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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Reno, NV

April 5, 20174 counties in Nevada; Modoc County, California

NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Apr 5, 2017, 3:21 PM PDT for 4 counties in Nevada; Modoc County, California. It took effect at Apr 6, 2017, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 33 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 5, 2017, 3:21 PM PDT (22:21 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 6, 2017, 11:00 AM PDT
Expired
Apr 7, 2017, 8:19 PM PDT
In force
33 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

Counties Modoc County, CA, Douglas County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Storey County, NV, Washoe County, NV

The radar

The Reno radar (KRGX), 31 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:22 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, 10.4 hours before the alert went out and 138 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 2017-04-05Temperature 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 2017-04-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 38 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
2243 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
38 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
151 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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081 
WWUS75 KREV 052221
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
321 PM PDT Wed Apr 5 2017

NVZ004-061200-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0019.170406T1800Z-170407T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.A.0006.170407T1500Z-170408T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
and Silver Springs
321 PM PDT Wed Apr 5 2017

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT THURSDAY
FOR PYRAMID LAKE...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Lake Wind
Advisory for Pyramid Lake, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM
PDT Thursday. A High Wind Watch has also been issued. This High 
Wind Watch is in effect from Friday morning through Friday 
evening. 

* Timing: Winds will increase over Pyramid Lake Thursday afternoon
  and diminish in the evening. Stronger, more widespread winds are
  possible Friday afternoon and evening.

* Winds: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph Thursday.
  Southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph possible Friday
  afternoon and evening.

* Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 2 to 3 feet Thursday and 3 to 5
  feet Friday.

* Impacts: Strong cross winds may create hazardous travel on area
  roads. Blowing dust may also occur off dry lake beds where the soil
  remains exposed. 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.

&&

$$

CAZ070-NVZ003-005-061200-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0009.170406T1800Z-170408T0600Z/
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
321 PM PDT Wed Apr 5 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 11 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect from 11 AM Thursday to 11 PM PDT Friday. 

* Timing: Gusty winds will develop late Thursday morning and
  continue through Friday evening. The strongest winds will likely
  occur Thursday evening and again Friday afternoon.

* Winds: South to southwest 20 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
  Local gusts to 70 mph in wind prone areas.

* Impacts: Gusty winds will create hazardous cross winds on area
  roads including Interstates 80, 580 and U.S. Highways 50 and
  395. Significant waves are likely on terminal lakes including
  Swan, Silver, White and Washoe Lakes as well as those in the
  Surprise Valley.

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-NVZ002-061200-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0019.170406T1500Z-170407T0700Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
321 PM PDT Wed Apr 5 2017

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT
PDT THURSDAY NIGHT FOR LAKE TAHOE...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Lake Wind
Advisory for Lake Tahoe, which is in effect from 8 AM Thursday to
midnight PDT Thursday night. 

* Winds: Southwest 20 to 30 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.

&&

$$

NVZ001-061200-
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.A.0006.170407T1500Z-170408T0600Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley
321 PM PDT Wed Apr 5 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a High Wind
Watch, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday
evening. 

* Timing: Winds will continue to increase into Friday with strong
  winds possible Friday afternoon and evening.

* Winds: Southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph possible 
  Friday afternoon and evening.

* Impacts: Strong cross winds may create hazardous travel on area
  roads with closures possible on U.S. 95 near Walker Lake. Blowing
  dust may also occur off dry lake beds where the soil remains 
  exposed.


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
7 follow-up statements
592 
WWUS75 KREV 061141
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
441 AM PDT Thu Apr 6 2017

NVZ004-070000-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0019.170406T1800Z-170407T0300Z/
/O.CON.KREV.HW.A.0006.170407T1500Z-170408T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
and Silver Springs
441 AM PDT Thu Apr 6 2017

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* Timing: Winds will increase over Pyramid Lake late this morning
  and diminish in the evening. Stronger, more widespread winds 
  are possible Friday afternoon and evening. 

* Winds: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph Thursday.
  Southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 65 mph possible Friday 
  afternoon and evening.

* Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 2 to 3 feet Thursday and 3 to 5 
  feet Friday.

* Impacts: Strong cross winds may create hazardous travel on area
  roads, including Interstate 80 and U.S. 95. Blowing dust may
  also occur off dry lake beds where the soil remains exposed.
  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.

&&

$$

CAZ070-NVZ003-005-070000-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.170406T1800Z-170408T0600Z/
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
441 AM PDT Thu Apr 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* Timing: Wind speeds will increase through the morning, with
  strong and gusty winds continuing through Friday evening. The
  strongest winds will likely occur this evening and again Friday 
  afternoon. 

* Winds: South to southwest 20 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. 
  Local gusts to 70 mph in wind prone areas.

* Impacts: Gusty winds will create hazardous cross winds on 
  area roads including Interstates 80, 580 and U.S. Highways 
  50 and 395. Significant waves are likely on terminal lakes 
  including Swan, Silver, White and Washoe Lakes as well as 
  those in the Surprise Valley.

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-NVZ002-070000-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0019.170406T1500Z-170407T0700Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
441 AM PDT Thu Apr 6 2017

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* Winds: Southwest 20 to 30 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.

&&

$$

NVZ001-070000-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.A.0006.170407T1500Z-170408T0600Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley
441 AM PDT Thu Apr 6 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* Timing: Winds will continue to increase into Friday with 
  the strongest winds possible Friday afternoon and evening. 

* Winds: Southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph possible 
  Friday afternoon and evening.

* Impacts: Strong cross winds may create hazardous travel on 
  area roads with closures possible on U.S. 95 near Walker 
  Lake. Blowing dust may also occur off dry lake beds where 
  the soil remains exposed. 

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
356 
WWUS75 KREV 062217
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
317 PM PDT Thu Apr 6 2017

NVZ004-071200-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0006.170407T1500Z-170408T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0007.170407T1500Z-170408T0600Z/
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-170407T0300Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
and Silver Springs
317 PM PDT Thu Apr 6 2017

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM PDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM to 11 PM PDT Friday. The
High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* Timing: Winds will continue over Pyramid Lake into the evening.
  Stronger, more widespread winds are expected Friday afternoon 
  and evening.

* Winds: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph for Pyramid 
  Lake this evening. Southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph 
  Friday afternoon and evening.

* Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 2 to 3 feet this evening and 3 to
  5 feet Friday.

* Impacts: Strong cross winds may create hazardous travel on area
  roads, including Interstate 80 and Highway 95. Blowing dust may
  also occur off dry lake beds where the soil remains exposed.
  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.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ001-071200-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0006.170407T1500Z-170408T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0007.170407T1500Z-170408T0600Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley
317 PM PDT Thu Apr 6 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM PDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM to 11 PM PDT Friday. The
High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* Timing: Winds will continue to increase into Friday with the
  strongest winds Friday afternoon and evening. 

* Winds: Southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph possible 
  Friday afternoon and evening.

* Impacts: Strong cross winds may create hazardous travel on 
  area roads with closures possible on U.S. 95 near Walker 
  Lake. Blowing dust may also occur off dry lake beds where 
  the soil remains exposed.

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-NVZ003-005-071200-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170408T0600Z/
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
317 PM PDT Thu Apr 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* Timing: Wind speeds will remain gusty through Friday evening.
  The strongest winds are expected to occur this evening and again
  Friday afternoon.

* Winds: South to southwest 20 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
  Local gusts to 80 mph in wind prone areas, mainly this evening.

* Impacts: Gusty winds will create hazardous cross winds on area
  roads including Interstates 80, 580, and Highways 50 and 395.
  Significant waves are likely on terminal lakes including Swan,
  Silver, White and Washoe Lakes as well as those in the Surprise
  Valley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans.
Be prepared 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-NVZ002-070700-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-170407T0700Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
317 PM PDT Thu Apr 6 2017

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT
TONIGHT FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* Winds: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* Wave Heights: 2 to 4 feet...highest from mid lake to north and
  northeast 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
940 
WWUS75 KREV 070312
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
812 PM PDT Thu Apr 6 2017

NVZ004-071500-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-170407T0300Z/
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0007.170407T1500Z-170408T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
and Silver Springs
812 PM PDT Thu Apr 6 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM PDT
FRIDAY...
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY FOR PYRAMID LAKE HAS EXPIRED...

The Lake Wind Advisory is no longer in effect for Pyramid Lake
this evening.

* Timing: Stronger and more widespread winds are expected Friday
  afternoon and evening. 

* Winds: Southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph.

* Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 3 to 5 feet Friday. 

* Impacts: Strong cross winds may create hazardous travel on area
  roads, including Interstate 80 and Highways 50 and 95. Blowing
  dust may also occur off dry lake beds where the soil remains
  exposed. 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 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.

&&

$$

NVZ001-071500-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0007.170407T1500Z-170408T0600Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley
812 PM PDT Thu Apr 6 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

* Timing: Winds will continue to increase into Friday with the 
  strongest winds Friday afternoon and evening. 

* Winds: Southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph possible.

* Impacts: Strong cross winds may create hazardous travel on area
  roads with closures possible on Highway 95 near Walker Lake.
  Blowing dust may also occur off dry lake beds where the soil
  remains exposed.

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-NVZ003-005-071500-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170408T0600Z/
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
812 PM PDT Thu Apr 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* Timing: Wind speeds will remain gusty through Friday evening. 
  The strongest winds are expected to occur this evening and 
  again Friday afternoon. 

* Winds: South to southwest 20 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. 

* Impacts: Gusty winds will create hazardous cross winds on 
  area roads including Interstates 80, 580, and Highways 50 
  and 395. Significant waves are likely on terminal lakes 
  including Swan, Silver, White and Washoe Lakes as well as 
  those in the Surprise Valley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash
cans. Be prepared 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-NVZ002-070700-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-170407T0700Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
812 PM PDT Thu Apr 6 2017

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT
TONIGHT FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* Winds: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* Wave Heights: 2 to 4 feet...highest from mid lake to north 
  and northeast 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
463 
WWUS75 KREV 070702
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1202 AM PDT Fri Apr 7 2017

CAZ072-NVZ002-070815-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-170407T0700Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
1202 AM PDT Fri Apr 7 2017

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The Lake Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. 

Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for the Tahoe area through
5 PM Saturday.

$$

NVZ001-004-071915-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0007.170407T1500Z-170408T0600Z/
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
1202 AM PDT Fri Apr 7 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* Timing: Stronger and more widespread winds are expected Friday 
  afternoon and evening. 

* Winds: Southwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph.

* Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 3 to 5 feet Friday.

* Impacts: Strong cross winds may create hazardous travel on 
  arearoads, including Interstate 80 and Highways 50 and 95. 
  Blowing dust may also occur off dry lake beds where the soil 
  remains exposed. 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 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-NVZ003-005-071915-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170408T0600Z/
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
1202 AM PDT Fri Apr 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* Timing: Wind speeds will remain gusty through Friday evening. 
  The strongest winds are expected to occur this evening and 
  again Friday afternoon. 

* Winds: South to southwest 20 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* Impacts: Gusty winds will create hazardous cross winds on 
  area roads including Interstates 80, 580, and Highways 50 
  and 395. Significant waves are likely on terminal lakes 
  including Swan, Silver, White and Washoe Lakes as well as 
  those in the Surprise Valley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash
cans. Be prepared 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
606 
WWUS75 KREV 071017
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
317 AM PDT Fri Apr 7 2017

NVZ001-004-072300-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0007.170407T1500Z-170408T0600Z/
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
317 AM PDT Fri Apr 7 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* Timing: Stronger and more widespread winds are expected this
  afternoon and evening. 

* Winds: Southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. Highest
  gusts will be south of Highway 50. 

* Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 3 to 5 feet.

* Impacts: Strong cross winds may create hazardous travel on 
  arearoads, including Interstate 80 and Highways 50 and 95. 
  Blowing dust may also occur off dry lake beds where the soil 
  remains exposed. Small boats, kayaks, and paddle boards will 
  be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters 
  until conditions improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash
cans. Be prepared 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-NVZ003-005-072300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170408T0600Z/
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
317 AM PDT Fri Apr 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* Timing: Wind speeds will increase again this afternoon. 

* Winds: South to southwest 20 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* Impacts: Gusty winds will create hazardous cross winds on 
  area roads including Interstates 80, 580, and Highways 50 
  and 395. Significant waves are likely on terminal lakes 
  including Swan, Silver, White and Washoe Lakes as well as 
  those in the Surprise Valley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash
cans. Be prepared 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
595 
WWUS75 KREV 072120
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
220 PM PDT Fri Apr 7 2017

NVZ001-004-080600-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170408T0600Z/
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
220 PM PDT Fri Apr 7 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* Timing: Strong winds will continue into this evening with the
  strongest winds near and north of Highway 50.

* Winds: Southwest 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. 

* Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 3 to 5 feet.

* Impacts: Strong cross winds may create hazardous travel on 
  arearoads, including Interstate 80 and Highways 50 and 95. 
  Blowing dust may also occur off dry lake beds where the soil 
  remains exposed. Small boats, kayaks, and paddle boards will 
  be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters 
  until conditions improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash
cans. Be prepared 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-NVZ003-005-080600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170408T0600Z/
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
220 PM PDT Fri Apr 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* Timing: Wind speeds will continue into this evening and diminish
  by midnight.

* Winds: South to southwest 20 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* Impacts: Gusty winds will create hazardous cross winds on 
  area roads including Interstates 80, 580, and Highways 50 
  and 395. Significant waves are likely on terminal lakes 
  including Swan, Silver, White and Washoe Lakes as well as 
  those in the Surprise Valley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash
cans. Be prepared 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
452 
WWUS75 KREV 080319
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
819 PM PDT Fri Apr 7 2017

NVZ001-004-080430-
/O.CAN.KREV.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170408T0600Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
819 PM PDT Fri Apr 7 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Reno has cancelled the High Wind
Warning. 

Winds have decreased since earlier this evening and the threat of
high winds has ended. Locally gusty winds to 40 mph are still 
possible late this evening and overnight as a cold front moves 
across western Nevada.

$$

CAZ070-NVZ003-005-080430-
/O.CAN.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170408T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Northern Washoe County-
819 PM PDT Fri Apr 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Reno has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

Winds have decreased this evening and no longer meet advisory
levels. As a cold front works across the area late this evening
and overnight, winds will increase again. Wind gusts will 
generally be 35 to 45 mph although brief higher gusts will be
possible in wind prone areas.

$$

http://weather.gov/reno

The office that day

Everything else NWS Reno, NV issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 5, 3:21 PM PDTHigh Wind WatchREVChurchill, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Washoe24 hr
Apr 5, 3:21 PM PDTLake Wind AdvisoryREVChurchill, Douglas, Lyon, Pershing, Washoe33 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.