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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Reno, NV

November 21, 20186 counties in Nevada; 8 counties in California

NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Nov 21, 2018, 3:37 AM PST for 6 counties in Nevada; 8 counties in California. It took effect at Nov 22, 2018, 12:00 PM PST. It was in force for 31 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 21, 2018, 3:37 AM PST (11:37 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 22, 2018, 12:00 PM PST
Expired
Nov 23, 2018, 7:00 PM PST
In force
31 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

Counties Alpine County, CA, El Dorado County, CA, Lassen County, CA, Modoc County, CA, Nevada County, CA, Placer County, CA, Plumas County, CA, Sierra County, CA, Churchill County, NV, Douglas County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Pershing County, NV, Storey County, NV, Washoe County, NV

The radar

The Reno radar (KRGX), 42 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:41 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 00:00Z, 11.6 hours before the alert went out and 150 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 00:00Z on 2018-11-21Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2018-11-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 46 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
2858 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
15 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
46 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
123 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

028 
WWUS75 KREV 211137
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
337 AM PST Wed Nov 21 2018

CAZ072-NVZ002-003-221200-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0009.181122T2000Z-181123T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.A.0002.181123T1200Z-181124T0300Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, 
Incline Village, Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, and Virginia City
337 AM PST Wed Nov 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 4 AM PST
FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect from noon Thursday to 4 AM PST Friday. a High
Wind Watch has also been issued. This High Wind Watch is in
effect from late Thursday night through Friday evening. 


* Timing: Winds will begin to increase Thursday afternoon,
  potentially becoming strong and damaging by Friday.

* Winds: Thursday...Southwest 20 to 30 with gusts to 50 mph.
  Friday...Southwest to west 25 to 35 mph with gusts 55 to 70 
  mph. Wind prone locations could see even higher gusts. Sierra 
  ridges could see gusts 80 to 100 mph.

* Impacts: Winds could 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 on Friday, especially
  along the Highway 395/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.

&&

$$

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-221200-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0009.181122T2000Z-181123T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.A.0002.181123T1200Z-181124T0300Z/
Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-
Eastern Sierra Counties-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, 
Susanville, Empire, and Gerlach
337 AM PST Wed Nov 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect from noon to 10 PM PST Thursday. a High Wind
Watch has also been issued. This High Wind Watch is in effect
from late Thursday night through Friday evening. 

* Timing: Winds will begin to increase Thursday afternoon,
  potentially becoming strong and damaging by Friday.

* Winds: Thursday...Southwest 20 to 30 with gusts to 50 mph.
  Friday...Southwest to west 25 to 35 mph with gusts 55 to 70 
  mph. Wind prone locations could see even higher gusts. 

* Impacts: Winds could 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 on Friday, 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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
6 follow-up statements
117 
WWUS75 KREV 220013
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
413 PM PST Wed Nov 21 2018

NVZ004-230015-
/O.EXB.KREV.WI.Y.0009.181122T2000Z-181124T0300Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, and Imlay
413 PM PST Wed Nov 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 7 PM PST
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect from noon Thursday to 7 PM PST Friday. 

* Changes: New Wind Advisory issued for this area. 
 
* Timing: Winds will begin to increase Thursday afternoon, with
  stronger winds possible by Friday.

* Winds: Thursday...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
  Friday...Southwest to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph. 
  Wind prone locations could see even higher gusts.

* Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 2 to 4 feet Thursday, increasing
  to 3 to 5 feet Friday. Avoid recreational boating activity due
  to dangerous lake conditions.
 
* Impacts: Winds could cause travel impacts for high profile
  vehicles in addition to turbulence, wind shear and mountain wave
  activity for aviation. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ070-071-NVZ005-230015-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.181122T2000Z-181123T0600Z/
/O.CON.KREV.HW.A.0002.181123T1200Z-181124T0300Z/
Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-
Eastern Sierra Counties-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, 
Susanville, Empire, and Gerlach
413 PM PST Wed Nov 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PST
THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* Changes: None.

* Timing: Winds will begin to increase Thursday afternoon, 
  potentially becoming strong and damaging by Friday.

* Winds: Thursday...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. 
  Friday...Southwest to west 25 to 35 mph with gusts 55 to 70 
  mph. Wind prone locations could see even higher gusts.

* Impacts: Winds could 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 on Friday, 
  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-NVZ002-003-230015-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.181122T2000Z-181123T1200Z/
/O.CON.KREV.HW.A.0002.181123T1200Z-181124T0300Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, 
Incline Village, Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, and Virginia City
413 PM PST Wed Nov 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 4 AM PST
FRIDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* Changes: None to wind speeds. Included Lake Tahoe wave heights. 

* Timing: Winds will begin to increase Thursday afternoon, 
  potentially becoming strong and damaging by Friday.

* Winds: Thursday...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
  Friday...Southwest to west 25 to 35 mph with gusts 55 to 70 mph.
  Wind prone locations could see even higher gusts, with gusts up
  to 100 mph for Sierra ridges.

* Wave Heights on Lake Tahoe: 3 to 6 feet. Avoid recreational
  boating activity on area lakes due to dangerous lake conditions. 

* Impacts: Winds could 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 on Friday, especially
  along the Highway 395/I-580 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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
480 
WWUS75 KREV 221234
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
434 AM PST Thu Nov 22 2018

CAZ072-NVZ002-231300-
/O.CAN.KREV.HW.A.0002.181123T1200Z-181124T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0009.181122T2000Z-181124T0300Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, and
Incline Village
434 AM PST Thu Nov 22 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM PST
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory 
in effect from noon today to 7 PM PST Friday. This replaces the 
High Wind Watch.

* Changes: Wind Advisory issued for Tahoe Basin through Friday.

* Timing: Winds will increase this afternoon, becoming strong by
  late afternoon with a secondary peak on Friday. 

* Winds: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Gusts up to
  100 mph expected for Sierra ridgetops. 

* Wave Heights on Lake Tahoe: 3 to 5 feet. Avoid recreational 
  boating activity on area lakes due to dangerous lake 
  conditions.

* Impacts: Winds could 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 knock over trees. 
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

CAZ070-071-NVZ003-005-231300-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0002.181123T1200Z-181124T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0002.181123T0300Z-181124T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0009.181122T2000Z-181123T0300Z/
Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-
Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, 
Susanville, Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Empire, 
and Gerlach
434 AM PST Thu Nov 22 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM PST
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has upgraded the High Wind
Watch to a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 7 PM this 
evening to 7 PM PST Friday. A Wind Advisory is now in effect from
noon today to 7 PM PST this evening. 

* Changes: Upgraded the High Wind Watch to a High Wind Warning 
  and set an earlier start time. 

* Timing: Winds will begin to increase this afternoon, potentially
  becoming strong and damaging by late afternoon and Friday.

* Winds: Today...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
  Gusts up to 60 mph possible by early evening with a lull 
  expected overnight in the valleys. Friday...Southwest to west 25
  to 35 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph. Wind prone locations could 
  see gusts of 75 mph.

* Impacts: Winds could 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 late this afternoon
  and on Friday, especially along the Highway 395 corridor.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-231300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.181122T2000Z-181124T0300Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, and Imlay
434 AM PST Thu Nov 22 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM PST
FRIDAY...

* Changes: None.

* Timing: Winds will begin to increase this afternoon, with 
  stronger winds possible by Friday.

* Winds: Today...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph. 
  Friday...Southwest to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph. 
  Wind prone locations could see even higher gusts.

* Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 2 to 4 feet. Avoid recreational 
  boating activity due to dangerous lake conditions.

* Impacts: Winds could cause travel impacts for high profile 
  vehicles in addition to turbulence, wind shear and mountain 
  wave activity for aviation. 

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
396 
WWUS75 KREV 230325
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
725 PM PST Thu Nov 22 2018

CAZ070-071-NVZ003-005-240300-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-181123T0300Z/
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-181124T0300Z/
Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-
Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, 
Susanville, Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Empire, 
and Gerlach
725 PM PST Thu Nov 22 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST FRIDAY...

* Changes: Cleaned up the expired Wind Advisory and removed the
  Thursday afternoon/early evening wording. Wind speeds unchanged. 

* Timing: Periods of strong winds will continue through Friday
  evening, with some lulls at times through Friday morning. The
  highest chance of damaging downslope wind gusts is between 11 
  am and 5 pm Friday. 

* Winds: Through Friday morning...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with
  gusts 50 to 60 mph, with periods of reduced speeds in valleys.
  Friday midday through early evening...Southwest to west 25 to 
  35 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph. Wind prone locations could see 
  gusts of 75 mph.

* Impacts: Winds could 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 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-NVZ002-240300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-181124T0300Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
725 PM PST Thu Nov 22 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST FRIDAY...

* Changes: Removed the Thursday afternoon/early evening wording. 
  Wind speeds unchanged. 

* Timing: Periods of strong winds will continue through Friday
  evening, with some lulls at times in valleys through Friday
  morning.

* Winds: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Gusts up 
  to 100 mph expected for Sierra ridgetops. 

* Wave Heights on Lake Tahoe: 3 to 5 feet. Avoid recreational 
  boating activity on area lakes due to dangerous lake 
  conditions.

* Impacts: Winds could 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 knock over trees.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-240300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-181124T0300Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, and Imlay
725 PM PST Thu Nov 22 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST FRIDAY...

* Changes: Removed the Thursday afternoon/early evening wording. 
  Wind speeds unchanged. 

* Timing: Periods of strong winds will continue through Friday
  evening, with some lulls at times through Friday morning. The
  overall peak wind gusts are expected between 12 noon and 6 pm 
  Friday. 

* Winds: Through Friday morning...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with
  gusts to 45 mph, with periods of reduced speeds in valleys.
  Friday afternoon through early evening...Southwest to west 20 
  to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph. Wind prone locations could see 
  even higher gusts.

* Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 2 to 4 feet. Avoid recreational 
  boating activity due to dangerous lake conditions.

* Impacts: Winds could cause travel impacts for high profile 
  vehicles in addition to turbulence, wind shear and mountain 
  wave activity for aviation.

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
939 
WWUS75 KREV 231141
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
341 AM PST Fri Nov 23 2018

CAZ070-071-NVZ003-005-240300-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-181124T0300Z/
Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-
Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, 
Susanville, Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Empire, 
and Gerlach
341 AM PST Fri Nov 23 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* Changes: None

* Timing: Winds will increase through the day. The highest chance
  of damaging downslope wind gusts is between 11 am and 5 pm.

* Winds: Southwest to west 25 to 35 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph. 
  Wind prone locations could see gusts of 75 mph.

* Impacts: Winds could 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...

Loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations,
and trash cans should be secured. 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-NVZ002-240300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-181124T0300Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
341 AM PST Fri Nov 23 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* Changes: None 

* Timing: Periods of strong winds will continue today. 

* Winds: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Gusts up 
  to 100 mph expected for Sierra ridgetops.

* Wave Heights on Lake Tahoe: 3 to 5 feet. Avoid recreational 
  boating activity on area lakes due to dangerous lake 
  conditions.

* Impacts: Winds could 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 knock over trees.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations,
and trash cans should be secured. 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-240300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-181124T0300Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, and Imlay
341 AM PST Fri Nov 23 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* Changes: None. 

* Timing: Winds will increase through the day. The overall peak
  wind gusts are expected between 12 noon and 6 pm.

* Winds: Southwest to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
 
* Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 2 to 4 feet. Avoid recreational 
  boating activity due to dangerous lake conditions.

* Impacts: Winds could cause travel impacts for high profile 
  vehicles in addition to turbulence, wind shear and mountain 
  wave activity for aviation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations,
and trash cans should be secured. 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
284 
WWUS75 KREV 232224
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
224 PM PST Fri Nov 23 2018

CAZ070-071-NVZ003-005-240300-
/O.CAN.KREV.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-181124T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-181124T0300Z/
Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-
Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, 
Susanville, Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Empire, 
and Gerlach
224 PM PST Fri Nov 23 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect until 7 PM PST this evening. The High Wind
Warning has been cancelled. 

* Changes: Winds decreased slightly from warning to advisory
  level.

* Timing: Strong winds will continue through this evening.

* Winds: South to southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. 
  Gusts up to 55 mph at wind prone locations.

* Impacts: Winds could cause travel impacts for high profile
  vehicles in addition to turbulence, wind shear and mountain wave
  activity for aviation. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations,
and trash cans should continue to be secured.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-240300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-181124T0300Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
224 PM PST Fri Nov 23 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* Changes: None.

* Timing: Strong winds will continue through this evening.

* Winds: South to southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. 
  Gusts up to 55 mph at wind prone locations. Gusts up to 100 mph 
  will continue at Sierra ridgetops.

* Wave Heights on Lake Tahoe: 2 to 4 feet. Avoid recreational 
  boating activity on area lakes due to dangerous lake conditions.

* Impacts: Winds could cause travel impacts for high profile
  vehicles in addition to turbulence, wind shear and mountain wave
  activity for aviation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations,
and trash cans should continue to be secured.

&&

$$

NVZ004-240300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-181124T0300Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, and Imlay
224 PM PST Fri Nov 23 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* Changes: None.

* Timing: Strong winds will continue through this evening.

* Winds: Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* Wave Heights on Pyramid Lake: 2 to 4 feet. Avoid recreational 
  boating activity due to dangerous lake conditions.

* Impacts: Winds could cause travel impacts for high profile 
  vehicles in addition to turbulence, wind shear and mountain 
  wave activity for aviation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations,
and trash cans should continue to be secured.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
649 PM PST Fri Nov 23 2018

CAZ070-071-NVZ003-005-240400-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-181124T0300Z/
Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-
Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, 
Susanville, Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Empire, 
and Gerlach
649 PM PST Fri Nov 23 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Winds have begun to diminish this evening. Although some gusts of
30 to 40 mph remain possible tonight, the threat for stronger
winds has decreased. 

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-240400-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-181124T0300Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
649 PM PST Fri Nov 23 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Winds have begun to diminish this evening. Although some gusts of
30 to 40 mph remain possible tonight, the threat for stronger 
winds has decreased. 

$$

NVZ004-240400-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-181124T0300Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, and Imlay
649 PM PST Fri Nov 23 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

The Wind Advisory will expire at 7 PM PST this evening. 

Winds have begun to diminish this evening. Although some gusts of
30 to 40 mph remain possible tonight, the threat for stronger
winds has decreased. 

$$

http://weather.gov/reno

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 21, 3:32 AM PSTFire Weather WatchREVWashoe31 hr
Nov 21, 3:37 AM PSTHigh Wind WatchREVDouglas, Lyon, Storey, Washoe25 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.