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High Wind Warning 6, NWS Las Vegas, NV

March 26, 2017San Bernardino County, California

NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this high wind warning at Mar 26, 2017, 1:43 PM PDT for San Bernardino County, California. It took effect at Mar 27, 2017, 8:00 AM PDT. It was in force for . No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 26, 2017, 1:43 PM PDT (20:43 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 27, 2017, 8:00 AM PDT
Expired
Mar 27, 2017, 2:53 AM PDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Las Vegas, NV

County San Bernardino County, CA

The radar

The Edwards AFB radar (KEYX), 129 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:43 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

Las Vegas, NV (KVEF), launched 12:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 180 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 12:00Z on 2017-03-26Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2017-03-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -47 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1709 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
45 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-47 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
31 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

967 
WWUS75 KVEF 262043
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
143 PM PDT Sun Mar 26 2017

CAZ523-271200-
/O.NEW.KVEF.HW.W.0006.170327T1500Z-170328T0600Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin
143 PM PDT Sun Mar 26 2017

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

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM to 11 PM PDT Monday. 

* TIMING...Monday morning through Monday evening. Winds will peak
  in the mid afternoon.

* WINDS...Westerly winds of 30 to 40 MPH with gusts to 60 MPH are
  expected. 

* IMPACTS...Winds of this magnitude will cause loose or unsecured
  structures to be damaged or destroyed. Strong winds will create
  areas of blowing dust and low visibility. Strong crosswinds will
  prove dangerous for high profile vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$

AZZ036-CAZ520>522-524-NVZ014>022-271200-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.170327T1800Z-170328T1800Z/
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Owens Valley-
White Mountains of Inyo County-Death Valley National Park-
Eastern Mojave Desert-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 Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, 
Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha, Westgard Pass, 
Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, 
Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, 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
143 PM PDT Sun Mar 26 2017 /143 PM MST Sun Mar 26 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 11 AM TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ Monday to
11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ Tuesday. 

* TIMING...Midday Monday through Midday Tuesday. Strongest winds
  are expected Monday evening and overnight. 

* WINDS...North or Northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to
  50 mph are expected.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may damage or displace unsecured outdoor
  structures. Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult for
  high profile vehicles. Strong winds on area lakes will make for
  dangerous boating conditions. Localized blowing dust will result
  in pockets of low visibility. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ525-526-271200-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.170327T1500Z-170328T1800Z/
Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
Including Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, 
Twentynine Palms, and Vidal Junction
143 PM PDT Sun Mar 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO 11 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM Monday to 11 AM PDT
Tuesday. 

* TIMING...Monday morning through Tuesday morning. Strongest winds
  expected Monday evening. 

* WINDS...West or northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 
  50 mph are expected. Wind prone areas may see localized gusts 
  over 60 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create areas of blowing dust and
  sand which will result in areas of low visibility. Strong winds
  may displace or damage outdoor structures. Strong crosswinds
  will make travel difficult for high profile vehicles. 

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.

&&

$$
1 follow-up statement
530 
WWUS75 KVEF 270953
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
253 AM PDT Mon Mar 27 2017

CAZ523-280000-
/O.CAN.KVEF.HW.W.0006.170327T1500Z-170328T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.170327T1500Z-170328T0600Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin
253 AM PDT Mon Mar 27 2017

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

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT
this evening. The High Wind Warning has been downgraded to a wind
advisory.

* TIMING...Mid-day today through this evening. Strongest winds 
  are expected to develop early this morning through this 
  afternoon before diminishing this evening. 

* WINDS...Westerly winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph are
  expected. Wind prone areas could see gusts around 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may damage or displace unsecured outdoor
  structures. Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult for
  high profile vehicles. Localized blowing dust will result in
  pockets of low visibility.

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-CAZ527-280000-
/O.EXB.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.170327T1800Z-170329T0300Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-San Bernardino County-
Upper Colorado River Valley-
Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, 
and Needles
253 AM PDT Mon Mar 27 2017 /253 AM MST Mon Mar 27 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ THIS
MORNING TO 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ this
morning to 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ Tuesday. 

* TIMING...Mid-day today into Tuesday evening. Strongest winds 
  are expected this evening through Tuesday afternoon. 

* WINDS...North winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph are
  expected.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may damage or displace unsecured 
  outdoor structures. Strong crosswinds will make travel 
  difficult for high profile vehicles. Strong winds on area 
  lakes will make for dangerous boating conditions. Localized 
  blowing dust will result in pockets of low visibility. 

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.

&&

$$

AZZ036-NVZ021-280000-
/O.EXT.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.170327T1800Z-170329T0300Z/
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
Including Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, 
Hoover Dam, and Laughlin
253 AM PDT Mon Mar 27 2017 /253 AM MST Mon Mar 27 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ THIS
MORNING TO 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Mid-day today into Tuesday evening. Strongest winds 
  are expected this evening through Tuesday afternoon. 

* WINDS...North winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph are
  expected.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may damage or displace unsecured 
  outdoor structures. Strong crosswinds will make travel 
  difficult for high profile vehicles. Strong winds on area 
  lakes will make for dangerous boating conditions. Localized 
  blowing dust will result in pockets of low visibility. 

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>522-524-NVZ014>020-022-280000-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.170327T1800Z-170328T1800Z/
Owens Valley-White Mountains of Inyo County-
Death Valley National Park-Eastern Mojave Desert-
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 Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha,
Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, 
Shoshone, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, 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, Primm, .Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari
253 AM PDT Mon Mar 27 2017

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

* TIMING...Mid-day today through Mid-day Tuesday. Strongest winds
  are expected to develop this evening and overnight.

* WINDS...North or Northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to
  45 mph are expected. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may damage or displace unsecured 
  outdoor structures. Strong crosswinds will make travel 
  difficult for high profile vehicles. Strong winds on area 
  lakes will make for dangerous boating conditions. Localized 
  blowing dust will result in pockets of low visibility. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ525-526-280000-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.170327T1500Z-170328T1800Z/
Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
Including Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, 
Twentynine Palms, and Vidal Junction
253 AM PDT Mon Mar 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* TIMING...This morning through Tuesday morning. Strongest winds
  expected to develop late this afternoon and evening. 

* WINDS...West or northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50
  mph are expected. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create areas of blowing dust and 
  sand which will result in areas of low visibility. Strong 
  winds may displace or damage outdoor structures. Strong 
  crosswinds will make travel difficult for high profile 
  vehicles. 

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 26, 1:43 PM PDTWind AdvisoryVEFInyo, San Bernardino54 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.