Alert archive / Nevada / Lake Wind Advisories in 2017
Lake Wind Advisory 21, NWS Reno, NV
NWS Reno, NV issued this lake wind advisory at Apr 11, 2017, 2:56 PM PDT for 5 counties in Nevada; 4 counties in California. It took effect at Apr 12, 2017, 2:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 29 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 11, 2017, 2:56 PM PDT (21:56 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 12, 2017, 2:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- Apr 13, 2017, 7:00 PM PDT
- In force
- 29 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Reno, NV
Counties Alpine County, CA, El Dorado County, CA, Nevada County, CA, Placer County, CA, Churchill County, NV, Douglas County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Pershing County, NV, Washoe County, NV
The radar
The Reno radar (KRGX), 46 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:55 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Reno, NV (KREV), launched 12:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 128 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
- 2285 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 46 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 48 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 302 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
994 WWUS75 KREV 112156 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 256 PM PDT Tue Apr 11 2017 NVZ003-121300- /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0010.170412T2100Z-170413T1800Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 256 PM PDT Tue Apr 11 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 11 AM PDT THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM Wednesday to 11 AM PDT Thursday. * Timing: Winds will increase Wednesday afternoon and continue through Thursday morning. The strongest winds are likely late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning as a cold front passes through. * Winds: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Gusts up to 65 mph in wind prone areas such as Washoe Valley and foothill areas around Reno, Carson City and Minden. * Impacts: Travel restrictions for high profile vehicles are likely. Follow instructions on highway signs and do not attempt travel on restricted highways. Winds could be strong enough to push your vehicle out of your travel lane. Check with NDOT or CalTrans for the latest road information. 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. && $$ NVZ004-121300- /O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0021.170412T2100Z-170414T0100Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs 256 PM PDT Tue Apr 11 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM PDT THURSDAY FOR PYRAMID LAKE... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM Wednesday to 6 PM PDT Thursday. * Winds: South to southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Stronger wind gusts above 40 mph possible late Wednesday night. * Wave Heights: 1 to 3 feet. Highest waves from mid Lake to eastern and northern shores. * Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
4 follow-up statements
640 WWUS75 KREV 120951 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 251 AM PDT Wed Apr 12 2017 NVZ003-122300- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0010.170412T2100Z-170413T1800Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 251 AM PDT Wed Apr 12 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM PDT THURSDAY... * Timing: Winds will increase this afternoon and continue through Thursday morning. The strongest winds are likely late tonight into early Thursday morning as a cold front passes through. * Winds: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Gusts up to 65 mph in wind prone areas such as Washoe Valley and foothill areas around Reno, Carson City and Minden. * Impacts: Travel restrictions for high profile vehicles are likely. Follow instructions on highway signs and do not attempt travel on restricted highways. Winds could be strong enough to push your vehicle out of your travel lane. Check with NDOT or CalTrans for the latest road information. 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. && $$ NVZ004-122300- /O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0021.170412T2100Z-170414T0100Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs 251 AM PDT Wed Apr 12 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM PDT THURSDAY... * Winds: South to southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Stronger wind gusts above 40 mph possible late tonight. * Wave Heights: 1 to 3 feet. Highest waves from mid Lake to eastern and northern shores. * Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
561 WWUS75 KREV 122146 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 246 PM PDT Wed Apr 12 2017 NVZ003-131300- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-170413T1800Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 246 PM PDT Wed Apr 12 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THURSDAY... * Timing: Winds have increased this afternoon and will continue to ramp up through Thursday morning. The strongest winds are likely late tonight into early Thursday morning as a cold front passes through. * Winds: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Gusts up to 65 mph in wind prone areas such as Washoe Valley and foothill areas around Reno, Carson City and Minden. * Impacts: Travel restrictions for high profile vehicles are likely. Follow instructions on highway signs and do not attempt travel on restricted highways. Winds could be strong enough to push your vehicle out of your travel lane. Check with NDOT or CalTrans for the latest road information. 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. && $$ NVZ004-131300- /O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170414T0100Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs 246 PM PDT Wed Apr 12 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THURSDAY... * Winds: South to southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Stronger wind gusts above 40 mph possible late tonight. * Wave Heights: 1 to 3 feet. Highest waves from mid lake to eastern and northern shores. * Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
662 WWUS75 KREV 131019 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 319 AM PDT Thu Apr 13 2017 CAZ072-NVZ002-132300- /O.EXB.KREV.LW.Y.0021.170413T1800Z-170414T0200Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, and Incline Village 319 AM PDT Thu Apr 13 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR LAKE TAHOE... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM PDT this evening. * Winds: South to southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Wave Heights: 1 to 3 feet. Highest waves from mid lake to eastern and northern 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. && $$ NVZ004-132300- /O.EXT.KREV.LW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170414T0200Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs 319 AM PDT Thu Apr 13 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING... The Lake Wind Advisory is now in effect until 7 PM PDT this evening. * Winds: South to southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Wave Heights: 1 to 3 feet. Highest waves from mid lake to eastern and northern shores. * Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ NVZ003-131800- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-170413T1800Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 319 AM PDT Thu Apr 13 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * Timing: Winds will continue through this morning. The strongest winds are likely early this morning as a cold front passes through. * Winds: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Gusts up to 65 mph in wind prone areas such as Washoe Valley and foothill areas around Reno, Carson City and Minden. * Impacts: Travel restrictions for high profile vehicles are likely. Follow instructions on highway signs and do not attempt travel on restricted highways. Winds could be strong enough to push your vehicle out of your travel lane. Check with NDOT or CalTrans for the latest road information. 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. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
128 WWUS75 KREV 131740 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1040 AM PDT Thu Apr 13 2017 NVZ003-131845- /O.CAN.KREV.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-170413T1800Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- 1040 AM PDT Thu Apr 13 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Reno has cancelled the Wind Advisory. Gusty winds from earlier this morning have decreased with only breezy conditions expected through the remainder of the afternoon. Wind gusts will likely be around 20 to 30 mph. $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-140200- /O.EXT.KREV.LW.Y.0021.170413T2100Z-170414T0200Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, and Incline Village 1040 AM PDT Thu Apr 13 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR LAKE TAHOE... The Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe is now in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 7 PM PDT this evening. * Winds: South to southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Wave Heights: 1 to 3 feet. Highest waves from mid lake to eastern and northern 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. && $$ NVZ004-140200- /O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170414T0200Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs 1040 AM PDT Thu Apr 13 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * Winds: South to southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Wave Heights: 1 to 3 feet. Highest waves from mid lake to eastern and northern shores. * Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
The office that day
Everything else NWS Reno, NV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2:56 PM PDT | Wind Advisory | REV | Douglas, Lyon, Storey, Washoe | 44 hr |
| Apr 11, 3:16 PM PDT | Winter Weather Advisory | REV | Douglas, Washoe | 47 hr |
Nearby
Lake Wind Advisories in Nevada, 2017Lake Wind Advisories in California, 2017Every lake wind advisory 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.