT TIMES.

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
347 
WWUS75 KREV 142234
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
234 PM PST WED DEC 14 2016

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-151200-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-161215T1800Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-
EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CEDARVILLE, FORT BIDWELL, PORTOLA, 
SUSANVILLE, EMPIRE, AND GERLACH
234 PM PST WED DEC 14 2016

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY...

* TIMING: SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS AFTERNOON AND 
  CONTINUE INTO THURSDAY MORNING. THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE 
  EXPECTED THIS EVENING AND OVERNIGHT. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 65 MPH. LOCAL 
  GUSTS TO 80 MPH IN WIND PRONE AREAS INCLUDING HIGHWAY 395 
  SOUTH OF SUSANVILLE.

* IMPACTS: WINDS OF THIS MAGNITUDE HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE 
  TREES...POWER LINES AND ROOFS. STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL 
  CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH ROAD CLOSURES 
  POSSIBLE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

NOW IS THE TIME 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-NVZ002-003-151200-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-161216T0000Z/
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
234 PM PST WED DEC 14 2016

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY...

* TIMING: SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS AFTERNOON AND 
  CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON. THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE 
  EXPECTED TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS 65 TO 70 MPH. GUSTS 
  OVER 80 MPH LIKELY IN WIND PRONE AREAS AROUND RENO...CARSON 
  CITY AND MINDEN. SIERRA RIDGE GUSTS UP TO 130 MPH.

* LAKE TAHOE: DANGEROUS LIFE THREATENING BOATING CONDITIONS ARE 
  EXPECTED WITH WAVE HEIGHTS 3 TO 7 FEET.

* IMPACTS: WINDS OF THIS MAGNITUDE HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE 
  TREES...POWER LINES AND ROOFS. STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL 
  CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH ROAD CLOSURES 
  POSSIBLE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

NOW IS THE TIME TO SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS 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-NVZ001-151200-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0007.161215T0000Z-161216T0600Z/
MONO COUNTY-MINERAL AND SOUTHERN LYON COUNTIES-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF BRIDGEPORT, MAMMOTH LAKES, HAWTHORNE, 
YERINGTON, AND SMITH VALLEY
234 PM PST WED DEC 14 2016

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THURSDAY...

* TIMING: WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE INTO 
  THURSDAY EVENING. THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED TONIGHT 
  INTO THURSDAY AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 70 MPH. GUSTS 
  OVER 80 MPH POSSIBLE IN WIND PRONE AREAS WITH SIERRA RIDGE 
  GUSTS OVER 100 MPH.

* IMPACTS: WINDS OF THIS MAGNITUDE HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE 
  TREES...POWER LINES AND ROOFS. STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL 
  CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH ROAD CLOSURES 
  POSSIBLE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

NOW IS THE TO TIME 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-151200-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-161216T0600Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF FERNLEY, FALLON, LOVELOCK, 
AND SILVER SPRINGS
234 PM PST WED DEC 14 2016

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THURSDAY...

* TIMING: SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS AFTERNOON AND 
  CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING. THERE WILL BE A PERIOD OF 
  DECREASED WINDS LATE TONIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING IN THE 
  VALLEYS. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST TO WEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH. 
  LOCALLY STRONGER GUSTS NEAR PYRAMID LAKE AND IN LYON COUNTY 
  WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH POSSIBLE.

* PYRAMID LAKE: DANGEROUS LIFE THREATENING BOATING CONDITIONS 
  ARE EXPECTED WITH WAVE HEIGHTS 3 TO 5 FEET.

* IMPACTS: LOCALIZED DAMAGING WINDS ARE LIKELY NEAR PYRAMID 
  LAKE AND IN LYON COUNTY. STRONG CROSS WINDS ARE LIKELY ON 
  AREA HIGHWAYS ESPECIALLY INTERSTATE 80 AND US-50 AND 95. 
  LOCAL AREAS OF BLOWING DUST ARE ALSO LIKELY IN PERSHING AND 
  CHURCHILL COUNTIES REDUCING VISIBILITY TO 1 MILE AT TIMES.

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
541 
WWUS75 KREV 151202
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
402 AM PST THU DEC 15 2016

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-151800-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-161215T1800Z/
SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA-LASSEN-EASTERN PLUMAS-
EASTERN SIERRA COUNTIES-NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CEDARVILLE, FORT BIDWELL, PORTOLA, 
SUSANVILLE, EMPIRE, AND GERLACH
402 AM PST THU DEC 15 2016

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* TIMING: STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS
  MORNING.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 65 MPH. LOCAL 
  GUSTS TO 80 MPH IN WIND PRONE AREAS INCLUDING HIGHWAY 395 
  SOUTH OF SUSANVILLE.

* IMPACTS: WINDS OF THIS MAGNITUDE HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE 
  TREES...POWER LINES AND ROOFS. STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL 
  CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH ROAD CLOSURES 
  POSSIBLE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS PATIO FURNITURE, HOLIDAY 
DECORATIONS, AND TRASH CANS. 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-NVZ002-003-160000-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-161216T0000Z/
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
402 AM PST THU DEC 15 2016

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* TIMING: STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS 65 TO 70 MPH. GUSTS
  OVER 80 MPH LIKELY IN WIND PRONE AREAS AROUND RENO...CARSON CITY
  AND MINDEN. SIERRA RIDGE GUSTS UP TO 125 MPH.

* LAKE TAHOE: DANGEROUS LIFE THREATENING BOATING CONDITIONS ARE
  EXPECTED WITH WAVE HEIGHTS 3 TO 6 FEET.

* IMPACTS: WINDS OF THIS MAGNITUDE HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE 
  TREES...POWER LINES AND ROOFS. STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL 
  CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH ROAD CLOSURES 
  POSSIBLE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS HOLIDAY DECORATIONS AND TRASH 
CANS. 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-NVZ001-160015-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-161216T0600Z/
MONO COUNTY-MINERAL AND SOUTHERN LYON COUNTIES-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF BRIDGEPORT, MAMMOTH LAKES, HAWTHORNE, 
YERINGTON, AND SMITH VALLEY
402 AM PST THU DEC 15 2016

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 70 MPH. GUSTS OVER
  80 MPH POSSIBLE IN WIND PRONE AREAS WITH SIERRA RIDGE GUSTS OVER
  120 MPH.

* IMPACTS: WINDS OF THIS MAGNITUDE HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE 
  TREES...POWER LINES AND ROOFS. STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL 
  CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH ROAD CLOSURES 
  POSSIBLE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS PATIO FURNITURE, HOLIDAY 
DECORATIONS, AND TRASH CANS. 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-160015-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-161216T0600Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF FERNLEY, FALLON, LOVELOCK, 
AND SILVER SPRINGS
402 AM PST THU DEC 15 2016

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING: GUSTY SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL THROUGH THIS EVENING. THERE
  WILL BE A PERIOD OF DECREASED WINDS EARLY THIS MORNING IN THE
  VALLEYS.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST TO WEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH.
  LOCALLY STRONGER GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH POSSIBLE IN LYON COUNTY.

* PYRAMID LAKE: DANGEROUS BOATING CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED WITH
  WAVE HEIGHTS 2 TO 4 FEET.

* IMPACTS: LOCALIZED DAMAGING WINDS COULD OCCUR IN LYON COUNTY.
  STRONG CROSS WINDS ARE LIKELY ON AREA HIGHWAYS ESPECIALLY
  INTERSTATE 80 AND US-50 AND 95. LOCAL AREAS OF BLOWING DUST ARE
  ALSO LIKELY IN PERSHING AND CHURCHILL COUNTIES REDUCING
  VISIBILITY TO 1 MILE AT TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS PATIO FURNITURE, HOLIDAY 
DECORATIONS, AND TRASH CANS. 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
019 
WWUS75 KREV 151918
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
1118 AM PST THU DEC 15 2016

CAZ072-NVZ002-003-160000-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-161216T0000Z/
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
1118 AM PST THU DEC 15 2016

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* TIMING: STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS 65 TO 70 MPH. GUSTS 
  OVER 80 MPH LIKELY IN WIND PRONE AREAS AROUND RENO...CARSON 
  CITY AND MINDEN. SIERRA RIDGE GUSTS UP TO 125 MPH. 

* LAKE TAHOE: DANGEROUS LIFE THREATENING BOATING CONDITIONS ARE 
  EXPECTED WITH WAVE HEIGHTS 3 TO 6 FEET.

* IMPACTS: WINDS OF THIS MAGNITUDE HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE 
  TREES...POWER LINES AND ROOFS. STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL 
  CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH ROAD CLOSURES 
  POSSIBLE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS HOLIDAY DECORATIONS AND TRASH
CANS. 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-NVZ001-160600-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-161216T0600Z/
MONO COUNTY-MINERAL AND SOUTHERN LYON COUNTIES-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF BRIDGEPORT, MAMMOTH LAKES, HAWTHORNE, 
YERINGTON, AND SMITH VALLEY
1118 AM PST THU DEC 15 2016

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 70 MPH. GUSTS 
  OVER 80 MPH POSSIBLE IN WIND PRONE AREAS WITH SIERRA RIDGE 
  GUSTS OVER 120 MPH. 

* IMPACTS: WINDS OF THIS MAGNITUDE HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE 
  TREES...POWER LINES AND ROOFS. STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL 
  CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH ROAD CLOSURES 
  POSSIBLE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS PATIO FURNITURE, HOLIDAY
DECORATIONS, AND TRASH CANS. 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-160600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-161216T0600Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF FERNLEY, FALLON, LOVELOCK, 
AND SILVER SPRINGS
1118 AM PST THU DEC 15 2016

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING: GUSTY SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL THROUGH THIS EVENING. THERE 
  WILL BE A PERIOD OF DECREASED WINDS EARLY THIS MORNING IN THE 
  VALLEYS. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST TO WEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH. 
  LOCALLY STRONGER GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH POSSIBLE IN LYON COUNTY.

* PYRAMID LAKE: DANGEROUS BOATING CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED WITH 
  WAVE HEIGHTS 2 TO 4 FEET.

* IMPACTS: LOCALIZED DAMAGING WINDS COULD OCCUR IN LYON COUNTY. 
  STRONG CROSS WINDS ARE LIKELY ON AREA HIGHWAYS ESPECIALLY 
  INTERSTATE 80 AND US-50 AND 95. LOCAL AREAS OF BLOWING DUST 
  ARE ALSO LIKELY IN PERSHING AND CHURCHILL COUNTIES REDUCING 
  VISIBILITY TO 1 MILE AT TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS PATIO FURNITURE, HOLIDAY
DECORATIONS, AND TRASH CANS. 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
991 
WWUS75 KREV 152236
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
236 PM PST THU DEC 15 2016

CAZ072-NVZ002-003-152345-
/O.CAN.KREV.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-161216T0000Z/
GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA-GREATER RENO-CARSON CITY-MINDEN AREA-
236 PM PST THU DEC 15 2016

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS CANCELLED THE HIGH WIND
WARNING. 

PRECIPITATION HAS STARTED TO SPILLOVER INTO THE AREA WITH WINDS
DIMINISHING. GUSTY WINDS UP TO 45 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE THROUGH
TONIGHT WITH SIERRA RIDGE WINDS OVER 100 MPH.

$$

CAZ073-NVZ001-161045-
/O.EXT.KREV.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-161216T1200Z/
MONO COUNTY-MINERAL AND SOUTHERN LYON COUNTIES-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF BRIDGEPORT, MAMMOTH LAKES, HAWTHORNE, 
YERINGTON, AND SMITH VALLEY
236 PM PST THU DEC 15 2016

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

THE HIGH WIND WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY. 

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

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 70 MPH. GUSTS 
  OVER 80 MPH POSSIBLE IN WIND PRONE AREAS WITH SIERRA RIDGE 
  GUSTS OVER 120 MPH.

* IMPACTS: WINDS OF THIS MAGNITUDE HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE 
  TREES...POWER LINES AND ROOFS. STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL 
  CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH ROAD CLOSURES 
  POSSIBLE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS PATIO FURNITURE, HOLIDAY
DECORATIONS, AND TRASH CANS. 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-160600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-161216T0600Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF FERNLEY, FALLON, LOVELOCK, 
AND SILVER SPRINGS
236 PM PST THU DEC 15 2016

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING: GUSTY SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL CONTINUE THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST TO WEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH. 
  LOCALLY STRONGER GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH POSSIBLE IN LYON COUNTY.

* PYRAMID LAKE: DANGEROUS BOATING CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED WITH 
  WAVE HEIGHTS 2 TO 4 FEET.

* IMPACTS: LOCALIZED DAMAGING WINDS COULD OCCUR IN LYON COUNTY. 
  STRONG CROSS WINDS ARE LIKELY ON AREA HIGHWAYS ESPECIALLY 
  INTERSTATE 80 AND US-50 AND 95. LOCAL AREAS OF BLOWING DUST 
  ARE ALSO LIKELY IN PERSHING AND CHURCHILL COUNTIES REDUCING 
  VISIBILITY TO 1 MILE AT TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS PATIO FURNITURE, HOLIDAY
DECORATIONS, AND TRASH CANS. 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
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WWUS75 KREV 160552
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO NV
952 PM PST THU DEC 15 2016

NVZ004-160700-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-161216T0600Z/
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE INCLUDING PYRAMID LAKE-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF FERNLEY, FALLON, LOVELOCK, 
AND SILVER SPRINGS
952 PM PST THU DEC 15 2016

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

THE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING. WIND
SPEEDS HAVE FALLEN BELOW ADVISORY LEVELS. EXPECT WESTERLY
GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH TO DEVELOP EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...BECOMING
NORTHWESTERLY WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

$$

CAZ073-NVZ001-161200-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-161216T1200Z/
MONO COUNTY-MINERAL AND SOUTHERN LYON COUNTIES-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF BRIDGEPORT, MAMMOTH LAKES, HAWTHORNE, 
YERINGTON, AND SMITH VALLEY
952 PM PST THU DEC 15 2016

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* TIMING: SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL BECOME STRONGER BY MIDNIGHT. 

* WINDS: SOUTHWEST 25 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH. GUSTS OVER 
  70 MPH POSSIBLE IN WIND PRONE AREAS WITH SIERRA RIDGE GUSTS OVER 
  100 MPH.

* IMPACTS: WINDS OF THIS MAGNITUDE HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE 
  TREES...POWER LINES AND ROOFS. STRONG CROSS WINDS WILL 
  CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS WITH ROAD CLOSURES 
  POSSIBLE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SECURE LOOSE OUTDOOR ITEMS SUCH AS PATIO FURNITURE, HOLIDAY
DECORATIONS, AND TRASH CANS. 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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 13, 10:24 AM PSTHigh Wind WarningREVDouglas, Lyon, Mineral, Storey, Washoe66 hr
Dec 13, 10:33 AM PSTFlood WatchREVDouglas, Lyon, Storey, Washoe65 hr

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Sources

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