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Wind Advisory 38, NWS Las Vegas, NV
NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this wind advisory at Jun 26, 2017, 3:08 AM PDT for San Bernardino County, California. It took effect at Jun 26, 2017, 12:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 9 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 26, 2017, 3:08 AM PDT (10:08 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jun 26, 2017, 12:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- Jun 26, 2017, 9:00 PM PDT
- In force
- 9 hr
- 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 10:13 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, 10.1 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 248 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -3 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 4622 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 17 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 43 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 72 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
531 WWUS75 KVEF 261008 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 308 AM PDT Mon Jun 26 2017 CAZ523-261900- /O.CAN.KVEF.EH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170627T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0038.170626T1900Z-170627T0400Z/ Western Mojave Desert- Including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin 308 AM PDT Mon Jun 26 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING... ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM PDT this evening. The Excessive Heat Warning has been cancelled for western San Bernardino County. * TIMING...Winds will increase significantly across western San Bernardino County from Barstow northward by noon then peak during the mid to late afternoon before decreasing in the evening. Increasing winds and high temperatures 3-5 degrees lower than Sunday will ease the heat impacts for this area. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving difficult...especially for motorcycles and 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. && $$ AZZ001>003-036-CAZ522-524>527-NVZ016-017-020>022-261900- /O.CON.KVEF.EH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170627T0400Z/ Northwest Plateau-Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Northwest Deserts- Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Death Valley National Park- Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin- San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley- Northeast Clark County-Western Clark and Southern Nye County- Las Vegas Valley-Southern Clark County- Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbell, Western Grand Canyon, Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal Junction, Needles, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, Amargosa Valley, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, .Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 308 AM PDT Mon Jun 26 2017 /308 AM MST Mon Jun 26 2017/ ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT /9 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * TEMPERATURE...The prolonged period of excessive heat will finally begin to wane today and come to an end for Tuesday. Temperatures today will fall to 107-111 for the Las Vegas Valley and other lower desert areas, 118-122 for Death Valley and 110-117 along the Colorado River Valley. * IMPACTS...Even though temperatures will lower somewhat today, heat illnesses will still be likely; especially for the elderly, children, homeless, those unaccustomed to the heat, and those that do not take proper precautions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids...stay in an air-conditioned room...stay out of the sun...and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions...if you work or spend time outside. When possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work...the occupational safety and health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency...call 9 1 1. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. && $$
2 follow-up statements
699 WWUS75 KVEF 261845 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1145 AM PDT Mon Jun 26 2017 AZZ001>003-036-CAZ522-524>527-NVZ016-017-020>022-270400- /O.CON.KVEF.EH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170627T0400Z/ Northwest Plateau-Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Northwest Deserts- Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Death Valley National Park- Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin- San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley- Northeast Clark County-Western Clark and Southern Nye County- Las Vegas Valley-Southern Clark County- Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbell, Western Grand Canyon, Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal Junction, Needles, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, Amargosa Valley, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, .Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 1145 AM PDT Mon Jun 26 2017 /1145 AM MST Mon Jun 26 2017/ ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT /9 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * TEMPERATURE...The prolonged period of excessive heat will finally begin to wane today and come to an end for Tuesday. Temperatures today will fall to 107-111 for the Las Vegas Valley and other lower desert areas, 118-122 for Death Valley and 110- 117 along the Colorado River Valley. * IMPACTS...Even though temperatures will lower somewhat today, heat illnesses will still be likely; especially for the elderly, children, homeless, those unaccustomed to the heat, and those that do not take proper precautions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids...stay in an air-conditioned room...stay out of the sun...and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions...if you work or spend time outside. When possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work...the occupational safety and health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency...call 9 1 1. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. && $$ CAZ523-270400- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0038.170626T1900Z-170627T0400Z/ Western Mojave Desert- Including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin 1145 AM PDT Mon Jun 26 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Strong winds will continue through this afternoon into this evening before decreasing somewhat after about 9 pm. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving difficult...especially for motorcycles and high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorcycle riders and drivers of vans...campers...trailers and any other high profile vehicle should be alert to the danger of these strong winds. && $$
456 WWUS75 KVEF 270342 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 842 PM PDT Mon Jun 26 2017 AZZ001>003-036-CAZ522-524>527-NVZ016-017-020>022-270445- /O.EXP.KVEF.EH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170627T0400Z/ Northwest Plateau-Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Northwest Deserts- Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Death Valley National Park- Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin- San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley- Northeast Clark County-Western Clark and Southern Nye County- Las Vegas Valley-Southern Clark County- Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbell, Western Grand Canyon, Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal Junction, Needles, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, Amargosa Valley, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, .Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 842 PM PDT Mon Jun 26 2017 /842 PM MST Mon Jun 26 2017/ ...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT /9 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... Excessive Heat Warning will be allowed to expire at 9 PM. Temperatures have trended down and are forecast to be around seasonal normals through the week. $$ CAZ523-270445- /O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-170627T0400Z/ Western Mojave Desert- Including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin 842 PM PDT Mon Jun 26 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING... Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire at 9 PM PDT. Winds have gradually decreased and are expected to stay below advisory criteria. $$
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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.