Alert archive / Nevada / High Wind Warnings in 2017
High Wind Warning 2, NWS Elko, NV
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.
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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 10:15 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 72 | 19 N Mercury, NV | MESONET STATION ID A06AE. |
| Mar 5, 12:30 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | 42 Ese Manhattan, NV | MESONET STATION WARM SPRINGS SUMMIT CEMP /CMP26/. |
| Mar 5, 1:30 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 14 Nw Mercury, NV | MESONET STATION PORT GASTON. |
| Mar 5, 2:45 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 3 Ssw Mercury, NV | MESONET STATION DESERT ROCK. |
| Mar 5, 2:45 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 10 N Mercury, NV | MESONET STATION WELL 5B. |
| Mar 5, 2:47 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 3 Sw Mercury, NV | MERCURY, DESERT ROCK. |
| Mar 5, 6:00 PM PST | SNOW 9 | 10 Ese Mcgill, NV | MESONET 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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2:26 PM PST | Wind Advisory | LKN | Nye | 29 hr |
Nearby
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.