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Wind Advisory 53, NWS Las Vegas, NV

December 15, 2017Inyo County, San Bernardino County, California; Clark County, Esmeralda County, Nye County, Nevada

NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this wind advisory at Dec 15, 2017, 1:09 PM PST for Inyo County, San Bernardino County, California; Clark County, Esmeralda County, Nye County, Nevada. It took effect at Dec 16, 2017, 4:00 AM PST. It was in force for 34 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 15, 2017, 1:09 PM PST (21:09 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 16, 2017, 4:00 AM PST
Expired
Dec 17, 2017, 2:03 PM PST
In force
34 hr
Issued by
NWS Las Vegas, NV

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

The radar

The Las Vegas radar (KESX), 184 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:07 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, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 96 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 2017-12-15Temperature 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 2017-12-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 38 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
3094 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
27 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
38 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
53 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

697 
WWUS75 KVEF 152109
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
109 PM PST Fri Dec 15 2017

CAZ520>522-NVZ014-161230-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0053.171216T1200Z-171218T0000Z/
Owens Valley-White Mountains of Inyo County-
Death Valley National Park-Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha,
Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, 
Shoshone, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer
109 PM PST Fri Dec 15 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 4 PM PST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 4 AM Saturday to 4 PM PST
Sunday. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase after sunrise and peak during the
  early afternoon hours Saturday. Winds will decrease Sunday night
  but remain breezy, before picking up again Sunday and lasting
  through Sunday afternoon. 

* WINDS...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds are possible on west or eastbound
  roads and highways. Areas of blowing dust and sand are possible.
  Unsecured structures, signs, or holiday decorations may be
  damaged or blown away. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ523-NVZ017-161230-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0053.171217T0000Z-171218T0000Z/
Western Mojave Desert-Western Clark and Southern Nye County-
Including Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Pahrump, 
Indian Springs, Desert Rock, and Amargosa Valley
109 PM PST Fri Dec 15 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 4 PM PST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 4 PM Saturday to 4 PM PST
Sunday. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase Saturday afternoon and last through
  Sunday afternoon. 

* WINDS...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds are possible on west or eastbound
  roads and highways. Areas of blowing dust and sand are possible.
  Unsecured structures, signs, or holiday decorations may be
  damaged or blown away. 

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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
287 
WWUS75 KVEF 152352 CCA
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
352 PM PST Fri Dec 15 2017

CAZ520>522-NVZ014-161230-
/O.COR.KVEF.WI.Y.0053.171216T1200Z-171218T0000Z/
Owens Valley-White Mountains of Inyo County-
Death Valley National Park-Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha,
Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, 
Shoshone, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer
352 PM PST Fri Dec 15 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 4 PM PST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 4 AM Saturday to 4 PM PST
Sunday. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase after sunrise and peak during the
  early afternoon hours Saturday across Inyo, Esmeralda and central
  Nye Counties. Winds will decrease Saturday night but remain 
  breezy, before picking up again Sunday and lasting through Sunday 
  afternoon. 

* WINDS...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds are possible on west or eastbound
  roads and highways. Areas of blowing dust and sand are possible.
  Unsecured structures, signs, or holiday decorations may be
  damaged or blown away. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ523-NVZ017-161230-
/O.COR.KVEF.WI.Y.0053.171217T0000Z-171218T0000Z/
Western Mojave Desert-Western Clark and Southern Nye County-
Including Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Pahrump, 
Indian Springs, Desert Rock, and Amargosa Valley
352 PM PST Fri Dec 15 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 4 PM PST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 4 PM Saturday to 4 PM PST
Sunday. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase Saturday afternoon and last through
  Sunday afternoon across the Western Mojave Desert in California
  and Southern Nye and Western Clark counties in Nevada.

* WINDS...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds are possible on west or eastbound
  roads and highways. Areas of blowing dust and sand are possible.
  Unsecured structures, signs, or holiday decorations may be
  damaged or blown away. 

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.

&&

$$
177 
WWUS75 KVEF 161201
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
401 AM PST Sat Dec 16 2017

CAZ520>522-NVZ014-170000-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-171218T0000Z/
Owens Valley-White Mountains of Inyo County-
Death Valley National Park-Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha,
Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, 
Shoshone, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer
401 AM PST Sat Dec 16 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase after sunrise this morning and peak
  during the early afternoon hours across Inyo, Esmeralda and
  central Nye Counties. Winds will decrease tonight but remain 
  breezy, before picking up again Sunday and lasting through 
  Sunday afternoon. 

* WINDS...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds are possible on west or eastbound 
  roads and highways. Areas of blowing dust and sand are 
  possible. Unsecured structures, signs, or holiday decorations 
  may be damaged or blown away. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ523-NVZ017-170000-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0053.171217T0000Z-171218T0000Z/
Western Mojave Desert-Western Clark and Southern Nye County-
Including Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Pahrump, 
Indian Springs, Desert Rock, and Amargosa Valley
401 AM PST Sat Dec 16 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 PM PST SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase this afternoon and last through 
  Sunday afternoon across the Western Mojave Desert in California 
  and Southern Nye and Western Clark counties in Nevada. 

* WINDS...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds are possible on west or eastbound 
  roads and highways. Areas of blowing dust and sand are 
  possible. Unsecured structures, signs, or holiday decorations 
  may be damaged or blown away. 

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.

&&

$$
131 
WWUS75 KVEF 162220
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
220 PM PST Sat Dec 16 2017

CAZ521-NVZ014-162330-
/O.CAN.KVEF.WI.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-171218T0000Z/
White Mountains of Inyo County-Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Beatty, 
Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer
220 PM PST Sat Dec 16 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has cancelled the Wind
Advisory for the White Mountains of Inyo County, as well as
Esmeralda and central Nye counties.

North winds were gusting 25 to 35 mph over much of the area, but
were staying under 40 mph. The wind advisory has been cancelled.

$$

CAZ523-162330-
/O.CAN.KVEF.WI.Y.0053.171217T0000Z-171218T0000Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin
220 PM PST Sat Dec 16 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has cancelled the Wind
Advisory for northwest San Bernardino County. 

North winds gusting 25 to 35 mph are still expected, but gusts
over 40 mph are no longer expected. The wind advisory has been
cancelled.

$$

NVZ017-171100-
/O.EXT.KVEF.WI.Y.0053.171216T2220Z-171218T0000Z/
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-
Including Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, 
and Amargosa Valley
220 PM PST Sat Dec 16 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase this afternoon and last through
  Sunday afternoon in southern Nye and western Clark counties. 

* WINDS...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Winds
  will likely be isolated and increase and decrease suddenly.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds are possible on northwest to 
  southeast roads and highways. Areas of blowing dust and sand are
  possible. Unsecured structures, signs, or holiday decorations 
  may be damaged or blown away. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ520-522-171100-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-171218T0000Z/
Owens Valley-Death Valley National Park-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha,
Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, and Shoshone
220 PM PST Sat Dec 16 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will decrease tonight over the Owens Valley and
  Death Valley, but remain breezy, before picking up again Sunday
  and lasting through Sunday afternoon. 

* WINDS...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds are possible on west or eastbound 
  roads and highways. Areas of blowing dust and sand are 
  possible. Unsecured structures, signs, or holiday decorations 
  may be damaged or blown away. 

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
042 
WWUS75 KVEF 171047
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
247 AM PST Sun Dec 17 2017

CAZ520-522-180000-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-171218T0000Z/
Owens Valley-Death Valley National Park-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha,
Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, and Shoshone
247 AM PST Sun Dec 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Winds will pick back up again today over the Owens
  Valley and Death Valley, with strong winds lasting through this  
  afternoon.
  

* WINDS...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds are possible on west or eastbound 
  roads and highways. Areas of blowing dust and sand are 
  possible. Unsecured structures, signs, or holiday decorations 
  may be damaged or blown away. 

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.

&&

$$

NVZ017-180000-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-171218T0000Z/
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-
Including Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, 
and Amargosa Valley
247 AM PST Sun Dec 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue through this afternoon in
  southern Nye and western Clark counties before decreasing by
  early evening.
  

* WINDS...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. 
  Winds will likely be isolated and increase and decrease 
  suddenly. 

* IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds are possible on northwest to 
  southeast roads and highways. Areas of blowing dust and sand 
  are possible. Unsecured structures, signs, or holiday 
  decorations may be damaged or blown away. 

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.

&&

$$
194 
WWUS75 KVEF 172203
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
203 PM PST Sun Dec 17 2017

CAZ520-522-NVZ017-172315-
/O.CAN.KVEF.WI.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-171218T0000Z/
Owens Valley-Death Valley National Park-
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha,
Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Pahrump, 
Indian Springs, Desert Rock, and Amargosa Valley
203 PM PST Sun Dec 17 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Winds had decreased in western Clark, southern Nye, and much of
Inyo counties. The wind advisory has been cancelled.

$$

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.