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Wind Advisory 16, NWS Reno, NV

November 12, 20174 counties in California; Washoe County, Nevada

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

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, 9.0 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Reno, NV at 12:00Z on 2017-11-12Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2017-11-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 149 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
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

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 12, 1:02 PM PSTLake Wind AdvisoryREVAlpine, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer33 hr
Nov 12, 3:30 PM PSTWinter Storm WatchREVAlpine, El Dorado, Lassen, Mono, Nevada, Placer and 2 more47 hr

Nearby

Wind Advisories in California, 2017Wind Advisories in Nevada, 2017Every 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.