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High Wind Warning 5, NWS Las Vegas, NV

March 4, 20174 counties in Nevada; Inyo County, San Bernardino County, California; Mohave County, Arizona

NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this high wind warning at Mar 4, 2017, 2:56 AM PST for 4 counties in Nevada; Inyo County, San Bernardino County, California; Mohave County, Arizona. It took effect at Mar 5, 2017, 8:00 AM PST. It was in force for 14 hr. 26 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
Mar 4, 2017, 2:56 AM PST (10:56 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 5, 2017, 8:00 AM PST
Expired
Mar 5, 2017, 10:00 PM PST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Las Vegas, NV

Counties Mohave County, AZ, Inyo County, CA, San Bernardino County, CA, Clark County, NV, Esmeralda County, NV, Lincoln County, NV, Nye County, NV

The radar

The Las Vegas radar (KESX), 142 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:54 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 5, 10:15 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 7219 N Mercury, NVMESONET STATION ID A06AE.
Mar 5, 12:30 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 7042 Ese Manhattan, NVMESONET STATION WARM SPRINGS SUMMIT CEMP /CMP26/.
Mar 5, 12:50 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 56Rachel, NVMESONET CEMP STATION.
Mar 5, 12:51 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6630 Ssw Trona, CAMESONET STATION SQUAW SPRINGS.
Mar 5, 1:30 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6014 Nw Mercury, NVMESONET STATION PORT GASTON.
Mar 5, 2:26 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 7319 S Haiwee, CAMESONET STATION FIVE MILE.
Mar 5, 2:35 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 534 Ssw Hesperia, CAMESONET STATION HESPERIA (4 SW) /E3047/.
Mar 5, 2:45 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Ssw Mercury, NVMESONET STATION DESERT ROCK.
Mar 5, 2:45 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6610 N Mercury, NVMESONET STATION WELL 5B.
Mar 5, 2:47 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 643 Sw Mercury, NVMERCURY, DESERT ROCK.
Mar 5, 2:53 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 52North Las Vegas Airport, NV.
Mar 5, 2:59 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 Nw Mountain Springs, NVMESONET STATION MOUNTAIN SPRINGS RAWS.
Mar 5, 3:00 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 735 Ne Mt. Charleston, NVMESONET STATION SPRING MOUNTAIN YOUTH CAMP.
Mar 5, 3:34 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 661 Ese Red Rock Canyon, NVMESONET STATION RED ROCK RAWS.
Mar 5, 3:51 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 513 S The Strip, NVMCCARRAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
Mar 5, 4:00 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Ne The Strip, NVBROADCAST MEDIA REPORTED SEVERAL POWER POLES KNOCKED DOWN BY THE STRONG WINDS. WINDS WERE ESTIMATED TO BE BETWEEN 50-60 MPH. .
Mar 5, 4:00 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGDowntown Las Vegas, NVNUMEROUS REPORTS RECEIVED VIA BROADCAST MEDIA AND PUBLIC SOURCES OF TREES DOWNED CITY WIDE. WIND GUSTS ESTIMATED BETWEEN 50-60 MPH. .
Mar 5, 4:00 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGHenderson, NVMEDIA REPORTED 17,000 CUSTOMERS WERE WITHOUT POWER DUE TO POWER BEING KNOCKED OUT BY THE WINDS. WIND GUSTS ESTIMATED TO BE BETWEEN 50-60 MPH. .
Mar 5, 4:23 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Nellis Afb, NV.
Mar 5, 5:50 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 663 Ene Mt. Charleston, NVMESONET STATION KYLE CANYON RAWS.
Mar 5, 5:51 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 7813 Ese Big Bear City, CAMESONET STATION BURNS CANYON /BCNC1/.
Mar 5, 6:32 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 N Sloan, NVMESONET STATION DW4394 LAS VEGAS.
Mar 5, 6:33 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 595 Sw Mt. Trumbull, AZMESONET STATION MOUNT LOGAN.
Mar 5, 6:44 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 573 N Summerlin, NVMESONET STATION EW5967 LAS VEGAS.
Mar 5, 8:33 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 8524 Sse Littlefield, AZMESONET STATION TWEEDS POINT.
Mar 5, 8:50 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6112 Ese Littlefield, AZMESONET STATION BLACK ROCK.

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, 10.9 hours before the alert went out and 47 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, Las Vegas, NV at 00:00Z on 2017-03-04Temperature 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 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Las Vegas, NV at 00:00Z on 2017-03-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 26 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
3862 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
24 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
26 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
68 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

755 
WWUS75 KVEF 041056
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
256 AM PST Sat Mar 4 2017

NVZ014-015-017>019-050300-
/O.UPG.KVEF.HW.A.0002.170305T1600Z-170306T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KVEF.HW.W.0005.170305T1600Z-170306T0600Z/
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0020.170304T1800Z-170305T0300Z/
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Lincoln County-
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Sheep Range-
Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-
Including Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, Dyer, 
Caliente, Pioche, Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, Rachel, Pahrump, 
Indian Springs, Desert Rock, Amargosa Valley, 
The Town Of Mt Charleston, and Red Rock Canyon
256 AM PST Sat Mar 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM this
evening. A High Wind Warning, is also in effect from 8 AM to 10 
PM PST Sunday. This High Wind Warning replaces the High Wind 
Watch. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase by late this morning, peak in the
  afternoon before decreasing this evening. Winds will increase
  again to even stronger levels by late Sunday morning and
  continue into the evening hours. 

* WINDS...Today, winds will be south to southwest 25 to 35 mph
  with gusts 45 to 55 mph. Wind gusts Sunday may reach 60 mph in
  the valleys with 70 mph possible in the mountains. 

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing dust and strong crosswinds may create
  difficult travel conditions. Downed trees and powerlines will be
  possible, especially on Sunday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for sudden hazardous crosswinds and areas of reduced 
visibility due to dust...especially in high-profile vehicles. 
Secure any loose objects and temporary structures.

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ521>525-NVZ016-020>022-050300-
/O.UPG.KVEF.HW.A.0002.170305T1600Z-170306T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KVEF.HW.W.0005.170305T1600Z-170306T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-White Mountains of Inyo County-
Death Valley National Park-Western Mojave Desert-
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Northeast Clark County-
Las Vegas Valley-Southern Clark County-
Including Colorado City, 
Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbell, 
Western Grand Canyon, Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, 
Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, 
Shoshone, Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms,
Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, 
Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, .Searchlight, 
and Cal-Nev-Ari
256 AM PST Sat Mar 4 2017 /356 AM MST Sat Mar 4 2017/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM PST /9 AM MST/ TO 10 PM
PST /11 PM MST/ SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM PST /9 AM MST/ to 10 PM PST
/11 PM MST/ Sunday. This High Wind Warning replaces the High Wind
Watch is no longer in effect.

* TIMING...Strong winds will likely develop by late Sunday 
  morning, peaking in the afternoon before decreasing late 
  Sunday evening. 

* WINDS...South to southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 
  mph possible. 

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions with dangerous cross 
  winds and blowing dust. Unsecured objects will be blown around 
  and damage to trees, power poles, fences and awnings is 
  possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for sudden hazardous crosswinds and areas of reduced 
visibility due to dust...especially in high-profile vehicles. 
Secure any loose objects and temporary structures.

&&

$$

CAZ519-520-050300-
/O.UPG.KVEF.HW.A.0002.170304T1800Z-170306T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KVEF.WI.Y.0020.170304T1800Z-170306T0600Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley-
Including Aspendell, Mt Whitney, Bishop, 
Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha
256 AM PST Sat Mar 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM PST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 10 PM PST
Sunday. This Wind Advisory replaces the High Wind Watch is no 
longer in effect.

* TIMING...Winds will likely increase later this morning and could
  be strong at times through the weekend before decreasing Sunday
  evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph
  possible in the Owens Valley...mainly west of U.S. Highway 395.
  Southwest winds in the Sierra will likely be in the 30 to 45 
  mph range with gusts to around 65 mph possible. 

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, blowing snow and 
  possible damage to trees, power poles and fences. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for sudden hazardous crosswinds and areas of reduced 
visibility due to dust...especially in high-profile vehicles. 
Secure any loose objects and temporary structures.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
485 
WWUS75 KVEF 050240
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
640 PM PST Sat Mar 4 2017

NVZ014-015-017>019-051130-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-170305T0300Z/
/O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0005.170305T1600Z-170306T0600Z/
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Lincoln County-
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Sheep Range-
Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-
Including Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, Dyer, 
Caliente, Pioche, Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, Rachel, Pahrump, 
Indian Springs, Desert Rock, Amargosa Valley, 
The Town Of Mt Charleston, and Red Rock Canyon
640 PM PST Sat Mar 4 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM PST
SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds have decreased this evening. Winds will increase
  again to even stronger levels by late Sunday morning and
  continue into the evening hours. 

* WINDS...Winds Sunday will be south to southwest with gusts
  possibly reaching 60 mph in the valleys and 70 mph in the 
  mountains.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing dust and strong crosswinds may create
  difficult travel conditions. Downed trees and powerlines will be
  possible Sunday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for sudden hazardous crosswinds and areas of reduced
visibility due to dust...especially in high-profile vehicles.
Secure any loose objects and temporary structures.

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.

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ521>525-NVZ016-020>022-051130-
/O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0005.170305T1600Z-170306T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-White Mountains of Inyo County-
Death Valley National Park-Western Mojave Desert-
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Northeast Clark County-
Las Vegas Valley-Southern Clark County-
Including Colorado City, 
Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbell, 
Western Grand Canyon, Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, 
Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, 
Shoshone, Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms,
Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, 
Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, .Searchlight, 
and Cal-Nev-Ari
640 PM PST Sat Mar 4 2017 /740 PM MST Sat Mar 4 2017/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM PST /9 AM MST/
TO 10 PM PST /11 PM MST/ SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Strong winds will likely develop by late Sunday 
  morning, peaking in the afternoon before decreasing late 
  Sunday evening. 

* WINDS...South to southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 
  mph possible. 

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions with dangerous cross 
  winds and blowing dust. Unsecured objects will be blown around 
  and damage to trees, power poles, fences and awnings is 
  possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for sudden hazardous crosswinds and areas of reduced
visibility due to dust...especially in high-profile vehicles.
Secure any loose objects and temporary structures.

&&

$$

CAZ519-520-051130-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-170306T0600Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley-
Including Aspendell, Mt Whitney, Bishop, 
Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha
640 PM PST Sat Mar 4 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will likely increase later this morning and 
  could be strong at times through the weekend before decreasing 
  Sunday evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph 
  possible in the Owens Valley...mainly west of U.S. Highway 
  395. Southwest winds in the Sierra will likely be in the 30 to 
  45 mph range with gusts to around 65 mph possible. 

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, blowing snow and 
  possible damage to trees, power poles and fences. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for sudden hazardous crosswinds and areas of reduced
visibility due to dust...especially in high-profile vehicles.
Secure any loose objects and temporary structures.

&&

$$

Morgan
118 
WWUS75 KVEF 051032
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
232 AM PST Sun Mar 5 2017

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ521>525-NVZ014>022-051800-
/O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0005.170305T1600Z-170306T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-White Mountains of Inyo County-
Death Valley National Park-Western Mojave Desert-
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Lincoln County-
Northeast Clark County-Western Clark and Southern Nye County-
Sheep Range-Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley-
Southern Clark County-
Including Colorado City, 
Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbell, 
Western Grand Canyon, Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, 
Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, 
Shoshone, Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms,
Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, Dyer, Caliente, Pioche, Panaca, 
Hiko, Alamo, Rachel, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Pahrump, 
Indian Springs, Desert Rock, Amargosa Valley, 
The Town Of Mt Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, 
North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, 
Primm, .Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari
232 AM PST Sun Mar 5 2017 /332 AM MST Sun Mar 5 2017/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM PST /9 AM MST/
THIS MORNING TO 10 PM PST /11 PM MST/ THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Strong winds will likely develop by late this morning,
  peaking in the afternoon before decreasing this evening. 

* WINDS...South to southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 
  mph possible. 

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions with dangerous cross 
  winds and blowing dust. Unsecured objects will be blown around 
  and damage to trees, power poles, fences and awnings is 
  possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for sudden hazardous crosswinds and areas of reduced
visibility due to dust...especially in high-profile vehicles.
Secure any loose objects and temporary structures.

&&

$$

CAZ519-520-051800-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-170306T0600Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley-
Including Aspendell, Mt Whitney, Bishop, 
Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha
232 AM PST Sun Mar 5 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will likely increase later this morning and could
  be strong at times through the weekend before decreasing this
  evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph 
  possible in the Owens Valley...mainly west of U.S. Highway 
  395. Southwest winds in the Sierra will likely be in the 30 to 
  45 mph range with gusts to around 65 mph possible. 

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, blowing snow and 
  possible damage to trees, power poles and fences. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for sudden hazardous crosswinds and areas of reduced
visibility due to dust...especially in high-profile vehicles.
Secure any loose objects and temporary structures.

&&

$$
724 
WWUS75 KVEF 051741
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
941 AM PST Sun Mar 5 2017

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ521>525-NVZ014>022-060600-
/O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170306T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-White Mountains of Inyo County-
Death Valley National Park-Western Mojave Desert-
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Lincoln County-
Northeast Clark County-Western Clark and Southern Nye County-
Sheep Range-Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley-
Southern Clark County-
Including Colorado City, 
Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbell, 
Western Grand Canyon, Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, 
Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, 
Shoshone, Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms,
Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, Dyer, Caliente, Pioche, Panaca, 
Hiko, Alamo, Rachel, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Pahrump, 
Indian Springs, Desert Rock, Amargosa Valley, 
The Town Of Mt Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, 
North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, 
Primm, .Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari
941 AM PST Sun Mar 5 2017 /1041 AM MST Sun Mar 5 2017/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST /11 PM
MST/ THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Strong winds are expected through early this evening
  before decreasing by 10 pm.


* WINDS...South to southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 
  mph possible. 

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions with dangerous cross 
  winds and blowing dust. Unsecured objects will be blown around 
  and damage to trees, power poles, fences and awnings is 
  possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for sudden hazardous crosswinds and areas of reduced
visibility due to dust...especially in high-profile vehicles.
Secure any loose objects and temporary structures.

&&

$$

CAZ519-520-060600-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-170306T0600Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley-
Including Aspendell, Mt Whitney, Bishop, 
Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha
941 AM PST Sun Mar 5 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Strong winds are expected through early this evening
  before decreasing by 10 pm.


* WINDS...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph
  possible in the Owens Valley...mainly west of U.S. Highway 395.
  Southwest winds in the Sierra will likely be in the 30 to 45 mph
  range with gusts to around 65 mph possible. 

* IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, blowing snow and 
  possible damage to trees, power poles and fences. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for sudden hazardous crosswinds and areas of reduced
visibility due to dust...especially in high-profile vehicles.
Secure any loose objects and temporary structures.

&&

$$
751 
WWUS75 KVEF 060538
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
938 PM PST Sun Mar 5 2017

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ521>525-NVZ014>022-060645-
/O.EXP.KVEF.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170306T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-White Mountains of Inyo County-
Death Valley National Park-Western Mojave Desert-
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Lincoln County-
Northeast Clark County-Western Clark and Southern Nye County-
Sheep Range-Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley-
Southern Clark County-
Including Colorado City, 
Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbell, 
Western Grand Canyon, Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, 
Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, 
Shoshone, Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms,
Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, Dyer, Caliente, Pioche, Panaca, 
Hiko, Alamo, Rachel, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Pahrump, 
Indian Springs, Desert Rock, Amargosa Valley, 
The Town Of Mt Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, 
North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, 
Primm, .Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari
938 PM PST Sun Mar 5 2017 /1038 PM MST Sun Mar 5 2017/

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST /11 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

Winds were decreasing across the entire area this evening. A few
gusts of 40-50 mph may occur through the evening, but the threat
of widespread high winds has ended. The High Wind Warning will be
allowed to expire.

$$

CAZ519-520-060645-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-170306T0600Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley-
Including Aspendell, Mt Whitney, Bishop, 
Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha
938 PM PST Sun Mar 5 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Winds had decreased over western Inyo County this evening in the
wake of a cold front. The Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

Morgan

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.