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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Elko, NV

March 29, 2017Nye County, Nevada

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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 30, 12:20 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Tonopah, NVSTRONG FRONTAL WINDS IN TOWN. REPORTS OF BLOWING DUST ALSO OBSERVED. .
Mar 30, 12:24 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 647 E Tonopah, NVASOS STATION TONOPAH AIRPORT ASOS /TPH/.
Mar 30, 12:47 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6018 Nne Blue Eagle Ranch, NVMESONET STATION CURRANT CREEK RAWS /CCRN2/.
Mar 30, 1:15 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6015 Nnw Amargosa Valley, NVMESONET STATION AMARGOSA VALLEY 14 NNW /OYMAB/.
Mar 30, 1:15 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6028 Ene Beatty, NVMESONET STATION NNSS - A18 /A18AB/.
Mar 30, 1:15 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6526 Ne Beatty, NVMESONET STATION NNSS - A18 /A18AA/ UPDATED FROM EARLIER REPORT.
Mar 30, 1:51 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6611 Ne Beatty, NVMESONET STATION BEATTY 11 NE /TS873/.
Mar 30, 2:00 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 8136 Ssw Rachel, NVMESONET STATION NNSS - A10 /A10AA/.
Mar 30, 2:10 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 9219 N Mercury, NVSORD REPORTED A 92 MPH WIND GUST MEASURED AT AREA 6 AT THE NEVADA TEST SITE.
Mar 30, 2:10 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 9219 N Mercury, NVSORD REPORTED A 92 MPH WIND GUST MEASURED AT AREA 6 AT THE NEVADA TEST SITE. .
Mar 30, 2:24 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5917 Sse Amargosa Valley, NVYCGN2 - ASH MEADOWS.
Mar 30, 2:45 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Wnw Pahrump, NVSTORM SPOTTER REPORTED 3 POWER POLES DOWNED AT THE INTERSECTION OF BLAGG RD AND BASIN AVE.
Mar 30, 2:45 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Wnw Pahrump, NVSTORM SPOTTER REPORTED 3 POWER POLES DOWNED AT THE INTERSECTION OF BLAGG RD AND BASIN AVE. .
Mar 30, 3:30 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND DMGTonopah, NVSTRONG WINDS BLEW DOWN THE HISTORIC MITZPAH HOTEL AND CASINO SIGN.
Mar 30, 3:54 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5942 Ese Manhattan, NVWARM SPRINGS SUMMIT CEMP - 7550 FEET.
Mar 30, 3:54 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND DMGTonopah, NVSTRONG 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Las Vegas, NV at 12:00Z on 2017-03-29Temperature 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 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Las Vegas, NV at 12:00Z on 2017-03-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 54 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
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

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 29, 4:05 PM PDTWinter Weather AdvisoryLKNElko, White Pine37 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.