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Wind Advisory 7, NWS Reno, NV
NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Mar 3, 2017, 9:04 AM PST for 7 counties in Nevada; Modoc County, California. It took effect at Mar 4, 2017, 4:00 AM PST. It was in force for 32 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 3, 2017, 9:04 AM PST (17:04 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 4, 2017, 4:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Mar 5, 2017, 12:00 PM PST
- In force
- 32 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Reno, NV
Counties Modoc County, CA, Churchill County, NV, Douglas County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Mineral County, NV, Pershing County, NV, Storey County, NV, Washoe County, NV
The radar
The Reno radar (KRGX), 19 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:03 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, 5.1 hours before the alert went out and 92 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
- 3258 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 34 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 57 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 66 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
471 WWUS75 KREV 031704 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 904 AM PST Fri Mar 3 2017 CAZ070-NVZ003-005-041300- /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0007.170304T1200Z-170305T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Sparks, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Empire, and Gerlach 904 AM PST Fri Mar 3 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Saturday. * Timing: Southwest winds will increase Saturday morning with strong, gusty winds continuing into Saturday evening. The strongest winds are expected Saturday afternoon and early evening. * Winds: Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph. Wind prone areas such as the foothills of Reno and Carson City may see gusts to 70 mph. * Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions are expected for high profile vehicles along Interstates 80 and 580 as well as U.S. 395, Nevada highway 447 and the Surprise Valley Road. 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. && $$ NVZ001-004-041300- /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0007.170304T1800Z-170305T1200Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs 904 AM PST Fri Mar 3 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM PST SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM Saturday to 4 AM PST Sunday. * Timing: Winds will increase Saturday morning and continue into Saturday night. The strongest winds are expected late Saturday afternoon and evening. * Winds: Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph. Locally higher gusts to 70 mph in wind prone areas near Walker Lake. * Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions are expected for high profile vehicles along Interstate 80 and as well as U.S. highway 95. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
5 follow-up statements
823 WWUS75 KREV 041048 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 248 AM PST Sat Mar 4 2017 CAZ072-NVZ002-050000- /O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0011.170304T1200Z-170305T0000Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, and Incline Village 248 AM PST Sat Mar 4 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON FOR LAKE TAHOE... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe, which is in effect until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * Winds: Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the morning increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph in the afternoon. * Wave Heights: 1 to 2 feet in the morning increasing to 2 to 4 feet in the afternoon. Highest waves from mid-lake to northeastern 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. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ003-005-050100- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0007.170304T1200Z-170305T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Sparks, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Empire, and Gerlach 248 AM PST Sat Mar 4 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * Timing: Southwest winds will increase this morning with strong, gusty winds continuing into this evening. The strongest winds are expected this afternoon and early evening. * Winds: Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph. Wind prone areas such as the foothills of Reno and Carson City may see gusts to 70 mph. * Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions are expected for high profile vehicles along Interstates 80 and 580 as well as U.S. 395, Nevada highway 447 and the Surprise Valley Road. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ001-004-050100- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0007.170304T1800Z-170305T1200Z/ 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 248 AM PST Sat Mar 4 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM PST SUNDAY... * Timing: Winds will increase this morning and continue into tonight. The strongest winds are expected late this afternoon and evening. * Winds: Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph. Locally higher gusts to 70 mph in wind prone areas near Walker Lake. * Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions are expected for high profile vehicles along Interstate 80 and as well as U.S. highway 95. 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. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
359 WWUS75 KREV 042336 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 336 PM PST Sat Mar 4 2017 CAZ072-NVZ002-050045- /O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-170305T0000Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, and Incline Village 336 PM PST Sat Mar 4 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON FOR LAKE TAHOE... The Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe will expire at 4 PM PST this afternoon. $$ NVZ004-051145- /O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0012.170305T1400Z-170306T0200Z/ /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170305T1200Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs 336 PM PST Sat Mar 4 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY... ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM PST SUNDAY FOR PYRAMID LAKE... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for Pyramid Lake, which is in effect from 6 AM to 6 PM PST Sunday. * Timing: Winds will continue through tonight. The strongest winds are expected late this evening. Winds will remain gusty Sunday with the biggest impact to Pyramid Lake. * Winds: Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 2 to 5 feet. * Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions are expected for high profile vehicles along Interstate 80 and as well as U.S. highway 95. 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. 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. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ003-005-050600- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170305T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Sparks, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Empire, and Gerlach 336 PM PST Sat Mar 4 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * Timing: Southwest winds will continue into this evening. * Winds: Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph. Wind prone areas such as the foothills of Reno and Carson City may see gusts to 70 mph. * Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions are expected for high profile vehicles along Interstates 80 and 580 as well as U.S. 395, Nevada highway 447 and the Surprise Valley Road. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ001-051145- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170305T1200Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley 336 PM PST Sat Mar 4 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY... * Timing: Winds will continue through tonight. The strongest winds are expected late this evening. * Winds: Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph. Locally higher gusts to 70 mph in wind prone areas near Walker Lake. * Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions are expected for high profile vehicles along Interstate 80 and as well as U.S. highway 95. 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. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
503 WWUS75 KREV 050553 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 953 PM PST Sat Mar 4 2017 CAZ070-NVZ003-005-050700- /O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170305T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Sparks, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Empire, and Gerlach 953 PM PST Sat Mar 4 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... The Wind Advisory will expire at 10 PM PST this evening. A winter weather advisory will go into effect as snow moves into the area overnight. Winds will remain brisk with gusts approaching 45 mph in wind prone areas and along the cold front. $$ NVZ004-051800- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170305T1200Z/ /O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0012.170305T1400Z-170306T0200Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs 953 PM PST Sat Mar 4 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY... ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM PST SUNDAY FOR PYRAMID LAKE... * Timing: Gusty winds will continue through tonight especially south of Highway 50. Winds will remain gusty Sunday with the biggest impact to Pyramid Lake. * Winds tonight: Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. * Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 2 to 5 feet. * Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions are expected for high profile vehicles along Interstate 80...Highway 50 and Highway 95. 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. && $$ NVZ001-051200- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170305T1200Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley 953 PM PST Sat Mar 4 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SUNDAY... * Timing: Winds will continue through tonight. The strongest winds are expected overnight. * Winds: Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph. Locally higher gusts to 70 mph in wind prone areas near Walker Lake. * Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions are expected for high profile vehicles along Highway 95. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
864 WWUS75 KREV 051155 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 355 AM PST Sun Mar 5 2017 NVZ004-060000- /O.CAN.KREV.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170305T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0013.170306T1400Z-170307T0000Z/ /O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0012.170305T1400Z-170306T0200Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- 355 AM PST Sun Mar 5 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE... ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM PST MONDAY FOR PYRAMID LAKE... * Winds Today and Monday: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * Wave Heights Today and Monday: 1 to 3 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. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-060000- /O.EXB.KREV.LW.Y.0012.170306T0000Z-170307T0000Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, and Incline Village 355 AM PST Sun Mar 5 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST MONDAY FOR LAKE TAHOE... * Winds Today and Monday: Southwest to West 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph. * Wave Heights: 2 to 4 feet. * Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ NVZ001-052000- /O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170305T2000Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley 355 AM PST Sun Mar 5 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY... The Wind Advisory is now in effect until noon PST today. * Timing: The strongest winds are expected this morning, but will remain gusty through the afternoon. * Winds: Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph. Locally higher gusts to 70 mph in wind prone areas near Walker Lake. * Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions are expected for high profile vehicles along Highway 95. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. Make sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
264 WWUS75 KREV 051948 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1148 AM PST Sun Mar 5 2017 NVZ001-052100- /O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170305T2000Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley 1148 AM PST Sun Mar 5 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON PST TODAY... The Wind Advisory will expire at noon PST today. Brisk conditions will continue through this afternoon with wind gusts 35 to 45 mph at times, but the threat for stronger winds has diminished. $$ NVZ004-060800- /O.EXT.KREV.LW.Y.0013.170306T1400Z-170307T0200Z/ /O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-170306T0200Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- 1148 AM PST Sun Mar 5 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE... ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM PST MONDAY FOR PYRAMID LAKE... A Lake Wind Advisory remains in effect for today. The Lake Wind Advisory for Pyramid Lake on Monday is now in effect from 6 AM to 6 PM PST. * Winds Today and Monday: Southwest to West 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * Wave Heights Today and Monday: 1 to 4 feet. Highest waves from mid lake to eastern 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. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-060800- /O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0012.170306T0000Z-170307T0000Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, and Incline Village 1148 AM PST Sun Mar 5 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST MONDAY FOR LAKE TAHOE... * Winds Today and Monday: Southwest to West 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph. * Wave Heights: 2 to 4 feet. Highest waves from mid lake to eastern shores. * Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
The office that day
Everything else NWS Reno, NV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 8:48 AM PST | Winter Storm Warning | REV | Douglas, Washoe | 3 days |
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.