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Lake Wind Advisory 21, NWS Reno, NV

May 29, 20186 counties in Nevada; 8 counties in California

NWS Reno, NV issued this lake wind advisory at May 29, 2018, 12:26 PM PDT for 6 counties in Nevada; 8 counties in California. It took effect at May 30, 2018, 12:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 29, 2018, 12:26 PM PDT (19:26 UTC)
In effect from
May 30, 2018, 12:00 PM PDT
Expired
May 30, 2018, 9:00 PM PDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

Counties Alpine County, CA, El Dorado County, CA, Lassen County, CA, Mono County, CA, Nevada County, CA, Placer County, CA, Plumas County, CA, Sierra County, CA, Churchill County, NV, Douglas County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Pershing County, NV, Storey County, NV, Washoe County, NV

The radar

The Reno radar (KRGX), 47 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:29 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

Reno, NV (KREV), launched 12:00Z, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 139 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, Reno, NV at 12:00Z on 2018-05-29Temperature 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 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Reno, NV at 12:00Z on 2018-05-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -20 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
2141 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
24 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-20 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
44 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

182 
WWUS75 KREV 291926
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1226 PM PDT Tue May 29 2018

CAZ071-301200-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0021.180530T1900Z-180531T0400Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
1226 PM PDT Tue May 29 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Lake Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM PDT Wednesday. 

* Lakes Affected: Frenchman, Stampede, Davis and Eagle.

* Winds: Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

CAZ073-301200-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0021.180530T1900Z-180531T0400Z/
Mono County-
Including the city of Bridgeport
1226 PM PDT Tue May 29 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Lake Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM PDT Wednesday. 

* Lakes Affected: Topaz, Bridgeport, Mono and Crowley.

* Winds: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

NVZ004-301200-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0021.180530T1900Z-180531T0400Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
1226 PM PDT Tue May 29 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Lake Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM PDT Wednesday. 

* Lakes Affected: Pyramid, Lahontan and Rye Patch.

* Winds: Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 1 to 3 feet...with highest waves
  on the north and east shores.

* Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing
  and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-301200-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0021.180530T1900Z-180531T0400Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
1226 PM PDT Tue May 29 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Lake Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM PDT Wednesday. 

* Lakes Affected: Tahoe, Donner, Fallen Leaf, Prosser and Boca.

* Winds: Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* Wave Heights on Lake Tahoe: 1 to 3 feet...highest waves on the
  north and east shores. 

* Small boats, kayaks and paddle 
  boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake 
  waters until conditions improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

NVZ003-301200-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0021.180530T1900Z-180531T0400Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
1226 PM PDT Tue May 29 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY
FOR WASHOE LAKE...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Lake Wind
Advisory for Washoe Lake, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM
PDT Wednesday. 

* Lakes Affected: Washoe.

* Winds: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
3 follow-up statements
086 
WWUS75 KREV 300952
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
252 AM PDT Wed May 30 2018

CAZ071-310000-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0021.180530T1900Z-180531T0400Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
252 AM PDT Wed May 30 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM
PDT THIS EVENING...

* Lakes Affected: Frenchman, Stampede, Davis and Eagle.

* Winds: Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

CAZ073-310000-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0021.180530T1900Z-180531T0400Z/
Mono County-
Including the city of Bridgeport
252 AM PDT Wed May 30 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM
PDT THIS EVENING...

* Lakes Affected: Topaz, Bridgeport, Mono and Crowley.

* Winds: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

NVZ004-310000-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0021.180530T1900Z-180531T0400Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
252 AM PDT Wed May 30 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM
PDT THIS EVENING...

* Lakes Affected: Pyramid, Lahontan and Rye Patch.

* Winds: Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 1 to 3 feet...with highest 
  waves on the north and east shores. 

* Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-310000-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0021.180530T1900Z-180531T0400Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
252 AM PDT Wed May 30 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM
PDT THIS EVENING...

* Lakes Affected: Tahoe, Donner, Fallen Leaf, Prosser and Boca.

* Winds: Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* Wave Heights on Lake Tahoe: 1 to 3 feet...highest waves on 
  the north and east shores. 

* Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

NVZ003-310000-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0021.180530T1900Z-180531T0400Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
252 AM PDT Wed May 30 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM
PDT THIS EVENING FOR WASHOE LAKE...

* Lakes Affected: Washoe.

* Winds: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
218 
WWUS75 KREV 302153
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
253 PM PDT Wed May 30 2018

CAZ071-310400-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180531T0400Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
253 PM PDT Wed May 30 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* Lakes Affected: Frenchman, Stampede, Davis and Eagle.

* Winds: Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.

* Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

CAZ073-310400-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180531T0400Z/
Mono County-
Including the city of Bridgeport
253 PM PDT Wed May 30 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* Lakes Affected: Topaz, Bridgeport, Mono and Crowley.

* Winds: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.

* Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

NVZ004-310400-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180531T0400Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
253 PM PDT Wed May 30 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* Lakes Affected: Pyramid, Lahontan and Rye Patch.

* Winds: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 2 to 3 feet from mid-lake to the
  north and east shores.

* Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-310400-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180531T0400Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
253 PM PDT Wed May 30 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* Lakes Affected: Tahoe, Donner, Fallen Leaf, Prosser and Boca.

* Winds: Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.

* Wave Heights on Lake Tahoe: 2 to 3 feet from mid-lake to the
  north and east shores.

* Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

NVZ003-310400-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180531T0400Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
253 PM PDT Wed May 30 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR WASHOE LAKE...

* Lakes Affected: Washoe.

* Winds: Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
067 
WWUS75 KREV 310341
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
841 PM PDT Wed May 30 2018

CAZ071-310445-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180531T0400Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
841 PM PDT Wed May 30 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have decreased this evening but breezy winds and choppy 
conditions will remain through Thursday afternoon. As such, the 
Lake Wind Advisory will expire at 9 PM PDT this evening.

$$

CAZ073-310445-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180531T0400Z/
Mono County-
Including the city of Bridgeport
841 PM PDT Wed May 30 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have decreased this evening but breezy winds and choppy 
conditions will remain through Thursday afternoon. As such, the 
Lake Wind Advisory will expire at 9 PM PDT this evening.

$$

NVZ004-310445-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180531T0400Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
841 PM PDT Wed May 30 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have decreased this evening but breezy winds and choppy 
conditions will remain through Thursday afternoon. As such, the 
Lake Wind Advisory will expire at 9 PM PDT this evening.


$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-310445-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180531T0400Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
841 PM PDT Wed May 30 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have decreased this evening but breezy winds and choppy 
conditions will remain through Thursday afternoon. As such, the 
Lake Wind Advisory will expire at 9 PM PDT this evening.

$$

NVZ003-310445-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180531T0400Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
841 PM PDT Wed May 30 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR
WASHOE LAKE...

Winds have decreased this evening but breezy winds and choppy 
conditions will remain through Thursday afternoon. As such, the 
Lake Wind Advisory will expire at 9 PM PDT this evening.

$$

http://weather.gov/reno

Nearby

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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.