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Wind Advisory 8, NWS Reno, NV

June 7, 20187 counties in Nevada; Mono County, California

NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Jun 7, 2018, 1:42 PM PDT for 7 counties in Nevada; Mono County, California. It took effect at Jun 9, 2018, 5:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 18 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 7, 2018, 1:42 PM PDT (20:42 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 9, 2018, 5:00 AM PDT
Expired
Jun 9, 2018, 11:00 PM PDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

Counties Mono 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), 62 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:42 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, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 75 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 2018-06-07Temperature 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 2018-06-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -42 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
3623 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
26 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-42 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
85 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

600 
WWUS75 KREV 072042
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
142 PM PDT Thu Jun 7 2018

CAZ073-NVZ003-081200-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0008.180609T1200Z-180610T0600Z/
Mono County-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Sparks, 
Gardnerville, and Virginia City
142 PM PDT Thu Jun 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect from 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. 

* Timing: Winds will increase Saturday morning and continue into 
  Saturday evening.

* Winds: Southwest to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* Impacts: Gusty winds will create areas of strong cross winds
  making travel difficult along north-south highways including
  U.S. 395 and I-580. Strong winds may also bring down tree
  branches. 

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

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.

&&

$$

NVZ001-004-081200-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0008.180609T1800Z-180610T0600Z/
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
142 PM PDT Thu Jun 7 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. 

* Timing: Winds will increase Saturday morning and continue into
  Saturday evening before diminishing. 

* Winds: West 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. 

* Impacts: Gusty winds will create areas of strong cross winds
  making travel difficult along U.S. Highways 50, 95 and I-80.
  Areas of blowing dust could reduce visibility down to 1 mile at
  times. 

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

* Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 2 to 4 feet.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ071-072-NVZ002-081200-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0023.180609T1200Z-180610T0600Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, South Lake Tahoe, 
Truckee, Stateline, and Incline Village
142 PM PDT Thu Jun 7 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Lake Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. 

* Lakes Affected: Tahoe, Fallen Leaf, Prosser, Donner, Stampede,
  Boca, Eagle, Frenchman, Davis.

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

* Wave Heights: 2 to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe.

* 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
179 
WWUS75 KREV 080950
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
250 AM PDT Fri Jun 8 2018

CAZ073-NVZ003-090045-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0008.180609T1200Z-180610T0600Z/
Mono County-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Sparks, 
Gardnerville, and Virginia City
250 AM PDT Fri Jun 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* Timing: Winds will increase Saturday morning and continue into 
  Saturday evening. 

* Winds: Southwest to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Impacts: Gusty winds will create areas of strong cross winds 
  making travel difficult along north-south highways including 
  U.S. 395 and I-580. Strong winds may also bring down tree 
  branches.

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

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.

&&

$$

NVZ001-004-090045-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0008.180609T1800Z-180610T0600Z/
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
250 AM PDT Fri Jun 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* Timing: Winds will increase Saturday morning and continue into 
  Saturday evening before diminishing. 

* Winds: West 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* Impacts: Gusty winds will create areas of strong cross winds 
  making travel difficult along U.S. Highways 50, 95 and I-80. 
  Areas of blowing dust could reduce visibility down to 1 mile 
  at times.

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

* Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 2 to 4 feet.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ071-072-NVZ002-090045-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0023.180609T1200Z-180610T0600Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
250 AM PDT Fri Jun 8 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* Lakes Affected: Tahoe, Fallen Leaf, Prosser, Donner, Stampede, 
  Boca, Eagle, Frenchman, Davis. 

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

* Wave Heights: 2 to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe.

* 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
064 
WWUS75 KREV 082124
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
224 PM PDT Fri Jun 8 2018

CAZ073-NVZ003-091200-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0008.180609T1200Z-180610T0600Z/
Mono County-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Sparks, 
Gardnerville, and Virginia City
224 PM PDT Fri Jun 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* Timing: Winds will increase Saturday morning and continue into 
  Saturday evening. 

* Winds: Southwest to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* Impacts: Gusty winds will create areas of strong cross winds 
  making travel difficult along north-south highways including 
  U.S. 395 and I-580. Strong winds may also bring down tree 
  branches.

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

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.

&&

$$

NVZ001-004-091200-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0008.180609T1800Z-180610T0600Z/
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 PM PDT Fri Jun 8 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* Timing: Winds will increase Saturday morning and continue into 
  Saturday evening before diminishing. 

* Winds: West 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* Impacts: Gusty winds will create areas of strong cross winds 
  making travel difficult along U.S. Highways 50, 95 and I-80. 
  Areas of blowing dust could reduce visibility down to 1 mile 
  at times.

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

* Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 2 to 4 feet.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ071-072-NVZ002-091200-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0023.180609T1200Z-180610T0600Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
224 PM PDT Fri Jun 8 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* Lakes Affected: Tahoe, Fallen Leaf, Prosser, Donner, Stampede, 
  Boca, Eagle, Frenchman, Davis. 

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

* Wave Heights: 2 to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe.

* 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
290 
WWUS75 KREV 090920
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
220 AM PDT Sat Jun 9 2018

CAZ073-NVZ003-100000-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0008.180609T1200Z-180610T0600Z/
Mono County-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Sparks, 
Gardnerville, and Virginia City
220 AM PDT Sat Jun 9 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING
TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* Timing: Winds increase this morning and continue through the 
  evening.
 
* Winds: Southwest to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.
  Gusts up to 50 to 60 mph possible in wind prone locations. 

* Impacts: Gusty winds will create areas of strong cross winds 
  making travel difficult along north-south highways including 
  U.S. 395 and I-580. Strong winds may also bring down tree 
  branches.

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

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.

&&

$$

NVZ001-004-100000-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0008.180609T1800Z-180610T0600Z/
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
220 AM PDT Sat Jun 9 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* Timing: Winds increase this morning and continue through the 
  evening.

* Winds: West 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* Impacts: Gusty winds will create areas of strong cross winds 
  making travel difficult along U.S. Highways 50, 95 and I-80. 
  Areas of blowing dust could reduce visibility down to 1 mile 
  at times.

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

* Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 2 to 4 feet.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ071-072-NVZ002-100000-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0023.180609T1200Z-180610T0600Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
220 AM PDT Sat Jun 9 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS
MORNING TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* Lakes Affected: Tahoe, Fallen Leaf, Prosser, Donner, Stampede, 
  Boca, Eagle, Frenchman, Davis. 

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

* Wave Heights: 2 to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe.

* 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
480 
WWUS75 KREV 092110
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
210 PM PDT Sat Jun 9 2018

CAZ073-NVZ003-100600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180610T0600Z/
Mono County-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Sparks, 
Gardnerville, and Virginia City
210 PM PDT Sat Jun 9 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* Timing: Strong winds continue through the evening.
 
* Winds: Southwest to west 15 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. 
  Gusts up to 50 to 60 mph possible in wind prone locations. 

* Impacts: Gusty winds will create areas of strong cross winds, 
  making travel difficult along north-south highways including 
  U.S. 395 and I-580. Strong winds may also bring down tree 
  branches.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Continue to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture 
and trash cans as winds could blow these items away. Motorists 
should be prepared for sudden gusts of wind which could cause
loss of vehicle control.

&&

$$

NVZ001-004-100600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180610T0600Z/
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
210 PM PDT Sat Jun 9 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* Timing: Strong winds continue through the evening.
 
* Winds: West 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* Impacts: Gusty winds will create areas of strong cross winds,
  making travel difficult along U.S. Highways 50 and 95, as well
  as Interstate 80. Areas of blowing dust could reduce visibility
  down to 1 mile at times.

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

* Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 2 to 4 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Continue to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture 
and trash cans as winds could blow these items away. Motorists 
should be prepared for sudden gusts of wind which could cause
loss of vehicle control.

&&

$$

CAZ071-072-NVZ002-100600-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-180610T0600Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
210 PM PDT Sat Jun 9 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* Lakes Affected: Tahoe, Fallen Leaf, Prosser, Donner, Stampede, 
  Boca, Eagle, Frenchman, Davis. 

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

* Wave Heights: 2 to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe.

* 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 lakes until a day with 
less wind.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
286 
WWUS75 KREV 100531
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1031 PM PDT Sat Jun 9 2018

CAZ073-NVZ003-100645-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180610T0600Z/
Mono County-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Sparks, 
Gardnerville, and Virginia City
1031 PM PDT Sat Jun 9 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

The Wind Advisory will expire at 11 PM PDT this evening. 

Winds are diminishing across the area so the advisory will expire
at 11 PM.

$$

NVZ001-004-100645-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-180610T0600Z/
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
1031 PM PDT Sat Jun 9 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

The Wind Advisory will expire at 11 PM PDT this evening. 

Winds are diminishing across the area so the advisory will expire
at 11 PM.

$$

CAZ071-072-NVZ002-100645-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-180610T0600Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
1031 PM PDT Sat Jun 9 2018

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

The Lake Wind Advisory will expire at 11 PM PDT this evening. 

Winds are diminishing across the area so the advisory will expire
at 11 PM.

$$

http://weather.gov/reno

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 6, 6:47 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementREVStorey58 min
Jun 7, 1:42 PM PDTLake Wind AdvisoryREVDouglas, Washoe57 hr
Jun 7, 1:43 PM PDTRed Flag WarningREV57 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.