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Wind Advisory 10, NWS Reno, NV

December 13, 20185 counties in California; 4 counties in Nevada

NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Dec 13, 2018, 2:42 PM PST for 5 counties in California; 4 counties in Nevada. It took effect at Dec 14, 2018, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 10 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 13, 2018, 2:42 PM PST (22:42 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 14, 2018, 10:00 AM PST
Expired
Dec 14, 2018, 8:00 PM PST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

Counties Alpine County, CA, El Dorado County, CA, Mono County, CA, Nevada County, CA, Placer County, CA, Douglas County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Storey County, NV, Washoe County, NV

The radar

The Reno radar (KRGX), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:40 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, 10.7 hours before the alert went out and 153 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 2018-12-13Temperature 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 2018-12-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 0 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
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Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1775 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
0 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
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0-3 km storm-relative helicity
0 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

736 
WWUS75 KREV 132242
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
242 PM PST Thu Dec 13 2018

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-150000-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0003.181214T2000Z-181215T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0003.181214T1800Z-181215T0400Z/
Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-
Eastern Sierra Counties-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, 
Susanville, Empire, and Gerlach
242 PM PST Thu Dec 13 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM PST FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM PST Friday. The
High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* Timing: Friday morning through Friday evening.

* Winds: Widespread south winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph.
  Gusts to 75 mph in wind prone areas. Sierra ridges will likely
  see gusts over 100 mph.

* Impacts: Winds will cause travel impacts for high profile
  vehicles in addition to turbulence, wind shear and mountain wave
  activity for aviation. Winds may be strong enough to cause
  damage and blow high profile vehicles over, especially along the
  Highway 395 corridor. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio 
furniture, holiday decorations, 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-NVZ002-003-150000-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0003.181214T2000Z-181215T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0010.181214T1800Z-181215T0400Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, 
Incline Village, Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City
242 PM PST Thu Dec 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM PST FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM PST Friday. The High Wind
Watch is no longer in effect. 

* Timing: Friday morning through Friday evening.

* Winds: Widespread south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
  Gusts to 65 mph in wind prone areas. Sierra ridges will likely
  see gusts over 100 mph.

* Impacts: Winds will cause travel impacts for high profile 
  vehicles in addition to turbulence, wind shear and mountain 
  wave activity for aviation. Winds may be strong enough to 
  cause damage and blow high profile vehicles over, especially 
  along the Highway 395 and I-580 corridor. In addition, 
  dangerous conditions are likely on Lake Tahoe and other area 
  lakes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, 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.

&&

$$

CAZ073-150000-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0003.181214T2000Z-181215T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0010.181214T1800Z-181215T0600Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, and Mammoth Lakes
242 PM PST Thu Dec 13 2018

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

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM PST Friday. The High Wind
Watch is no longer in effect. 

* Timing: Friday morning through Friday evening.

* Winds: Widespread south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 
  mph. Gusts to 65 mph in wind prone areas. Sierra ridges will 
  likely see gusts over 100 mph.

* Impacts: Winds will cause travel impacts for high profile
  vehicles in addition to turbulence, wind shear and mountain wave
  activity for aviation. Winds may be strong enough to cause
  damage and blow high profile vehicles over, especially along the
  Highway 395 corridor. In addition, dangerous conditions are 
  likely on Lake Tahoe and other area lakes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-150000-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0044.181214T1800Z-181215T0400Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
242 PM PST Thu Dec 13 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM PST FRIDAY FOR
PYRAMID LAKE...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Lake Wind
Advisory for Pyramid Lake, which is in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM
PST Friday. 

* Winds: Southeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* Wave Heights: Increasing to 2 to 4 feet in the afternoon.

* 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
2 follow-up statements
816 
WWUS75 KREV 142231
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
231 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-150400-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181215T0400Z/
Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-
Eastern Sierra Counties-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, 
Susanville, Empire, and Gerlach
231 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* Changes: None.

* Timing: Strong winds continue through this evening.

* Winds: Widespread south winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph.
  Gusts to 75 mph in wind prone areas. Sierra ridges will see 
  gusts over 100 mph. 

* Impacts: Winds will cause travel impacts for high profile 
  vehicles in addition to turbulence, wind shear and mountain 
  wave activity for aviation. Winds may be strong enough to 
  cause damage and blow high profile vehicles over, especially 
  along the Highway 395 corridor. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Make sure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday 
decorations, and trash cans are secured. Check the latest from
CalTrans and NDOT regarding any travel restrictions for high
profile vehicles. 

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-003-150400-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-181215T0400Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, 
Incline Village, Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City
231 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

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

* Changes: None.

* Timing: Strong winds continue through this evening.

* Winds: Widespread south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
  Gusts to 65 mph in wind prone areas. Sierra ridges will see 
  gusts over 100 mph. 

* Impacts: Winds will cause travel impacts for high profile 
  vehicles in addition to turbulence, wind shear and mountain 
  wave activity for aviation. Winds may be strong enough to 
  cause damage and blow high profile vehicles over, especially 
  along the Highway 395 and I-580 corridor. In addition, 
  dangerous conditions are likely on Lake Tahoe and other area 
  lakes. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Make sure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday 
decorations, and trash cans are secured. Check the latest from
CalTrans and NDOT regarding any travel restrictions for high
profile vehicles. 

&&

$$

CAZ073-150400-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-181215T0600Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, and Mammoth Lakes
231 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

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

* Changes: None.

* Timing: Strong winds continue through this evening. 

* Winds: Widespread south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
  Gusts to 65 mph in wind prone areas. Sierra ridges will see 
  gusts over 100 mph.

* Impacts: Winds will cause travel impacts for high profile 
  vehicles in addition to turbulence, wind shear and mountain 
  wave activity for aviation. Winds may be strong enough to 
  cause damage and blow high profile vehicles over, especially 
  along the Highway 395 corridor. In addition, dangerous 
  conditions are likely on Lake Tahoe and other area lakes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Make sure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday 
decorations, and trash cans are secured. Check the latest from
CalTrans and NDOT regarding any travel restrictions for high
profile vehicles. 

&&

$$

NVZ004-150400-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-181215T0400Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
231 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS
EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

* Changes: None.

* Winds: Southeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* Wave Heights: Increasing to 2 to 4 feet in the afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day 
with less wind.

&&

$$

Hoon

http://weather.gov/reno
949 
WWUS75 KREV 150357
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
757 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-150500-
/O.EXP.KREV.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-181215T0400Z/
Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-
Eastern Sierra Counties-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, 
Susanville, Empire, and Gerlach
757 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PST THIS EVENING...

The High Wind Warning will expire at 8 PM PST this evening. 

Winds are beginning to decrease across the region, but will 
remain gusty through midnight. The strongest winds will continue
to be from Doyle to Susanville along Highway 395.

$$

CAZ073-150500-
/O.CAN.KREV.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-181215T0600Z/
Mono County-
757 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Reno has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

Winds are beginning to decrease across the region, but will remain
gusty through midnight.

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-003-150500-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-181215T0400Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, 
Incline Village, Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City
757 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

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

The Wind Advisory will expire at 8 PM PST this evening. 

Winds are beginning to decrease across the region, but will remain
gusty through midnight. The strongest winds will continue to be
through the north valleys of Reno to Hallelujah Junction.

$$

NVZ004-150500-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-181215T0400Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
757 PM PST Fri Dec 14 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR
PYRAMID LAKE...

The Lake Wind Advisory for Pyramid Lake will expire at 8 PM PST
this evening. 

Winds are beginning to decrease across the lake, but will remain 
gusty through midnight.

$$

http://weather.gov/reno

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 13, 3:23 AM PSTHigh Wind WatchREVAlpine, El Dorado, Lassen, Modoc, Mono, Nevada and 3 more11 hr
Dec 13, 2:42 PM PSTHigh Wind WarningREVLassen, Modoc, Plumas, Sierra29 hr
Dec 13, 2:42 PM PSTLake Wind AdvisoryREVChurchill, Lyon, Pershing, Washoe29 hr

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.