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Wind Advisory 26, NWS Las Vegas, NV

April 17, 2017Clark County, Lincoln County, Nye County, Nevada; Mohave County, Arizona; Inyo County, San Bernardino County, California

NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this wind advisory at Apr 17, 2017, 3:03 PM PDT for Clark County, Lincoln County, Nye County, Nevada; Mohave County, Arizona; Inyo County, San Bernardino County, California. It took effect at Apr 18, 2017, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 10 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 17, 2017, 3:03 PM PDT (22:03 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 18, 2017, 11:00 AM PDT
Expired
Apr 18, 2017, 9:06 PM PDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Las Vegas, NV

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

The radar

The Las Vegas radar (KESX), 110 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:07 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, 10.1 hours before the alert went out and 15 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 2017-04-17Temperature 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 2017-04-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 59 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
3973 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
32 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
59 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
17 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

448 
WWUS75 KVEF 172203
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
303 PM PDT Mon Apr 17 2017

AZZ001-036-CAZ523-524-NVZ016>022-181200-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0026.170418T1800Z-170419T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-
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, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, 
Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, 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
303 PM PDT Mon Apr 17 2017 /303 PM MST Mon Apr 17 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ TO 11 PM
PDT /11 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/ to 11 PM
PDT /11 PM MST/ Tuesday. 

* TIMING...Winds will start to increase late Tuesday morning,
  especially across western San Bernardino County. Most areas will
  see the strongest winds from about 1 pm until 9 pm. Winds should
  become much lighter by midnight.

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gust to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust and sand may
  also be possible. Unsecured objects could be blown around. 

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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
968 
WWUS75 KVEF 172223 CCA
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
323 PM PDT Mon Apr 17 2017

AZZ001-036-CAZ523-524-NVZ016>022-181200-
/O.COR.KVEF.WI.Y.0026.170418T1800Z-170419T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-
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, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, 
Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, 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
323 PM PDT Mon Apr 17 2017 /323 PM MST Mon Apr 17 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ TO 11 PM
PDT /11 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/ to 11 PM
PDT /11 PM MST/ Tuesday. 

* TIMING...Winds will start to increase late Tuesday morning,
  especially across western San Bernardino County. Most areas will
  see the strongest winds from about 1 pm until 9 pm. Winds should
  become much lighter by midnight.

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gust to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust and sand may also be
  possible. Unsecured objects could be blown around. Strong winds
  will create dangerous boating conditions on Lake Mead and Lake
  Mohave Tuesday afternoon. 

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.

&&

$$
254 
WWUS75 KVEF 180959
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
259 AM PDT Tue Apr 18 2017

CAZ522-182300-
/O.EXA.KVEF.WI.Y.0026.170418T1800Z-170419T0600Z/
Death Valley National Park-
Including Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, 
and Shoshone
259 AM PDT Tue Apr 18 2017

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

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

* TIMING...Winds will start to increase late Tuesday morning,
  especially across southeastern Inyo County. Strongest winds will
  be primarily south of Furnace Creek from about 1 pm until 9 pm.
  Winds should become much lighter by midnight. 

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust and sand may
  also be possible. Unsecured objects could be blown around. 

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.

&&

$$

AZZ001-036-CAZ523-524-NVZ016>022-182300-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0026.170418T1800Z-170419T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-
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, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, 
Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, 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
259 AM PDT Tue Apr 18 2017 /259 AM MST Tue Apr 18 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/
THIS MORNING TO 11 PM PDT /11 PM MST/ THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will start to increase late Tuesday morning, 
  especially across western San Bernardino County. Most areas 
  will see the strongest winds from about 1 pm until 9 pm. Winds 
  should become much lighter by midnight. 

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gust to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust and sand 
  may also be possible. Unsecured objects could be blown around. 
  Strong winds will create dangerous boating conditions on Lake 
  Mead and Lake Mohave Tuesday afternoon. 

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.

&&

$$
660 
WWUS75 KVEF 181829
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1129 AM PDT Tue Apr 18 2017

AZZ001-036-CAZ522>524-NVZ016>022-190600-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-170419T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
Death Valley National Park-Western Mojave Desert-
Eastern Mojave Desert-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, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, 
Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Barstow, Daggett, 
Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, 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
1129 AM PDT Tue Apr 18 2017 /1129 AM MST Tue Apr 18 2017/

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

* TIMING...Throughout this afternoon into this evening. Winds will
  become much lighter by midnight.


* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gust to 45 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust and sand may
  also be possible. Unsecured objects could be blown around.
  Strong winds will create dangerous boating conditions on Lake
  Mead and Lake Mohave. 

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.

&&

$$
807 
WWUS75 KVEF 190406
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
906 PM PDT Tue Apr 18 2017

AZZ001-036-CAZ522>524-NVZ016>022-190515-
/O.CAN.KVEF.WI.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-170419T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
Death Valley National Park-Western Mojave Desert-
Eastern Mojave Desert-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, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, 
Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Barstow, Daggett, 
Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, 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
906 PM PDT Tue Apr 18 2017 /906 PM MST Tue Apr 18 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

Winds diminished this evening and have fallen below criteria 
levels. Continued decreasing winds are expected through the 
night...so the wind advisory has been canceled. 

$$

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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.