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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Reno, NV
NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Feb 27, 2018, 2:23 PM PST for 7 counties in Nevada. It took effect at Mar 1, 2018, 1:00 AM PST. It was in force for 27 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 27, 2018, 2:23 PM PST (22:23 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 1, 2018, 1:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Mar 2, 2018, 4:00 AM PST
- In force
- 27 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Reno, NV
Counties 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), 46 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:29 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, 10.4 hours before the alert went out and 71 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1168 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 21 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 71 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 20 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
544 WWUS75 KREV 272223 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 223 PM PST Tue Feb 27 2018 NVZ003-281200- /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0003.180301T0900Z-180302T0000Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 223 PM PST Tue Feb 27 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 1 AM to 4 PM PST Thursday. * Timing: Winds will increase early Thursday morning and continue through Thursday afternoon ahead of a strong winter storm. * Winds: South to Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Wind prone areas gusting up to 65 mph. * Impacts: Expect strong cross winds along some highways particularly along I-580 and Highway 395. Roads may be closed to high profile vehicles at times. Impacts to aviation due to wind shear may be possible during this time. 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. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
7 follow-up statements
925 WWUS75 KREV 281024 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 224 AM PST Wed Feb 28 2018 NVZ001-004-010000- /O.EXB.KREV.WI.Y.0003.180301T2000Z-180302T0600Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs 224 AM PST Wed Feb 28 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from noon to 10 PM PST Thursday. * Timing: Winds will increase midday Thursday and continue through Thursday evening ahead of a strong winter storm. * Winds: South to Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Wind prone areas gusting up to 65 mph. * Impacts: Expect strong cross winds along some highways particularly along Highway 95. Roads may be closed to high profile vehicles at times and drivers should be prepared for areas of blowing dust with limited visibility. Impacts to aviation due to wind shear may be possible during this time. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ003-010000- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0003.180301T0900Z-180302T0000Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 224 AM PST Wed Feb 28 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY... * Timing: Winds will increase early Thursday morning and continue through Thursday afternoon ahead of a strong winter storm. * Winds: South to Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Wind prone areas gusting up to 65 mph. * Impacts: Expect strong cross winds along some highways particularly along Interstate 580 and Highway 395. Roads may be closed to high profile vehicles at times. Impacts to aviation due to wind shear may be possible during this time. 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. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
744 WWUS75 KREV 282303 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 303 PM PST Wed Feb 28 2018 NVZ003-011200- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0003.180301T0900Z-180302T0000Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 303 PM PST Wed Feb 28 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY... * Timing: Winds will increase early Thursday morning and continue through Thursday afternoon ahead of a strong winter storm. * Winds: South to Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Wind prone areas gusting up to 65 mph. * Impacts: Expect strong cross winds along some highways particularly along Interstate 580 and Highway 395. Roads may be closed to high profile vehicles at times. Impacts to aviation due to turbulence and wind shear may also be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ001-004-011200- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0003.180301T2000Z-180302T0600Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs 303 PM PST Wed Feb 28 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY... * Timing: Winds will increase Thursday and continue through Thursday evening ahead of a strong winter storm. * Winds: South to Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Wind prone areas gusting up to 65 mph. * Impacts: Expect strong cross winds along some highways particularly along Highway 95. Roads may be closed to high profile vehicles at times and drivers should be prepared for areas of blowing dust with limited visibility. Impacts to aviation due to turbulence and wind shear may also be possible. 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. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
847 WWUS75 KREV 011204 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 404 AM PST Thu Mar 1 2018 NVZ001-004-020000- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0003.180301T2000Z-180302T0600Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs 404 AM PST Thu Mar 1 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * Timing: Winds will increase today and continue through this evening ahead of a strong winter storm. * Winds: South to Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Wind prone areas gusting up to 65 mph. * Impacts: Expect strong cross winds along some highways particularly along Highway 95. Roads may be closed to high profile vehicles at times and drivers should be prepared for areas of blowing dust with limited visibility. Turbulence and wind shear will impact aviation and lake waters will be rough and hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. Make sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ003-020000- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180302T0000Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 404 AM PST Thu Mar 1 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * Timing: Winds will increase this morning and continue through the afternoon ahead of a strong winter storm. * Winds: South to Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Wind prone areas gusting up to 65 mph. * Impacts: Expect strong cross winds along some highways particularly along Interstate 580 and Highway 395. Roads may be closed to high profile vehicles at times. Impacts to aviation due to turbulence and wind shear may also be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. Make sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
010 WWUS75 KREV 012259 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 259 PM PST Thu Mar 1 2018 NVZ003-020300- /O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180302T0300Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 259 PM PST Thu Mar 1 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... The Wind Advisory is now in effect until 7 PM PST this evening. * Timing: Gusty winds will continue into this evening. * Winds: South to Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Impacts: Expect strong cross winds along some highways particularly along Interstate 580 and Highway 395. Roads may be closed to high profile vehicles at times. Impacts to aviation due to turbulence and wind shear may also be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. Make sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ001-004-020600- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180302T0600Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs 259 PM PST Thu Mar 1 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * Timing: Gusty winds will continue into this evening. * Winds: South to Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Impacts: Expect strong cross winds along some highways particularly along Highway 95. Roads may be closed to high profile vehicles at times and drivers should be prepared for areas of blowing dust with limited visibility. We have already had reports of near zero visibility along Highway 95A between Wabuska and Yerington due to dust. Turbulence and wind shear will impact aviation and lake waters will be rough and hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. Make sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
034 WWUS75 KREV 020247 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 647 PM PST Thu Mar 1 2018 NVZ003-020400- /O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180302T0300Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 647 PM PST Thu Mar 1 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... The Wind Advisory will expire at 7 PM PST this evening. Gusty south to southwest winds at 35 to 40 mph will continue through the late evening hours before decreasing overnight. A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect and the Wind Advisory has been allowed to expire. $$ NVZ001-004-020600- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180302T0600Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs 647 PM PST Thu Mar 1 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * Timing: Gusty winds will continue into this evening. * Winds: South to Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Impacts: Expect strong cross winds along some highways particularly along Highway 95. Roads may be closed to high profile vehicles at times and drivers should be prepared for areas of blowing dust with limited visibility. We have already had reports of near zero visibility along Highway 95A between Wabuska and Yerington due to dust. Turbulence and wind shear will impact aviation and lake waters will be rough and hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. Make sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
402 WWUS75 KREV 020538 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 938 PM PST Thu Mar 1 2018 NVZ001-004-021200- /O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180302T1200Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs 938 PM PST Thu Mar 1 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY... The Wind Advisory is now in effect until 4 AM PST Friday. * Timing: Gusty winds will continue into early Friday morning. * Winds: South to Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * Impacts: Expect strong cross winds along some highways particularly along Highway 95. Roads may be closed to high profile vehicles at times and drivers should be prepared for areas of blowing dust with limited visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. Make sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
608 WWUS75 KREV 021136 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 336 AM PST Fri Mar 2 2018 NVZ001-004-021245- /O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180302T1200Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs 336 AM PST Fri Mar 2 2018 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... The Wind Advisory will expire at 4 AM PST early this morning. Wind gusts up to 40 mph remain possible through this morning, but the threat for stronger wind gusts has decreased. $$ http://weather.gov/reno
The office that day
Everything else NWS Reno, NV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 3:30 AM PST | Winter Storm Watch | REV | Douglas, Lyon, Storey, Washoe | 23 hr |
| Feb 27, 2:12 PM PST | Winter Storm Warning | REV | Douglas, Washoe | 4 days |
| Feb 27, 2:12 PM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | REV | Douglas, Lyon, Storey, Washoe | 68 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.