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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Reno, NV

February 16, 20185 counties in California; 7 counties in Nevada

NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Feb 16, 2018, 2:50 PM PST for 5 counties in California; 7 counties in Nevada. It took effect at Feb 18, 2018, 2:00 AM PST. It was in force for 20 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 16, 2018, 2:50 PM PST (22:50 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 18, 2018, 2:00 AM PST
Expired
Feb 18, 2018, 10:00 PM PST
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

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

The radar

The Reno radar (KRGX), 63 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:50 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, 10.8 hours before the alert went out and 119 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 2018-02-16Temperature 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 2018-02-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 134 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
2260 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
39 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
134 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
167 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

626 
WWUS75 KREV 162250
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
250 PM PST Fri Feb 16 2018

CAZ072-NVZ002>004-171200-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0002.180218T1000Z-180219T0200Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, 
Incline Village, Sparks, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Fernley, 
Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs
250 PM PST Fri Feb 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM PST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect from 2 AM to 6 PM PST Sunday. 

* Timing: Early Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. The
  strongest gusts are expected from late morning into the
  afternoon.

* Winds: Southwest to West 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
  Local gusts to 65 mph in wind prone locations.

* Impacts: Expect strong cross winds along some highways
  particularly along I-580, Highway 395, CA 89 and Highway 95. 
  Roads may be closed to high profile vehicles at times.

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-NVZ001-171200-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0002.180218T1500Z-180219T0600Z/
Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne, 
Yerington, and Smith Valley
250 PM PST Fri Feb 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect from 7 AM to 10 PM PST Sunday. 

* Timing: Sunday morning through Sunday evening. The strongest
  winds are expected Sunday afternoon.

* Winds: Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Local gusts
  to 65 mph in wind prone areas. 

* Impacts: Expect strong cross winds along some highways
  particularly Highway 395 and Highway 95. Roads may be closed to
  high profile vehicles at times.

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
6 follow-up statements
644 
WWUS75 KREV 171145
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
345 AM PST Sat Feb 17 2018

CAZ072-NVZ002>004-180000-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0002.180218T1000Z-180219T0200Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, 
Incline Village, Sparks, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Fernley, 
Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs
345 AM PST Sat Feb 17 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM PST SUNDAY...

* Timing: Early Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. The 
  strongest gusts are expected from late morning into the 
  afternoon. 

* Winds: Southwest to West 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. 
  Localized gusts to 65 mph in wind prone locations.

* Impacts: Expect strong cross winds along some highways 
  particularly along I-580, Highway 395, CA 89 and Highway 95. 
  Roads may be closed to high profile vehicles at times.

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-NVZ001-180000-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0002.180218T1500Z-180219T0600Z/
Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne, 
Yerington, and Smith Valley
345 AM PST Sat Feb 17 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM PST
SUNDAY...

* Timing: Sunday morning through Sunday evening. The strongest 
  winds are expected Sunday afternoon. 

* Winds: Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Localized
  gusts to 65 mph in wind prone areas. 

* Impacts: Expect strong cross winds along some highways 
  particularly Highway 395 and Highway 95. Roads may be closed 
  to high profile vehicles at times.

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
752 
WWUS75 KREV 172201
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
201 PM PST Sat Feb 17 2018

CAZ072-NVZ002>004-181300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0002.180218T1000Z-180219T0200Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, 
Incline Village, Sparks, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Fernley, 
Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs
201 PM PST Sat Feb 17 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM PST SUNDAY...

* Timing: Early Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. The 
  strongest gusts are expected from late morning into the 
  afternoon. 

* Winds: Southwest to West 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. 
  Localized gusts to 65 mph in wind prone locations.

* Impacts: Expect strong cross winds along some highways
  particularly along I-580, Highway 395, CA 89 and Highway 95.
  Roads may be closed to high profile vehicles at times. Blowing
  dust will degrade air quality and may create sudden reductions 
  in visibility.

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-NVZ001-181300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0002.180218T1500Z-180219T0600Z/
Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne, 
Yerington, and Smith Valley
201 PM PST Sat Feb 17 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM PST
SUNDAY...

* Timing: Sunday morning through Sunday evening. The strongest 
  winds are expected Sunday afternoon. 

* Winds: Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Localized 
  gusts to 65 mph in wind prone areas.

* Impacts: Expect strong cross winds along some highways
  particularly Highway 395 and Highway 95. Roads may be closed to
  high profile vehicles at times. Blowing dust will degrade air 
  quality and may create sudden reductions in visibility.

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
524 
WWUS75 KREV 181110
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
310 AM PST Sun Feb 18 2018

CAZ072-NVZ002>004-190000-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180219T0200Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, 
Incline Village, Sparks, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Fernley, 
Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs
310 AM PST Sun Feb 18 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* Timing: The strongest gusts are expected from late morning into
  the afternoon. 

* Winds: Southwest to West 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. 
  Localized gusts to 65 mph in wind prone locations.

* Impacts: Expect strong cross winds along some highways 
  particularly along I-580, Highway 395, CA 89 and Highway 95. 
  Roads may be closed to high profile vehicles at times. 
  Blowing dust will degrade air quality and may create sudden 
  reductions in visibility.

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-NVZ001-190000-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0002.180218T1500Z-180219T0600Z/
Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne, 
Yerington, and Smith Valley
310 AM PST Sun Feb 18 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* Timing: The strongest winds are expected this afternoon. 

* Winds: Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Localized 
  gusts to 65 mph in wind prone areas.

* Impacts: Expect strong cross winds along some highways 
  particularly Highway 395 and Highway 95. Roads may be closed 
  to high profile vehicles at times. Blowing dust will degrade 
  air quality and may create sudden reductions in visibility.

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
127 
WWUS75 KREV 182206
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
206 PM PST Sun Feb 18 2018

CAZ072-NVZ002>004-190200-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180219T0200Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, 
Incline Village, Sparks, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Fernley, 
Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs
206 PM PST Sun Feb 18 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* Timing: The strongest wind gusts were likely earlier today,
  however, strong and gusty winds will continue into early 
  evening. 
 
* Winds: Southwest to west 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. 
  Localized gusts to 65 mph in wind prone locations.

* Impacts: Expect strong cross winds along some highways 
  particularly along I-580, Highway 395, CA 89 and Highway 95. 
  Roads may be closed to high profile vehicles at times. 
  Blowing dust will degrade air quality and may create sudden 
  reductions in visibility.

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-NVZ001-190600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180219T0600Z/
Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne, 
Yerington, and Smith Valley
206 PM PST Sun Feb 18 2018

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

* Timing: Strong and gusty winds will continue through this
  evening.

* Winds: Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Localized 
  gusts to 65 mph in wind prone areas.

* Impacts: Expect strong cross winds along some highways 
  particularly Highway 395 and Highway 95. Roads may be closed 
  to high profile vehicles at times. Blowing dust will degrade 
  air quality and may create sudden reductions in visibility.

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
830 
WWUS75 KREV 190156
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
556 PM PST Sun Feb 18 2018

CAZ072-NVZ002>004-190300-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180219T0200Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, 
Incline Village, Sparks, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Fernley, 
Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs
556 PM PST Sun Feb 18 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM PST THIS EVENING...

The Wind Advisory will expire at 6 PM PST this evening. 

The cold front was working through the Tahoe Basin and western NV
early this evening with snow spreading across these areas. As a
result winds have backed off and the advisory will be allowed to
expire. A winter weather advisory is in effect until 10 pm.

$$

CAZ073-NVZ001-190600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180219T0600Z/
Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne, 
Yerington, and Smith Valley
556 PM PST Sun Feb 18 2018

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

* Timing: Strong and gusty winds will continue through this 
  evening. 

* Winds: Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Localized 
  gusts to 65 mph in wind prone areas.

* Impacts: Expect strong cross winds along some highways 
  particularly Highway 395 and Highway 95. Roads may be closed 
  to high profile vehicles at times. Blowing dust will degrade 
  air quality and may create sudden reductions in visibility.

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
633 
WWUS75 KREV 190537
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
937 PM PST Sun Feb 18 2018

CAZ073-NVZ001-190645-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180219T0600Z/
Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne, 
Yerington, and Smith Valley
937 PM PST Sun Feb 18 2018

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

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

Winds were beginning to decrease as colder air works into the area
behind the cold front. Therefore the wind advisory will be allowed
to expire.


$$

http://weather.gov/reno

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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.