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Wind Advisory 16, NWS Reno, NV
NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Nov 12, 2017, 1:02 PM PST for 4 counties in California; Washoe County, Nevada. It took effect at Nov 13, 2017, 8:00 AM PST. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 12, 2017, 1:02 PM PST (21:02 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 13, 2017, 8:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Nov 13, 2017, 10:00 PM PST
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Reno, NV
Counties Lassen County, CA, Modoc County, CA, Plumas County, CA, Sierra County, CA, Washoe County, NV
The radar
The Reno radar (KRGX), 119 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:01 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 12:00Z, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 219 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
- 2221 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 54 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 149 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 391 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
897 WWUS75 KREV 122102 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 102 PM PST Sun Nov 12 2017 CAZ070-071-NVZ005-131400- /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0016.171113T1600Z-171114T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, Susanville, Empire, and Gerlach 102 PM PST Sun Nov 12 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM PST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM to 10 PM PST Monday. * Timing: Winds increase Monday morning, peaking Monday afternoon and continuing into Monday evening. * Winds: Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Locally higher gusts to 60 mph are possible along U.S. Highway 395. * Impacts: Travel restrictions likely for high profile vehicles, especially for US-395. 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. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-131400- /O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0056.171113T1800Z-171114T0600Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, and Incline Village 102 PM PST Sun Nov 12 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST MONDAY FOR LAKE TAHOE... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe, which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM PST Monday. * Winds: Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * Wave Heights: 1 to 3 feet...highest on the north and east shores. * Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ NVZ004-131400- /O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0056.171113T1800Z-171114T0200Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- 102 PM PST Sun Nov 12 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM PST MONDAY FOR PYRAMID LAKE... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for Pyramid Lake, which is in effect from 10 AM to 6 PM PST Monday. * Winds: Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * Wave Heights: 1 to 3 feet...highest on the north and east 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. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
4 follow-up statements
806 WWUS75 KREV 131141 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 341 AM PST Mon Nov 13 2017 CAZ070-071-NVZ005-140100- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0016.171113T1600Z-171114T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, Susanville, Empire, and Gerlach 341 AM PST Mon Nov 13 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * Timing: Winds increase this morning, peak by afternoon and continue into the evening. * Winds: Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Localized higher gusts to 60 mph are possible along U.S. Highway 395. * Impacts: Travel restrictions likely for high profile vehicles, especially for US-395. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-140100- /O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0056.171113T1800Z-171114T0600Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, and Incline Village 341 AM PST Mon Nov 13 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR LAKE TAHOE... * Winds: Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Wave Heights: 1 to 3 feet...highest on the north and east 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. && $$ NVZ004-140100- /O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0056.171113T1800Z-171114T0200Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- 341 AM PST Mon Nov 13 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE... * Winds: Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * Wave Heights: 1 to 3 feet...highest on the north and east shores. * Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
750 WWUS75 KREV 132357 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 357 PM PST Mon Nov 13 2017 CAZ070-071-NVZ005-140600- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-171114T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, Susanville, Empire, and Gerlach 357 PM PST Mon Nov 13 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * Timing: Winds continue into the evening. * Winds: Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Localized higher gusts to 60 mph are possible along U.S. Highway 395. * Impacts: Travel restrictions likely for high profile vehicles, especially for US-395. 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. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-140600- /O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-171114T0600Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, and Incline Village 357 PM PST Mon Nov 13 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR LAKE TAHOE... * Winds: Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Wave Heights: 1 to 3 feet...highest on the north and east shores. * Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ NVZ004-140200- /O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-171114T0200Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- 357 PM PST Mon Nov 13 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE... * Winds: Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * Wave Heights: 1 to 3 feet...highest on the north and east 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. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
583 WWUS75 KREV 140145 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 545 PM PST Mon Nov 13 2017 NVZ004-140245- /O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-171114T0200Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- 545 PM PST Mon Nov 13 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE... The Lake Wind Advisory for Pyramid Lake will expire at 6 PM PST this evening. $$ CAZ070-071-NVZ005-140600- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-171114T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, Susanville, Empire, and Gerlach 545 PM PST Mon Nov 13 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * Timing: Strong, gusty winds continue this evening...mainly along Highway 395. * Winds: Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph...strongest along Highway 395 between Susanville and Doyle. * Impacts: Difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles on US-395...mainly south of Susanville. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving a high-profile vehicle or large truck, be prepared for sudden, strong gusts of wind which could cause loss of vehicle control. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-140600- /O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-171114T0600Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, and Incline Village 545 PM PST Mon Nov 13 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR LAKE TAHOE... * Winds: South to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * Wave Heights: 2 to 3 feet from mid-lake to the north and east shores. * Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
773 WWUS75 KREV 140555 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 955 PM PST Mon Nov 13 2017 CAZ070-071-NVZ005-140700- /O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-171114T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, Susanville, Empire, and Gerlach 955 PM PST Mon Nov 13 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... The Wind Advisory will expire at 10 PM PST this evening. $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-140700- /O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-171114T0600Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, and Incline Village 955 PM PST Mon Nov 13 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR LAKE TAHOE... The Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe will expire at 10 PM PST this evening. $$ http://weather.gov/reno
The office that day
Everything else NWS Reno, NV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 1:02 PM PST | Lake Wind Advisory | REV | Alpine, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer | 33 hr |
| Nov 12, 3:30 PM PST | Winter Storm Watch | REV | Alpine, El Dorado, Lassen, Mono, Nevada, Placer and 2 more | 47 hr |
Nearby
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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.