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Wind Advisory 11, NWS Reno, NV

April 25, 20175 counties in Nevada; Modoc County, California

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

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 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Reno, NV at 00:00Z on 2017-04-25Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2017-04-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 115 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 25, 12:52 PM PDTLake Wind AdvisoryREVDouglas, Washoe31 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.