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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Elko, NV

March 4, 2017Nye County, White Pine County, Nevada

NWS Elko, NV issued this high wind warning at Mar 4, 2017, 2:26 PM PST for Nye County, White Pine County, Nevada. It took effect at Mar 5, 2017, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 10 hr. 7 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 4, 2017, 2:26 PM PST (22:26 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 5, 2017, 10:00 AM PST
Expired
Mar 5, 2017, 7:51 PM PST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Elko, NV

Counties Nye County, NV, White Pine County, NV

The radar

The Elko radar (KLRX), 242 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:27 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 5, 10:15 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 7219 N Mercury, NVMESONET STATION ID A06AE.
Mar 5, 12:30 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 7042 Ese Manhattan, NVMESONET STATION WARM SPRINGS SUMMIT CEMP /CMP26/.
Mar 5, 1:30 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6014 Nw Mercury, NVMESONET STATION PORT GASTON.
Mar 5, 2:45 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Ssw Mercury, NVMESONET STATION DESERT ROCK.
Mar 5, 2:45 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6610 N Mercury, NVMESONET STATION WELL 5B.
Mar 5, 2:47 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 643 Sw Mercury, NVMERCURY, DESERT ROCK.
Mar 5, 6:00 PM PSTSNOW 910 Ese Mcgill, NVMESONET STATION BERRY CREEK SNOTEL /BRCN2/ 9100 FT.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Reno, NV (KREV), launched 12:00Z, 10.4 hours before the alert went out and 235 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 2017-03-04Temperature 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 2017-03-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 161 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
3983 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
71 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
161 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
292 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

904 
WWUS75 KLKN 042226
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
226 PM PST Sat Mar 4 2017

NVZ035-041-051630-
/O.NEW.KLKN.HW.W.0002.170305T1800Z-170306T0600Z/
White Pine County-Northeastern Nye County-
226 PM PST Sat Mar 4 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a High Wind
Warning...which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM PST Sunday. 

* WINDS...Southwest to west winds 30 to 40 with gusts to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase Sunday morning before decreasing
  Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should be prepared for strong winds and
  hazardous driving conditions. High profile vehicles are most
  susceptible to tip-over from strong cross winds. Unsecured
  objects will be blown around. Damage to trees, fences and
  awnings is possible along with possible sporadic power outages.
  Blowing dust will reduce visibilities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NVZ040-051630-
/O.NEW.KLKN.WI.Y.0003.170305T1800Z-170306T0600Z/
Northwestern Nye County-
226 PM PST Sat Mar 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Wind Advisory...
which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM PST Sunday. 

* WINDS...Southwest to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. 
  Gusts to 55 mph across higher terrain.

* TIMING...Winds will increase Sunday morning before decreasing
  Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other high-
  profile vehicles should be alert to the danger of these winds,
  especially when driving along east to west roads. Secure loose
  outdoor objects such as trash cans.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A wind advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph with gusts
in excess of 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

NVZ030-050600-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170305T0600Z/
Humboldt County-
226 PM PST Sat Mar 4 2017

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

* WINDS...South to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
  Gusts to 55 mph across higher terrain.

* TIMING...Winds will remain elevated this afternoon before
  subsiding this evening.

* IMPACTS....Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other high-
  profile vehicles should be alert to the danger of these winds
  roads. Secure loose outdoor objects such as trash cans.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A wind advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph with gusts
in excess of 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
988 
WWUS75 KLKN 050543
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
943 PM PST Sat Mar 4 2017

NVZ030-050645-
/O.CAN.KLKN.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170305T0600Z/
Humboldt County-
943 PM PST Sat Mar 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have subsided across Humboldt County and the advisory has
been cancelled.

$$

NVZ035-041-060000-
/O.CON.KLKN.HW.W.0002.170305T1800Z-170306T0600Z/
White Pine County-Northeastern Nye County-
943 PM PST Sat Mar 4 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST
SUNDAY...

* WINDS...Southwest to west winds 30 to 40 with gusts to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase Sunday morning before decreasing 
  Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should be prepared for strong winds and 
  hazardous driving conditions. High profile vehicles are most 
  susceptible to tip-over from strong cross winds. Unsecured 
  objects will be blown around. Damage to trees, fences and 
  awnings is possible along with possible sporadic power 
  outages. Blowing dust will reduce visibilities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NVZ040-060000-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0003.170305T1800Z-170306T0600Z/
Northwestern Nye County-
943 PM PST Sat Mar 4 2017

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

* WINDS...Southwest to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. 
  Gusts to 55 mph across higher terrain. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase Sunday morning before decreasing 
  Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other high- 
  profile vehicles should be alert to the danger of these 
  winds, especially when driving along east to west roads. 
  Secure loose outdoor objects such as trash cans.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A wind advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph with gusts
in excess of 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$
536 
WWUS75 KLKN 051035
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
235 AM PST Sun Mar 5 2017

NVZ035-041-060000-
/O.CON.KLKN.HW.W.0002.170305T1800Z-170306T0600Z/
White Pine County-Northeastern Nye County-
235 AM PST Sun Mar 5 2017

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

* WINDS...Southwest to west winds 30 to 40 with gusts to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase Sunday morning before decreasing 
  Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should be prepared for strong winds and 
  hazardous driving conditions. High profile vehicles are most 
  susceptible to tip-over from strong cross winds. Unsecured 
  objects will be blown around. Damage to trees, fences and 
  awnings is possible along with possible sporadic power 
  outages. Blowing dust will reduce visibilities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NVZ040-060000-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0003.170305T1800Z-170306T0600Z/
Northwestern Nye County-
235 AM PST Sun Mar 5 2017

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

* WINDS...Southwest to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. 
  Gusts to 55 mph across higher terrain. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase Sunday morning before decreasing 
  Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other high- 
  profile vehicles should be alert to the danger of these 
  winds, especially when driving along east to west roads. 
  Secure loose outdoor objects such as trash cans.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A wind advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph with gusts
in excess of 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$
783 
WWUS75 KLKN 052212
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
212 PM PST Sun Mar 5 2017

NVZ035-041-060600-
/O.CON.KLKN.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170306T0600Z/
White Pine County-Northeastern Nye County-
212 PM PST Sun Mar 5 2017

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

* WINDS...Southwest to west winds 30 to 40 with gusts to 60 mph.
  Higher gusts are gusts are likely across passes and summits. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase through the later afternoon before
  decreasing Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should be prepared for strong winds and 
  hazardous driving conditions. High profile vehicles are most 
  susceptible to tip-over from strong cross winds. Unsecured 
  objects will be blown around. Damage to trees, fences and 
  awnings is possible along with possible sporadic power 
  outages. Blowing dust will reduce visibilities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NVZ040-060600-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170306T0600Z/
Northwestern Nye County-
212 PM PST Sun Mar 5 2017

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

* WINDS...Northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph, gusting to 45 mph.
  Locally higher gusts to 55 mph possible across passes and
  summits.  

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong, before weakening later this
  afternoon or early evening. 

* IMPACTS...Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other high- 
  profile vehicles should be alert to the danger of these 
  winds, especially when driving along east to west roads. 
  Secure loose outdoor objects such as trash cans.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A wind advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph with gusts
in excess of 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

94
682 
WWUS75 KLKN 060351
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
751 PM PST Sun Mar 5 2017

NVZ035-041-060500-
/O.CAN.KLKN.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170306T0600Z/
White Pine County-Northeastern Nye County-
751 PM PST Sun Mar 5 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have subsided this evening and therefore the High Wind
Warning has been cancelled.

$$

NVZ040-060500-
/O.CAN.KLKN.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170306T0600Z/
Northwestern Nye County-
751 PM PST Sun Mar 5 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have subsided this evening and therefore the Wind Advisory 
has been cancelled.

$$

DS

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 4, 2:26 PM PSTWind AdvisoryLKNNye29 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Nevada, 2017Every high wind warning in 2017

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.