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Wind Advisory 30, NWS Las Vegas, NV

April 25, 2017Esmeralda County, Nye County, Nevada; San Bernardino County, California

NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this wind advisory at Apr 25, 2017, 2:29 PM PDT for Esmeralda County, Nye County, Nevada; San Bernardino County, California. It took effect at Apr 26, 2017, 1:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 25, 2017, 2:29 PM PDT (21:29 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 26, 2017, 1:00 PM PDT
Expired
Apr 27, 2017, 3:00 AM PDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Las Vegas, NV

Counties San Bernardino County, CA, Esmeralda County, NV, Nye County, NV

The radar

The Edwards AFB radar (KEYX), 212 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:27 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, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 123 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 2017-04-25Temperature 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 2017-04-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -41 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
0 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
81 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-41 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
125 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

100 
WWUS75 KVEF 252129
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
229 PM PDT Tue Apr 25 2017

CAZ523>525-NVZ014-261100-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0030.170426T2000Z-170427T1000Z/
Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, 
Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, 
Twentynine Palms, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer
229 PM PDT Tue Apr 25 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM Wednesday to 3 AM PDT
Thursday. 

* TIMING...Strong northwest winds across central Nye and Esmeralda
  counties will increase early Wednesday afternoon and gradually
  decrease Wednesday night. Strong west winds across northern and
  south central San Bernardino County will increase mid-Wednesday
  afternoon and gradually decrease late Wednesday night.

* WINDS...West to northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph gusting 40 to 50 mph.


* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult on
  sections of I-95 in Esmeralda and Nye counties and I-40 and I-15
  in San Bernardino County, especially for high profile vehicles.
  Blowing dust and sand may reduce visibilities at times. 
  Unsecured objects could be blown around. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists, especially in high profile vehicles, should use extra 
caution and remain alert for sudden wind gusts, strong crosswinds,
and reduced visibilities due to blowing dust or sand. Secure 
loose objects as they may be blown away. 


&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
733 
WWUS75 KVEF 260936
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
236 AM PDT Wed Apr 26 2017

CAZ523>525-NVZ014-270000-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0030.170426T2000Z-170427T1000Z/
Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, 
Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, 
Twentynine Palms, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer
236 AM PDT Wed Apr 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Strong northwest winds across central Nye and Esmeralda
  counties will increase early this afternoon and gradually
  decrease tonight. Strong west winds across northern and south
  central San Bernardino County will increase mid-afternoon and 
  gradually decrease late Wednesday night. 

* WINDS...West to northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph gusting 40 to 
  50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult on 
  sections of I-95 in Esmeralda and Nye counties and I-40 and 
  I-15 in San Bernardino County, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Blowing dust and sand may reduce visibilities at 
  times. Unsecured objects could be blown around. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists, especially in high profile vehicles, should use extra
caution and remain alert for sudden wind gusts, strong
crosswinds, and reduced visibilities due to blowing dust or sand.
Secure loose objects as they may be blown away.

&&

$$
317 
WWUS75 KVEF 262125
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
225 PM PDT Wed Apr 26 2017

CAZ523>525-NVZ014-271000-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-170427T1000Z/
Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, 
Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, 
Twentynine Palms, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer
225 PM PDT Wed Apr 26 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Strong northwest winds across central Nye and Esmeralda
  counties will increase early this afternoon and gradually
  decrease tonight. Strong west winds across northern and south
  central San Bernardino County will increase mid- afternoon and
  gradually decrease late tonight. 

* WINDS...West to northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph gusting 40 to 
  50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult on
  sections of US-95 in Esmeralda and Nye counties. Strong winds
  will also make travel difficult along I-40 and I- 15 in San
  Bernardino County. Blowing dust and sand may reduce visibilities at
  times. Unsecured objects could be blown around. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists, especially in high profile vehicles, should use extra
caution and remain alert for sudden wind gusts, strong
crosswinds, and reduced visibilities due to blowing dust or sand.
Secure loose objects as they may be blown away.

&&

$$

AZZ002-036-CAZ527-NVZ021-271015-
/O.NEW.KVEF.HW.A.0005.170428T0400Z-170430T0000Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-
Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, 
Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Needles, Hoover Dam, 
and Laughlin
225 PM PDT Wed Apr 26 2017 /225 PM MST Wed Apr 26 2017/

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a High Wind
Watch, which is in effect from Thursday evening through Saturday
afternoon. 

* TIMING...Strong winds will develop by late Thursday 
  evening...peak in intensity Friday...and linger into Saturday 
  morning before weakening late Saturday afternoon. 

* WINDS...North winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph are
  possible. Especially wind prone locations near Laughlin may see
  localized gusts to near 70 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous boating conditions
  on area lakes. These winds will create very choppy waters and
  generate large waves which could capsize or swamp vessels.
  Strong wind gusts may cause localized wind damage to structures
  and will destroy any unsecured items left outside. 

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.

&&

$$
166 
WWUS75 KVEF 270938
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
238 AM PDT Thu Apr 27 2017

CAZ523>525-NVZ014-271045-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-170427T1000Z/
Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, 
Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, 
Twentynine Palms, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer
238 AM PDT Thu Apr 27 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

While isolated to 40mph are still possible for the next 
hour...winds have generally diminished to below impact levels. 

$$

AZZ002-036-CAZ527-NVZ021-271745-
/O.CON.KVEF.HW.A.0005.170428T0400Z-170430T0000Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-
Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, 
Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Needles, Hoover Dam, 
and Laughlin
238 AM PDT Thu Apr 27 2017 /238 AM MST Thu Apr 27 2017/

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Strong winds will develop by late this evening... peak
  in intensity Friday...and linger into Saturday morning before
  weakening late Saturday afternoon. 

* WINDS...North winds of 35 to 45 mph with locally higher gusts to
  60 mph possible. Strongest winds are expected in especially wind
  prone locations near Laughlin.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create dangerous boating 
  conditions on area lakes. These winds will create very choppy 
  waters and generate large waves which could capsize or swamp 
  vessels. Strong wind gusts may cause localized wind damage to 
  structures and will destroy any unsecured items left outside. 

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.

&&

$$

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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.