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Wind Advisory 11, NWS Reno, NV
NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Apr 25, 2017, 3:51 AM PDT for 5 counties in Nevada; Modoc County, California. It took effect at Apr 26, 2017, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 9 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 25, 2017, 3:51 AM PDT (10:51 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 26, 2017, 11:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- Apr 26, 2017, 8:00 PM PDT
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Reno, NV
Counties Modoc County, CA, Churchill County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Mineral County, NV, Pershing County, NV, Washoe County, NV
The radar
The Reno radar (KRGX), 38 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:53 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Reno, NV (KREV), launched 00:00Z, 10.9 hours before the alert went out and 91 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
- 1481 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 84 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 115 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 114 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
804 WWUS75 KREV 251051 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 351 AM PDT Tue Apr 25 2017 CAZ070-NVZ005-260000- /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0011.170426T1800Z-170427T0300Z/ Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, and Gerlach 351 AM PDT Tue Apr 25 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * Timing: Winds will increase Wednesday morning, becoming strong for the afternoon before decreasing in the evening behind a front. * Winds: West to northwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * Impacts: Strong cross winds will cause hazardous driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles on north to south facing roads. 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. && $$ NVZ001-004-260000- /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0011.170426T2000Z-170427T0300Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs 351 AM PDT Tue Apr 25 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * Timing: Winds will begin increasing Wednesday morning before becoming strong for the afternoon and evening. Winds will decrease behind a front Wednesday evening and overnight. * Winds: West to northwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * Impacts: Strong cross winds will cause hazardous driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles. Travel restrictions or road closures are possible, especially for Highway 95 south of Schurz. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
5 follow-up statements
474 WWUS75 KREV 251113 CCA NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Reno NV 413 AM PDT Tue Apr 25 2017 CORRECTED TO ADD WAVE WORDING FOR PYRAMID LAKE CAZ070-NVZ005-252315- /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0011.170426T1800Z-170427T0300Z/ Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, and Gerlach 413 AM PDT Tue Apr 25 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * Timing: Winds will increase Wednesday morning, becoming strong for the afternoon before decreasing in the evening behind a front. * Winds: West to northwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * Impacts: Strong cross winds will cause hazardous driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles on north to south facing roads. 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. && $$ NVZ001-004-252315- /O.COR.KREV.WI.Y.0011.170426T2000Z-170427T0300Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs 413 AM PDT Tue Apr 25 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * Timing: Winds will begin increasing Wednesday morning before becoming strong for the afternoon and evening. Winds will decrease behind a front Wednesday evening and overnight. * Winds: West to northwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * Waves on Pyramid Lake: increasing to 2 to 5 feet for Wednesday afternoon...highest for eastern and southeastern shores. * Impacts: Strong cross winds will cause hazardous driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles. Travel restrictions or road closures are possible, especially for Highway 95 south of Schurz. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
297 WWUS75 KREV 251952 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1252 PM PDT Tue Apr 25 2017 CAZ072-NVZ002-261200- /O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0025.170426T1800Z-170427T0300Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, and Incline Village 1252 PM PDT Tue Apr 25 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY 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 to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * Winds: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * 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. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ005-261200- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0011.170426T1800Z-170427T0300Z/ Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, and Gerlach 1252 PM PDT Tue Apr 25 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * Timing: Winds will increase Wednesday morning, becoming strong for the afternoon before decreasing in the evening behind a cold front. * Winds: West to northwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * Impacts: Strong cross winds will cause hazardous driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles on north to south roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ001-004-261200- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0011.170426T2000Z-170427T0300Z/ 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 1252 PM PDT Tue Apr 25 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * Timing: Winds will increase Wednesday morning, becoming strong for the afternoon before decreasing in the evening behind a cold front. * Winds: West to northwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 2 to 5 feet. * Impacts: Strong cross winds will cause hazardous driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles. Travel restrictions are likely, especially for Highway 95 south of Fallon. 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. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
631 WWUS75 KREV 261027 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 327 AM PDT Wed Apr 26 2017 CAZ070-NVZ005-270300- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0011.170426T1800Z-170427T0300Z/ Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, and Gerlach 327 AM PDT Wed Apr 26 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * Timing: Winds will becoming strong between late morning and early afternoon...decreasing in the evening behind a cold front. * Winds: West to northwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * Impacts: Strong cross winds will cause hazardous driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles on north to south roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ001-004-270300- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0011.170426T2000Z-170427T0300Z/ 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 327 AM PDT Wed Apr 26 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * Timing: Winds will become strong for the afternoon before decreasing later in the evening behind a cold front. * Winds: West to northwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 2 to 5 feet. * Impacts: Strong cross winds will cause hazardous driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles. Travel restrictions are likely, especially for Highway 95 south of Fallon. Very rough waters can be expected on Pyramid Lake. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans. If possible, be prepared to take alternate routes and be alert for road closures or travel restrictions due to strong winds. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-270300- /O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0025.170426T1800Z-170427T0300Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, and Incline Village 327 AM PDT Wed Apr 26 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR LAKE TAHOE... * Winds: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * Wave Heights: increasing to 2 to 4 feet this afternoon. * Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
916 WWUS75 KREV 261958 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1258 PM PDT Wed Apr 26 2017 CAZ070-NVZ005-270300- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170427T0300Z/ Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, and Gerlach 1258 PM PDT Wed Apr 26 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * Timing: Gusty winds will continue into this evening. * Winds: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * Impacts: Strong cross winds will cause hazardous driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles on north to south roads. 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. && $$ NVZ001-004-270300- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0011.170426T2000Z-170427T0300Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs 1258 PM PDT Wed Apr 26 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * Timing: Gusty winds will continue into this evening. * Winds: West to northwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 2 to 5 feet. * Impacts: Strong cross winds will cause hazardous driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles. Travel restrictions are likely, especially for Highway 95 south of Fallon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans. If possible, be prepared to take alternate routes and be alert for road closures or travel restrictions due to strong winds. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-270300- /O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-170427T0300Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, and Incline Village 1258 PM PDT Wed Apr 26 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR LAKE TAHOE... * Winds: Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * 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. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
924 WWUS75 KREV 270252 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 752 PM PDT Wed Apr 26 2017 CAZ070-NVZ005-270400- /O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170427T0300Z/ Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, and Gerlach 752 PM PDT Wed Apr 26 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... The Wind Advisory will expire at 8 PM PDT this evening. Winds have diminished this evening. Gusts up to 40 mph remain possible at times until midnight, but the threat for stronger winds has decreased. $$ NVZ001-004-270400- /O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170427T0300Z/ 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 752 PM PDT Wed Apr 26 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... The Wind Advisory will expire at 8 PM PDT this evening. Winds have diminished this evening. Gusts up to 40 mph remain possible at times until midnight, but the threat for stronger winds has decreased. $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-270400- /O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-170427T0300Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, and Incline Village 752 PM PDT Wed Apr 26 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR LAKE TAHOE... The Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe will expire at 8 PM PDT this evening. Winds have diminished this evening. Gusts up to 30 mph remain possible at times tonight, but the threat for stronger winds has decreased. $$ 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 25, 12:52 PM PDT | Lake Wind Advisory | REV | Douglas, Washoe | 31 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.