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High Wind Warning 5, NWS Reno, NV

February 19, 2017Lyon County, Mineral County, Nevada

NWS Reno, NV issued this high wind warning at Feb 19, 2017, 2:59 PM PST for Lyon County, Mineral County, Nevada. It took effect at Feb 20, 2017, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 28 hr. 2 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 19, 2017, 2:59 PM PST (22:59 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 20, 2017, 10:00 AM PST
Expired
Feb 21, 2017, 2:29 PM PST
In force
28 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

Counties Lyon County, NV, Mineral County, NV

The radar

The Reno radar (KRGX), 122 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:59 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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 21, 8:24 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 0.473 Ssw Yerington, NVCOCORAHS OBSERVER REPORTED 0.47 INCHES OF HEAVY RAIN IN THE LAST 24 HOURS.
Feb 21, 9:13 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 0.48Wellington, NV24 HOUR RAINFALL TOTAL

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, 11.0 hours before the alert went out and 103 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 2017-02-19Temperature 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 2017-02-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -89 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
1892 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
58 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-89 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-59 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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356 
WWUS75 KREV 192259
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
259 PM PST Sun Feb 19 2017

NVZ001-201400-
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0005.170220T1800Z-170222T0000Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley
259 PM PST Sun Feb 19 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 4 PM PST
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM Monday to 4 PM PST
Tuesday. 

* Timing: Winds will increase late Monday morning and continue
  through Tuesday. Strongest winds will be Monday afternoon
  through Tuesday morning.

* Winds: South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  in the afternoon. Wind prone areas gusting to 75 mph.

* Impacts: Plan for hazardous travel conditions for high profile
  vehicles along Highway 95. A few power outages are also possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time Secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-201400-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0006.170220T1800Z-170222T0000Z/
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170220T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
and Silver Springs
259 PM PST Sun Feb 19 2017

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 4 PM PST
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect from 10 AM Monday to 4 PM PST Tuesday. 

* Winds: Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph 
  increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph in the 
  afternoon. 

* Wave Heights: 2 to 4 feet.

* 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.

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, 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.

&&

$$

NVZ003-201400-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0006.170220T1800Z-170222T0000Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City
259 PM PST Sun Feb 19 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 4 PM PST
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect from 10 AM Monday to 4 PM PST Tuesday. 

* Timing: Winds will increase late Monday morning and continue
  through Tuesday afternoon. Strongest winds will be Monday
  afternoon through Tuesday morning.

* Winds: South to Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55
  mph. Wind prone areas gusting to near 70 mph.

* Impacts: Plan for hazardous travel conditions for high profile
  vehicles along Highway 395, Highway 50, and Interstate 580.
  Strong turbulence and wind shear could impact aviation travel. A
  few power outages are also possible in and near the foothills.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, 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-NVZ005-201400-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0006.170220T1800Z-170222T0000Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, 
and Gerlach
259 PM PST Sun Feb 19 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 4 PM PST
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect from 10 AM Monday to 4 PM PST Tuesday. 

* Timing: Winds will increase late Monday morning and continue
  through Tuesday afternoon. Strongest winds will be Monday
  afternoon through Tuesday morning.

* Winds: South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. 

* Impacts: Plan for hazardous travel conditions for high profile
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, 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-NVZ002-200600-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170220T0600Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
259 PM PST Sun Feb 19 2017

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* Winds: Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* Wave Heights: 2 to 3 feet.

* 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
7 follow-up statements
811 
WWUS75 KREV 200558
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
958 PM PST Sun Feb 19 2017

NVZ004-201800-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170220T0600Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0006.170220T1800Z-170222T0000Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
and Silver Springs
958 PM PST Sun Feb 19 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 4 PM PST
TUESDAY...
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR
PYRAMID LAKE...

The Lake Wind Advisory for Pyramid Lake will expire at 10 PM PST
this evening. 

* Timing: Winds will increase late Monday morning and continue
  through Tuesday afternoon. Strongest winds will be Monday
  afternoon through Tuesday morning.

* Winds: Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph 
  increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph in the 
  afternoon. 

* Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 2 to 4 feet.

* Impacts: Plan for hazardous travel conditions for high profile
  vehicles along Interstate 80 and Highway 95. Strong turbulence
  and wind shear could impact aviation travel. Small boats,  
  kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should 
  remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-200700-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170220T0600Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
958 PM PST Sun Feb 19 2017

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR
LAKE TAHOE...

The Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe will expire at 10 PM PST
this evening. 

Winds remain strong and gusty across Lake Tahoe, with the Lake
Wind Advisory being replaced by a Winter Storm Warning.

$$

NVZ001-201800-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0005.170220T1800Z-170222T0000Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley
958 PM PST Sun Feb 19 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 4 PM
PST TUESDAY...

* Timing: Winds will increase late Monday morning and continue 
  through Tuesday. Strongest winds will be Monday afternoon 
  through Tuesday morning. 

* Winds: South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 
  mph in the afternoon. Wind prone areas gusting to 75 mph. 

* Impacts: Plan for hazardous travel conditions for high 
  profile vehicles along Highway 95. A few power outages are 
  also possible.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ003-201800-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0006.170220T1800Z-170222T0000Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City
958 PM PST Sun Feb 19 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 4 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* Timing: Winds will increase late Monday morning and continue 
  through Tuesday afternoon. Strongest winds will be Monday 
  afternoon through Tuesday morning. 

* Winds: South to Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to
  55 mph. Wind prone areas gusting to near 70 mph. 

* Impacts: Plan for hazardous travel conditions for high 
  profile vehicles along Highway 395, Highway 50, and 
  Interstate 580. Strong turbulence and wind shear could 
  impact aviation travel. A few power outages are also 
  possible in and near the foothills. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ070-NVZ005-201800-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0006.170220T1800Z-170222T0000Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, 
and Gerlach
958 PM PST Sun Feb 19 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 4 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* Timing: Winds will increase late Monday morning and continue 
  through Tuesday afternoon. Strongest winds will be Monday 
  afternoon through Tuesday morning. 

* Winds: South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Impacts: Plan for hazardous travel conditions for high 
  profile vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
087 
WWUS75 KREV 201333
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
533 AM PST Mon Feb 20 2017

NVZ001-210030-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0005.170220T1800Z-170222T0000Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley
533 AM PST Mon Feb 20 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM PST TUESDAY...

* Timing: Winds will increase late this morning and continue
  through Tuesday. Strongest winds are expected this afternoon
  through Tuesday morning. 

* Winds: South to southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 
  mph in the afternoon. Wind prone areas gusting to 75 mph.

* Impacts: Damage to trees, power lines and property could occur
  with winds of this magnitude. Expect hazardous travel conditions
  for high profile vehicles along Highway 95.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NVZ003-004-210030-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0006.170220T1800Z-170222T0000Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, Virginia City, 
Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs
533 AM PST Mon Feb 20 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM PST TUESDAY...

* Timing: Winds will increase late this morning and continue
  through Tuesday afternoon. Strongest winds are expected this
  afternoon through Tuesday morning. 

* Winds: Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph 
  increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph in the 
  afternoon. 

* Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 2 to 4 feet. Small boats, kayaks
  and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain
  off lake waters until conditions improve. 

* Impacts: Expect hazardous travel conditions for high profile
  vehicles along Interstate 80 and 580, and Highways 50 and 95. A
  few power outages are also possible. Strong turbulence and wind
  shear could impact aviation travel. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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-NVZ005-210030-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0006.170220T1800Z-170222T0000Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, 
and Gerlach
533 AM PST Mon Feb 20 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM PST TUESDAY...

* Timing: Winds will increase late this morning and continue
  through Tuesday afternoon. Strongest winds are expected this
  afternoon through Tuesday morning. 

* Winds: South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Impacts: Expect hazardous travel conditions for high profile
  vehicles. A few power outages are also possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
115 
WWUS75 KREV 202013
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1213 PM PST Mon Feb 20 2017

NVZ001-210100-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170222T0000Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley
1213 PM PST Mon Feb 20 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY...

* Timing: Winds will continue to increase into this evening. The
  strongest winds are expected this afternoon through Tuesday 
  morning. 

* Winds: South to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph
  increasing to 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph this evening.
  Wind prone areas gusting to 75 mph.

* Impacts: Damage to trees, power lines and property could occur
  with winds of this magnitude. Expect hazardous travel conditions
  for high profile vehicles along Highway 95 with travel 
  restrictions possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans.
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.

&&

$$

NVZ003-004-210100-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170222T0000Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, Virginia City, 
Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs
1213 PM PST Mon Feb 20 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY...

* Timing: Winds will increase this evening. The strongest winds
  are expected late this evening through Tuesday morning. 

* Winds: South to southwest increasing to 10 to 20 mph with gusts
  to 40 mph this afternoon...then 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 
  mph this evening. Local gusts to 80 mph in wind prone areas 
  tonight and Tuesday morning.

* Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 2 to 4 feet. Small boats, 
  kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and 
  should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

* Impacts: Expect hazardous travel conditions for high profile 
  vehicles along Interstate 80 and 580, and Highways 50 and 
  95. A few power outages are also possible. Strong turbulence 
  and wind shear could impact aviation travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans.
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-NVZ005-210100-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170222T0000Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, 
and Gerlach
1213 PM PST Mon Feb 20 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY...

* Timing: Winds will increase into this evening and continue
  through Tuesday afternoon. Strongest winds are expected late
  this evening through Tuesday morning. 

* Winds: South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Impacts: Expect hazardous travel conditions for high profile 
  vehicles. A few power outages are also possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans.
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
726 
WWUS75 KREV 202325
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
325 PM PST Mon Feb 20 2017

NVZ001-211200-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170222T0000Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley
325 PM PST Mon Feb 20 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY...

* Timing: Winds will continue to increase into this evening. The
  strongest winds are expected late this evening through Tuesday 
  morning.

* Winds: South to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph 
  increasing to 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph this 
  evening. Wind prone areas gusting to 75 mph. 

* Impacts: Damage to trees, power lines and property could 
  occur with winds of this magnitude. Expect hazardous travel 
  conditions for high profile vehicles along Highway 95 with 
  travel restrictions possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash
cans. 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.

&&

$$

NVZ003-004-211200-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170222T0000Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, Virginia City, 
Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs
325 PM PST Mon Feb 20 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY...

* Timing: Winds will increase this evening. The strongest winds 
  are expected late this evening through Tuesday morning. 

* Winds: South to southwest increasing to 10 to 20 mph with 
  guststo 40 mph this afternoon...then 20 to 35 mph with gusts 
  to 60 mph this evening. Local gusts to 80 mph in wind prone 
  areas tonight and Tuesday morning.

* Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 2 to 4 feet. Small boats, 
  kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and 
  should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

* Impacts: Expect hazardous travel conditions for high profile 
  vehicles along Interstate 80 and 580, and Highways 50 and 
  95. A few power outages are also possible. Strong turbulence 
  and wind shear could impact aviation travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash
cans. 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-NVZ005-211200-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170222T0000Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, 
and Gerlach
325 PM PST Mon Feb 20 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY...

* Timing: Winds will increase into this evening and continue 
  through Tuesday afternoon. Strongest winds are expected late 
  this evening through Tuesday morning. 

* Winds: South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Impacts: Expect hazardous travel conditions for high profile 
  vehicles. A few power outages are also possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash
cans. 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
505 
WWUS75 KREV 211158
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
358 AM PST Tue Feb 21 2017

CAZ070-NVZ005-211300-
/O.CAN.KREV.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170222T0000Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
358 AM PST Tue Feb 21 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Reno has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

Winds have decreased over the Surprise Valley and northwest
Nevada. Some wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph are possible today, but
the threat for stronger wind gusts have diminished. 

$$

NVZ001-220000-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170222T0000Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley
358 AM PST Tue Feb 21 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Timing: Winds will increase today with strongest winds from late
  morning through mid-afternoon. 

* Winds: South to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph
  increasing to 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph from late
  morning through this afternoon. Wind prone areas may gust up to
  70 mph. 

* Impacts: Damage to trees, power lines and property could 
  occur with winds of this magnitude. Expect hazardous travel 
  conditions for high profile vehicles along Highway 95 with 
  travel restrictions possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash
cans. 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.

&&

$$

NVZ003-004-220000-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170222T0000Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, Virginia City, 
Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs
358 AM PST Tue Feb 21 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Timing: Gusty winds will continue today, with the strongest
  winds expected this morning across the Reno-Carson City
  vicinity, and this afternoon for west central Nevada. Some
  locations may see periods of lighter winds followed by sudden
  increases in wind speed, especially near bands of rain and snow
  showers. 

* Winds: Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
  Local gusts up to 65 mph in wind prone areas. 

* Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 1 to 3 feet. Small boats, 
  kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and 
  should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

* Impacts: Prepare for sudden increases in wind gusts, with
  hazardous travel conditions for high profile vehicles along
  Interstates 80 and 580, and Highways 50 and 95. A few power
  outages are also possible. Strong turbulence and wind shear
  could impact aviation travel. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash
cans. 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
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National Weather Service Reno NV
743 AM PST Tue Feb 21 2017

NVZ003-211645-
/O.CAN.KREV.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170222T0000Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
743 AM PST Tue Feb 21 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Reno has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

Heavy snow has resulted in reduced winds and the wind advisory is
canceled.

$$

NVZ001-220000-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170222T0000Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley
743 AM PST Tue Feb 21 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Timing: Winds will increase today with strongest winds from 
  late morning through mid-afternoon. 

* Winds: South to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph 
  increasing to 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph from late 
  morning through this afternoon. Wind prone areas may gust up 
  to 70 mph.

* Impacts: Damage to trees, power lines and property could 
  occur with winds of this magnitude. Expect hazardous travel 
  conditions for high profile vehicles along Highway 95 with 
  travel restrictions possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash
cans. 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-220000-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170222T0000Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
and Silver Springs
743 AM PST Tue Feb 21 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* Timing: Gusty winds will continue today, with the strongest 
  winds expected this morning across the Reno-Carson City 
  vicinity, and this afternoon for west central Nevada. Some 
  locations may see periods of lighter winds followed by sudden 
  increases in wind speed, especially near bands of rain and 
  snow showers. 

* Winds: Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. 
  Local gusts up to 65 mph in wind prone areas.

* Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 1 to 3 feet. Small boats, 
  kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and 
  should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

* Impacts: Prepare for sudden increases in wind gusts, with 
  hazardous travel conditions for high profile vehicles along 
  Interstates 80 and 580, and Highways 50 and 95. A few power 
  outages are also possible. Strong turbulence and wind shear 
  could impact aviation travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash
cans. 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
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
229 PM PST Tue Feb 21 2017

NVZ001-212330-
/O.CAN.KREV.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170222T0000Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
229 PM PST Tue Feb 21 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Reno has cancelled the High Wind
Warning. 

Winds have not been that strong today and the threat for high
winds has ended.

$$

NVZ004-212330-
/O.CAN.KREV.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170222T0000Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
229 PM PST Tue Feb 21 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Reno has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

Winds will continue to be gusty this evening, but the threat of
high winds has ended.

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 19, 2:59 PM PSTWind AdvisoryREVChurchill, Douglas, Lyon, Pershing, Storey, Washoe48 hr

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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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.