Alert archive / Nevada / High Wind Warnings in 2017
High Wind Warning 7, NWS Reno, NV
NWS Reno, NV issued this high wind warning at Apr 6, 2017, 3:17 PM PDT for 5 counties in Nevada. It took effect at Apr 7, 2017, 8:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 12 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
- Apr 6, 2017, 3:17 PM PDT (22:17 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 7, 2017, 8:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- Apr 7, 2017, 8:19 PM PDT
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Reno, NV
Counties Churchill County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Mineral County, NV, Pershing County, NV, Washoe County, NV
The radar
The Reno radar (KRGX), 57 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 8:00 AM PDT | HEAVY RAIN 0.81 | 5 Wsw Reno, NV | COCORAHS OBSERVER REPORTED 0.81 INCHES OF PRECIPITATION IN THE PAST 24 HOURS. |
| Apr 7, 8:39 AM PDT | HEAVY RAIN 0.77 | 1 N Cold Springs Valley, NV | A TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTER REPORTED 0.77 INCH OF RAINFALL IN THE PAST 24 HOURS. |
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, 10.3 hours before the alert went out and 53 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
- 2186 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 45 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 33 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 314 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
356 WWUS75 KREV 062217 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 317 PM PDT Thu Apr 6 2017 NVZ004-071200- /O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0006.170407T1500Z-170408T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0007.170407T1500Z-170408T0600Z/ /O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-170407T0300Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs 317 PM PDT Thu Apr 6 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM PDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM to 11 PM PDT Friday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * Timing: Winds will continue over Pyramid Lake into the evening. Stronger, more widespread winds are expected Friday afternoon and evening. * Winds: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph for Pyramid Lake this evening. Southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph Friday afternoon and evening. * Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 2 to 3 feet this evening and 3 to 5 feet Friday. * Impacts: Strong cross winds may create hazardous travel on area roads, including Interstate 80 and Highway 95. Blowing dust may also occur off dry lake beds where the soil remains exposed. 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. 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. && $$ NVZ001-071200- /O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0006.170407T1500Z-170408T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0007.170407T1500Z-170408T0600Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley 317 PM PDT Thu Apr 6 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM PDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM to 11 PM PDT Friday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * Timing: Winds will continue to increase into Friday with the strongest winds Friday afternoon and evening. * Winds: Southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph possible Friday afternoon and evening. * Impacts: Strong cross winds may create hazardous travel on area roads with closures possible on U.S. 95 near Walker Lake. Blowing dust may also occur off dry lake beds where the soil remains exposed. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ003-005-071200- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170408T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Sparks, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Empire, and Gerlach 317 PM PDT Thu Apr 6 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT FRIDAY... * Timing: Wind speeds will remain gusty through Friday evening. The strongest winds are expected to occur this evening and again Friday afternoon. * Winds: South to southwest 20 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. Local gusts to 80 mph in wind prone areas, mainly this evening. * Impacts: Gusty winds will create hazardous cross winds on area roads including Interstates 80, 580, and Highways 50 and 395. Significant waves are likely on terminal lakes including Swan, Silver, White and Washoe Lakes as well as those in the Surprise Valley. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans. Be prepared 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. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-070700- /O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-170407T0700Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, and Incline Village 317 PM PDT Thu Apr 6 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT FOR LAKE TAHOE... * Winds: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * Wave Heights: 2 to 4 feet...highest from mid lake to north and northeast shores. * Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
5 follow-up statements
940 WWUS75 KREV 070312 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 812 PM PDT Thu Apr 6 2017 NVZ004-071500- /O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-170407T0300Z/ /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0007.170407T1500Z-170408T0600Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs 812 PM PDT Thu Apr 6 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM PDT FRIDAY... ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY FOR PYRAMID LAKE HAS EXPIRED... The Lake Wind Advisory is no longer in effect for Pyramid Lake this evening. * Timing: Stronger and more widespread winds are expected Friday afternoon and evening. * Winds: Southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph. * Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 3 to 5 feet Friday. * Impacts: Strong cross winds may create hazardous travel on area roads, including Interstate 80 and Highways 50 and 95. Blowing dust may also occur off dry lake beds where the soil remains exposed. 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 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. && $$ NVZ001-071500- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0007.170407T1500Z-170408T0600Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley 812 PM PDT Thu Apr 6 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM PDT FRIDAY... * Timing: Winds will continue to increase into Friday with the strongest winds Friday afternoon and evening. * Winds: Southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph possible. * Impacts: Strong cross winds may create hazardous travel on area roads with closures possible on Highway 95 near Walker Lake. Blowing dust may also occur off dry lake beds where the soil remains exposed. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ003-005-071500- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170408T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Sparks, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Empire, and Gerlach 812 PM PDT Thu Apr 6 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT FRIDAY... * Timing: Wind speeds will remain gusty through Friday evening. The strongest winds are expected to occur this evening and again Friday afternoon. * Winds: South to southwest 20 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * Impacts: Gusty winds will create hazardous cross winds on area roads including Interstates 80, 580, and Highways 50 and 395. Significant waves are likely on terminal lakes including Swan, Silver, White and Washoe Lakes as well as those in the Surprise Valley. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans. Be prepared 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. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-070700- /O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-170407T0700Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, and Incline Village 812 PM PDT Thu Apr 6 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT FOR LAKE TAHOE... * Winds: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * Wave Heights: 2 to 4 feet...highest from mid lake to north and northeast shores. * Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
463 WWUS75 KREV 070702 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1202 AM PDT Fri Apr 7 2017 CAZ072-NVZ002-070815- /O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-170407T0700Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, and Incline Village 1202 AM PDT Fri Apr 7 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... The Lake Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for the Tahoe area through 5 PM Saturday. $$ NVZ001-004-071915- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0007.170407T1500Z-170408T0600Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs 1202 AM PDT Fri Apr 7 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * Timing: Stronger and more widespread winds are expected Friday afternoon and evening. * Winds: Southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph. * Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 3 to 5 feet Friday. * Impacts: Strong cross winds may create hazardous travel on arearoads, including Interstate 80 and Highways 50 and 95. Blowing dust may also occur off dry lake beds where the soil remains exposed. Small boats, kayaks, and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ003-005-071915- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170408T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Sparks, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Empire, and Gerlach 1202 AM PDT Fri Apr 7 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * Timing: Wind speeds will remain gusty through Friday evening. The strongest winds are expected to occur this evening and again Friday afternoon. * Winds: South to southwest 20 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * Impacts: Gusty winds will create hazardous cross winds on area roads including Interstates 80, 580, and Highways 50 and 395. Significant waves are likely on terminal lakes including Swan, Silver, White and Washoe Lakes as well as those in the Surprise Valley. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans. Be prepared 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. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
606 WWUS75 KREV 071017 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 317 AM PDT Fri Apr 7 2017 NVZ001-004-072300- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0007.170407T1500Z-170408T0600Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs 317 AM PDT Fri Apr 7 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * Timing: Stronger and more widespread winds are expected this afternoon and evening. * Winds: Southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. Highest gusts will be south of Highway 50. * Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 3 to 5 feet. * Impacts: Strong cross winds may create hazardous travel on arearoads, including Interstate 80 and Highways 50 and 95. Blowing dust may also occur off dry lake beds where the soil remains exposed. Small boats, kayaks, and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans. Be prepared by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ003-005-072300- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170408T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Sparks, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Empire, and Gerlach 317 AM PDT Fri Apr 7 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * Timing: Wind speeds will increase again this afternoon. * Winds: South to southwest 20 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * Impacts: Gusty winds will create hazardous cross winds on area roads including Interstates 80, 580, and Highways 50 and 395. Significant waves are likely on terminal lakes including Swan, Silver, White and Washoe Lakes as well as those in the Surprise Valley. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans. Be prepared 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. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
595 WWUS75 KREV 072120 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 220 PM PDT Fri Apr 7 2017 NVZ001-004-080600- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170408T0600Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs 220 PM PDT Fri Apr 7 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * Timing: Strong winds will continue into this evening with the strongest winds near and north of Highway 50. * Winds: Southwest 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 3 to 5 feet. * Impacts: Strong cross winds may create hazardous travel on arearoads, including Interstate 80 and Highways 50 and 95. Blowing dust may also occur off dry lake beds where the soil remains exposed. Small boats, kayaks, and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans. Be prepared by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ003-005-080600- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170408T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Sparks, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Empire, and Gerlach 220 PM PDT Fri Apr 7 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * Timing: Wind speeds will continue into this evening and diminish by midnight. * Winds: South to southwest 20 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * Impacts: Gusty winds will create hazardous cross winds on area roads including Interstates 80, 580, and Highways 50 and 395. Significant waves are likely on terminal lakes including Swan, Silver, White and Washoe Lakes as well as those in the Surprise Valley. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans. Be prepared 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. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
452 WWUS75 KREV 080319 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 819 PM PDT Fri Apr 7 2017 NVZ001-004-080430- /O.CAN.KREV.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170408T0600Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- 819 PM PDT Fri Apr 7 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Reno has cancelled the High Wind Warning. Winds have decreased since earlier this evening and the threat of high winds has ended. Locally gusty winds to 40 mph are still possible late this evening and overnight as a cold front moves across western Nevada. $$ CAZ070-NVZ003-005-080430- /O.CAN.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170408T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Northern Washoe County- 819 PM PDT Fri Apr 7 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Reno has cancelled the Wind Advisory. Winds have decreased this evening and no longer meet advisory levels. As a cold front works across the area late this evening and overnight, winds will increase again. Wind gusts will generally be 35 to 45 mph although brief higher gusts will be possible in wind prone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 11:11 AM PDT | Winter Storm Warning | REV | Douglas, Washoe | 52 hr |
Nearby
High Wind Warnings in Nevada, 2017Every high wind warning in 2017
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.