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Wind Advisory 1, NWS Reno, NV

January 22, 20184 counties in Nevada; Mono County, California

NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Jan 22, 2018, 3:00 PM PST for 4 counties in Nevada; Mono County, California. It took effect at Jan 24, 2018, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 22, 2018, 3:00 PM PST (23:00 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 24, 2018, 10:00 AM PST
Expired
Jan 24, 2018, 10:00 PM PST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

Counties Mono County, CA, Douglas County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Storey County, NV, Washoe County, NV

The radar

The Reno radar (KRGX), 62 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:02 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, 11.0 hours before the alert went out and 109 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 2018-01-22Temperature 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 2018-01-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 204 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
1198 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
39 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
204 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
407 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

317 
WWUS75 KREV 222300
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
300 PM PST Mon Jan 22 2018

CAZ073-NVZ003-231200-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0001.180124T1800Z-180125T0600Z/
Mono County-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Sparks, 
Gardnerville, and Virginia City
300 PM PST Mon Jan 22 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM PST Wednesday. 

* Timing: Increasing winds early Wednesday morning will peak
  Wednesday afternoon, subsiding in the evening.

* Winds: South winds in the morning becoming southwest Wednesday
  afternoon. Widespread gusts of 40 to 60 mph. Wind prone areas 
  could reach 70 mph with ridge winds in excess of 100 mph. 

* Impacts: Travel will be impacted, especially high profile
  vehicles. Turbulence and wind shear could impact air travel with
  the most likely time for low level wind shear Wednesday morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow 
these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by
making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights 
with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power 
outage.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-231200-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0003.180124T1800Z-180125T0000Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
300 PM PST Mon Jan 22 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY
FOR LAKE TAHOE...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Lake Wind
Advisory for Lake Tahoe, which is in effect from 10 AM to 4 PM
PST Wednesday. 

* Winds: Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
  Winds will continue to increase into Wednesday evening. Winter
  Weather Advisory is in effect starting 4 pm Wednesday.

* Wave Heights: 2 to 4 feet in the afternoon, especially along 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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
5 follow-up statements
151 
WWUS75 KREV 231150
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
350 AM PST Tue Jan 23 2018

NVZ004-240000-
/O.EXB.KREV.LW.Y.0003.180124T2000Z-180125T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
350 AM PST Tue Jan 23 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY
FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Lake Wind
Advisory for Pyramid Lake, which is in effect from noon to 10 PM
PST Wednesday. 

* Winds: Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. 
 
* Wave Heights: 2 to 4 feet. 

* 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-NVZ003-240000-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0001.180124T1800Z-180125T0600Z/
Mono County-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Sparks, 
Gardnerville, and Virginia City
350 AM PST Tue Jan 23 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* Timing: Increasing winds early Wednesday morning will peak
  Wednesday afternoon and evening. 

* Winds: South to southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 60
  mph. Gusts in wind prone areas could reach 70 mph, with Sierra
  ridge gusts in excess of 100 mph.

* Impacts: Travel will be impacted, especially for high profile 
  vehicles. Turbulence and wind shear could impact air travel 
  with the most likely time for low level wind shear Wednesday 
  morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow
these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time
by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights
with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power
outage.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-240000-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0003.180124T1800Z-180125T0000Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
350 AM PST Tue Jan 23 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* Winds: Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. 
  Winds will continue to increase into Wednesday evening. Winter 
  Weather Advisory is in effect starting 4 pm Wednesday. 

* Wave Heights: 2 to 4 feet. Highest waves 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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
948 
WWUS75 KREV 232325
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
325 PM PST Tue Jan 23 2018

CAZ072-NVZ002-241200-
/O.EXT.KREV.LW.Y.0003.180124T1500Z-180125T0000Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
325 PM PST Tue Jan 23 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM PST
WEDNESDAY FOR LAKE TAHOE...

The Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe is now in effect from 7 AM
to 4 PM PST Wednesday. 

* Winds: Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. 
  Winds will continue to increase into Wednesday evening. Winter 
  Weather Advisory is in effect starting 4 pm Wednesday. 

* Wave Heights: 2 to 4 feet. Highest waves 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.

&&

$$

CAZ073-NVZ003-241200-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0001.180124T1800Z-180125T0600Z/
Mono County-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Sparks, 
Gardnerville, and Virginia City
325 PM PST Tue Jan 23 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* Timing: Increasing winds early Wednesday morning will peak 
  Wednesday afternoon and evening. 

* Winds: South to southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60
  mph. Gusts in wind prone areas such as Washoe Valley and Highway
  395 near Cold Springs could reach 70-80 mph, with Sierra ridge 
  gusts of 100-120 mph. 

* Impacts: Travel will be impacted, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Localized tree and fence damage is also possible.
  Turbulence and wind shear could impact air travel with the most
  likely time for low level wind shear Wednesday morning. Boating
  is not advised with dangerous conditions expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow
these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time
by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights
with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power
outage.

&&

$$

NVZ004-241200-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0003.180124T2000Z-180125T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
325 PM PST Tue Jan 23 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PST
WEDNESDAY FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

* Winds: Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Wave Heights: 2 to 4 feet.

* 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
401 
WWUS75 KREV 241205
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
405 AM PST Wed Jan 24 2018

CAZ073-NVZ003-250015-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0001.180124T1800Z-180125T0600Z/
Mono County-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Sparks, 
Gardnerville, and Virginia City
405 AM PST Wed Jan 24 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* Timing: Increasing winds this morning will peak this afternoon 
  and evening. 

* Winds: South to southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60
  mph. Gusts in wind prone areas such as Washoe Valley and Highway
  395 near Cold Springs could briefly reach 70 to 80 mph, with
  Sierra ridge gusts of 100 to 120 mph. 

* Impacts: Travel will be impacted, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Localized tree and fence damage is also possible.
  Turbulence and wind shear could impact air travel. Boating is 
  not advised with dangerous conditions expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow
these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time
by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights
with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power
outage.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-250000-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0003.180124T1500Z-180125T0000Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
405 AM PST Wed Jan 24 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* Winds: Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
  Windy conditions will continue through tonight. 

* Wave Heights: 2 to 4 feet. Highest waves 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-250015-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0003.180124T2000Z-180125T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
405 AM PST Wed Jan 24 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM
PST THIS EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

* Winds: Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Wave Heights: 2 to 4 feet.

* 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
524 
WWUS75 KREV 242131
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
131 PM PST Wed Jan 24 2018

CAZ073-NVZ003-250600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180125T0600Z/
Mono County-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Sparks, 
Gardnerville, and Virginia City
131 PM PST Wed Jan 24 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* Timing: Increasing winds this morning will peak this afternoon 
  and evening. 

* Winds: South to southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 60
  mph. Gusts in wind prone areas, including Washoe Valley, Highway
  395 near Stead and Cold Springs, and Lee Vining could gust 60 
  to 75 mph. Sierra ridge gusts of 100 to 120 mph are expected.
  
* Impacts: Travel will be impacted, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Localized tree and fence damage is also possible.
  Turbulence and wind shear are likely to impact air travel. 
  Boating is not advised with dangerous conditions expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Continue to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture 
and trash cans until winds decrease tonight. The best thing to do
is make sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights 
with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power 
outage.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-250000-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180125T0000Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
131 PM PST Wed Jan 24 2018

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

* Winds: West to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50
  mph. Windy conditions will continue through tonight. 

* Wave Heights: 2 to 4 feet, highest 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-250600-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180125T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
131 PM PST Wed Jan 24 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

* Winds: South to southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 
  55 mph.

* Wave Heights: 2 to 4 feet.

* 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
399 
WWUS75 KREV 250549
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
949 PM PST Wed Jan 24 2018

CAZ073-NVZ003-250700-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180125T0600Z/
Mono County-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Sparks, 
Gardnerville, and Virginia City
949 PM PST Wed Jan 24 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

The Wind Advisory will expire at 10 PM PST this evening. 

Gusty west to southwest winds will continue to decrease through
the night. Occasional gusts up to 40 mph are possible through
midnight.

$$

NVZ004-250700-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180125T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
949 PM PST Wed Jan 24 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR
PYRAMID LAKE...

The Lake Wind Advisory for Pyramid Lake will expire at 10 PM PST
this evening. 

West to southwest winds with gusts up to 35 mph are possible 
through midnight, then the winds will begin to decrease. Since the
lake is closed at night, the Lake Wind ADvisory will be allowed to
expire.

$$

http://weather.gov/reno

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 22, 3:00 PM PSTLake Wind AdvisoryREVChurchill, Douglas, Lyon, Pershing, Washoe55 hr
Jan 22, 3:06 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryREVDouglas, Lyon, Storey, Washoe3 days

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.