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Wind Advisory 28, NWS Las Vegas, NV

April 23, 2017Clark County, Nye County, Nevada; San Bernardino County, California; Mohave County, Arizona

NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this wind advisory at Apr 23, 2017, 3:18 AM PDT for Clark County, Nye County, Nevada; San Bernardino County, California; Mohave County, Arizona. It took effect at Apr 23, 2017, 6:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 23, 2017, 3:18 AM PDT (10:18 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 23, 2017, 6:00 AM PDT
Expired
Apr 23, 2017, 8:00 PM PDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Las Vegas, NV

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

The radar

The Las Vegas radar (KESX), 69 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:16 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 00:00Z, 10.3 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 00:00Z on 2017-04-23Temperature 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 2017-04-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -3 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
3774 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
26 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-3 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
61 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

433 
WWUS75 KVEF 231018
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
318 AM PDT Sun Apr 23 2017

CAZ523-524-231830-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0028.170423T1900Z-170424T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KVEF.HW.A.0004.170424T1900Z-170425T1200Z/
Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-
Including Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, 
Mountain Pass, and Mitchell Caverns
318 AM PDT Sun Apr 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM PDT this
evening. A High Wind Watch has also been issued. This High Wind
Watch is in effect from Monday afternoon through late Monday
night. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase by midday and continue through 
  early this evening.

* WINDS...West to southwest 25 to 30 MPH with gusts to 45 MPH.

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

* HIGH WIND WATCH MONDAY...Stronger winds and greater potential 
  impacts are possible on Monday.

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.

A High Wind Watch is issued when there is potential for a
hazardous high wind event. Continue to monitor forecasts for the
latest forecast information.

&&

$$

NVZ019-231830-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0028.170423T1300Z-170424T0300Z/
Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-
Including The Town Of Mt Charleston and Red Rock
Canyon
318 AM PDT Sun Apr 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM PDT
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 6 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT
this evening. 

* TIMING...Strong winds are expected to develop this morning and
  continue through the day before decreasing in the early evening.

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. 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.

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-036-NVZ016-020>022-231830-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0028.170423T1900Z-170424T0300Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-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, 
Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, 
Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, .Searchlight, 
and Cal-Nev-Ari
318 AM PDT Sun Apr 23 2017 /318 AM MST Sun Apr 23 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON PDT /NOON MST/ TODAY TO 8 PM
PDT /8 PM MST/ THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from noon PDT /noon MST/ today to
8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ this evening. 

* TIMING...Winds are expected to increase by midday and continue
  into the early evening.

* WINDS...West to southwest 20 to 30 MPH with gusts 40 to 45 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may reduce
  visibility at times. Unsecured objects could be blown around.
  Use caution on lakes as strong winds over the open waters will
  create hazardous boating conditions. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ525-231830-
/O.NEW.KVEF.HW.A.0004.170424T1900Z-170425T1200Z/
Morongo Basin-
Including Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, 
and Twentynine Palms
318 AM PDT Sun Apr 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a High Wind
Watch, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through late
Monday night. 

* TIMING...Strong winds are expected to develop Monday afternoon
  and continue through Monday night.

* WINDS...West to northwest 30 to 40 MPH with gusts over 60 MPH 
  possible.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous driving conditions due to strong crosswinds
  and rapidly reduced visibility at times. High winds can topple
  trees...down power lines...remove shingles and damage weakened
  buildings and roofs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch is issued when there is potential for a
hazardous high wind event. Continue to monitor forecasts for the
latest forecast information.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
478 
WWUS75 KVEF 231647
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
947 AM PDT Sun Apr 23 2017

CAZ523-524-240100-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0028.170423T1900Z-170424T0300Z/
/O.CON.KVEF.HW.A.0004.170424T1900Z-170425T1200Z/
Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-
Including Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, 
Mountain Pass, and Mitchell Caverns
947 AM PDT Sun Apr 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* TIMING...Winds will increase by midday and continue through 
  early this evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 25 to 30 MPH with gusts to 45 MPH.

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

* HIGH WIND WATCH MONDAY...Stronger winds and greater potential 
  impacts are possible on Monday. 

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.

A High Wind Watch is issued when there is potential for a
hazardous high wind event. Continue to monitor forecasts for the
latest forecast information.

&&

$$

NVZ019-240100-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-170424T0300Z/
Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-
Including The Town Of Mt Charleston and Red Rock
Canyon
947 AM PDT Sun Apr 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Strong winds are expected to develop this morning and 
  continue through the day before decreasing in the early 
  evening. 

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. 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.

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-036-NVZ016-020>022-240100-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0028.170423T1900Z-170424T0300Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-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, 
Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, 
Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, .Searchlight, 
and Cal-Nev-Ari
947 AM PDT Sun Apr 23 2017 /947 AM MST Sun Apr 23 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds are expected to increase by midday and continue 
  into the early evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 20 to 30 MPH with gusts 40 to 45 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may reduce 
  visibility at times. Unsecured objects could be blown around. 
  Use caution on lakes as strong winds over the open waters will 
  create hazardous boating conditions. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ525-240100-
/O.CON.KVEF.HW.A.0004.170424T1900Z-170425T1200Z/
Morongo Basin-
Including Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, 
and Twentynine Palms
947 AM PDT Sun Apr 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* TIMING...Strong winds are expected to develop Monday afternoon 
  and continue through Monday night. 

* WINDS...West to northwest 30 to 40 MPH with gusts over 60 MPH 
  possible. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous driving conditions due to strong 
  crosswinds and rapidly reduced visibility at times. High winds 
  can topple trees...down power lines...remove shingles and 
  damage weakened buildings and roofs. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch is issued when there is potential for a
hazardous high wind event. Continue to monitor forecasts for the
latest forecast information.

&&

$$
662 
WWUS75 KVEF 231852
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1152 AM PDT Sun Apr 23 2017

CAZ523-524-240300-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0028.170423T1900Z-170424T0300Z/
/O.CON.KVEF.HW.A.0004.170424T1900Z-170425T1200Z/
Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-
Including Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, 
Mountain Pass, and Mitchell Caverns
1152 AM PDT Sun Apr 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* TIMING...Winds have increased across the area and will continue
through early this evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 25 to 30 MPH with gusts to 45 MPH.

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

* HIGH WIND WATCH MONDAY...Stronger winds and greater potential 
  impacts are possible on Monday. 

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.

A High Wind Watch is issued when there is potential for a
hazardous high wind event. Continue to monitor forecasts for the
latest forecast information.

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-036-NVZ016-020>022-240300-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0028.170423T1900Z-170424T0300Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-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, 
Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, 
Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, .Searchlight, 
and Cal-Nev-Ari
1152 AM PDT Sun Apr 23 2017 /1152 AM MST Sun Apr 23 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds have increased across the area and will continue
into the early evening.

* WINDS...West to southwest 20 to 30 MPH with gusts 40 to 45 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may reduce 
  visibility at times. Unsecured objects could be blown around. 
  Use caution on lakes as strong winds over the open waters will 
  create hazardous boating conditions. 

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.

&&

$$

NVZ019-240300-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-170424T0300Z/
Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-
Including The Town Of Mt Charleston and Red Rock
Canyon
1152 AM PDT Sun Apr 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Strong winds have developed and will continue through 
the day before decreasing in the early evening. 

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. 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.

&&

$$

CAZ525-240300-
/O.CON.KVEF.HW.A.0004.170424T1900Z-170425T1200Z/
Morongo Basin-
Including Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, 
and Twentynine Palms
1152 AM PDT Sun Apr 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* TIMING...Strong winds are expected to develop Monday afternoon 
  and continue through Monday night. 

* WINDS...West to northwest 30 to 40 MPH with gusts over 60 MPH 
  possible. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous driving conditions due to strong 
  crosswinds and rapidly reduced visibility at times. High winds 
  can topple trees...down power lines...remove shingles and 
  damage weakened buildings and roofs. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch is issued when there is potential for a
hazardous high wind event. Continue to monitor forecasts for the
latest forecast information.

&&

$$
394 
WWUS75 KVEF 232145
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
245 PM PDT Sun Apr 23 2017

CAZ523-241115-
/O.UPG.KVEF.HW.A.0004.170424T1900Z-170425T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KVEF.HW.W.0008.170424T1900Z-170425T1200Z/
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-170424T0300Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin
245 PM PDT Sun Apr 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 5 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from noon Monday to 5 AM PDT Tuesday.
The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* TIMING...Winds have increased across the area and will continue
  into this evening.

  High winds are expected beginning Monday afternoon and will 
  last into the overnight hours Monday night.

* WINDS...West to southwest 25 to 30 MPH with gusts to 45 MPH
  through this evening. Wind Monday evening is expected to be 35
  to 45 MPH gusting over 60 MPH at times.

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

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.

A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make
driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

CAZ525-241115-
/O.UPG.KVEF.HW.A.0004.170424T1900Z-170425T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KVEF.HW.W.0008.170424T1900Z-170425T1200Z/
Morongo Basin-
Including Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, 
and Twentynine Palms
245 PM PDT Sun Apr 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 5 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from noon Monday to 5 AM PDT Tuesday.
The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...Strong winds are expected to develop Monday afternoon 
  and continue through Monday night. 

* WINDS...West to northwest 30 to 40 MPH with gusts over 60 MPH 
  possible.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous driving conditions due to strong 
  crosswinds and rapidly reduced visibility at times. High winds 
  can topple trees...down power lines...remove shingles and 
  damage weakened buildings and roofs. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ524-241115-
/O.UPG.KVEF.HW.A.0004.170424T1900Z-170425T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0029.170424T1900Z-170425T1200Z/
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-170424T0300Z/
Eastern Mojave Desert-
Including Baker, Mountain Pass, 
and Mitchell Caverns
245 PM PDT Sun Apr 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from noon Monday to 5 AM PDT
Tuesday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...Winds have increased across the area and will continue
  into this evening.

  Winds will again increase Monday afternoon and last into the
  overnight hours.

* WINDS...West to southwest 25 to 30 MPH with gusts to 45 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust and sand may
  reduce visibility at times. 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.

&&

$$

AZZ003-036-NVZ021-022-241115-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0029.170424T1900Z-170425T0600Z/
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-170424T0300Z/
Northwest Deserts-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
Southern Clark County-
Including Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, 
Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, .Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari
245 PM PDT Sun Apr 23 2017 /245 PM MST Sun Apr 23 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON PDT /NOON MST/ TO 11 PM PDT
/11 PM MST/ MONDAY...

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

* TIMING...Winds have increased across the area and will continue
  into the evening.
   
  Winds will again increase Monday afternoon and last into the 
  late evening hours.

* WINDS...West to southwest 20 to 30 MPH with gusts 40 to 45 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may reduce 
  visibility at times. Unsecured objects could be blown around. 
  Use caution on lakes as strong winds over the open waters will 
  create hazardous boating conditions. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ526-241115-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0029.170424T1900Z-170425T1200Z/
Cadiz Basin-
Including Vidal Junction
245 PM PDT Sun Apr 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from noon Monday to 5 AM PDT
Tuesday. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase Monday afternoon and last into the
  overnight hours.

* WINDS...West to southwest 20 to 30 MPH with gusts 40 to 45 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust and sand may
  reduce visibility at times. 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.

&&

$$

AZZ002-CAZ527-241115-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0029.170424T1900Z-170425T0600Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-San Bernardino County-
Upper Colorado River Valley-
Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, 
and Needles
245 PM PDT Sun Apr 23 2017 /245 PM MST Sun Apr 23 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON PDT /NOON MST/ TO 11 PM PDT
/11 PM MST/ MONDAY...

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

* TIMING...Winds will increase Monday afternoon and last into the
  late evening hours.

* WINDS...West to southwest 20 to 30 MPH with gusts 40 to 45 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust and sand may
  reduce visibility at times. 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-NVZ016-019-020-240300-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-170424T0300Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northeast Clark County-Spring Mountains-
Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley-
Including Colorado City, 
Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbell, 
Western Grand Canyon, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, 
The Town Of Mt Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, 
North Las Vegas, Henderson, and Boulder City
245 PM PDT Sun Apr 23 2017 /245 PM MST Sun Apr 23 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Strong winds have developed and will continue before
  decreasing this evening.

* WINDS...West 25 to 35 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. 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.

&&

$$
943 
WWUS75 KVEF 240236
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
736 PM PDT Sun Apr 23 2017

CAZ523-241100-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-170424T0300Z/
/O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0008.170424T1900Z-170425T1200Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin
736 PM PDT Sun Apr 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 5 AM
PDT TUESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds have decreased across the western Mojave Desert
  this evening. 

  High winds are expected beginning Monday afternoon and will 
  last into the overnight hours Monday night.

* WINDS...Winds Monday afternoon and evening will be 35 to 45 MPH
  gusting over 60 MPH at times. 

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

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.

&&

$$

CAZ524-241100-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-170424T0300Z/
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0029.170424T1900Z-170425T1200Z/
Eastern Mojave Desert-
Including Baker, Mountain Pass, 
and Mitchell Caverns
736 PM PDT Sun Apr 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 5 AM PDT
TUESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds have decreased across the eastern Mojave Desert
  this evening. 

  Winds will again increase Monday afternoon and last into the 
  overnight hours.

* WINDS...West to southwest 25 to 30 MPH with gusts to 45 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust and sand 
  may reduce visibility at times. 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.

&&

$$

AZZ003-036-NVZ021-022-241100-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-170424T0300Z/
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0029.170424T1900Z-170425T0600Z/
Northwest Deserts-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
Southern Clark County-
Including Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, 
Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, .Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari
736 PM PDT Sun Apr 23 2017 /736 PM MST Sun Apr 23 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON PDT /NOON MST/ TO
11 PM PDT /11 PM MST/ MONDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds have decreased across southern Clark County and
  much of Mohave County this evening.

  Winds will again increase Monday afternoon and last into the  
  late evening hours.

* WINDS...West to southwest 20 to 30 MPH with gusts 40 to 45 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust may reduce 
  visibility at times. Unsecured objects could be blown around. 
  Use caution on lakes as strong winds over the open waters will 
  create hazardous boating conditions. 

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-NVZ016-019-020-240345-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-170424T0300Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northeast Clark County-Spring Mountains-
Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley-
Including Colorado City, 
Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbell, 
Western Grand Canyon, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, 
The Town Of Mt Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, 
North Las Vegas, Henderson, and Boulder City
736 PM PDT Sun Apr 23 2017 /736 PM MST Sun Apr 23 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

Winds have decreased across central and northeast Clark County and
northern Mohave County this evening.

$$

CAZ525-241100-
/O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0008.170424T1900Z-170425T1200Z/
Morongo Basin-
Including Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, 
and Twentynine Palms
736 PM PDT Sun Apr 23 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 5 AM
PDT TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Strong winds are expected to develop Monday afternoon 
  and continue through Monday night. 

* WINDS...West to northwest 30 to 40 MPH with gusts over 60 MPH 
  possible. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous driving conditions due to strong 
  crosswinds and rapidly reduced visibility at times. High winds 
  can topple trees...down power lines...remove shingles and 
  damage weakened buildings and roofs. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ526-241100-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0029.170424T1900Z-170425T1200Z/
Cadiz Basin-
Including Vidal Junction
736 PM PDT Sun Apr 23 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 5 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase Monday afternoon and last into 
  the overnight hours. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 20 to 30 MPH with gusts 40 to 45 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust and sand 
  may reduce visibility at times. 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.

&&

$$

AZZ002-CAZ527-241100-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0029.170424T1900Z-170425T0600Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-San Bernardino County-
Upper Colorado River Valley-
Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, 
and Needles
736 PM PDT Sun Apr 23 2017 /736 PM MST Sun Apr 23 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON PDT /NOON MST/ TO
11 PM PDT /11 PM MST/ MONDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase Monday afternoon and last into 
  the late evening hours. 

* WINDS...West to southwest 20 to 30 MPH with gusts 40 to 45 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing dust and sand 
  may reduce visibility at times. 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.

&&

$$

Morgan

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 23, 2:45 PM PDTWind AdvisoryVEFClark38 hr
Apr 23, 3:18 AM PDTHigh Wind WatchVEFSan Bernardino11 hr
Apr 23, 2:45 PM PDTHigh Wind WarningVEFSan Bernardino30 hr

Nearby

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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.