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High Wind Warning 5, NWS Las Vegas, NV

April 15, 2018Clark County, Lincoln County, Nye County, Nevada; Mohave County, Arizona; San Bernardino County, California

NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this high wind warning at Apr 15, 2018, 2:12 PM PDT for Clark County, Lincoln County, Nye County, Nevada; Mohave County, Arizona; San Bernardino County, California. It took effect at Apr 16, 2018, 8:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 15 hr. 15 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Apr 15, 2018, 2:12 PM PDT (21:12 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 16, 2018, 8:00 AM PDT
Expired
Apr 16, 2018, 11:00 PM PDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Las Vegas, NV

Counties Mohave County, AZ, San Bernardino County, CA, Clark County, NV, Lincoln County, NV, Nye County, NV

The radar

The Las Vegas radar (KESX), 94 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:10 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 16, 11:30 AM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6027 N Mercury, NVHIGH WINDS OCCURRED BETWEEN 1130 AM AND 445 PM.
Apr 16, 11:45 AM PDTHIGH SUST WINDS 429 Nne Mercury, NVHIGH WINDS OCCURRED BETWEEN 1145 AM AND 615 PM.
Apr 16, 11:45 AM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 7819 N Mercury, NVHIGH WINDS OCCURRED BETWEEN 1145 AM AND 200 PM.
Apr 16, 12:00 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 793 Ne Mount Charleston, NV
Apr 16, 12:15 PM PDTHIGH SUST WINDS 411 Wnw Lathrop Wells, NVHIGH SUSTAINED WINDS OCCURRED BETWEEN 1215 PM AND 315 PM.
Apr 16, 1:34 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 661 Ese Red Rock Canyon, NVHIGH WINDS OCCURRED BETWEEN 134 PM AND 834 PM.
Apr 16, 1:35 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 48Big Bear Airport, CAAWOS STATION L35, BIG BEAR AIRPORT.
Apr 16, 1:45 PM PDTHIGH SUST WINDS 4436 N Mercury, NVHIGH WINDS OCCURRED BETWEEN 145 PM AND 330 PM, WHEN THE ANEMOMETER STOPPED REPORTING.
Apr 16, 1:55 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 52Apple Valley Airport (K, CAMESONET STATION KAPV, APPLE VALLEY AIRPORT (KAPV).
Apr 16, 2:15 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 55Running Springs (2 Nw), CAMESONET STATION HHPC1, RUNNING SPRINGS (2 NW).
Apr 16, 2:27 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 652 Nw Indian Springs, NVHIGH WINDS OCCURRED BETWEEN 227 PM AND 413 PM.
Apr 16, 4:00 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND DMGHesperia, CAMULTIPLE POWER AND COMMUNICATION LINES DOWNED IN HESPERIA, APPLE VALLEY, AND VICTORVILLE. ALSO THREE LARGE TREES DAMAGED IN HESPERIA. POWER OUTAGES IN THE AREA AS WELL.
Apr 16, 4:55 PM PDTHIGH SUST WINDS 431 N Bullhead City, AZHIGH WINDS OCCURRED BETWEEN 455 PM AND 555 PM.
Apr 16, 5:00 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND DMG5 Se Downtown Las Vegas, NVA TREE FELL ONTO POWER LINES ON THE EAST SIDE OF LAS VEGAS. THE TIME AND LOCATION WERE ESTIMATED.
Apr 16, 8:21 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 55Lucerne Valley (1 Sw), CAMESONET STATION F0119, LUCERNE VALLEY (1 SW).

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Las Vegas, NV (KVEF), launched 12:00Z, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 28 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, Las Vegas, NV at 12:00Z on 2018-04-15Temperature 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 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Las Vegas, NV at 12:00Z on 2018-04-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 37 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
3987 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
42 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
37 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
90 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

750 
WWUS75 KVEF 152112
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
212 PM PDT Sun Apr 15 2018

NVZ015-161500-
/O.UPG.KVEF.HW.A.0002.180416T1500Z-180417T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KVEF.HW.W.0005.180416T1500Z-180417T0400Z/
Lincoln County-
Including Caliente, Pioche, Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, 
and Rachel
212 PM PDT Sun Apr 15 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a High Wind
Warning for Lincoln County, which is in effect from 8 AM to 9 PM 
PDT Monday. This replaces the High Wind Watch which had been in
effect. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase Monday morning, peak in the 
  afternoon, and decrease in the evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...High winds can blow down power lines, blow away 
  loose objects, raise large amounts of dust, and make driving 
  dangerous. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Strong winds can make driving dangerous...rapidly
reduce visibility in dust prone areas and lead to property
damage.

&&

$$

AZZ001-161500-
/O.UPG.KVEF.HW.A.0002.180416T1500Z-180417T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KVEF.HW.W.0005.180416T1500Z-180417T1000Z/
Northwest Plateau-
Including Colorado City, 
Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbell, 
and Western Grand Canyon
212 PM MST Sun Apr 15 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO 3 AM MST
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a High Wind
Warning for the Arizona Strip, which is in effect from 8 AM MST /9
AM MDT/ Monday to 3 AM MST /4 AM MDT/ Tuesday. This replaces the 
High Wind Watch which had been in effect. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase Monday morning, peak in the 
  afternoon and evening, and decrease overnight. 

* WINDS...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 60 mph.
 
* IMPACTS...High winds can blow down power lines, blow away loose
  objects, raise large amounts of dust, and make driving dangerous.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Strong winds can make driving dangerous...rapidly
reduce visibility in dust prone areas and lead to property
damage.

&&

$$

CAZ523-161500-
/O.UPG.KVEF.HW.A.0002.180416T1500Z-180417T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KVEF.HW.W.0005.180416T2100Z-180417T1000Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin
212 PM PDT Sun Apr 15 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 3 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a High Wind
Warning for northwest San Bernardino County, which is in effect 
from 2 PM Monday to 3 AM PDT Tuesday. This replaces the High Wind 
Watch which had been in effect. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase Monday morning, peak in the 
  afternoon and evening, and decrease overnight. 

* WINDS...West to southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 
  60 mph. 

* IMPACTS...High winds can blow down power lines, blow away loose
  objects, raise large amounts of dust, and make driving
  dangerous. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Strong winds can make driving dangerous...rapidly
reduce visibility in dust prone areas and lead to property
damage.

&&

$$

AZZ003-036-CAZ524>526-NVZ016-018>022-161500-
/O.UPG.KVEF.HW.A.0002.180416T1500Z-180417T0800Z/
/O.EXB.KVEF.WI.Y.0022.180416T1500Z-180417T1000Z/
Northwest Deserts-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
Northeast Clark County-Sheep Range-Spring Mountains-
Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley-Southern Clark County-
Including Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, 
Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, 
Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal Junction, Mesquite, 
Overton, Moapa, The Town Of Mt Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, 
Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Hoover Dam, 
Laughlin, Primm, .Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari
212 PM PDT Sun Apr 15 2018 /212 PM MST Sun Apr 15 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM PDT /8 AM MST/ MONDAY TO
3 AM PDT /3 AM MST/ TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory for Clark County, central and southern Mohave County, and
the desert areas of southern and eastern San Bernardino County, 
which is in effect from 8 AM PDT /8 AM MST/ Monday to 3 AM PDT /3 
AM MST/ Tuesday. This replaces the High Wind Watch which had been
in effect.

* TIMING...Winds will increase Monday morning, peak in the 
  afternoon and evening, and decrease overnight. 

* WINDS...West to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 50
  mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can blow down power lines, blow away
  loose objects, raise large amounts of dust, and make driving and
  boating dangerous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make
driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

NVZ017-161500-
/O.UPG.KVEF.HW.A.0002.180416T1500Z-180417T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KVEF.WI.Y.0022.180416T1500Z-180417T1000Z/
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-
Including Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, 
and Amargosa Valley
212 PM PDT Sun Apr 15 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO 3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory for western Clark and southern Nye counties, which is in
effect from 8 AM Monday to 3 AM PDT Tuesday. This replaces the 
High Wind Watch which had been in effect. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase Monday morning, peak in the
  afternoon and evening, and decrease overnight. 

* WINDS...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can blow down power lines, blow away 
  loose objects, raise large amounts of dust, and make driving 
  dangerous. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make
driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

AZZ002-CAZ522-527-NVZ014-161500-
/O.EXB.KVEF.WI.Y.0022.180416T1500Z-180417T1000Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Death Valley National Park-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, 
Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Needles, Beatty, 
Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer
212 PM PDT Sun Apr 15 2018 /212 PM MST Sun Apr 15 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM PDT /8 AM MST/ MONDAY TO
3 AM PDT /3 AM MST/ TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory for Esmeralda and central Nye counties, Death Valley 
National Park and the lower Colorado River Valley, which is in 
effect from 8 AM PDT /8 AM MST/ Monday to 3 AM PDT /3 AM MST/ 
Tuesday. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase Monday morning, peak in the
  afternoon and evening, and decrease overnight. 

* WINDS...For Death Valley and the lower Colorado River Valley,
  southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 50 mph. For
  Esmeralda and central Nye counties, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph
  with gusts around 50 mph in the morning, becoming northwest 20 
  to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 45 mph in the afternoon and evening.
 
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can blow down power lines, blow away
  loose objects, raise large amounts of dust, and make driving and
  boating dangerous. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make
driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

CAZ519-520-161500-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-180416T1500Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley-
Including Aspendell, Whitney Portal, Bishop, 
Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha
212 PM PDT Sun Apr 15 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT MONDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase this afternoon, peak during the 
  overnight hours, and decrease early Monday morning. 

* WINDS...Below 5000 feet, localized west winds 25 to 35 mph, 
  gusts to 50 mph near canyon openings primarily west of Highway 
  395. Above 5000 feet, west wind 35 to 45 mph, gusts to 65 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Sudden strong crosswinds possible along parts of 
  Highway 395. Blowing snow in the higher elevations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make
driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

Morgan
3 follow-up statements
969 
WWUS75 KVEF 161451
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
751 AM PDT Mon Apr 16 2018

CAZ519-520-161600-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-180416T1500Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley-
Including Aspendell, Whitney Portal, Bishop, 
Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha
751 AM PDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

West winds have decreased below advisory criteria for much of the
Eastern Sierra Slopes and the Owens Valley this morning. Winds 
should remain gusty from the west through the afternoon. 

$$

NVZ015-162115-
/O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0005.180416T1500Z-180417T0400Z/
Lincoln County-
Including Caliente, Pioche, Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, 
and Rachel
751 AM PDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will increase Monday morning, peak in the 
  afternoon, and decrease in the evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...High winds can blow down power lines, blow away 
  loose objects, raise large amounts of dust, and make driving 
  dangerous. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Strong winds can make driving dangerous...rapidly
reduce visibility in dust prone areas and lead to property
damage.

&&

$$

AZZ001-162115-
/O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0005.180416T1500Z-180417T1000Z/
Northwest Plateau-
Including Colorado City, 
Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbell, 
and Western Grand Canyon
751 AM MST Mon Apr 16 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM MST TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase Monday morning, peak in the 
  afternoon and evening, and decrease overnight. 

* WINDS...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...High winds can blow down power lines, blow away 
  loose objects, raise large amounts of dust, and make driving 
  dangerous. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Strong winds can make driving dangerous...rapidly
reduce visibility in dust prone areas and lead to property
damage.

&&

$$

CAZ523-162115-
/O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0005.180416T2100Z-180417T1000Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin
751 AM PDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase Monday morning, peak in the 
  afternoon and evening, and decrease overnight. 

* WINDS...West to southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 
  60 mph. 

* IMPACTS...High winds can blow down power lines, blow away 
  loose objects, raise large amounts of dust, and make driving 
  dangerous. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Strong winds can make driving dangerous...rapidly
reduce visibility in dust prone areas and lead to property
damage.

&&

$$

AZZ002-003-036-CAZ522-524>527-NVZ014-016>022-162115-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0022.180416T1500Z-180417T1000Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Death Valley National Park-
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Northeast Clark County-
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Sheep Range-
Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley-
Southern Clark County-
Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, 
Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca,
Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Furnace Creek, 
Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms,
Vidal Junction, Needles, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, Dyer, 
Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, 
Amargosa Valley, The Town Of Mt Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, 
Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Hoover Dam, 
Laughlin, Primm, .Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari
751 AM PDT Mon Apr 16 2018 /751 AM MST Mon Apr 16 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT /3 AM MST/
TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase Monday morning, peak in the 
  afternoon and evening, and decrease overnight. 

* WINDS...West to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 
  50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can blow down power lines, blow away 
  loose objects, raise large amounts of dust, and make driving 
  and boating dangerous. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make
driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$
532 
WWUS75 KVEF 162109
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
209 PM PDT Mon Apr 16 2018

NVZ017-019-170600-
/O.UPG.KVEF.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-180417T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KVEF.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180417T0600Z/
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Spring Mountains-
Red Rock Canyon-
Including Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, 
Amargosa Valley, The Town Of Mt Charleston, and Red Rock Canyon
209 PM PDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect until 11 PM PDT this evening. 

* TIMING...Winds will peak this afternoon and evening, and
  decrease around midnight. 

* WINDS...West to southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts around 60
  mph in the valleys and 75 mph in the mountains. 

* IMPACTS...High winds can blow down power lines, blow away loose
  objects, raise large amounts of dust, and make driving and 
  boating dangerous. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise extreme caution while driving in the
warning area. Be alert to sudden gusts of wind which may cause you
to lose control of your vehicle. Take action to secure trash 
cans...lawn furniture...and other loose or lightweight outdoor 
objects.

&&

$$

AZZ001-CAZ523-NVZ015-170600-
/O.EXT.KVEF.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180417T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Western Mojave Desert-Lincoln County-
Including Colorado City, 
Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbell, 
Western Grand Canyon, Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Caliente, 
Pioche, Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, and Rachel
209 PM PDT Mon Apr 16 2018 /209 PM MST Mon Apr 16 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT /11 PM MST/
THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will peak this afternoon and decrease late this 
  evening. 

* WINDS...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...High winds can blow down power lines, blow away 
  loose objects, raise large amounts of dust, and make driving 
  dangerous. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise extreme caution while driving in the
warning area. Be alert to sudden gusts of wind which may cause you
to lose control of your vehicle. Take action to secure trash 
cans...lawn furniture...and other loose or lightweight outdoor 
objects.

&&

$$

CAZ519-520-170600-
/O.EXB.KVEF.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-180417T0600Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley-
Including Aspendell, Whitney Portal, Bishop, 
Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha
209 PM PDT Mon Apr 16 2018

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

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 11 PM PDT this evening. 

* TIMING...Winds will peak this afternoon and early evening, and
  decrease late this evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 
  50 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can blow away loose objects, raise large
  amounts of dust, and make driving and boating dangerous. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise extreme caution while driving in the
warning area. Be alert to sudden gusts of wind which may cause you
to lose control of your vehicle. Blowing dust and sand may reduce
visibilities to near zero for brief periods of time.

&&

$$

AZZ002-003-036-CAZ522-524>527-NVZ014-016-018-020>022-170600-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-180417T1000Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Death Valley National Park-
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Northeast Clark County-
Sheep Range-Las Vegas Valley-Southern Clark County-
Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, 
Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca,
Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Furnace Creek, 
Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms,
Vidal Junction, Needles, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, Dyer, 
Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, 
Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, .Searchlight, 
and Cal-Nev-Ari
209 PM PDT Mon Apr 16 2018 /209 PM MST Mon Apr 16 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT /3 AM MST/
TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will peak this afternoon and evening and
  gradually decrease after midnight. 

* WINDS...West to southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 
  55 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can blow away loose objects, raise large
  amounts of dust, and make driving and boating dangerous. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise extreme caution while driving in the
warning area. Be alert to sudden gusts of wind which may cause you
to lose control of your vehicle. Blowing dust and sand may reduce
visibilities to near zero for brief periods of time.

&&

$$
485 
WWUS75 KVEF 170539
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1039 PM PDT Mon Apr 16 2018

AZZ001-CAZ523-NVZ015-017-019-170645-
/O.EXP.KVEF.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180417T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Western Mojave Desert-Lincoln County-
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Spring Mountains-
Red Rock Canyon-
Including Colorado City, 
Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbell, 
Western Grand Canyon, Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Caliente, 
Pioche, Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, Rachel, Pahrump, Indian Springs, 
Desert Rock, Amargosa Valley, The Town Of Mt Charleston, 
and Red Rock Canyon
1039 PM PDT Mon Apr 16 2018 /1039 PM MST Mon Apr 16 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT /11 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

Winds will continue to diminish from north to south as the cold 
front pushes through the area tonight. The High Wind Warning will
be allowed to expire on time.

$$

CAZ519-520-170645-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-180417T0600Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley-
Including Aspendell, Whitney Portal, Bishop, 
Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha
1039 PM PDT Mon Apr 16 2018

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

Winds will continue to diminish from north to south as the cold 
front pushes through the area tonight. The Wind Advisory will be 
allowed to expire on time..

$$

AZZ002-003-036-CAZ522-524>527-NVZ014-016-018-020>022-171000-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-180417T1000Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Death Valley National Park-
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Northeast Clark County-
Sheep Range-Las Vegas Valley-Southern Clark County-
Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, 
Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca,
Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Furnace Creek, 
Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms,
Vidal Junction, Needles, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, Dyer, 
Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, 
Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, .Searchlight, 
and Cal-Nev-Ari
1039 PM PDT Mon Apr 16 2018 /1039 PM MST Mon Apr 16 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT /3 AM MST/
TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will gradually decrease after midnight. 

* WINDS...West to southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 
  55 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can blow away loose objects, raise 
  large amounts of dust, and make driving and boating dangerous. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should exercise extreme caution while driving in the
warning area. Be alert to sudden gusts of wind which may cause
you to lose control of your vehicle. Blowing dust and sand may
reduce visibilities to near zero for brief periods of time.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 15, 3:22 AM PDTWind AdvisoryVEFClark, Esmeralda, Lincoln, Nye48 hr
Apr 15, 3:44 AM PDTRed Flag WarningVEFClark42 hr
Apr 15, 2:14 PM PDTWinter Weather AdvisoryVEFInyo37 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Nevada, 2018High Wind Warnings in Arizona, 2018High Wind Warnings in California, 2018Every high wind warning in 2018

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.