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Wind Advisory 20, NWS Reno, NV
NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Dec 18, 2017, 2:32 PM PST for 8 counties in California; Douglas County, Washoe County, Nevada. It took effect at Dec 19, 2017, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 15 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 18, 2017, 2:32 PM PST (22:32 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 19, 2017, 10:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Dec 20, 2017, 1:00 AM PST
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Reno, NV
Counties Alpine County, CA, El Dorado County, CA, Lassen County, CA, Modoc County, CA, Nevada County, CA, Placer County, CA, Plumas County, CA, Sierra County, CA, Douglas County, NV, Washoe County, NV
The radar
The Reno radar (KRGX), 78 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:35 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, 10.5 hours before the alert went out and 187 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
- 1811 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 42 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 20 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 47 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
535 WWUS75 KREV 182232 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 232 PM PST Mon Dec 18 2017 NVZ003-191200- /O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0009.171220T0300Z-171220T2000Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0010.171219T2100Z-171220T0900Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 232 PM PST Mon Dec 18 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 1 AM PST WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM Tuesday to 1 AM PST Wednesday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * Timing: Tuesday afternoon through early Wednesday morning. The strongest winds are expected Tuesday evening between 7 PM and midnight. * Winds: Southwest winds with gusts 50 to 60 mph in the valleys. Gusts up to 80 mph in wind prone areas. * Impacts: Some disruption to air travel and high profile vehicles should be expected. Damage to trees, fences and other light infrastructure will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time 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. && $$ CAZ073-NVZ001-191200- /O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0009.171220T0300Z-171220T2000Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0010.171220T0300Z-171221T0000Z/ Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley 232 PM PST Mon Dec 18 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TUESDAY TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 7 PM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * Timing: Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon. The strongest winds are expected beginning midnight Tuesday night through 7 AM Wednesday morning. Winds will become north Wednesday afternoon as they diminish. * Winds: Southwest winds with gusts 50 to 60 mph in the valleys with gusts up to 80 mph in wind prone areas. Gusts of 125 mph along the Sierra Crest. * Impacts: Some disruption to air travel and high profile vehicles should be expected. Damage to trees, fences and other light infrastructure will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ070-071-NVZ005-191200- /O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0009.171220T0300Z-171220T2000Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0020.171219T1800Z-171220T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, Susanville, Empire, and Gerlach 232 PM PST Mon Dec 18 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * Timing: Late Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * Winds: Southwest winds with gusts 45 to 55 mph in the valleys. Localized gusts to 65 mph along the 395 corridor between Doyle and Susanville. * Impacts: Some disruption to air travel and high profile vehicles should be expected. Damage to trees, fences and other light infrastructure will be possible. 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. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-191200- /O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0009.171220T0300Z-171220T2000Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0020.171219T2100Z-171220T0900Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, and Incline Village 232 PM PST Mon Dec 18 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 1 AM PST WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM Tuesday to 1 AM PST Wednesday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * Timing: Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. * Winds: Southwest winds with gusts 45 to 55 mph in the valleys and over Lake Tahoe. Gusts of 120 mph along the Sierra Crest. * Wave heights over Lake Tahoe: 3 to 5 feet. * Impacts: Some disruption to air travel and high profile vehicles should be expected. Damage to trees, fences and other light infrastructure will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
3 follow-up statements
215 WWUS75 KREV 191058 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 258 AM PST Tue Dec 19 2017 NVZ003-200000- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0010.171219T2100Z-171220T0900Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 258 AM PST Tue Dec 19 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * Timing: This afternoon through early Wednesday morning. The strongest winds are expected Tuesday evening between 7 PM and midnight. * Winds: Southwest winds with gusts 50 to 60 mph in the valleys. Gusts up to 80 mph in wind prone areas. * Impacts: Some disruption to air travel and high profile vehicles should be expected. Damage to trees, fences and other light infrastructure will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time 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. && $$ CAZ073-NVZ001-200000- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0010.171220T0300Z-171221T0000Z/ Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley 258 AM PST Tue Dec 19 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * Timing: Tonight through Wednesday afternoon. The strongest winds are expected beginning midnight Tuesday night through 7 AM Wednesday morning. Winds will become north Wednesday afternoon as they diminish. * Winds: Southwest winds with gusts 50 to 60 mph in the valleys with gusts up to 80 mph in wind prone areas. Gusts of 125 mph along the Sierra Crest. * Impacts: Some disruption to air travel and high profile vehicles should be expected. Damage to trees, fences and other light infrastructure will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ070-071-NVZ005-200000- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0020.171219T1800Z-171220T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, Susanville, Empire, and Gerlach 258 AM PST Tue Dec 19 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * Timing: Late morning through this evening. * Winds: Southwest winds with gusts 45 to 55 mph in the valleys. Localized gusts to 65 mph along the 395 corridor between Doyle and Susanville. * Impacts: Some disruption to air travel and high profile vehicles should be expected. Damage to trees, fences and other light infrastructure will be possible. 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. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-200000- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0020.171219T2100Z-171220T0900Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, and Incline Village 258 AM PST Tue Dec 19 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * Timing: Tonight through Wednesday morning. * Winds: Southwest winds with gusts 45 to 55 mph in the valleys and over Lake Tahoe. Gusts of 120 mph along the Sierra Crest. * Wave heights over Lake Tahoe: 3 to 5 feet. * Impacts: Some disruption to air travel and high profile vehicles should be expected. Damage to trees, fences and other light infrastructure will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
918 WWUS75 KREV 192149 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 149 PM PST Tue Dec 19 2017 NVZ003-200900- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-171220T0900Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 149 PM PST Tue Dec 19 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * Timing: Tonight through early Wednesday morning. The strongest winds are expected this evening between 7 PM and midnight. * Winds: Southwest winds with gusts 50 to 60 mph in the valleys. Gusts up to 80 mph in wind prone areas. * Impacts: Some disruption to air travel and high profile vehicles should be expected. Damage to trees, fences and other light infrastructure will be possible. 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. && $$ CAZ073-NVZ001-201300- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0010.171220T0300Z-171221T0000Z/ Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley 149 PM PST Tue Dec 19 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * Timing: Tonight through Wednesday afternoon. The strongest winds are expected beginning midnight tonight through 7 AM Wednesday morning. Winds will become north Wednesday afternoon as they diminish. * Winds: Southwest winds with gusts 50 to 60 mph in the valleys with gusts up to 80 mph in wind prone areas. Gusts of 125 mph along the Sierra Crest. * Impacts: Some disruption to air travel and high profile vehicles should be expected. Damage to trees, fences and other light infrastructure will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ070-071-NVZ005-200600- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-171220T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, Susanville, Empire, and Gerlach 149 PM PST Tue Dec 19 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * Timing: Through this evening. * Winds: Southwest winds with gusts 45 to 55 mph in the valleys. Localized gusts to 65 mph along the 395 corridor between Doyle and Susanville. * Impacts: Some disruption to air travel and high profile vehicles should be expected. Damage to trees, fences and other light infrastructure will be possible. 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. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-200900- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-171220T0900Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, and Incline Village 149 PM PST Tue Dec 19 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * Timing: Tonight through Wednesday morning. * Winds: Southwest winds with gusts 45 to 55 mph in the valleys and over Lake Tahoe. Gusts of 120 mph along the Sierra Crest. * Wave heights over Lake Tahoe: 3 to 5 feet. * Impacts: Some disruption to air travel and high profile vehicles should be expected. Damage to trees, fences and other light infrastructure will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
370 WWUS75 KREV 200545 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 945 PM PST Tue Dec 19 2017 CAZ070-071-NVZ005-200645- /O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-171220T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, Susanville, Empire, and Gerlach 945 PM PST Tue Dec 19 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... The Wind Advisory will expire at 10 PM PST this evening. Winds will continue to blow for the next couple hours, but the cold front is moving in with snow. The winds are also handled in the winter weather advisory which begins at 10 pm. $$ NVZ003-200900- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-171220T0900Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 945 PM PST Tue Dec 19 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * Timing: Tonight through early Wednesday morning. The strongest winds are expected this evening between 7 PM and midnight. * Winds: Southwest winds with gusts 50 to 60 mph in the valleys. Gusts up to 80 mph in wind prone areas. * Impacts: Some disruption to air travel and high profile vehicles should be expected. Damage to trees, fences and other light infrastructure will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ073-NVZ001-201745- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0010.000000T0000Z-171221T0000Z/ Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley 945 PM PST Tue Dec 19 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * Timing: Tonight through Wednesday afternoon. The strongest winds are expected beginning midnight tonight through 7 AM Wednesday morning. Winds will become north Wednesday afternoon as they diminish. * Winds: Southwest winds with gusts 50 to 60 mph in the valleys with gusts up to 80 mph in wind prone areas. Gusts of 125 mph along the Sierra Crest. * Impacts: Some disruption to air travel and high profile vehicles should be expected. Damage to trees, fences and other light infrastructure will be possible. 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. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-200900- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-171220T0900Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, and Incline Village 945 PM PST Tue Dec 19 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * Timing: Tonight through Wednesday morning. * Winds: Southwest winds with gusts 45 to 55 mph in the valleys and over Lake Tahoe. Gusts of 120 mph along the Sierra Crest. * Wave heights over Lake Tahoe: 3 to 5 feet. * Impacts: Some disruption to air travel and high profile vehicles should be expected. Damage to trees, fences and other light infrastructure will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
The office that day
Everything else NWS Reno, NV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 3:35 AM PST | High Wind Watch | REV | Alpine, El Dorado, Lassen, Modoc, Mono, Nevada and 3 more | 11 hr |
| Dec 18, 2:30 PM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | REV | Alpine, El Dorado, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer and 2 more | 44 hr |
| Dec 18, 2:31 PM PST | Red Flag Warning | REV | 44 hr | |
| Dec 18, 2:32 PM PST | High Wind Warning | REV | Mono | 44 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.