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Wind Advisory 16, NWS Las Vegas, NV

February 16, 2017Mohave County, Arizona; San Bernardino County, California; Clark County, Nye County, Nevada

NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this wind advisory at Feb 16, 2017, 3:05 PM MST for Mohave County, Arizona; San Bernardino County, California; Clark County, Nye County, Nevada. It took effect at Feb 17, 2017, 2:00 PM MST. It was in force for 26 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 16, 2017, 3:05 PM MST (22:05 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 17, 2017, 2:00 PM MST
Expired
Feb 18, 2017, 3:37 PM MST
In force
26 hr
Issued by
NWS Las Vegas, NV

Counties Mohave County, AZ, San Bernardino County, CA, Clark County, NV, Nye County, NV

The nearest sounding before it

Las Vegas, NV (KVEF), launched 12:00Z, 10.1 hours before the alert went out and 26 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 2017-02-16Temperature 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 2017-02-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -2 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
2739 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
25 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-2 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
42 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
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063 
WWUS75 KVEF 162205
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
205 PM PST Thu Feb 16 2017

CAZ524>526-NVZ022-171200-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.170217T2100Z-170218T1500Z/
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
Southern Clark County-
Including the cities of Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, 
Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal Junction, 
Primm, .Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari
205 PM PST Thu Feb 16 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM PST
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM Friday to 7 AM PST
Saturday. 

* TIMING...Winds increase early Friday afternoon...peak during the late
afternoon and night before weakening Saturday morning.

* WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Motorcycle riders and drivers of vans...campers...trailers
  and any other high profile vehicle should be alert to the 
  danger of these strong winds.

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.

&&

$$

AZZ003-171200-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.170217T2100Z-170219T0000Z/
Northwest Deserts-
Including the cities of Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, and Yucca
305 PM MST Thu Feb 16 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO 5 PM MST
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM Friday to 5 PM MST
Saturday. 

* TIMING...Winds increase early Friday afternoon...peak during the
  overnight and Saturday before weakening late Saturday afternoon.

* WINDS...South wind 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Motorcycle riders and drivers of
  vans...campers...trailers and any other high profile vehicle
  should be alert to the danger of these strong winds.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ519-170500-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-170217T0500Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-
Including the cities of Aspendell and Mt Whitney
205 PM PST Thu Feb 16 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will increase early this morning...peak late 
  morning through afternoon before decreasing this evening. 

* WINDS...West wind 35 to 45 mph with gusts around 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Blowing and drifting snow possibly reducing the 
  visibility. Downed trees possible. 

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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
117 
WWUS75 KVEF 170450
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
850 PM PST Thu Feb 16 2017

CAZ519-170600-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-170217T0500Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-
Including the cities of Aspendell and Mt Whitney
850 PM PST Thu Feb 16 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Automated sensors showed that winds have been decreasing over the
southern end of the Sierra this evening and the Wind Advisory will
be allowed to expire on schedule at 9 PM PST.

$$

CAZ524>526-NVZ022-171200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.170217T2100Z-170218T1500Z/
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
Southern Clark County-
Including the cities of Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, 
Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal Junction, 
Primm, .Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari
850 PM PST Thu Feb 16 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Winds increase early Friday afternoon...peak during 
  the late afternoon and night before weakening Saturday morning.

* WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving
  difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorcycle riders and drivers of vans...campers... trailers and 
any other high profile vehicle should be alert to the danger of 
these strong winds.

&&

$$

AZZ003-171200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.170217T2100Z-170219T0000Z/
Northwest Deserts-
Including the cities of Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, and Yucca
950 PM MST Thu Feb 16 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO 5 PM MST
SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Winds increase early Friday afternoon...peak during 
  the overnight and Saturday before weakening late Saturday 
  afternoon. 

* WINDS...South wind 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving
  difficult...especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorcycle riders and drivers of vans...campers... trailers and 
any other high profile vehicle should be alert to the danger of 
these strong winds.

&&

$$
209 
WWUS75 KVEF 171050
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
250 AM PST Fri Feb 17 2017

AZZ002-036-CAZ527-NVZ021-180000-
/O.EXA.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.170217T2100Z-170218T1500Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-
Including the cities of Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, 
Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Needles, Hoover Dam, 
and Laughlin
250 AM PST Fri Feb 17 2017 /350 AM MST Fri Feb 17 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM PST /2 PM MST/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 AM PST /8 AM MST/ SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM PST /2 PM MST/ this
afternoon to 7 AM PST /8 AM MST/ Saturday. 

* TIMING...Winds increase by noon today...peak during the
  afternoon and evening before weakening Saturday morning.

* WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving 
  difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorcycle riders and drivers of vans...campers... trailers and
any other high profile vehicle should be alert to the danger of
these strong winds.

&&

$$

CAZ524>526-NVZ022-180000-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.170217T2100Z-170218T1500Z/
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
Southern Clark County-
Including the cities of Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, 
Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal Junction, 
Primm, .Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari
250 AM PST Fri Feb 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM PST SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Winds increase by noon today...peak during the
  afternoon and evening before weakening Saturday morning. 

* WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving 
  difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorcycle riders and drivers of vans...campers... trailers and
any other high profile vehicle should be alert to the danger of
these strong winds.

&&

$$

AZZ003-180000-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.170217T2100Z-170219T0000Z/
Northwest Deserts-
Including the cities of Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, and Yucca
350 AM MST Fri Feb 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 PM MST SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Winds increase by noon today...peak this afternoon and
  remaining strong overnight into Saturday before weakening
  Saturday afternoon.


* WINDS...South wind 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving 
  difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorcycle riders and drivers of vans...campers... trailers and
any other high profile vehicle should be alert to the danger of
these strong winds.

&&

$$
547 
WWUS75 KVEF 171127 CCA
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
327 AM PST Fri Feb 17 2017

AZZ002-036-CAZ527-NVZ021-172330-
/O.COR.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.170217T2100Z-170218T1500Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-
Including the cities of Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, 
Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Needles, Hoover Dam, 
and Laughlin
327 AM PST Fri Feb 17 2017 /427 AM MST Fri Feb 17 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM PST /2 PM MST/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 AM PST /8 AM MST/ SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM PST /2 PM MST/ this
afternoon to 7 AM PST /8 AM MST/ Saturday. 

* TIMING...Winds increase by noon today...peak during the
  afternoon and evening before weakening Saturday morning.

* WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving
  difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. These winds will
  also create hazardous boating conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorcycle riders and drivers of vans...campers... trailers and
any other high profile vehicle should be alert to the danger of
these strong winds. Boaters should consider avoiding going out on
Lake Mead and Lake Mohave this afternoon and tonight. 

&&

$$

CAZ524>526-NVZ022-172330-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.170217T2100Z-170218T1500Z/
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
Southern Clark County-
Including the cities of Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, 
Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal Junction, 
Primm, .Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari
327 AM PST Fri Feb 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM PST SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Winds increase by noon today...peak during the
  afternoon and evening before weakening Saturday morning. 

* WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving 
  difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorcycle riders and drivers of vans...campers... trailers and
any other high profile vehicle should be alert to the danger of
these strong winds.

&&

$$

AZZ003-172330-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.170217T2100Z-170219T0000Z/
Northwest Deserts-
Including the cities of Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, and Yucca
427 AM MST Fri Feb 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 PM MST SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Winds increase by noon today...peak this afternoon and
  remaining strong overnight into Saturday before weakening
  Saturday afternoon.


* WINDS...South wind 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving 
  difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorcycle riders and drivers of vans...campers... trailers and
any other high profile vehicle should be alert to the danger of
these strong winds.

&&

$$
814 
WWUS75 KVEF 172321
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
321 PM PST Fri Feb 17 2017

NVZ019-180800-
/O.EXB.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-170218T0800Z/
Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-
Including The Town Of Mt Charleston and Red Rock
Canyon
321 PM PST Fri Feb 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until midnight PST tonight. 

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue through the evening before 
  weakening Saturday morning. 

* WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving 
  difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. These winds 
  will also create hazardous boating conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorcycle riders and drivers of vans...campers... trailers and
any other high profile vehicle should be alert to the danger of
these strong winds. Boaters should consider avoiding going out on
Lake Mead and Lake Mohave this afternoon and tonight.

&&

$$

AZZ002-036-CAZ524>527-NVZ021-022-180800-
/O.EXT.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-170218T0800Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-
Southern Clark County-
Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, 
Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms,
Vidal Junction, Needles, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, 
.Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari
321 PM PST Fri Feb 17 2017 /421 PM MST Fri Feb 17 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST /1 AM MST/
TONIGHT...

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue through the evening before 
  weakening Saturday morning.

* WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving 
  difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorcycle riders and drivers of vans...campers... trailers and
any other high profile vehicle should be alert to the danger of
these strong winds.

&&

$$

AZZ003-180800-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-170219T0000Z/
Northwest Deserts-
Including Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, and Yucca
421 PM MST Fri Feb 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST SATURDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong through the afternoon and 
overnight into Saturday before weakening Saturday afternoon. 

* WINDS...South wind 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving 
  difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorcycle riders and drivers of vans...campers... trailers and
any other high profile vehicle should be alert to the danger of
these strong winds.

&&

$$
271 
WWUS75 KVEF 180743
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1143 PM PST Fri Feb 17 2017

AZZ002-036-CAZ524>527-NVZ019-021-022-180845-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-170218T0800Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-
Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Southern Clark County-
Including the cities of Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, 
Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms,
Vidal Junction, Needles, The Town Of Mt Charleston, 
Red Rock Canyon, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, .Searchlight, 
and Cal-Nev-Ari
1143 PM PST Fri Feb 17 2017 /1243 AM MST Sat Feb 18 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT PST /1 AM MST/ TONIGHT...

Winds have decreased this evening and will continue to decrease
overnight. There may still be a few gusts approaching 30 mph, but
overall winds will continue to diminish. 

$$

AZZ003-181800-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-170219T0000Z/
Northwest Deserts-
Including the cities of Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, and Yucca
1243 AM MST Sat Feb 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Winds will remain gusty overnight into Saturday before
weakening Saturday afternoon.

* WINDS...South wind 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving 
  difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorcycle riders and drivers of vans...campers... trailers and
any other high profile vehicle should be alert to the danger of
these strong winds.

&&

$$
079 
WWUS75 KVEF 181827
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1027 AM PST Sat Feb 18 2017

AZZ003-190000-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-170219T0000Z/
Northwest Deserts-
Including Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, and Yucca
1127 AM MST Sat Feb 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Winds will remain strong over central and southern
  Mohave County...especially elevations above 5000 feet...before
  weakening late this afternoon.

* WINDS...South wind 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving 
  difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorcycle riders and drivers of vans...campers... trailers and
any other high profile vehicle should be alert to the danger of
these strong winds.

&&

$$
735 
WWUS75 KVEF 182237
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
237 PM PST Sat Feb 18 2017

AZZ003-182345-
/O.CAN.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-170219T0000Z/
Northwest Deserts-
Including Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, and Yucca
337 PM MST Sat Feb 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has cancelled the Wind
Advisory for central and southern Mohave County. Wind speeds have
been decreasing this afternoon with gusts generally less than 30 
mph and winds will abate this evening.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
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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.