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Wind Advisory 54, NWS Las Vegas, NV

December 18, 20174 counties in Nevada; Inyo County, San Bernardino County, California; Mohave County, Arizona

NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this wind advisory at Dec 18, 2017, 2:25 PM PST for 4 counties in Nevada; Inyo County, San Bernardino County, California; Mohave County, Arizona. It took effect at Dec 19, 2017, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for 40 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 18, 2017, 2:25 PM PST (22:25 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 19, 2017, 10:00 PM PST
Expired
Dec 21, 2017, 2:21 PM PST
In force
40 hr
Issued by
NWS Las Vegas, NV

Counties Mohave County, AZ, Inyo County, CA, San Bernardino County, CA, Clark County, NV, Esmeralda County, NV, Lincoln County, NV, Nye County, NV

The radar

The Las Vegas radar (KESX), 142 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:30 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, 10.4 hours before the alert went out and 47 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 2017-12-18Temperature 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 2017-12-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 66 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
2648 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
41 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
66 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
123 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

557 
WWUS75 KVEF 182225
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
225 PM PST Mon Dec 18 2017

CAZ519-191130-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0054.171220T0600Z-171220T2000Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-
Including Aspendell and Whitney Portal
225 PM PST Mon Dec 18 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TUESDAY TO NOON PST
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 PM Tuesday to noon PST
Wednesday. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase over the Sierra Tuesday evening,
  peak Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning, and decrease
  late Wednesday morning.

* WINDS...West to southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts 60 to 70
  mph.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult or impossible at the
  higher elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Morgan
9 follow-up statements
462 
WWUS75 KVEF 191129
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
329 AM PST Tue Dec 19 2017

AZZ002-CAZ525>527-192300-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0055.171221T0300Z-171221T2300Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-
Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, 
Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal Junction, 
and Needles
329 AM PST Tue Dec 19 2017 /429 AM MST Tue Dec 19 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY TO
3 PM PST /4 PM MST/ THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/ Wednesday
to 3 PM PST /4 PM MST/ Thursday. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase across southern San Bernardino
  County and the lower Colorado River Valley Wednesday evening.
  Winds will continue into Thursday before decreasing in the
  afternoon.

* WINDS...Northwest to North wind 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50
  mph.

* IMPACTS...Drivers...especially of high profile vehicles...should
  use caution and remain alert for sudden wind gusts or strong
  cross winds. 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.

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-NVZ014-192300-
/O.EXB.KVEF.WI.Y.0054.171220T2000Z-171221T2300Z/
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
329 AM PST Tue Dec 19 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 3 PM PST
THURSDAY...

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

* TIMING...Winds will increase across Esmeralda County, Central
  Nye County and Inyo County midday Wednesday. Winds will peak
  during the afternoon and evening. Winds may subside late
  Wednesday night before increasing once again Thursday. Winds
  will decrease Thursday afternoon. 

* WINDS...Northwest to north wind 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 
  50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Motorcycle riders and drivers of  
  vans...campers...trailers and any other high profile vehicle 
  should be alert to the danger of these strong winds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ523-524-NVZ015>022-192300-
/O.EXB.KVEF.WI.Y.0054.171220T2000Z-171221T2300Z/
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
329 AM PST Tue Dec 19 2017 /429 AM MST Tue Dec 19 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON PST /1 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY TO
3 PM PST /4 PM MST/ THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from noon PST /1 PM MST/ Wednesday
to 3 PM PST /4 PM MST/ Thursday. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase across northern San Bernardino
  County, southeast Nevada and northwest Arizona midday Wednesday.
  Winds will peak Wednesday afternoon and evening. Winds may
  subside some Wednesday night before increasing once again
  Thursday. Winds will decrease Thursday afternoon. 

* WINDS...West to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with 40 to 50 mph,
  shifting to the northwest-north Wednesday night and Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Drivers of vans...campers...trailers...and other high
  profile vehicles should be alert to the danger of these winds.
  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. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ519-192300-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0054.171220T0600Z-171220T2000Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-
Including Aspendell and Whitney Portal
329 AM PST Tue Dec 19 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON PST WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase over the Sierra this evening, peak
  late tonight into early Wednesday morning, and decrease late 
  Wednesday morning. 

* WINDS...West to southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts 60 to 
  70 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult or impossible at the 
  higher elevations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
035 
WWUS75 KVEF 192250
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
250 PM PST Tue Dec 19 2017

CAZ519-200700-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0054.171220T0600Z-171220T2000Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-
Including Aspendell and Whitney Portal
250 PM PST Tue Dec 19 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON PST WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase over the Sierra this evening, 
  peak late tonight into early Wednesday morning, and decrease 
  late Wednesday morning. 

* WINDS...West to southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts 60 to 
  70 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult or impossible at the 
  higher elevations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ520>522-NVZ014-200700-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0054.171220T2000Z-171221T2300Z/
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
250 PM PST Tue Dec 19 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 3 PM
PST THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase across Esmeralda County, Central 
  Nye County and Inyo County midday Wednesday. Winds will peak 
  during the afternoon and evening. Winds may subside late 
  Wednesday night before increasing once again Thursday. Winds 
  will decrease Thursday afternoon. 

* WINDS...Northwest to north wind 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 
  50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Motorcycle riders and drivers of vans...campers... 
  trailers and any other high profile vehicle should be alert to 
  the danger of these strong winds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ523-524-NVZ015>022-200700-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0054.171220T2000Z-171221T2300Z/
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
250 PM PST Tue Dec 19 2017 /350 PM MST Tue Dec 19 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON PST /1 PM MST/
WEDNESDAY TO 3 PM PST /4 PM MST/ THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase across northern San Bernardino 
  County, southeast Nevada and northwest Arizona midday 
  Wednesday. Winds will peak Wednesday afternoon and evening. 
  Winds may subside some Wednesday night before increasing once 
  again Thursday. Winds will decrease Thursday afternoon. 

* WINDS...West to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with 40 to 50 
  mph, shifting to the northwest-north Wednesday night and 
  Thursday. 

* IMPACTS...Drivers of vans...campers...trailers...and other 
  high profile vehicles should be alert to the danger of these 
  winds. 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. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ002-CAZ525>527-200700-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0055.171221T0300Z-171221T2300Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-
Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, 
Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal Junction, 
and Needles
250 PM PST Tue Dec 19 2017 /350 PM MST Tue Dec 19 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/
WEDNESDAY TO 3 PM PST /4 PM MST/ THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase across southern San Bernardino 
  County and the lower Colorado River Valley Wednesday evening. 
  Winds will continue into Thursday before decreasing in the 
  afternoon. 

* WINDS...Northwest to North wind 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 
  50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Drivers...especially of high profile vehicles... 
  should use caution and remain alert for sudden wind gusts or 
  strong cross winds. 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. 

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.

&&

$$
458 
WWUS75 KVEF 200540
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
940 PM PST Tue Dec 19 2017

CAZ519-201300-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0054.171220T0600Z-171220T2000Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-
Including Aspendell and Whitney Portal
940 PM PST Tue Dec 19 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will peak early Wednesday morning, and decrease 
  late Wednesday morning. 

* WINDS...West to southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts 60 to 
  70 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult or impossible at the
  higher elevations. Tree damage will be possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ520>522-NVZ014-201300-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0054.171220T2000Z-171221T2300Z/
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
940 PM PST Tue Dec 19 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 3 PM
PST THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase across Esmeralda County, Central 
  Nye County and Inyo County midday Wednesday. Winds will peak 
  during the afternoon and evening. Winds may subside late 
  Wednesday night before increasing once again Thursday. Winds 
  will decrease Thursday afternoon. 

* WINDS...Northwest to north wind 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 
  50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Motorcycle riders and drivers of vans...campers...
  trailers and any other high profile vehicle should be alert to
  the danger of these strong winds. Areas of blowing dust will be
  possible, particularly near dry lake beds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ523-524-NVZ015>022-201300-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0054.171220T2000Z-171221T2300Z/
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
940 PM PST Tue Dec 19 2017 /1040 PM MST Tue Dec 19 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON PST /1 PM MST/
WEDNESDAY TO 3 PM PST /4 PM MST/ THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase across northern San Bernardino 
  County, southeast Nevada and northwest Arizona midday 
  Wednesday. Winds will peak Wednesday afternoon and evening. 
  Winds may subside some Wednesday night before increasing once 
  again Thursday. Winds will decrease Thursday afternoon. 

* WINDS...West to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with 40 to 50 
  mph, shifting to the northwest-north Wednesday night and 
  Thursday. 

* IMPACTS...Drivers of vans...campers...trailers...and other high
  profile vehicles should be alert to the danger of these winds.
  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. Areas of blowing dust will be
  possible, particularly near dry lake beds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ002-CAZ525>527-201300-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0055.171221T0300Z-171221T2300Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-
Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, 
Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal Junction, 
and Needles
940 PM PST Tue Dec 19 2017 /1040 PM MST Tue Dec 19 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/
WEDNESDAY TO 3 PM PST /4 PM MST/ THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase across southern San Bernardino 
  County and the lower Colorado River Valley Wednesday evening. 
  Winds will continue into Thursday before decreasing in the 
  afternoon. 

* WINDS...Northwest to North wind 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 
  50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Drivers...especially of high profile vehicles...
  should use caution and remain alert for sudden wind gusts or
  strong cross winds. 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. Areas of blowing
  dust will be possible, particularly near dry lake beds.

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.

&&

$$
398 
WWUS75 KVEF 201211
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
411 AM PST Wed Dec 20 2017

CAZ519-202000-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-171220T2000Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-
Including Aspendell and Whitney Portal
411 AM PST Wed Dec 20 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* TIMING...Winds will peak this morning before decreasing later
  this morning. 

* WINDS...West to southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts 60 to 
  70 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult or impossible at the 
  higher elevations. Tree damage will be possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ520>522-NVZ014-202015-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0054.171220T2000Z-171221T2300Z/
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
411 AM PST Wed Dec 20 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase across Esmeralda County, central
  Nye County and Inyo County midday Wednesday. Winds will peak
  during the afternoon and evening. Winds may subside tonight  
  before increasing once again Thursday. Winds will decrease 
  Thursday afternoon. 

* WINDS...Northwest to north wind 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 
  50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Motorcycle riders and drivers of vans...campers... 
  trailers and any other high profile vehicle should be alert to 
  the danger of these strong winds. Areas of blowing dust will 
  be possible, particularly near dry lake beds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ523-524-NVZ015>022-202015-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0054.171220T2000Z-171221T2300Z/
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
411 AM PST Wed Dec 20 2017 /511 AM MST Wed Dec 20 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON PST /1 PM MST/ TODAY
TO 3 PM PST /4 PM MST/ THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase across northern San Bernardino
  County, southeast Nevada and northwest Arizona midday Wednesday.
  Winds will peak this afternoon and evening. Winds may subside
  some tonight before increasing once again Thursday. Winds will 
  decrease Thursday afternoon. 

* WINDS...West to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with 40 to 50 mph,
  shifting to the northwest-north this evening and Thursday. Gusts
  up to 60 mph in the higher terrain. 

* IMPACTS...Drivers of vans...campers...trailers...and other 
  high profile vehicles should be alert to the danger of these 
  winds. 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. Areas of blowing dust will 
  be possible, particularly near dry lake beds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ002-CAZ525>527-202015-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0055.171221T0300Z-171221T2300Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-
Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, 
Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal Junction, 
and Needles
411 AM PST Wed Dec 20 2017 /511 AM MST Wed Dec 20 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING TO 3 PM PST /4 PM MST/ THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase across southern San Bernardino
  County and the lower Colorado River Valley early this evening 
  evening. Winds will continue into Thursday before decreasing in 
  the afternoon. 

* WINDS...Northwest to North wind 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 
  50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Drivers...especially of high profile vehicles... 
  should use caution and remain alert for sudden wind gusts or 
  strong cross winds. 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. Areas 
  of blowing dust will be possible, particularly near dry lake 
  beds. 

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.

&&

$$
911 
WWUS75 KVEF 201333
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
533 AM PST Wed Dec 20 2017

CAZ519-202000-
/O.UPG.KVEF.WI.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-171220T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KVEF.HW.W.0013.171220T1333Z-171220T2000Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-
Including Aspendell and Whitney Portal
533 AM PST Wed Dec 20 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect until noon PST today. The Wind
Advisory is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...Winds will peak this morning before decreasing later 
  this morning. 

* WINDS...West to southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts 60 to 
  70 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult or impossible at the 
  higher elevations. Tree damage will be possible. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ520-202015-
/O.NEW.KVEF.HW.W.0013.171220T1333Z-171220T2000Z/
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0054.171220T2000Z-171221T2300Z/
Owens Valley-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, 
and Olancha
533 AM PST Wed Dec 20 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 PM PST
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect until noon PST today. 

* TIMING...Very strong west winds are possible along the foothills
  of the Owens Valley this morning, potentially impacting parts of
  Highway 395. Winds will shift to a northerly direction this
  afternoon and remain gusty throughout the day. Winds may 
  subside tonight before increasing once again Thursday. Winds 
  will decrease Thursday afternoon. 

* WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts 60 to 70 mph, shifting to
  the northwest and north 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph
  this afternoon through Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise extreme caution while
  driving in the warning area. Be alert to sudden gusts of wind
  which may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Areas of 
  blowing dust will be possible, particularly near dry lake beds. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ521-522-NVZ014-202015-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0054.171220T2000Z-171221T2300Z/
White Mountains of Inyo County-Death Valley National Park-
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, 
Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Beatty, Goldfield, 
Silver Peak, and Dyer
533 AM PST Wed Dec 20 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase across Esmeralda County, central
  Nye County and Death Valley National Park around midday. Winds 
  will peak during the afternoon and evening. Winds may subside 
  tonight before increasing once again Thursday. Winds will 
  decrease Thursday afternoon. 

* WINDS...Northwest to north wind 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 
  50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Motorcycle riders and drivers of vans...campers... 
  trailers and any other high profile vehicle should be alert to 
  the danger of these strong winds. Areas of blowing dust will 
  be possible, particularly near dry lake beds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ523-524-NVZ015>022-202015-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0054.171220T2000Z-171221T2300Z/
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
533 AM PST Wed Dec 20 2017 /633 AM MST Wed Dec 20 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON PST /1 PM MST/ TODAY
TO 3 PM PST /4 PM MST/ THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase across northern San Bernardino 
  County, southeast Nevada and northwest Arizona midday 
  Wednesday. Winds will peak this afternoon and evening. Winds 
  may subside some tonight before increasing once again 
  Thursday. Winds will decrease Thursday afternoon. 

* WINDS...West to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with 40 to 50 
  mph, shifting to the northwest-north this evening and 
  Thursday. Gusts up to 60 mph in the higher terrain. 

* IMPACTS...Drivers of vans...campers...trailers...and other 
  high profile vehicles should be alert to the danger of these 
  winds. 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. Areas of blowing dust will 
  be possible, particularly near dry lake beds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ002-CAZ525>527-202015-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0055.171221T0300Z-171221T2300Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-
Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, 
Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal Junction, 
and Needles
533 AM PST Wed Dec 20 2017 /633 AM MST Wed Dec 20 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING TO 3 PM PST /4 PM MST/ THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase across southern San Bernardino 
  County and the lower Colorado River Valley early this evening 
  evening. Winds will continue into Thursday before decreasing 
  in the afternoon. 

* WINDS...Northwest to North wind 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 
  50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Drivers...especially of high profile vehicles... 
  should use caution and remain alert for sudden wind gusts or 
  strong cross winds. 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. Areas 
  of blowing dust will be possible, particularly near dry lake 
  beds. 

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.

&&

$$
439 
WWUS75 KVEF 201939
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1139 AM PST Wed Dec 20 2017

CAZ520-210300-
/O.EXP.KVEF.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-171220T2000Z/
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0054.171220T2000Z-171221T2300Z/
Owens Valley-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, 
and Olancha
1139 AM PST Wed Dec 20 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON PST TODAY...

* TIMING...West winds will continue to transition to a north or
  northwest direction a bit lighter than this morning. Winds will  
  remain gusty throughout the day. Winds may subside tonight 
  before increasing once again Thursday. Winds will decrease 
  Thursday afternoon. 

* WINDS...Northwest and north 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 
  mph this afternoon through Thursday.
 
* IMPACTS...Motorists should exercise extreme caution while 
  driving in the warning area. Be alert to sudden gusts of wind 
  which may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Areas of 
  blowing dust will be possible, particularly near dry lake 
  beds. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ519-202045-
/O.EXP.KVEF.HW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-171220T2000Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-
Including Aspendell and Whitney Portal
1139 AM PST Wed Dec 20 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON PST TODAY...

Winds will continue to transition from westerly to northwest or
north while decreasing this afternoon.

$$

CAZ521-522-NVZ014-210300-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0054.171220T2000Z-171221T2300Z/
White Mountains of Inyo County-Death Valley National Park-
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, 
Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Beatty, Goldfield, 
Silver Peak, and Dyer
1139 AM PST Wed Dec 20 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will continue to increase across Esmeralda
  County, central Nye County and Death Valley National Park.  
  Winds will peak during the afternoon and evening. Winds may 
  subside tonight before increasing once again Thursday. Winds 
  will decrease Thursday afternoon. 

* WINDS...Northwest to north wind 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 
  50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Motorcycle riders and drivers of vans...campers... 
  trailers and any other high profile vehicle should be alert to 
  the danger of these strong winds. Areas of blowing dust will 
  be possible, particularly near dry lake beds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ523-524-NVZ015>022-210300-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0054.171220T2000Z-171221T2300Z/
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
1139 AM PST Wed Dec 20 2017 /1239 PM MST Wed Dec 20 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST /4 PM MST/
THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will continue to increase across northern San
  Bernardino County, southeast Nevada and northwest Arizona. Winds
  will peak this afternoon and evening. Winds may subside some 
  tonight before increasing once again Thursday. Winds will 
  decrease Thursday afternoon. 

* WINDS...West to southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with 40 to 50 mph,
  shifting to the northwest-north this evening and Thursday. 
  Gusts up to 60 mph in the higher terrain. 

* IMPACTS...Drivers of vans...campers...trailers...and other 
  high profile vehicles should be alert to the danger of these 
  winds. 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. Areas of blowing dust will 
  be possible, particularly near dry lake beds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ002-CAZ525>527-210300-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0055.171221T0300Z-171221T2300Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-
Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, 
Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal Junction, 
and Needles
1139 AM PST Wed Dec 20 2017 /1239 PM MST Wed Dec 20 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING TO 3 PM PST /4 PM MST/ THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase across southern San Bernardino 
  County and the lower Colorado River Valley early this evening 
  evening. Winds will continue into Thursday before decreasing 
  in the afternoon. 

* WINDS...Northwest to North wind 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 
  50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Drivers...especially of high profile vehicles... 
  should use caution and remain alert for sudden wind gusts or 
  strong cross winds. 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. Areas 
  of blowing dust will be possible, particularly near dry lake 
  beds. 

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.

&&

$$
920 
WWUS75 KVEF 210256
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
656 PM PST Wed Dec 20 2017

CAZ520>522-NVZ014-211200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-171221T2300Z/
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
656 PM PST Wed Dec 20 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Winds may subside tonight before increasing once again
  Thursday. Winds will decrease Thursday afternoon. 

* WINDS...Northwest to north wind 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 
  50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Motorcycle riders and drivers of vans...campers... 
  trailers and any other high profile vehicle should be alert to 
  the danger of these strong winds. Areas of blowing dust will 
  be possible, particularly near dry lake beds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ523-524-NVZ015>022-211200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-171221T2300Z/
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
656 PM PST Wed Dec 20 2017 /756 PM MST Wed Dec 20 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST /4 PM MST/
THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will continue to increase across northern San
  Bernardino County, southeast Nevada and northwest Arizona. Winds
  will peak this evening but may subside some tonight before 
  increasing once again Thursday. Winds will decrease Thursday 
  afternoon. 

* WINDS...Northwest-north tonight and Thursday. Gusts up to 60 
  mph in the higher terrain. 

* IMPACTS...Drivers of vans...campers...trailers...and other 
  high profile vehicles should be alert to the danger of these 
  winds. 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. Areas of blowing dust will 
  be possible, particularly near dry lake beds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ002-CAZ525>527-211200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0055.171221T0300Z-171221T2300Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-
Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, 
Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal Junction, 
and Needles
656 PM PST Wed Dec 20 2017 /756 PM MST Wed Dec 20 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST /4 PM MST/
THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will continue into Thursday before decreasing in
  the afternoon. 

* WINDS...Becoming Northwest to North 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 
  to 50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Drivers...especially of high profile vehicles... 
  should use caution and remain alert for sudden wind gusts or 
  strong cross winds. 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. Areas 
  of blowing dust will be possible, particularly near dry lake 
  beds. 

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.

&&

$$
742 
WWUS75 KVEF 211144
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
344 AM PST Thu Dec 21 2017

AZZ003-NVZ017-212300-
/O.NEW.KVEF.HZ.W.0003.171222T0600Z-171222T1600Z/
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-171221T2300Z/
Northwest Deserts-Western Clark and Southern Nye County-
Including Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, 
and Amargosa Valley
344 AM PST Thu Dec 21 2017 /444 AM MST Thu Dec 21 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST /4 PM MST/ THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM PST /11 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING TO 8 AM PST /9 AM MST/ FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Hard
Freeze Warning, which is in effect from 10 PM PST /11 PM MST/
this evening to 8 AM PST /9 AM MST/ Friday. 

* TIMING...North winds will continue today before starting to
  subside late this afternoon. Lighter winds tonight will allow
  temperatures to quickly fall below freezing. 
 
* WINDS...Northwest-north 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* TEMPERATURES...Low temperatures tonight bottoming out between 
  17 and 20 degrees in parts of the Pahrump Valley, Kingman and 
  the Hualapai Valley north of Kingman.

* WIND IMPACTS...Drivers of vans...campers...trailers...and other
  high profile vehicles should be alert to the danger of these 
  winds. 

* FREEZE IMPACTS...Bring pets indoors to protect them from the 
  cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor 
  pipes...they should be wrapped...drained...or allowed to drip 
  slowly. Anyone with in ground sprinkler systems...should drain 
  their systems or cover any above ground pipes to protect them 
  from freezing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Hard Freeze Warning means temperatures will be well below
freezing for many hours. 

&&

$$

CAZ520>522-NVZ014-212300-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-171221T2300Z/
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
344 AM PST Thu Dec 21 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Winds will continue to be gusty today before starting
  to subside late this afternoon.
 
* WINDS...Northwest to north wind 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 
  50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Motorcycle riders and drivers of vans...campers... 
  trailers and any other high profile vehicle should be alert to 
  the danger of these strong winds. Areas of blowing dust will 
  be possible, particularly near dry lake beds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ001-036-CAZ523-524-NVZ015-016-018>022-212300-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-171221T2300Z/
Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-Lincoln County-
Northeast Clark 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, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, 
Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, Caliente, Pioche, Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, Rachel, 
Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, 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
344 AM PST Thu Dec 21 2017 /444 AM MST Thu Dec 21 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST /4 PM MST/ THIS
AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Winds will continue to be gusty today before starting
  to subside late this afternoon.

* WINDS...Northwest to north wind 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 
  50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Drivers of vans...campers...trailers...and other 
  high profile vehicles should be alert to the danger of these 
  winds. 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. Areas of blowing dust will 
  be possible, particularly near dry lake beds. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ002-CAZ525>527-212300-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-171221T2300Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-
Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, 
Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal Junction, 
and Needles
344 AM PST Thu Dec 21 2017 /444 AM MST Thu Dec 21 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST /4 PM MST/ THIS
AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...Winds will continue to be gusty today before starting
  to subside late this afternoon.

* WINDS...Northwest to North 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 
  mph. 

* IMPACTS...Drivers...especially of high profile vehicles... 
  should use caution and remain alert for sudden wind gusts or 
  strong cross winds. 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. Areas 
  of blowing dust will be possible, particularly near dry lake 
  beds. 

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.

&&

$$
913 
WWUS75 KVEF 212221
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
221 PM PST Thu Dec 21 2017

AZZ003-NVZ017-220630-
/O.CAN.KVEF.WI.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-171221T2300Z/
/O.CON.KVEF.HZ.W.0003.171222T0600Z-171222T1600Z/
Northwest Deserts-Western Clark and Southern Nye County-
Including Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, 
and Amargosa Valley
221 PM PST Thu Dec 21 2017 /321 PM MST Thu Dec 21 2017/

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM PST /11 PM
MST/ THIS EVENING TO 8 AM PST /9 AM MST/ FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* TEMPERATURES...Low temperatures tonight bottoming out between 17
  and 20 degrees in parts of the Pahrump Valley, Kingman and the
  Hualapai Valley north of Kingman.

* FREEZE IMPACTS...A Hard Freeze Warning means temperatures will
  be well below freezing for many hours. Sub-freezing temperatures
  may cause exposed/uninsulated pipes to burst. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Bring pets indoors to protect them from the cold. To prevent 
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor pipes...they should be 
wrapped...drained...or allowed to drip slowly. Anyone with in 
ground sprinkler systems...should drain their systems or cover any
above ground pipes to protect them from freezing. 

&&

$$

AZZ001-036-CAZ520>524-NVZ014>016-018>022-212330-
/O.CAN.KVEF.WI.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-171221T2300Z/
Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Owens Valley-
White Mountains of Inyo County-Death Valley National Park-
Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Lincoln County-
Northeast Clark 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, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, 
Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha, Westgard Pass, 
Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, 
Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, Dyer, Caliente,
Pioche, Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, Rachel, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, 
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
221 PM PST Thu Dec 21 2017 /321 PM MST Thu Dec 21 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Wind speeds have decreased below criteria for most areas across 
the region. Downward trends in wind speed are expected to 
continue areawide.

$$

AZZ002-CAZ525>527-212330-
/O.CAN.KVEF.WI.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-171221T2300Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-
Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, 
Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal Junction, 
and Needles
221 PM PST Thu Dec 21 2017 /321 PM MST Thu Dec 21 2017/

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Wind speeds have decreased below criteria for most areas across 
the region. Downward trends in wind speed are expected to 
continue areawide.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Las Vegas, NV wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Dec 18, 2:22 PM PST, 3 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 18, 2:22 PM PST, 3 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
222 PM PST Mon Dec 18 2017

.SYNOPSIS...Temperatures five to 10 degrees above normal are
expected Tuesday, then a cold front will bring strong winds, chances
for valley rain and mountain snow, and much colder air to the
southern Great Basin Wednesday and to the Mojave Desert Wednesday
night. Below normal temperatures are expected Thursday through the
holiday weekend, with the coldest temperatures of the season so far
possible on Christmas morning.
&&

.SHORT TERM...through Tuesday night. The storm system which brought
strong winds to our area was spinning along the southern end of the
AZ/NM border early this afternoon, and winds had settled down
everywhere except Bullhead City. A brief period of ridging ahead of
the next storm will bring a few more degrees of warming tomorrow.
Winds will begin to increase Tuesday night, especially in the
Sierra, as the next storm swings into the northwestern states.
Hoisted a Wind Advisory for the Sierra beginning late Tuesday
evening, but most of the action for our area will be in the long
term period.

.LONG TERM...Wednesday through Monday.

A cold trough over the Pacific Northwest will dig south Wednesday
bringing strong winds to much of the area during the late morning
and afternoon. Winds will increase over the Sierra late Tuesday
night and then strengthen Wednesday morning over the eastern Sierra
with the potential for strong downslope winds developing. Cross
sections show the strongest winds to remain at mid slope and higher,
but will need to watch for strong winds potentially surfacing into
the Owens Valley. Winds across the remainder of the area are
forecast to increase by late morning and afternoon with the
strongest belt of winds generally from southern Inyo County across
Clark and into Lincoln County and areas south. Winds will likely
reach advisory levels over most of those areas with gusts
potentially 45-50 mph as surface pressure and thermal gradients
tighten. These winds will likely put outdoor Christmas decorations
in peril. A cold front is then forecast to move through the CWA
Wednesday afternoon and evening with the front likely reaching
southern Nevada early evening. Dynamics associated with the front
look to be rather strong with precipitation developing along and
behind the front across mainly across central Nye, Lincoln and
northern Mohave Counties. Although moisture will be rather limited,
there will be enough dynamics to squeeze what moisture is available.
This will also be the best chance for Las Vegas to see a few rain
drops as the front moves through. Precipitation chances will be a
bit higher in the Spring Mountains and Sheep Range Wednesday
evening, but any significant measurable precipitation is not likely.
Gusty winds will also occur post frontal, but will gradually
diminish.

Behind the front, temperatures will be much cooler with highs on
Thursday down about 10-15 degrees from Wednesday. Cool northerly
flow will continue Friday just ahead of another weak trough that is
forecast to dig into the area. This will provide additional colder
air for the weekend with the coldest temperatures of the season
likely. Current model output is showing low temperatures in the Las
Vegas valley in the mid to upper 20s. That would be that some
outlying areas such as Mountains Edge, Summerlin, and Henderson
could see lows in the upper teens.
&&

.AVIATION...For McCarran...Light and variable winds today will
become southwesterly around 6 knots after sunset, then go back to
light and variable late Tuesday morning. No operationally
significant clouds or weather expected.

For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast
California...Breezy north wind at KIFP and KEED should decrease
around sunset. Elsewhere, winds will generally be light and variable
through Tuesday before west to southwest winds begin to increase
over the Sierra Tuesday evening. No operationally significant clouds
or weather expected through Tuesday night.
&&

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...Spotters are encouraged to report
any significant weather or impacts according to standard operating
procedures.
&&

Short Term/Aviation...Morgan
Long Term...Gorelow

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 18, 2:33 PM PSTRed Flag WarningVEFClark, Lincoln, Nye72 hr

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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.