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High Wind Warning 4, NWS Reno, NV

February 8, 20175 counties in California; 7 counties in Nevada

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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 9, 5:03 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 567 Ne Adin, CAMESONET STATION RUSH CREEK /RSHC1/.
Feb 9, 5:03 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 742 Se Tionesta, CAMESONET STATION TIMBER CREEK RAWS /TBRC1/.
Feb 9, 7:00 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 461 W Alturas, CAASOS STATION ALTURAS MUNI AIRPORT /AAT/.
Feb 9, 7:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 111 Ne Willow Ranch, CAMESONET STATION 6 E NEW PINE CREEK /DMLC1/. THE DURATION OF THE HEAVY RAIN EVENT WAS 24 HOURS.
Feb 9, 8:24 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGHallelujah Junction, CABIG RIG BLOWN OVER AT THE JUNCTION OF HIGHWAYS 70 AND 395
Feb 9, 8:24 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGLee Vining, CATWO BIG RIGS HAVE BLOWN OVER IN LEE VINING
Feb 9, 8:30 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 564 S Gardnerville, NVTRAINED WEATHER SPOTTER REPORTED A WIND GUST OF 56 MPH AT 830 AM.
Feb 9, 8:30 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 855 Wsw Gardnerville, NVTRAINED WEATHER SPOTTER REPORTED AN 85 MPH WIND GUST AT 830 AM PST.
Feb 9, 8:49 AM PSTFLOODPortola, CAMANY 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 PSTFLOODEne Mammoth Lakes, CAU.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 PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG7 E Mammoth Lakes, CABIG RIG BLOWN OVER ON HIGHWAY 395 NEAR THE MAMMOTH AIRPORT
Feb 9, 9:55 AM PSTFLOOD3 Sw Minden, NVWATER IS COVERING MOTTSVILLE LANE BETWEEN HIGHWAY 88 AND FOOTHILL ROAD.
Feb 9, 9:55 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Ne Minden, NVPOWERLINES ARE DOWN ON MULLER LANE.
Feb 9, 10:50 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Sse Coleville, CACALIFORNIA 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 PSTHEAVY RAIN 0.955 Wnw Susanville, CATRAINED WEATHER SPOTTER REPORTED A 24 HOUR RAINFALL TOTAL OF 0.95 INCHES.
Feb 9, 10:58 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 922 Ssw Washoe Drive Fire, NVBROWNS CREEK MESOWEST MESONET REPORTED A WIND GUST OF 92 MPH AT 918 AM PST.
Feb 9, 10:59 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 854 Sse Crowley Lake, CATRAINED WEATHER SPOTTER REPORTED A 85 MPH WIND GUST AT AN ELEVATION OF 7000 FT.
Feb 9, 12:00 PM PSTHEAVY RAIN 2.31 N Quincy, CATHERE WERE 2.30 INCHES OF RAIN MEASURED OVER 24 HOURS, 6.10 INCHES OVER 72 HOURS.
Feb 9, 12:38 PM PSTFLOOD5 Wnw Susanville, CATRAINED 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 PSTHEAVY RAIN 0.55 Wnw Susanville, CATRAINED WEATHER SPOTTER REPORTED 0.5 INCHES OF RAINFALL IN THE PAST 3.5 HOURS.
Feb 9, 1:06 PM PSTFLOODEagle Lake, CAHIGHWAY 139 NEAR EAGLE LAKE IS COVERED DUE TO FLOODING.
Feb 9, 1:08 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 922 Sse Reno, NVTRAINED 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 PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 0Yerington, NVHIGHWAY 95-A IS CLOSED BETWEEN YERINGTON AND SCHURZ DUE TO HIGH WINDS.
Feb 9, 1:15 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGMinden, NVHIGH WINDS HAS KNOCKED OUT POWER TO OVER 7000 CUSTOMERS IN DOUGLAS COUNTY.
Feb 9, 1:28 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 81Cold Springs, NVPUBLIC REPORTED AN 81 MPH WIND GUST VIA FACEBOOK.
Feb 9, 1:38 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGGardnerville, NVPUBLIC REPORTED A LARGE DOWNED TREE VIA FACEBOOK.
Feb 9, 1:41 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGYerington, NV95A 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 PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Nne Wingfield Springs, NVNWS EMPLOYEE REPORTED A LARGE TREE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF BAREBACK DR AND HUBBLE DR.
Feb 9, 2:00 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Hawthorne, NVA 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 PSTFLOODGraeagle, CAWATER IS COVERING THEINTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 70 AND 89.
Feb 9, 2:34 PM PSTFLOODSattley, CAWATER IS COVERING THE ROAD AT THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAYS 49 AND 89.
Feb 9, 2:35 PM PSTFLOOD5 Nw Doyle, CABOTH LANES OF US-395 AT COWBOY JOE ROAD ARE COVERED IN WATER.
Feb 9, 2:41 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 683 W Reno, NVTRAINED WEATHER SPOTTER REPORTED A 68 MPH WIND GUST.
Feb 9, 2:44 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGGardnerville, NVPUBLIC REPORTED A DOWNED TREE WITH LOSS OF POWER.
Feb 9, 2:46 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Nw Reno, NVPUBLIC REPORTED DOWNED TREE AT WALDENS VIA FACEBOOK.
Feb 9, 3:01 PM PSTHEAVY RAIN 3.032 Nne Crescent Mills, CATRAINED 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 PSTDEBRIS FLOW2 Nnw Greenville, CASR 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 PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 1004 Se Gardnerville, NVPUBLIC 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 PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 W Stead, NVRENO FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTED A SEMI TRAILER TOPPLED OVER ON HIGHWAY 395 VIA TWITTER.
Feb 9, 4:56 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 W Reno, NVPUBLIC 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Reno, NV at 12:00Z on 2017-02-08Temperature 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 2017-02-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 151 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
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

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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.

&&

$$

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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
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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
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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.

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 7, 9:14 PM PSTAreal Flood WarningREVLassen6 days
Feb 7, 10:18 PM PSTFlood WatchREVAlpine, El Dorado, Mono, Nevada, Placer61 hr
Feb 8, 10:24 AM PSTAreal Flood WarningREVAlpine, El Dorado, Lassen, Nevada, Placer, Plumas and 1 more21 hr
Feb 8, 10:42 AM PSTRiver Flood WarningREVNevada, Placer44 hr
Feb 8, 12:50 PM PSTWinter Storm WarningREVAlpine, El Dorado, Mono, Nevada, Placer61 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.