Alert archive / Nevada / High Wind Warnings in 2017
High Wind Warning 4, NWS Reno, NV
NWS Reno, NV issued this high wind warning at Feb 8, 2017, 12:34 PM PST for 5 counties in California; 7 counties in Nevada. It took effect at Feb 9, 2017, 4:00 AM PST. It was in force for 15 hr. 40 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
- Feb 8, 2017, 12:34 PM PST (20:34 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 9, 2017, 4:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Feb 9, 2017, 7:00 PM PST
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Reno, NV
Counties Lassen County, CA, Modoc County, CA, Mono County, CA, Plumas County, CA, Sierra County, CA, Churchill County, NV, Douglas County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Mineral County, NV, Pershing County, NV, Storey County, NV, Washoe County, NV
The radar
The Reno radar (KRGX), 10 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 5:03 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 7 Ne Adin, CA | MESONET STATION RUSH CREEK /RSHC1/. |
| Feb 9, 5:03 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 74 | 2 Se Tionesta, CA | MESONET STATION TIMBER CREEK RAWS /TBRC1/. |
| Feb 9, 7:00 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 46 | 1 W Alturas, CA | ASOS STATION ALTURAS MUNI AIRPORT /AAT/. |
| Feb 9, 7:00 AM PST | HEAVY RAIN 1 | 11 Ne Willow Ranch, CA | MESONET STATION 6 E NEW PINE CREEK /DMLC1/. THE DURATION OF THE HEAVY RAIN EVENT WAS 24 HOURS. |
| Feb 9, 8:24 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Hallelujah Junction, CA | BIG RIG BLOWN OVER AT THE JUNCTION OF HIGHWAYS 70 AND 395 |
| Feb 9, 8:24 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Lee Vining, CA | TWO BIG RIGS HAVE BLOWN OVER IN LEE VINING |
| Feb 9, 8:30 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | 4 S Gardnerville, NV | TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTER REPORTED A WIND GUST OF 56 MPH AT 830 AM. |
| Feb 9, 8:30 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 85 | 5 Wsw Gardnerville, NV | TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTER REPORTED AN 85 MPH WIND GUST AT 830 AM PST. |
| Feb 9, 8:49 AM PST | FLOOD | Portola, CA | MANY ROADS ALONG THE MIDDLE AND NORTH FORKS OF THE FEATHER RIVER ARE CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING. SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED AND RESIDENTS ARE URGED TO STAY HOME. |
| Feb 9, 9:25 AM PST | FLOOD | Ene Mammoth Lakes, CA | U.S. FOREST SERVICE REPORTED THAT THE MAMMOTH LAKES WELCOME CENTER IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO FLOODING. CREWS ARE WORKING TO DIVERT FLOOD WATERS. |
| Feb 9, 9:48 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 7 E Mammoth Lakes, CA | BIG RIG BLOWN OVER ON HIGHWAY 395 NEAR THE MAMMOTH AIRPORT |
| Feb 9, 9:55 AM PST | FLOOD | 3 Sw Minden, NV | WATER IS COVERING MOTTSVILLE LANE BETWEEN HIGHWAY 88 AND FOOTHILL ROAD. |
| Feb 9, 9:55 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ne Minden, NV | POWERLINES ARE DOWN ON MULLER LANE. |
| Feb 9, 10:50 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Sse Coleville, CA | CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED THAT A LARGE TREE WAS BLOCKING NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND LANES OF HIGHWAY 395.PER 71-S1 ROADWAY IS NOW CLEAR. |
| Feb 9, 10:51 AM PST | HEAVY RAIN 0.95 | 5 Wnw Susanville, CA | TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTER REPORTED A 24 HOUR RAINFALL TOTAL OF 0.95 INCHES. |
| Feb 9, 10:58 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 92 | 2 Ssw Washoe Drive Fire, NV | BROWNS CREEK MESOWEST MESONET REPORTED A WIND GUST OF 92 MPH AT 918 AM PST. |
| Feb 9, 10:59 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 85 | 4 Sse Crowley Lake, CA | TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTER REPORTED A 85 MPH WIND GUST AT AN ELEVATION OF 7000 FT. |
| Feb 9, 12:00 PM PST | HEAVY RAIN 2.3 | 1 N Quincy, CA | THERE WERE 2.30 INCHES OF RAIN MEASURED OVER 24 HOURS, 6.10 INCHES OVER 72 HOURS. |
| Feb 9, 12:38 PM PST | FLOOD | 5 Wnw Susanville, CA | TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTER REPORTED THAT THE SUSAN RIVER HAS CRESTED OVER THE SUSAN RIVER TRAIL. THE LOWER FLOOR OF THE SUSAN RIVER APARTMENTS ARE ALSO BEING EVACUATED. |
| Feb 9, 12:39 PM PST | HEAVY RAIN 0.5 | 5 Wnw Susanville, CA | TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTER REPORTED 0.5 INCHES OF RAINFALL IN THE PAST 3.5 HOURS. |
| Feb 9, 1:06 PM PST | FLOOD | Eagle Lake, CA | HIGHWAY 139 NEAR EAGLE LAKE IS COVERED DUE TO FLOODING. |
| Feb 9, 1:08 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 92 | 2 Sse Reno, NV | TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTER REPORTED A 92 MPH WIND GUST AND ALSO REPORTED A LARGE ASPEN TREE DOWN IN A NEIGHBORS YARD. |
| Feb 9, 1:15 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 0 | Yerington, NV | HIGHWAY 95-A IS CLOSED BETWEEN YERINGTON AND SCHURZ DUE TO HIGH WINDS. |
| Feb 9, 1:15 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Minden, NV | HIGH WINDS HAS KNOCKED OUT POWER TO OVER 7000 CUSTOMERS IN DOUGLAS COUNTY. |
| Feb 9, 1:28 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 81 | Cold Springs, NV | PUBLIC REPORTED AN 81 MPH WIND GUST VIA FACEBOOK. |
| Feb 9, 1:38 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Gardnerville, NV | PUBLIC REPORTED A LARGE DOWNED TREE VIA FACEBOOK. |
| Feb 9, 1:41 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Yerington, NV | 95A IN SOUTH LYON COUNTY FROM YERINGTON IS CLOSED DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW VISIBILITY IN BLOWING DUST. IN ADDITION ALL COUNTY ROADS CONNECTING TO THAT PORTION OF 95A ARE ALSO RESTRICTED. |
| Feb 9, 1:43 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nne Wingfield Springs, NV | NWS EMPLOYEE REPORTED A LARGE TREE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF BAREBACK DR AND HUBBLE DR. |
| Feb 9, 2:00 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Hawthorne, NV | A SPOTTER AT THE HAWTHORNE AIRPORT REPORTED A GUST TO 63 MPH EARLIER TODAY. VISIBILITY IS LOW TO THE NORTH OF THE AIRPORT. |
| Feb 9, 2:32 PM PST | FLOOD | Graeagle, CA | WATER IS COVERING THEINTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 70 AND 89. |
| Feb 9, 2:34 PM PST | FLOOD | Sattley, CA | WATER IS COVERING THE ROAD AT THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAYS 49 AND 89. |
| Feb 9, 2:35 PM PST | FLOOD | 5 Nw Doyle, CA | BOTH LANES OF US-395 AT COWBOY JOE ROAD ARE COVERED IN WATER. |
| Feb 9, 2:41 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | 3 W Reno, NV | TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTER REPORTED A 68 MPH WIND GUST. |
| Feb 9, 2:44 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Gardnerville, NV | PUBLIC REPORTED A DOWNED TREE WITH LOSS OF POWER. |
| Feb 9, 2:46 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Nw Reno, NV | PUBLIC REPORTED DOWNED TREE AT WALDENS VIA FACEBOOK. |
| Feb 9, 3:01 PM PST | HEAVY RAIN 3.03 | 2 Nne Crescent Mills, CA | TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTER REPORTED 3.03 INCHES OF PRECIP SINCE 500 AM PST WITH A STORM TOTAL OF 8.9 INCHES SINCE FEBRUARY 2, 2017. |
| Feb 9, 3:22 PM PST | DEBRIS FLOW | 2 Nnw Greenville, CA | SR 89 PLUMAS COUNTY WAS CLOSED FROM 3 MILES NORTH OF GREENVILLE TO CANYON DAM DUE TO A MUD AND ROCK SLIDE. |
| Feb 9, 3:23 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 100 | 4 Se Gardnerville, NV | PUBLIC REPORTED A WIND GUST TO 100 MPH FROM A HANDHELD KESTREL VIA FACEBOOK. DAMAGE ALSO REPORTED TO THEIR GARAGE DOOR. |
| Feb 9, 4:00 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 W Stead, NV | RENO FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTED A SEMI TRAILER TOPPLED OVER ON HIGHWAY 395 VIA TWITTER. |
| Feb 9, 4:56 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 W Reno, NV | PUBLIC REPORTED A DOWNED TREE VIA FACEBOOK. |
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, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 117 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
- 1204 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 67 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 151 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 201 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
007 WWUS75 KREV 082034 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1234 PM PST Wed Feb 8 2017 CAZ072-073-NVZ002-082145- /O.CAN.KREV.HW.A.0003.170209T1500Z-170210T0300Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Mono County- 1234 PM PST Wed Feb 8 2017 ...HIGH WIND WATCH HAS BEEN UPGRADED WITHIN A WINTER STORM WARNING... THE HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FOR THE SIERRA ACROSS THE TAHOE BASIN AND MONO COUNTY HAS BEEN INCORPORATED WITH A WINTER STORM WARNING. HIGH WINDS ARE STILL EXPECTED ON THURSDAY. SEE THE WINTER STORM WARNING FOR DETAILS ON EXPECTED WIND SPEEDS. $$ CAZ070-071-NVZ005-091400- /O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0003.170209T1500Z-170210T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0004.170209T1200Z-170210T0300Z/ Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, Susanville, Empire, and Gerlach 1234 PM PST Wed Feb 8 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM PST THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 4 AM to 7 PM PST Thursday. This is an upgrade of the High Wind Watch. * Timing: Strong winds will develop Thursday morning and continue into early Thursday evening. * Winds: South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. For wind prone areas such as Highway 395 between Susanville and the Nevada border, gusts could exceed 80 mph. * Impacts: Plan for hazardous travel conditions for high profile vehicles especially along Highway 395 in Lassen County. Strong turbulence and wind shear will impact aviation interests in the region. Downed trees, property damage and power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ003-091400- /O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0003.170209T1500Z-170210T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0004.170209T1400Z-170210T0800Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 1234 PM PST Wed Feb 8 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT PST THURSDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM Thursday to midnight PST Thursday night. This is an upgrade of the High Wind Watch. * Timing: Strong winds will intensify on the ridges and foothills early Thursday morning with downslope winds developing by daybreak Thursday. Strong winds will continue through the evening before diminishing. * Winds: South to southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. For wind prone areas such as I-580 through Washoe Valley and in the foothills, gusts could reach 80 to 90 mph. * Impacts: Trees weakened by recent heavy rain and snow are prone to falling in high winds. Power outages and property damage such as downed fences are also possible. Plan for hazardous travel conditions for high profile vehicles. Consider delaying or rerouting travel around wind prone areas. Strong turbulence and wind shear will impact aviation interests in the region possibly resulting in delays or cancellations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture 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. && $$ NVZ001-004-091400- /O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0004.170209T1800Z-170210T0800Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs 1234 PM PST Wed Feb 8 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT PST THURSDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM Thursday to midnight PST Thursday night. * Timing: Strong winds will develop Thursday morning and continue into early Thursday evening. * Winds: South to Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Winds and Waves on Pyramid Lake: South to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. Waves 2 to 5 feet with highest waves on northern and eastern shores. * Impacts: Trees weakened by recent heavy rain and snow are prone to falling in high winds. Power outages and property damage such as downed fences are also possible. Plan for hazardous travel conditions for high profile vehicles. Consider delaying or rerouting travel around wind prone areas. Strong turbulence and wind shear will impact aviation interests in the region possibly resulting in delays or cancellations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
5 follow-up statements
151 WWUS75 KREV 090353 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 753 PM PST Wed Feb 8 2017 CAZ073-091800- /O.EXB.KREV.HW.W.0004.170209T1400Z-170210T0000Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport and Mammoth Lakes 753 PM PST Wed Feb 8 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM to 4 PM PST Thursday. * Timing: Strong winds will develop early Thursday morning and continue into Thursday afternoon. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from late Thursday afternoon into Saturday morning. * Winds: South to Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph increasing to 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 75 mph in the afternoon. * Impacts: Trees weakened by recent heavy rain and snow are prone to falling in high winds. Power outages and property damage such as downed fences are also possible. Plan for hazardous travel conditions for high profile vehicles. Consider delaying or rerouting travel around wind prone areas. Strong turbulence and wind shear will impact aviation interests in the region possibly resulting in delays or cancellations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture 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. && $$ CAZ070-071-NVZ005-091800- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0004.170209T1200Z-170210T0300Z/ Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, Susanville, Empire, and Gerlach 753 PM PST Wed Feb 8 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM PST THURSDAY... * Timing: Strong winds will develop Thursday morning and continue into early Thursday evening. * Winds: South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. For wind prone areas such as Highway 395 between Susanville and the Nevada border, gusts could exceed 80 mph. * Impacts: Plan for hazardous travel conditions for high profile vehicles especially along Highway 395 in Lassen County. Strong turbulence and wind shear will impact aviation interests in the region. Downed trees, property damage and power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ003-091800- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0004.170209T1400Z-170210T0800Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 753 PM PST Wed Feb 8 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT PST THURSDAY NIGHT... * Timing: Strong winds will intensify on the ridges and foothills early Thursday morning with downslope winds developing by daybreak Thursday. Strong winds will continue through the evening before diminishing. * Winds: South to southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. For wind prone areas such as I-580 through Washoe Valley and in the foothills, gusts could reach 80 to 90 mph. * Impacts: Trees weakened by recent heavy rain and snow are prone to falling in high winds. Power outages and property damage such as downed fences are also possible. Plan for hazardous travel conditions for high profile vehicles. Consider delaying or rerouting travel around wind prone areas. Strong turbulence and wind shear will impact aviation interests in the region possibly resulting in delays or cancellations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture 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. && $$ NVZ001-004-091800- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0004.170209T1800Z-170210T0800Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs 753 PM PST Wed Feb 8 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT PST THURSDAY NIGHT... * Timing: Strong winds will develop Thursday morning and continue into early Thursday evening. * Winds: South to Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Winds and Waves on Pyramid Lake: South to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. Waves 2 to 5 feet with highest waves on northern and eastern shores. * Impacts: Trees weakened by recent heavy rain and snow are prone to falling in high winds. Power outages and property damage such as downed fences are also possible. Plan for hazardous travel conditions for high profile vehicles. Consider delaying or rerouting travel around wind prone areas. Strong turbulence and wind shear will impact aviation interests in the region possibly resulting in delays or cancellations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
032 WWUS75 KREV 090946 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 146 AM PST Thu Feb 9 2017 CAZ070-071-NVZ005-100000- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0004.170209T1200Z-170210T0300Z/ Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, Susanville, Empire, and Gerlach 146 AM PST Thu Feb 9 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * Timing: Strong winds will develop this morning and continue through this evening. * Winds: South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. For wind prone areas such as Highway 395 between Susanville and the Nevada border, gusts could exceed 80 mph. * Impacts: Plan for hazardous travel conditions for high profile vehicles especially along Highway 395 in Lassen County. Strong turbulence and wind shear will impact aviation interests in the region. Downed trees, property damage and power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture 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. && $$ NVZ003-100000- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0004.170209T1400Z-170210T0800Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 146 AM PST Thu Feb 9 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT... * Timing: Strong winds will intensify on the ridges and foothills early this morning with downslope winds developing by daybreak. Strong winds will continue through the evening before diminishing. * Winds: South to southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. For wind prone areas such as I-580 through Washoe Valley and in the foothills, gusts could reach 80 to 90 mph. * Impacts: Trees weakened by recent heavy rain and snow are prone to falling in high winds. Power outages and property damage such as downed fences are also possible. Plan for hazardous travel conditions for high profile vehicles. Consider delaying or rerouting travel around wind prone areas. Strong turbulence and wind shear will impact aviation interests in the region possibly resulting in delays or cancellations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ001-004-100000- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0004.170209T1800Z-170210T0800Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs 146 AM PST Thu Feb 9 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT... * Timing: Strong winds will develop this morning and continue through this evening. * Winds: South to Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Winds and Waves on Pyramid Lake: South to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. Waves 2 to 5 feet with highest waves on northern and eastern shores. * Impacts: Trees weakened by recent heavy rain and snow are prone to falling in high winds. Power outages and property damage such as downed fences are also possible. Plan for hazardous travel conditions for high profile vehicles. Consider delaying or rerouting travel around wind prone areas. Strong turbulence and wind shear will impact aviation interests in the region possibly resulting in delays or cancellations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture 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. && $$ CAZ073-100000- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0004.170209T1400Z-170210T0000Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport and Mammoth Lakes 146 AM PST Thu Feb 9 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * Timing: Strong winds will develop early this morning and continue through the afternoon. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from late this afternoon into Saturday morning. * Winds: South to Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph increasing to 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 75 mph in the afternoon. * Impacts: Trees weakened by recent heavy rain and snow are prone to falling in high winds. Power outages and property damage such as downed fences are also possible. Plan for hazardous travel conditions for high profile vehicles. Consider delaying or rerouting travel around wind prone areas. Strong turbulence and wind shear will impact aviation interests in the region possibly resulting in delays or cancellations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-091800- /O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0007.170209T0946Z-170209T1800Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, and Incline Village 146 AM PST Thu Feb 9 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 10 AM PST this morning. * Winds: Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 55 mph through 10 AM. Strong winds will continue beyond this morning and a winter storm warning is in effect from 10 AM this morning into Saturday morning. * Wave Heights: 2 to 5 feet through 10 AM. * Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
338 WWUS75 KREV 091740 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 940 AM PST Thu Feb 9 2017 CAZ072-NVZ002-091845- /O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170209T1800Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, and Incline Village 940 AM PST Thu Feb 9 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... The Lake Wind Advisory will expire at 10 AM PST this morning. Winter Storm takes over for the Lake Wind advisory today. * Strong Winds Today: Strong and gusty winds 60 to 70 mph in the valleys by daybreak. Wind across the ridges may reach near 150 mph. Winds will diminish tonight. * Waves on Lake Tahoe Today: 3 to 7 feet with highest waves from mid-lake to north and east shores. $$ CAZ070-071-NVZ005-100300- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170210T0300Z/ Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, Susanville, Empire, and Gerlach 940 AM PST Thu Feb 9 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * Timing: Strong winds will continue through this evening. * Winds: South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. For wind prone areas such as Highway 395 between Susanville and the Nevada border, gusts could exceed 80 mph. * Impacts: Plan for hazardous travel conditions for high profile vehicles especially along Highway 395 in Lassen County. Strong turbulence and wind shear will impact aviation interests in the region. Downed trees, property damage and power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture 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. && $$ NVZ003-100545- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170210T0800Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 940 AM PST Thu Feb 9 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT... * Timing: Strong winds will continue through the evening before diminishing. * Winds: South to southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. For wind prone areas such as I-580 through Washoe Valley and in the foothills, gusts could reach near 90 mph. * Impacts: Trees weakened by recent heavy rain and snow are prone to falling in high winds. Power outages and property damage such as downed fences are also possible. Plan for hazardous travel conditions for high profile vehicles. Consider delaying or rerouting travel around wind prone areas. Strong turbulence and wind shear will impact aviation interests in the region possibly resulting in delays or cancellations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ001-004-100545- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0004.170209T1800Z-170210T0800Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs 940 AM PST Thu Feb 9 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT... * Timing: Strong winds will continue through this evening. * Winds: South to Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Winds and Waves on Pyramid Lake: South to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. Waves 2 to 5 feet with highest waves on northern and eastern shores. * Impacts: Trees weakened by recent heavy rain and snow are prone to falling in high winds. Power outages and property damage such as downed fences are also possible. Plan for hazardous travel conditions for high profile vehicles. Consider delaying or rerouting travel around wind prone areas. Strong turbulence and wind shear will impact aviation interests in the region possibly resulting in delays or cancellations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture 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. && $$ CAZ073-100000- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170210T0000Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport and Mammoth Lakes 940 AM PST Thu Feb 9 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * Timing: Strong winds will continue through the afternoon. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from late this afternoon into Saturday morning as well. * Winds: South to Southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 75 mph. * Impacts: Trees weakened by recent heavy rain and snow are prone to falling in high winds. Power outages and property damage such as downed fences are also possible. Plan for hazardous travel conditions for high profile vehicles. Consider delaying or rerouting travel around wind prone areas. Strong turbulence and wind shear will impact aviation interests in the region possibly resulting in delays or cancellations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ HOON http://weather.gov/reno
428 WWUS75 KREV 092215 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 215 PM PST Thu Feb 9 2017 CAZ070-071-NVZ005-100300- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170210T0300Z/ Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, Susanville, Empire, and Gerlach 215 PM PST Thu Feb 9 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * Timing: Strong winds will continue through this evening. * Winds: South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. For wind prone areas such as Highway 395 between Susanville and the Nevada border, gusts could exceed 80 mph. * Impacts: Plan for hazardous travel conditions for high profile vehicles especially along Highway 395 in Lassen County. Strong turbulence and wind shear will impact aviation interests in the region. Downed trees, property damage and power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High profile vehicles should delay travel until winds subside. Stay away from and do not drive over downed power lines. && $$ NVZ003-100800- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170210T0800Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 215 PM PST Thu Feb 9 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT... * Timing: Strong winds will continue through the evening before diminishing. * Winds: South to southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. For wind prone areas such as I-580 through Washoe Valley and in the foothills, gusts could reach near 95 mph. * Impacts: Trees weakened by recent heavy rain and snow are prone to falling in high winds. Power outages and property damage such as downed fences are also possible. Plan for hazardous travel conditions for high profile vehicles. Consider delaying or rerouting travel around wind prone areas. Strong turbulence and wind shear will impact aviation interests in the region possibly resulting in delays or cancellations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High profile vehicles should delay travel until the high winds subside. Stay away from and do not drive over downed power lines. && $$ NVZ001-004-100800- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170210T0800Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs 215 PM PST Thu Feb 9 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT... * Timing: Strong winds will continue through this evening. * Winds: South to Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Blowing Dust: Visibility may be reduced to near zero at times due to blowing dust including in the Smith and Mason Valleys and near and east of Highway 95 in Mineral and Churchill Counties. * Winds and Waves on Pyramid Lake: South to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. Waves 2 to 5 feet with highest waves on northern and eastern shores. * Impacts: Trees weakened by recent heavy rain and snow are prone to falling in high winds. Power outages and property damage such as downed fences are also possible. Plan for hazardous travel conditions for high profile vehicles. Consider delaying or rerouting travel around wind prone areas. Strong turbulence and wind shear will impact aviation interests in the region possibly resulting in delays or cancellations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drivers should be prepared for sudden reductions in visibility due to blowing dust. High profile vehicles should delay travel until the high winds subside. Stay away from and do not drive over downed power lines. && $$ CAZ073-100000- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170210T0000Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport and Mammoth Lakes 215 PM PST Thu Feb 9 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * Timing: Strong winds will continue through this evening. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from late this afternoon into Saturday morning as well. * Winds: South to Southwest 25 to 45 mph with gusts to 85 mph. * Impacts: Trees weakened by recent heavy rain and snow are prone to falling in high winds. Power outages and property damage such as downed fences are also possible. Plan for hazardous travel conditions for high profile vehicles. Consider delaying or rerouting travel around wind prone areas. Strong turbulence and wind shear will impact aviation interests in the region possibly resulting in delays or cancellations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High profile vehicles should delay travel until the high winds subside. Stay away from and do not drive over downed power lines. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
064 WWUS75 KREV 100238 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 638 PM PST Thu Feb 9 2017 NVZ001-003-004-100345- /O.CAN.KREV.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170210T0800Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-Greater Reno-Carson City- Minden Area-Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- 638 PM PST Thu Feb 9 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Reno has cancelled the High Wind Warning. The strongest winds have decreased across western Nevada this evening. A few wind prone areas are still likely to experience occasional gusts in excess of 50 mph through about 11 pm, but those will be very isolated. Most areas will see no more than gusts to 40 mph for the remainder of the evening. Any residual blowing dust east of Highway 95 should be ending as well. $$ CAZ070-071-NVZ005-100345- /O.EXP.KREV.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170210T0300Z/ Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, Susanville, Empire, and Gerlach 638 PM PST Thu Feb 9 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... The High Wind Warning will expire at 7 PM PST this evening. The strongest winds have ended this evening. Occasional gusts to 40 mph area possible east of Susanville and in the Surprise Valley and Gerlach areas. $$ http://weather.gov/reno
The office that day
Everything else NWS Reno, NV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 9:14 PM PST | Areal Flood Warning | REV | Lassen | 6 days |
| Feb 7, 10:18 PM PST | Flood Watch | REV | Alpine, El Dorado, Mono, Nevada, Placer | 61 hr |
| Feb 8, 10:24 AM PST | Areal Flood Warning | REV | Alpine, El Dorado, Lassen, Nevada, Placer, Plumas and 1 more | 21 hr |
| Feb 8, 10:42 AM PST | River Flood Warning | REV | Nevada, Placer | 44 hr |
| Feb 8, 12:50 PM PST | Winter Storm Warning | REV | Alpine, El Dorado, Mono, Nevada, Placer | 61 hr |
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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.