Alert archive / California / High Wind Warnings in 2017
High Wind Warning 11, NWS Las Vegas, NV
NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this high wind warning at Oct 19, 2017, 2:31 AM PDT for Inyo County, California. It took effect at Oct 20, 2017, 12:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 8 hr. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 19, 2017, 2:31 AM PDT (09:31 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 20, 2017, 12:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- Oct 20, 2017, 8:00 AM PDT
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Las Vegas, NV
County Inyo County, CA
The radar
The Edwards AFB radar (KEYX), 158 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:35 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2:42 AM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | 5 Nw Independence, CA | OAK CREEK RAWS MEASURED A PEAK WIND GUST OF 70 MPH. |
| Oct 20, 3:54 AM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 3 Se Round Valley, CA | OWENS VALLEY RAWS MEASURED A 61 MPH PEAK WIND GUST. |
| Oct 20, 5:42 AM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 77 | 5 Nw Independence, CA | OAK CREEK RAWS MESONET SITE REPORTED A 77 MPH WIND GUST. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Las Vegas, NV (KVEF), launched 00:00Z, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 168 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
- 4690 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 15 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -12 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 31 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
288 WWUS75 KVEF 190931 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 231 AM PDT Thu Oct 19 2017 CAZ519-192300- /O.NEW.KVEF.HW.W.0011.171020T0700Z-171020T1500Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes- Including Aspendell and Whitney Portal 231 AM PDT Thu Oct 19 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM PDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a High Wind Warning for the eastern Sierra slopes, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 8 AM PDT Friday. * TIMING...Downslope winds will develop overnight and end Friday morning as a cold front passes. * WINDS...West winds gusting as high as 70 to 80 mph, particularly at the mouths of canyons. * IMPACTS...Travel in and near the foothills will become difficult. Outdoor activities could become dangerous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Strong winds can make driving dangerous...rapidly reduce visibility in dust prone areas and lead to property damage. && $$ CAZ520-192300- /O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0043.171020T0700Z-171020T1500Z/ Owens Valley- Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha 231 AM PDT Thu Oct 19 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM PDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind Advisory for the Owens Valley, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 8 AM PDT Friday. * TIMING...Localized downslope winds will develop overnight and end Friday morning as a cold front passes. * WINDS...Localized west winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, particularly east of the mouths of canyons in the Sierra. * IMPACTS...Sudden crosswinds could make travel hazardous on Highway 395, especially for high profile vehicles. Visibility may also be reduced in streamers of blowing dust. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ523-192300- /O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0043.171020T1500Z-171021T0300Z/ Western Mojave Desert- Including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin 231 AM PDT Thu Oct 19 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM PDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind Advisory for northwest San Bernardino County, which is in effect from 8 AM to 8 PM PDT Friday. * TIMING...Winds will increase Friday morning, peak in the afternoon, and decrease after sunset. * WINDS...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds could make travel hazardous on north south roads, including Interstate 15. Visibility could also be reduced in areas of blowing dust, particularly near the Mojave River. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Morgan
3 follow-up statements
320 WWUS75 KVEF 192018 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 118 PM PDT Thu Oct 19 2017 CAZ519-200730- /O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0011.171020T0700Z-171020T1500Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes- Including Aspendell and Whitney Portal 118 PM PDT Thu Oct 19 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM PDT FRIDAY... * TIMING...Downslope winds will develop overnight and end Friday morning as a cold front passes. * WINDS...West winds gusting as high as 70 to 80 mph, particularly at the mouths of canyons. * IMPACTS...Travel in and near the foothills will become difficult. Outdoor activities could become dangerous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Strong winds can make driving dangerous...rapidly reduce visibility in dust prone areas and lead to property damage. && $$ AZZ001-003-CAZ524-525-200730- /O.EXA.KVEF.WI.Y.0043.171020T1500Z-171021T0300Z/ Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-Eastern Mojave Desert- Morongo Basin- Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbell, Western Grand Canyon, Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, and Twentynine Palms 118 PM PDT Thu Oct 19 2017 /118 PM MST Thu Oct 19 2017/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM PDT /8 AM MST/ TO 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM PDT /8 AM MST/ to 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ Friday. * TIMING...Winds will increase Friday morning, peak in the afternoon, and decrease after sunset. * WINDS...West to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds could make travel hazardous on north south roadways. Visibility could also be reduced in areas due to blowing dust. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NVZ014-200730- /O.EXA.KVEF.WI.Y.0043.171020T1500Z-171021T0300Z/ Esmeralda and Central Nye County- Including Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer 118 PM PDT Thu Oct 19 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM PDT FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM to 8 PM PDT Friday. * TIMING...Winds will increase Friday morning, peak in the late morning and afternoon, and decrease after sunset. * WINDS...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds could make travel hazardous on area roadways. Visibility could also be reduced in areas due to blowing dust. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ520-200730- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0043.171020T0700Z-171020T1500Z/ Owens Valley- Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha 118 PM PDT Thu Oct 19 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM PDT FRIDAY... * TIMING...Localized downslope winds may develop overnight and end Friday morning as a cold front passes. * WINDS...Localized west winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, particularly east of the mouths of canyons in the Sierra. * IMPACTS...Sudden crosswinds could make travel hazardous near and west of US Highway 395, especially for high profile vehicles. Visibility may also be reduced due to areas of blowing dust. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ523-200730- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0043.171020T1500Z-171021T0300Z/ Western Mojave Desert- Including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin 118 PM PDT Thu Oct 19 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM PDT FRIDAY... * TIMING...Winds will increase Friday morning, peak in the afternoon, and decrease after sunset. * WINDS...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds could make travel hazardous on north south roads, including Interstate 15. Visibility could also be reduced in areas of blowing dust, particularly near the Mojave River. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Wolcott
336 WWUS75 KVEF 200725 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1225 AM PDT Fri Oct 20 2017 CAZ519-201500- /O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-171020T1500Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes- Including Aspendell and Whitney Portal 1225 AM PDT Fri Oct 20 2017 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * TIMING...Downslope winds will develop overnight and end Friday morning as a cold front passes. * WINDS...West winds gusting as high as 70 to 80 mph, particularly at the mouths of canyons. * IMPACTS...Travel in and near the foothills will become difficult. Outdoor activities could become dangerous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Strong winds can make driving dangerous...rapidly reduce visibility in dust prone areas and lead to property damage. && $$ CAZ520-201500- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-171020T1500Z/ Owens Valley- Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha 1225 AM PDT Fri Oct 20 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING... * TIMING...Localized downslope winds may develop overnight and end Friday morning as a cold front passes. * WINDS...Localized west winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, particularly east of the mouths of canyons in the Sierra. * IMPACTS...Sudden crosswinds could make travel hazardous near and west of US Highway 395, especially for high profile vehicles. Visibility may also be reduced due to areas of blowing dust. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AZZ001-003-CAZ523>525-201500- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0043.171020T1500Z-171021T0300Z/ Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-Western Mojave Desert- Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin- Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbell, Western Grand Canyon, Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, and Twentynine Palms 1225 AM PDT Fri Oct 20 2017 /1225 AM MST Fri Oct 20 2017/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM PDT /8 AM MST/ THIS MORNING TO 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Winds will increase Friday morning, peak in the afternoon, and decrease after sunset. * WINDS...West to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph. Higher gusts of 45-55 mph will be likely across the Western Mojave Desert, including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds could make travel hazardous on north south roadways, including Interstate 15. Visibility could also be reduced in areas due to blowing dust, particularly near the Mojave River. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NVZ014-201500- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0043.171020T1500Z-171021T0300Z/ Esmeralda and Central Nye County- Including Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer 1225 AM PDT Fri Oct 20 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Winds will increase Friday morning, peak in the late morning and afternoon, and decrease after sunset. * WINDS...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds could make travel hazardous on area roadways. Visibility could also be reduced in areas due to blowing dust. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
146 WWUS75 KVEF 201503 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 803 AM PDT Fri Oct 20 2017 CAZ519-210300- /O.EXP.KVEF.HW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-171020T1500Z/ /O.EXA.KVEF.WI.Y.0043.171020T1500Z-171021T0300Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes- Including Aspendell and Whitney Portal 803 AM PDT Fri Oct 20 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING... The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM PDT this evening. * TIMING...Gusty winds will continue through today and decrease after sunset. * WINDS...West to southwest winds gusting to 70 mph will turn to a northerly direction this morning. Gusts of 35-55 are possible behind the front. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds could make travel hazardous. Visibility could also be reduced in areas due to blowing dust. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AZZ002-036-CAZ527-NVZ021-210300- /O.NEW.KVEF.LW.Y.0009.171021T0300Z-171022T0100Z/ Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area- San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley- Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Needles, Hoover Dam, and Laughlin 803 AM PDT Fri Oct 20 2017 /803 AM MST Fri Oct 20 2017/ ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ THIS EVENING TO 6 PM PDT /6 PM MST/ SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Lake Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ this evening to 6 PM PDT /6 PM MST/ Saturday. * TIMING...Winds will increase behind a cold front overnight, peak Saturday morning, then decrease late Saturday afternoon. * WINDS...North winds 20 to 30 mph, gusting 30 to 40 mph. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will create rough water conditions on Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, and Lake Havasu. Waves could swamp small craft. Areas of low visibility due to blowing dust will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Lake Wind Advisory indicates that winds will cause rough chop on area lakes. Small boats will be especially prone to capsizing. && $$ CAZ521-522-210300- /O.EXA.KVEF.WI.Y.0043.171020T1500Z-171021T0300Z/ White Mountains of Inyo County-Death Valley National Park- Including Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, and Shoshone 803 AM PDT Fri Oct 20 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM PDT this evening. * TIMING...Winds will increase this morning, peak in the afternoon, and decrease after sunset. * WINDS...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph. Higher gusts of 45-55 mph will be likely across the high terrain of Death Valley National Park and the White Mountains. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds could make travel hazardous on north south roadways, including State Route 190 through Death Valley. Visibility could also be reduced in areas due to blowing dust, particularly in Death Valley National Park. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ520-210300- /O.EXT.KVEF.WI.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-171021T0300Z/ Owens Valley- Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha 803 AM PDT Fri Oct 20 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Gusty winds will continue through this afternoon, then decrease this evening. * WINDS...Localized west winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, particularly east of the mouths of canyons in the Sierra. Winds will turn to the north behind a cold front this morning and gust 35 to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Sudden crosswinds could make travel hazardous near and west of US Highway 395, especially for high profile vehicles. Visibility may also be reduced due to areas of blowing dust. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AZZ001-003-CAZ523>525-210300- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-171021T0300Z/ Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-Western Mojave Desert- Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin- Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbell, Western Grand Canyon, Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, and Twentynine Palms 803 AM PDT Fri Oct 20 2017 /803 AM MST Fri Oct 20 2017/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Winds will increase this morning, peak in the afternoon, and decrease after sunset. * WINDS...West to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph. Higher gusts of 45-55 mph will be likely across the Western Mojave Desert, including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds could make travel hazardous on north south roadways, including Interstate 15. Visibility could also be reduced in areas due to blowing dust, particularly near the Mojave River. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NVZ014-210300- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-171021T0300Z/ Esmeralda and Central Nye County- Including Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer 803 AM PDT Fri Oct 20 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Winds will increase this morning, peak in the late morning and afternoon, and decrease after sunset. * WINDS...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds could make travel hazardous on area roadways. Visibility could also be reduced in areas due to blowing dust. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Las Vegas, NV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2:31 AM PDT | Wind Advisory | VEF | Inyo, San Bernardino | 41 hr |
Nearby
High Wind Warnings in California, 2017Every high wind warning in 2017
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.