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Wind Advisory 8, NWS Reno, NV
NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Mar 28, 2017, 3:38 PM PDT for 6 counties in Nevada; 5 counties in California. It took effect at Mar 30, 2017, 5:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 15 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 28, 2017, 3:38 PM PDT (22:38 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 30, 2017, 5:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- Mar 30, 2017, 8:08 PM PDT
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Reno, NV
Counties Alpine County, CA, El Dorado County, CA, Modoc County, CA, Nevada County, CA, Placer County, CA, Churchill County, NV, Douglas County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Pershing County, NV, Storey County, NV, Washoe County, NV
The radar
The Reno radar (KRGX), 32 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:36 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, 10.6 hours before the alert went out and 133 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
- 1543 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 41 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -40 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 8 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
850 WWUS75 KREV 282238 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 338 PM PDT Tue Mar 28 2017 CAZ072-NVZ002-291300- /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0008.170330T1200Z-170331T0300Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, and Incline Village 338 PM PDT Tue Mar 28 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM PDT THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 5 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * Timing: Winds will increase through the day Thursday. * Winds: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph shifting northwest by early afternoon behind a passing cold front. * Waves on Lake Tahoe: 2 to 4 feet. Highest waves on eastern and southern shores. * Impacts: Crosswinds may result in travel impacts for high profile vehicles and areas of wind shear for aviation. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. 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. && $$ NVZ003-291300- /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0008.170330T1400Z-170331T0300Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 338 PM PDT Tue Mar 28 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 8 PM PDT THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 7 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * Timing: Winds will increase Thursday morning with the strongest winds expected with the passage of a strong cold front mid-morning. * Winds: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph shifting northwest by early afternoon behind the front. * Impacts: Strong crosswinds may produce travel restrictions for high profile vehicles. Choppy conditions can be expected on Washoe Lake. Areas of turbulence and wind shear will be possible for those with aviation interests. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ004-005-291300- /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0008.170330T1400Z-170331T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Empire, and Gerlach 338 PM PDT Tue Mar 28 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 11 PM PDT THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 7 AM to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * Timing: Winds will increase Thursday morning with the strongest winds expected with the passage of a strong cold front mid to late morning. * Winds: West 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph shifting northwest by early afternoon behind the front. * Waves on Pyramid Lake: 2 to 4 feet. Highest waves on eastern and southern shores. * Impacts: Crosswinds may result in travel impacts for high profile vehicles and areas of wind shear for aviation. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. 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. && $$ CAZ073-NVZ001-291300- /O.NEW.KREV.HW.A.0005.170330T1600Z-170331T0600Z/ Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley 338 PM PDT Tue Mar 28 2017 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a High Wind Watch, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * Timing: Winds will increase Thursday morning with the strongest winds expected with the passage of a strong cold front by early afternoon. * Winds: West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph shifting northwest by early afternoon behind the front. * Impacts: Crosswinds may result in travel impacts for high profile vehicles and areas of wind shear for aviation. Choppy waters can be expected on area lakes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
5 follow-up statements
622 WWUS75 KREV 290946 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 246 AM PDT Wed Mar 29 2017 CAZ073-NVZ001-300000- /O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0005.170330T1600Z-170331T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0006.170330T1500Z-170331T0300Z/ Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley 246 AM PDT Wed Mar 29 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM PDT THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. * Timing: Winds will increase Thursday morning with the strongest winds expected with the passage of a strong cold front by early afternoon. * Winds: West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph shifting northwest by early afternoon behind the front. * Impacts: Crosswinds may result in travel impacts for high profile vehicles and areas of wind shear for aviation. Choppy waters can be expected on area lakes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time 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. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-300000- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0008.170330T1200Z-170331T0300Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, and Incline Village 246 AM PDT Wed Mar 29 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM PDT THURSDAY... * Timing: Winds will increase through the day Thursday. * Winds: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph shifting northwest by early afternoon behind a passing cold front. * Waves on Lake Tahoe: 2 to 4 feet. Highest waves on eastern and southern shores. * Impacts: Crosswinds may result in travel impacts for high profile vehicles and areas of wind shear for aviation. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ003-300000- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0008.170330T1400Z-170331T0300Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 246 AM PDT Wed Mar 29 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 8 PM PDT THURSDAY... * Timing: Winds will increase Thursday morning with the strongest winds expected with the passage of a strong cold front in the morning. * Winds: West 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph shifting northwest by early afternoon behind the front. * Impacts: Strong crosswinds may produce travel restrictions for high profile vehicles. Choppy conditions can be expected on Washoe Lake. Areas of turbulence and wind shear will be possible for those with aviation interests. 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. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ004-005-300000- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0008.170330T1400Z-170331T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Empire, and Gerlach 246 AM PDT Wed Mar 29 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 11 PM PDT THURSDAY... * Timing: Winds will increase Thursday morning with the strongest winds expected with the passage of a strong cold front mid to late morning. * Winds: West 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph shifting northwest by early afternoon behind the front. * Waves on Pyramid Lake: 2 to 4 feet. Highest waves on eastern and southern shores. * Impacts: Crosswinds may result in travel impacts for high profile vehicles and areas of wind shear for aviation. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
223 WWUS75 KREV 292152 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 252 PM PDT Wed Mar 29 2017 CAZ073-NVZ001-301200- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0006.170330T1500Z-170331T0300Z/ Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley 252 PM PDT Wed Mar 29 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM PDT THURSDAY... * Timing: Winds will increase Thursday morning with the strongest winds expected with the passage of a strong cold front by early afternoon. * Winds: West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph in wind prone locations shifting northwest by early afternoon behind the front. * Impacts: Crosswinds may result in travel impacts for high profile vehicles and areas of wind shear for aviation. Choppy waters can be expected on area lakes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time 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. && $$ NVZ003-301200- /O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0008.170330T1200Z-170331T0300Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 252 PM PDT Wed Mar 29 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM PDT THURSDAY... The Wind Advisory is now in effect from 5 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * Timing: Winds will increase Thursday morning with the strongest winds expected with the passage of a strong cold front Thursday morning. * Winds: West 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph shifting northwest by early afternoon behind the front. * Impacts: Strong crosswinds may produce travel restrictions for high profile vehicles. Choppy conditions can be expected on Washoe Lake. Areas of turbulence and wind shear will be possible for those with aviation interests. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ004-005-301200- /O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0008.170330T1200Z-170331T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Empire, and Gerlach 252 PM PDT Wed Mar 29 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT THURSDAY... The Wind Advisory is now in effect from 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * Timing: Winds will increase Thursday morning with the strongest winds expected with the passage of a strong cold front Thursday morning. * Winds: West 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph shifting northwest by early afternoon behind the front. * Waves on Pyramid Lake: 2 to 4 feet. Highest waves on eastern and southern shores. * Impacts: Crosswinds may result in travel impacts for high profile vehicles and areas of wind shear for aviation. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. 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. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-301200- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0008.170330T1200Z-170331T0300Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, and Incline Village 252 PM PDT Wed Mar 29 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM PDT THURSDAY... * Timing: Winds will increase through the day Thursday. * Winds: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph shifting northwest by early afternoon behind a passing cold front. * Waves on Lake Tahoe: 2 to 4 feet. Highest waves on eastern and southern shores. * Impacts: Crosswinds may result in travel impacts for high profile vehicles and areas of wind shear for aviation. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
368 WWUS75 KREV 301159 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 459 AM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017 CAZ073-NVZ001-310000- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0006.170330T1500Z-170331T0300Z/ Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley 459 AM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * Timing: Winds will increase this morning with the strongest winds expected with the passage of a strong cold front by early afternoon. * Winds: Southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph, shifting to northwest during the afternoon. Gusts up to 75 mph in wind prone locations including portions of US-395 in Mono County and US-95 near Walker Lake. Sierra ridge gusts up to 110 mph. * Impacts: Strong crosswinds will produce dangerous travel conditions with restrictions likely for high profile vehicles. Expect areas of turbulence and wind shear for aviation, and choppy waters on area lakes. 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. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-310000- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0008.170330T1200Z-170331T0300Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, and Incline Village 459 AM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * Timing: Winds will increase this morning with the strongest winds expected from mid morning through early this afternoon. * Winds: West to northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Sierra ridge gusts up to 95 mph. * Waves on Lake Tahoe: 2 to 4 feet. Highest waves on eastern and southern shores. * Impacts: Strong crosswinds will produce hazardous travel conditions for high profile vehicles. Expect turbulence and areas of wind shear for aviation. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ003-310000- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0008.170330T1200Z-170331T0300Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 459 AM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * Timing: Winds will increase this morning with the strongest winds expected from mid morning through mid afternoon. * Winds: West to northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Gusts up to 65 mph in wind prone areas including I-580 between Reno and Carson City, and foothill locations. * Impacts: Strong crosswinds will produce hazardous travel conditions with restrictions likely for high profile vehicles. Choppy conditions can be expected on Washoe Lake. Expect areas of turbulence and wind shear for aviation. 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. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ004-005-310000- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0008.170330T1200Z-170331T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Empire, and Gerlach 459 AM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * Timing: Winds will increase this morning with the strongest winds expected from mid morning through mid afternoon. * Winds: Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Locally stronger gusts up to 60 mph in wind prone areas including US-95 Alternate between Fernley and Silver Springs. * Waves on Pyramid Lake: 2 to 4 feet. Highest waves on eastern and southern shores. * Impacts: Strong crosswinds will produce hazardous travel conditions with restrictions likely for high profile vehicles. Expect areas of turbulence and wind shear for aviation. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
051 WWUS75 KREV 302159 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 259 PM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017 CAZ073-NVZ001-310300- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170331T0300Z/ Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley 259 PM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * Timing: Strong winds behind a cold front will continue through early evening before diminishing some. * Winds: Through early evening north to northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph. Gusts up to 75 mph in wind prone locations including portions of US-395 in Mono County and US-95 near Walker Lake. Sierra ridge gusts up to 110 mph. Winds will diminish later this evening but gusts 30 to 40 mph remain likely through Friday morning. * Impacts: Strong crosswinds will produce dangerous travel conditions with restrictions likely for high profile vehicles. Expect areas of turbulence and wind shear for aviation, and choppy waters on area lakes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The strong winds are here now, it's too late to prepare. If driving around Nevada or the eastern Sierra, check road conditions with NDOT or Caltrans before leaving. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-311000- /O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0018.170331T1700Z-170401T0100Z/ /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170331T0300Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, and Incline Village 259 PM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR LAKE TAHOE... * Timing: Strong northerly winds behind a cold front will continue through early evening before diminishing. Northeast winds will increase on ridges Friday with some strong winds affecting Lake Tahoe during the day Friday producing rough waters. * Winds: Through early evening north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. On Friday, northeast ridge winds gusting to 75 mph especially along the Sierra Crest. Winds Friday on Lake Tahoe northeast 25 to 35 mph with the strongest winds toward the west shores. * Waves on Lake Tahoe: 2 to 4 feet today and Friday. Highest waves on eastern and southern shores today, and on the western shores Friday. * Impacts: Strong crosswinds will produce hazardous travel conditions for high profile vehicles. Expect turbulence and areas of wind shear for aviation. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The strong winds are here now, it's too late to prepare. If driving around Nevada or the Sierra, check road conditions with NDOT or Caltrans before leaving. For those considering boating on Lake Tahoe Friday, check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ NVZ003-310300- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170331T0300Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 259 PM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * Timing: Strong north winds will continue through early evening, then gradually diminish overnight. * Winds: Through early evening north 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Gusts up to 65 mph in wind prone areas including I-580 between Reno and Carson City, and foothill locations. Gusty winds but not nearly as strong continuing Friday. * Impacts: Strong crosswinds will produce hazardous travel conditions with restrictions likely for high profile vehicles. Choppy conditions can be expected on Washoe Lake. Expect areas of turbulence and wind shear for aviation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The strong winds are here now, it's too late to prepare. If driving around Nevada or the Sierra, check road conditions with NDOT or Caltrans before leaving. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ004-005-310600- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170331T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Empire, and Gerlach 259 PM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * Timing: Strong north winds will continue through this evening, before gradually diminishing overnight. * Winds: North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Locally stronger gusts up to 60 mph in wind prone areas including US-95 Alternate between Fernley and Silver Springs. Winds remaining gusty but not nearly as strong Friday. * Waves on Pyramid Lake: 2 to 4 feet. Highest waves on eastern and southern shores. * Impacts: Strong crosswinds will produce hazardous travel conditions with restrictions likely for high profile vehicles. Expect areas of turbulence and wind shear for aviation. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The strong winds are here now, it's too late to prepare. If driving around Nevada or northeast California, check road conditions with NDOT or Caltrans before leaving. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
595 WWUS75 KREV 310308 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 808 PM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017 CAZ073-NVZ001-310415- /O.EXP.KREV.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170331T0300Z/ Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- 808 PM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED... The High Wind Warning is no longer in effect. Winds have fallen below High Wind Warning criteria but will still remain gusty out of the north northwest with gusts up to 45 mph possible through the evening. $$ CAZ070-NVZ004-005-310415- /O.CAN.KREV.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170331T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Northern Washoe County- 808 PM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have fallen below Wind Advisory criteria and will be cancelled. Winds however will stay gusty overnight with widespread gusts of 30 to 40 mph possible. $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-311515- /O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170331T0300Z/ /O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0018.170331T1700Z-170401T0100Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, and Incline Village 808 PM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR LAKE TAHOE... * Winds: Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Waves on Lake Tahoe: 2 to 4 feet. Highest waves on the western shores Friday. * Impacts: Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For those considering boating on Lake Tahoe Friday, 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. && $$ NVZ003-310415- /O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-170331T0300Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- 808 PM PDT Thu Mar 30 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Winds have fallen below Wind Advisory criteria and will be allowed to expire. Winds however will stay gusty overnight with widespread gusts of 30 to 40 mph possible. $$ 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 28, 3:38 PM PDT | High Wind Watch | REV | Lyon, Mineral | 11 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.