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Wind Advisory 39, NWS Las Vegas, NV

September 20, 2017Clark County, Lincoln County, Nye County, Nevada; Inyo County, San Bernardino County, California; Mohave County, Arizona

NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this wind advisory at Sep 20, 2017, 2:11 PM PDT for Clark County, Lincoln County, Nye County, Nevada; Inyo County, San Bernardino County, California; Mohave County, Arizona. It took effect at Sep 20, 2017, 3:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 34 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 20, 2017, 2:11 PM PDT (21:11 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 20, 2017, 3:00 PM PDT
Expired
Sep 22, 2017, 1:00 AM PDT
In force
34 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 21:09 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, 9.2 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 2017-09-20Temperature 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 2017-09-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -12 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
2776 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
31 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-12 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
48 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

678 
WWUS75 KVEF 202111
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
211 PM PDT Wed Sep 20 2017

CAZ519-211200-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0039.170920T2200Z-170922T0300Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-
Including Aspendell and Mt Whitney
211 PM PDT Wed Sep 20 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM PDT Thursday. 

* TIMING...Gusty winds will develop this afternoon and persist
  through Thursday evening. 

* WINDS...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph along the 
  mid and upper Sierra ridgeline. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will impact outdoor recreation along the
  Sierra. Winds may blow away tents or damage outdoor camping
  equipment. High profile vehicles will be susceptible to strong
  wind gusts. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means winds of 40 to 49 MPH and...or wind gusts of
50 to 69 MPH are expected. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult...especially for motorcycles and high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ523-524-NVZ015>022-211200-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0039.170921T1800Z-170922T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Western Mojave Desert-
Eastern Mojave Desert-Lincoln County-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, Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, 
Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, Caliente, Pioche, Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, Rachel, 
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
211 PM PDT Wed Sep 20 2017 /211 PM MST Wed Sep 20 2017/

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

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/ Thursday. 

* TIMING...Strong and gusty winds will develop late Thursday
  morning, peak in strength during the afternoon, and gradually
  subside during the evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. Localized
  wind gusts to 55 mph possible in the Spring Mountains near Red
  Rock and downwind of Mount Charleston. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create areas of blowing dust.
  Outdoor furniture and garbage cans may be blown over or blown
  away. High profile vehicles will be susceptible to strong wind
  gusts. Boaters on area lakes will be exposed to dangerous winds
  and waves which may lead to capsizing. 
  

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.

Boaters in the Wind Advisory area should use extreme caution when
venturing onto area lakes. Strong winds over the open waters will
make the lake water rough and hazardous...and may result in high
waves which may tip or swamp smaller craft. For your personal
safety...avoid the open waters. Stay close to shore or around
protected areas.

&&

$$

CAZ525-211200-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0039.170921T1800Z-170922T0800Z/
Morongo Basin-
Including Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, 
and Twentynine Palms
211 PM PDT Wed Sep 20 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM Thursday to 1 AM PDT
Friday. 

* TIMING...Strong winds will develop Thursday afternoon and linger
  into the early morning hours. 

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

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create areas of blowing dust.
  Outdoor furniture and garbage cans may be blown over or blown
  away. High profile vehicles will be susceptible to strong wind
  gusts.

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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
621 
WWUS75 KVEF 210955
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
255 AM PDT Thu Sep 21 2017

NVZ014-211900-
/O.NEW.KVEF.FZ.W.0001.170922T0600Z-170922T1500Z/
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer
255 AM PDT Thu Sep 21 2017

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Freeze
Warning, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 8 AM PDT
Friday. 

* TEMPERATURE...Upper 20s to lower 30s for portions of Esmeralda
  and central Nye Counties...including Dyer. This will be the 
  first freeze of the season for many locations in the warning 
  area. 

* IMPACTS...The first freeze of the season may kill sensitive
  crops and vegetation. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation. Bring pets indoors to protect them from the
cold. Steps should be taken to protect exposed outdoor water
pipes

&&

$$

CAZ519-211900-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-170922T0300Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-
Including Aspendell and Mt Whitney
255 AM PDT Thu Sep 21 2017

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

* TIMING...Gusty winds persist through this evening. 

* WINDS...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph along the 
  mid and upper Sierra ridgeline. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will impact outdoor recreation along 
  the Sierra. Winds may blow away tents or damage outdoor 
  camping equipment. High profile vehicles will be susceptible 
  to strong wind gusts. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means winds of 40 to 49 MPH and...or wind gusts
of 50 to 69 MPH are expected. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult...especially for motorcycles and high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ523-524-NVZ015>022-211900-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0039.170921T1800Z-170922T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Western Mojave Desert-
Eastern Mojave Desert-Lincoln County-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, Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, 
Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, Caliente, Pioche, Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, Rachel, 
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
255 AM PDT Thu Sep 21 2017 /255 AM MST Thu Sep 21 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...Strong and gusty winds will develop late this 
  morning, peak in strength during the afternoon, and gradually 
  subside during the evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. Localized 
  wind gusts to 55 mph possible in the Spring Mountains near Red 
  Rock and downwind of Mount Charleston. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create areas of blowing dust. 
  Outdoor furniture and garbage cans may be blown over or blown 
  away. High profile vehicles will be susceptible to strong wind 
  gusts. Boaters on area lakes will be exposed to dangerous 
  winds and waves which may lead to capsizing. 

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.

Boaters in the Wind Advisory area should use extreme caution when
venturing onto area lakes. Strong winds over the open waters will
make the lake water rough and hazardous...and may result in high
waves which may tip or swamp smaller craft. For your personal
safety...avoid the open waters. Stay close to shore or around
protected areas.

&&

$$

CAZ525-211900-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0039.170921T1800Z-170922T0800Z/
Morongo Basin-
Including Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, 
and Twentynine Palms
255 AM PDT Thu Sep 21 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Strong winds will develop this afternoon and linger 
  into the early morning hours. 

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

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create areas of blowing dust. 
  Outdoor furniture and garbage cans may be blown over or blown 
  away. High profile vehicles will be susceptible to strong wind 
  gusts. 

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.

&&

$$
199 
WWUS75 KVEF 211831
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1131 AM PDT Thu Sep 21 2017

NVZ014-220315-
/O.CON.KVEF.FZ.W.0001.170922T0600Z-170922T1500Z/
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer
1131 AM PDT Thu Sep 21 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...Upper 20s to lower 30s for portions of Esmeralda 
  and central Nye Counties...including Dyer. This will be the 
  first freeze of the season for many locations in the warning 
  area. 

* IMPACTS...The first freeze of the season may kill sensitive 
  crops and vegetation. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation. Bring pets indoors to protect them from the
cold. Steps should be taken to protect exposed outdoor water
pipes

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ523-524-NVZ015>022-220315-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-170922T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Western Mojave Desert-
Eastern Mojave Desert-Lincoln County-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, Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, 
Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, Caliente, Pioche, Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, Rachel, 
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
1131 AM PDT Thu Sep 21 2017 /1131 AM MST Thu Sep 21 2017/

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

* TIMING...Strong and gusty winds will develop late this 
  morning, peak in strength during the afternoon, and gradually 
  subside during the evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. Localized 
  wind gusts to 55 mph possible in the Spring Mountains near Red 
  Rock and downwind of Mount Charleston. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create areas of blowing dust. 
  Outdoor furniture and garbage cans may be blown over or blown 
  away. High profile vehicles will be susceptible to strong wind 
  gusts. Boaters on area lakes will be exposed to dangerous 
  winds and waves which may lead to capsizing. 

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.

Boaters in the Wind Advisory area should use extreme caution when
venturing onto area lakes. Strong winds over the open waters will
make the lake water rough and hazardous...and may result in high
waves which may tip or swamp smaller craft. For your personal
safety...avoid the open waters. Stay close to shore or around
protected areas.

&&

$$

CAZ519-220300-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-170922T0300Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-
Including Aspendell and Mt Whitney
1131 AM PDT Thu Sep 21 2017

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

* TIMING...Gusty winds persist through this evening.

* WINDS...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph along the 
  mid and upper Sierra ridgeline. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will impact outdoor recreation along 
  the Sierra. Winds may blow away tents or damage outdoor 
  camping equipment. High profile vehicles will be susceptible 
  to strong wind gusts. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means winds of 40 to 49 MPH and...or wind gusts
of 50 to 69 MPH are expected. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult...especially for motorcycles and high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CAZ525-220315-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-170922T0800Z/
Morongo Basin-
Including Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, 
and Twentynine Palms
1131 AM PDT Thu Sep 21 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Strong winds will develop this afternoon and linger 
  into the early morning hours. 

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

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create areas of blowing dust. 
  Outdoor furniture and garbage cans may be blown over or blown 
  away. High profile vehicles will be susceptible to strong wind 
  gusts. 

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.

&&

$$
563 
WWUS75 KVEF 212105
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
205 PM PDT Thu Sep 21 2017

CAZ520-220300-
/O.EXA.KVEF.FZ.W.0001.170922T0600Z-170922T1500Z/
Owens Valley-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, 
and Olancha
205 PM PDT Thu Sep 21 2017

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM PDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Freeze
Warning for the Owens Valley, which is in effect from 11 PM this 
evening to 8 AM PDT Friday. 

* TEMPERATURE...30 to 35 degrees near Bishop and the northern
  Owens Valley, with temperatures in the mid 30s to lower 40s
  across the central and southern Owens Valley. Cold morning
  temperatures will linger through the weekend. 

* IMPACTS...The first freeze of the season is expected across the
  northern Owens Valley which may kill sensitive crops and
  vegetation. Proper precautions regarding pets and outdoor plants 
  should be considered. 
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation. Bring pets indoors to protect them from the
cold. 

&&

$$

NVZ014-220300-
/O.CON.KVEF.FZ.W.0001.170922T0600Z-170922T1500Z/
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer
205 PM PDT Thu Sep 21 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...Upper 20s to lower 30s for portions of Esmeralda
  and central Nye Counties...including Dyer. This will be the
  first freeze of the season for many locations in the warning
  area. Cold morning temperatures will linger through the weekend. 

* IMPACTS...The first freeze of the season may kill sensitive 
  crops and vegetation. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation. Bring pets indoors to protect them from the
cold. Steps should be taken to protect exposed outdoor water
pipes

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ523-524-NVZ015>022-220300-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-170922T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Western Mojave Desert-
Eastern Mojave Desert-Lincoln County-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, Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, 
Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, Caliente, Pioche, Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, Rachel, 
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
205 PM PDT Thu Sep 21 2017 /205 PM MST Thu Sep 21 2017/

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

* TIMING...Strong and gusty winds will peak in strength this afternoon,
  and gradually subside during the evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Localized
  wind gusts to 60 mph possible in the Spring Mountains near Red 
  Rock and downwind of Mount Charleston. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create areas of blowing dust. 
  Outdoor furniture and garbage cans may be blown over or blown 
  away. High profile vehicles will be susceptible to strong wind 
  gusts. Boaters on area lakes will be exposed to dangerous 
  winds and waves which may lead to capsizing. 

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.

Boaters in the Wind Advisory area should use extreme caution when
venturing onto area lakes. Strong winds over the open waters will
make the lake water rough and hazardous...and may result in high
waves which may tip or swamp smaller craft. For your personal
safety...avoid the open waters. Stay close to shore or around
protected areas.

&&

$$

CAZ519-220300-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-170922T0300Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-
Including Aspendell and Mt Whitney
205 PM PDT Thu Sep 21 2017

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

* TIMING...Gusty winds will persist through this evening.

* WINDS...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph along the 
  mid and upper Sierra ridgeline. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will impact outdoor recreation along 
  the Sierra. Winds may blow away tents or damage outdoor 
  camping equipment. High profile vehicles will be susceptible 
  to strong wind gusts. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means winds of 40 to 49 MPH and...or wind gusts
of 50 to 69 MPH are expected. Winds this strong can make driving
difficult...especially for motorcycles and high profile vehicles.
Use extra caution.

&&

$$

CAZ525-220300-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-170922T0800Z/
Morongo Basin-
Including Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, 
and Twentynine Palms
205 PM PDT Thu Sep 21 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Strong winds will develop this afternoon and linger 
  into the early morning hours. 

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

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create areas of blowing dust. 
  Outdoor furniture and garbage cans may be blown over or blown 
  away. High profile vehicles will be susceptible to strong wind 
  gusts. 

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.

&&

$$
675 
WWUS75 KVEF 220256
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
756 PM PDT Thu Sep 21 2017

CAZ519-220400-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-170922T0300Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-
Including Aspendell and Mt Whitney
756 PM PDT Thu Sep 21 2017

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

Winds have come down below advisory criteria in the Owens Valley.

$$

CAZ520-NVZ014-220600-
/O.CON.KVEF.FZ.W.0001.170922T0600Z-170922T1500Z/
Owens Valley-Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha,
Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer
756 PM PDT Thu Sep 21 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...30 to 35 degrees near Bishop and the northern 
  Owens Valley, with temperatures in the mid 30s to lower 40s 
  across the central and southern Owens Valley. Cold morning 
  temperatures will linger through the weekend. 

* IMPACTS...The first freeze of the season is expected across 
  the northern Owens Valley which may kill sensitive crops and 
  vegetation. Proper precautions regarding pets and outdoor 
  plants should be considered. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation. Bring pets indoors to protect them from the
cold.

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ523-524-NVZ015>022-220600-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-170922T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Western Mojave Desert-
Eastern Mojave Desert-Lincoln County-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, Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, 
Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, Caliente, Pioche, Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, Rachel, 
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
756 PM PDT Thu Sep 21 2017 /756 PM MST Thu Sep 21 2017/

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

* TIMING...Strong and gusty winds will peak in strength this 
  afternoon, and gradually subside during the evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Localized 
  wind gusts to 60 mph possible in the Spring Mountains near Red 
  Rock and downwind of Mount Charleston. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create areas of blowing dust. 
  Outdoor furniture and garbage cans may be blown over or blown 
  away. High profile vehicles will be susceptible to strong wind 
  gusts. Boaters on area lakes will be exposed to dangerous 
  winds and waves which may lead to capsizing. 

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.

Boaters in the Wind Advisory area should use extreme caution when
venturing onto area lakes. Strong winds over the open waters will
make the lake water rough and hazardous...and may result in high
waves which may tip or swamp smaller craft. For your personal
safety...avoid the open waters. Stay close to shore or around
protected areas.

&&

$$

CAZ525-220600-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-170922T0800Z/
Morongo Basin-
Including Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, 
and Twentynine Palms
756 PM PDT Thu Sep 21 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Strong winds will develop this afternoon and linger 
  into the early morning hours. 

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

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create areas of blowing dust. 
  Outdoor furniture and garbage cans may be blown over or blown 
  away. High profile vehicles will be susceptible to strong wind 
  gusts. 

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.

&&

$$
817 
WWUS75 KVEF 220559
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1059 PM PDT Thu Sep 21 2017

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ523-524-NVZ015>022-220700-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-170922T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Western Mojave Desert-
Eastern Mojave Desert-Lincoln County-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, Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, 
Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, Caliente, Pioche, Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, Rachel, 
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
1059 PM PDT Thu Sep 21 2017 /1059 PM MST Thu Sep 21 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT /11 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

Winds have decreased below criteria in the advisory area. Winds
will continue to subside overnight into early tomorrow morning.

$$

CAZ520-NVZ014-221200-
/O.CON.KVEF.FZ.W.0001.170922T0600Z-170922T1500Z/
Owens Valley-Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha,
Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer
1059 PM PDT Thu Sep 21 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...30 to 35 degrees near Bishop and the northern 
  Owens Valley, with temperatures in the mid 30s to lower 40s 
  across the central and southern Owens Valley. Cold morning 
  temperatures will linger through the weekend. 

* IMPACTS...The first freeze of the season is expected across 
  the northern Owens Valley which may kill sensitive crops and 
  vegetation. Proper precautions regarding pets and outdoor 
  plants should be considered. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation. Bring pets indoors to protect them from the
cold.

&&

$$

CAZ525-220800-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-170922T0800Z/
Morongo Basin-
Including Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, 
and Twentynine Palms
1059 PM PDT Thu Sep 21 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* TIMING...Strong winds will develop this afternoon and linger 
  into the early morning hours. 

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

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create areas of blowing dust. 
  Outdoor furniture and garbage cans may be blown over or blown 
  away. High profile vehicles will be susceptible to strong wind 
  gusts. 

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.

&&

$$
422 
WWUS75 KVEF 220732
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1232 AM PDT Fri Sep 22 2017

CAZ525-220845-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-170922T0800Z/
Morongo Basin-
Including Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, 
and Twentynine Palms
1232 AM PDT Fri Sep 22 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

Winds had shifted to northerly and begun to decrease across the
Morongo Basin early this morning. The Wind Advisory will be
allowed to expire.

$$

CAZ520-NVZ014-221500-
/O.CON.KVEF.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170922T1500Z/
Owens Valley-Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha,
Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer
1232 AM PDT Fri Sep 22 2017

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* TEMPERATURE...30 to 35 degrees near Bishop and the northern 
  Owens Valley, with temperatures in the mid 30s to lower 40s 
  across the central and southern Owens Valley. Cold morning 
  temperatures will linger through the weekend. 

* IMPACTS...The first freeze of the season is expected across 
  the northern Owens Valley which may kill sensitive crops and 
  vegetation. Proper precautions regarding pets and outdoor 
  plants should be considered. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation. Bring pets indoors to protect them from the
cold.

&&

$$

Morgan

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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.