Alert archive / Nevada / High Wind Warnings in 2017
High Wind Warning 3, NWS Elko, NV
NWS Elko, NV issued this high wind warning at Mar 29, 2017, 3:54 PM PDT for Nye County, Nevada. It took effect at Mar 30, 2017, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 12 hr. 16 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 29, 2017, 3:54 PM PDT (22:54 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 30, 2017, 11:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- Mar 30, 2017, 11:00 PM PDT
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Elko, NV
County Nye County, NV
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 12:20 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Tonopah, NV | STRONG FRONTAL WINDS IN TOWN. REPORTS OF BLOWING DUST ALSO OBSERVED. . |
| Mar 30, 12:24 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 7 E Tonopah, NV | ASOS STATION TONOPAH AIRPORT ASOS /TPH/. |
| Mar 30, 12:47 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 18 Nne Blue Eagle Ranch, NV | MESONET STATION CURRANT CREEK RAWS /CCRN2/. |
| Mar 30, 1:15 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 15 Nnw Amargosa Valley, NV | MESONET STATION AMARGOSA VALLEY 14 NNW /OYMAB/. |
| Mar 30, 1:15 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 28 Ene Beatty, NV | MESONET STATION NNSS - A18 /A18AB/. |
| Mar 30, 1:15 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 26 Ne Beatty, NV | MESONET STATION NNSS - A18 /A18AA/ UPDATED FROM EARLIER REPORT. |
| Mar 30, 1:51 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 11 Ne Beatty, NV | MESONET STATION BEATTY 11 NE /TS873/. |
| Mar 30, 2:00 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 81 | 36 Ssw Rachel, NV | MESONET STATION NNSS - A10 /A10AA/. |
| Mar 30, 2:10 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 92 | 19 N Mercury, NV | SORD REPORTED A 92 MPH WIND GUST MEASURED AT AREA 6 AT THE NEVADA TEST SITE. |
| Mar 30, 2:10 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 92 | 19 N Mercury, NV | SORD REPORTED A 92 MPH WIND GUST MEASURED AT AREA 6 AT THE NEVADA TEST SITE. . |
| Mar 30, 2:24 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 17 Sse Amargosa Valley, NV | YCGN2 - ASH MEADOWS. |
| Mar 30, 2:45 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Wnw Pahrump, NV | STORM SPOTTER REPORTED 3 POWER POLES DOWNED AT THE INTERSECTION OF BLAGG RD AND BASIN AVE. |
| Mar 30, 2:45 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Wnw Pahrump, NV | STORM SPOTTER REPORTED 3 POWER POLES DOWNED AT THE INTERSECTION OF BLAGG RD AND BASIN AVE. . |
| Mar 30, 3:30 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Tonopah, NV | STRONG WINDS BLEW DOWN THE HISTORIC MITZPAH HOTEL AND CASINO SIGN. |
| Mar 30, 3:54 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 42 Ese Manhattan, NV | WARM SPRINGS SUMMIT CEMP - 7550 FEET. |
| Mar 30, 3:54 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Tonopah, NV | STRONG WINDS UPROOTED 9-12 INCH DIAMETER TREE IN FRONT OF MUSEUM. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Las Vegas, NV (KVEF), launched 12:00Z, 10.9 hours before the alert went out and 203 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
- 2736 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 49 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 54 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 16 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
601 WWUS75 KLKN 292254 NPWLKN URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Elko NV 354 PM PDT Wed Mar 29 2017 NVZ040-041-301700- /O.UPG.KLKN.HW.A.0001.170330T1800Z-170331T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KLKN.HW.W.0003.170330T1800Z-170331T0600Z/ Northwestern Nye County-Northeastern Nye County- 354 PM PDT Wed Mar 29 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a High Wind Warning...which is in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * WINDS...Northwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 to 70 mph. * TIMING...Winds will increase Thursday morning with the strongest winds Thursday afternoon and evening. * IMPACTS...Travel in high profile vehicles is not recommended as these high winds have the potential to topple over those types of vehicles. Damage to weakened structures could occur. Secure loose outdoor items such as trash cans and outdoor furniture. 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. && $$ NVZ030-036-301700- /O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0005.170330T1800Z-170331T0300Z/ Humboldt County-Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County- 354 PM PDT Wed Mar 29 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * TIMING...Winds will increase Thursday morning with the strongest winds from late morning through mid-afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong gusty winds will make driving challenging, especially those driving vans, campers, trailers, and other high-profile vehicles. Secure loose outdoor items such as trash cans and outdoor furniture. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A wind advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph with gusts in excess of 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NVZ031-033>035-037>039-301700- /O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0005.170330T1800Z-170331T0600Z/ Northern Elko County-Southeastern Elko County- Ruby Mountains/East Humboldt Range-White Pine County- Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County- Southwestern Elko County-South Central Elko County- 354 PM PDT Wed Mar 29 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * TIMING...Winds will increase Thursday morning with the strongest winds from late morning through the afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong gusty winds will make driving challenging, especially those driving vans, campers, trailers, and other high-profile vehicles. Secure loose outdoor items such as trash cans and outdoor furniture. 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. && $$
4 follow-up statements
090 WWUS75 KLKN 300936 NPWLKN URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Elko NV 236 AM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017 NVZ040-041-310345- /O.EXB.KLKN.WI.Y.0005.170331T0600Z-170331T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLKN.HW.W.0003.170330T1800Z-170331T0600Z/ Northwestern Nye County-Northeastern Nye County- 236 AM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM PDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Wind Advisory... which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Friday. * WINDS...Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 to 70 mph. * TIMING...Winds will increase Thursday morning with the strongest winds from late morning through the afternoon. Dangerous winds will subside somewhat Thursday night but remain strong through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel in high profile vehicles is not recommended as these high winds have the potential to topple over those types of vehicles. Damage to weakened structures could occur as well as isolated power outages. Secure loose outdoor items such as trash cans and outdoor furniture. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A high wind warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. A wind advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph with gusts in excess of 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NVZ030-036-310300- /O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0005.170330T1800Z-170331T0300Z/ Humboldt County-Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County- 236 AM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * TIMING...Winds will increase this morning with the strongest winds from late morning through mid-afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong gusty winds will make driving challenging, especially those driving vans, campers, trailers, and other high-profile vehicles. Secure loose outdoor items such as trash cans and outdoor furniture. 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. && $$ NVZ031-033>035-037>039-310345- /O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0005.170330T1800Z-170331T0600Z/ Northern Elko County-Southeastern Elko County- Ruby Mountains/East Humboldt Range-White Pine County- Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County- Southwestern Elko County-South Central Elko County- 236 AM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Gusts to 55 mph are possible in northeastern and far eastern Elko County. * TIMING...Winds will increase this morning with the strongest winds from late morning through the afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong gusty winds will make driving challenging, especially those driving vans, campers, trailers, and other high-profile vehicles. Secure loose outdoor items such as trash cans and outdoor furniture. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A wind advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph with gusts in excess of 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
269 WWUS75 KLKN 302128 NPWLKN URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Elko NV 228 PM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017 NVZ040-041-311530- /O.EXT.KLKN.WI.Y.0005.170331T0600Z-170401T0000Z/ /O.CON.KLKN.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170331T0600Z/ Northwestern Nye County-Northeastern Nye County- 228 PM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WINDS...Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 to 70 mph. * TIMING...Strongest winds will continue through this evening. Dangerous winds will subside somewhat tonight but remain strong through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel in high profile vehicles is not recommended as these high winds have the potential to topple over those types of vehicles. Damage to weakened structures could occur as well as isolated power outages. Secure loose outdoor items such as trash cans and outdoor furniture. 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. 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. && $$ NVZ030-036-310300- /O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170331T0300Z/ Humboldt County-Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County- 228 PM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * TIMING...Winds are at their peak and will subside this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong gusty winds will make driving challenging, especially those driving vans, campers, trailers, and other high-profile vehicles. Secure loose outdoor items such as trash cans and outdoor furniture. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A wind advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph with gusts in excess of 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NVZ031-033>035-037>039-310600- /O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170331T0600Z/ Northern Elko County-Southeastern Elko County- Ruby Mountains/East Humboldt Range-White Pine County- Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County- Southwestern Elko County-South Central Elko County- 228 PM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Gusts to 55 mph are possible in northeastern and far eastern Elko County. * TIMING...Winds are at their peak and will subside late this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong gusty winds will make driving challenging, especially those driving vans, campers, trailers, and other high-profile vehicles. Secure loose outdoor items such as trash cans and outdoor furniture. 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. && $$
097 WWUS75 KLKN 310242 NPWLKN URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Elko NV 742 PM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017 NVZ030-036-310345- /O.EXP.KLKN.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170331T0300Z/ Humboldt County-Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County- 742 PM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... Winds have decreased below wind advisory levels. $$ NVZ040-041-312045- /O.CON.KLKN.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170331T0600Z/ /O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0005.170331T0600Z-170401T0000Z/ Northwestern Nye County-Northeastern Nye County- 742 PM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM PDT FRIDAY... * WINDS...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph. * IMPACTS...Travel in high profile vehicles is not recommended as these high winds have the potential to topple over those types of vehicles. Damage to weakened structures could occur as well as isolated power outages. Secure loose outdoor items such as trash cans and outdoor furniture. 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. 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. && $$ NVZ031-033>035-037>039-310600- /O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170331T0600Z/ Northern Elko County-Southeastern Elko County- Ruby Mountains/East Humboldt Range-White Pine County- Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County- Southwestern Elko County-South Central Elko County- 742 PM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong gusty winds will make driving challenging, especially those driving vans, campers, trailers, and other high-profile vehicles. Secure loose outdoor items such as trash cans and outdoor furniture. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A wind advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph with gusts in excess of 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
759 WWUS75 KLKN 310559 NPWLKN URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Elko NV 1059 PM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017 NVZ040-041-010000- /O.EXP.KLKN.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170331T0600Z/ /O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0005.170331T0600Z-170401T0000Z/ Northwestern Nye County-Northeastern Nye County- 1059 PM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WINDS...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * TIMING...Winds will remain elevated through Friday morning before subsiding FRiday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong gusty winds will make driving challenging, especially those driving vans, campers, trailers, and other high-profile vehicles. Secure loose outdoor items such as trash cans and outdoor furniture. 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. && $$ NVZ031-033>035-037>039-310700- /O.EXP.KLKN.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-170331T0600Z/ Northern Elko County-Southeastern Elko County- Ruby Mountains/East Humboldt Range-White Pine County- Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County- Southwestern Elko County-South Central Elko County- 1059 PM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... Winds continue to subside across northern Nevada and have fallen below advisory levels. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Elko, NV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 4:05 PM PDT | Winter Weather Advisory | LKN | Elko, White Pine | 37 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.