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Wind Advisory 17, NWS Las Vegas, NV

March 26, 2018Inyo County, San Bernardino County, California; Clark County, Nye County, Nevada

NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this wind advisory at Mar 26, 2018, 2:18 AM PDT for Inyo County, San Bernardino County, California; Clark County, Nye County, Nevada. It took effect at Mar 26, 2018, 5:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 30 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 26, 2018, 2:18 AM PDT (09:18 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 26, 2018, 5:00 AM PDT
Expired
Mar 27, 2018, 11:00 AM PDT
In force
30 hr
Issued by
NWS Las Vegas, NV

Counties Inyo County, CA, San Bernardino County, CA, Clark County, NV, Nye County, NV

The radar

The Las Vegas radar (KESX), 146 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:23 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

Las Vegas, NV (KVEF), launched 00:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 65 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 00:00Z on 2018-03-26Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2018-03-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 18 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
2880 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
48 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
18 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-3 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

257 
WWUS75 KVEF 260918
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
218 AM PDT Mon Mar 26 2018

CAZ520-522-NVZ017-019-261800-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0017.180326T1200Z-180327T1800Z/
Owens Valley-Death Valley National Park-
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Spring Mountains-
Red Rock Canyon-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha,
Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Pahrump, 
Indian Springs, Desert Rock, Amargosa Valley, 
The Town Of Mt Charleston, and Red Rock Canyon
218 AM PDT Mon Mar 26 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT TUESDAY...

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

* TIMING...Gusty winds will develop later this morning, peak this
  strength late this afternoon or tonight, and gradually weaken 
  Tuesday morning.
 
* WINDS...Northeast winds with gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected.
  Strong downslope winds may affect western parts of the Pahrump
  Valley overnight with localized gusts to 60 mph possible along
  Highway 160 between Mountain Springs Summit and Desert Rock.

* IMPACTS...Strong gusts may lead to difficult driving conditions
  due to crosswinds. Areas of blowing dust may also result in
  pockets of reduced visibility. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ524>526-NVZ022-261800-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0017.180327T0000Z-180327T1800Z/
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
Southern Clark County-
Including Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, 
Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal Junction, 
Primm, .Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari
218 AM PDT Mon Mar 26 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM
PDT Tuesday. 

* TIMING...Strong north winds will develop overnight Monday into
  Tuesday morning. Strongest winds are expected during the early
  morning hours. 

* WINDS...Peak wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected. 

* IMPACTS...Strong gusts may lead to difficult driving conditions
  due to crosswinds. Areas of blowing dust may also result in
  pockets of reduced visibility. 

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.

&&

$$

AZZ002-036-CAZ527-NVZ021-261800-
/O.CON.KVEF.LW.Y.0002.180326T1200Z-180328T0300Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-
Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, 
Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Needles, Hoover Dam, 
and Laughlin
218 AM PDT Mon Mar 26 2018 /218 AM MST Mon Mar 26 2018/

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Early this morning through Tuesday evening.

* WINDS...North gusting to 25 mph on Monday, increasing to 35 mph
  gusts overnight and continuing into Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Boaters in the Wind Advisory area should use caution 
  when venturing onto area lakes. Strong winds over the open 
  waters will make the lake water rough and hazardous...and may 
  result in high waves which may tip or swamp smaller craft. For 
  your personal safety...avoid the open waters. Stay close to 
  shore or around protected areas. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Lake Wind Advisory indicates that winds will cause rough chop
on area lakes. Small boats will be especially prone to capsizing.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
751 
WWUS75 KVEF 261709
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1009 AM PDT Mon Mar 26 2018

CAZ520-522-NVZ017-019-270315-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-180327T1800Z/
Owens Valley-Death Valley National Park-
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Spring Mountains-
Red Rock Canyon-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha,
Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Pahrump, 
Indian Springs, Desert Rock, Amargosa Valley, 
The Town Of Mt Charleston, and Red Rock Canyon
1009 AM PDT Mon Mar 26 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Gusty winds will peak this strength late this 
  afternoon or tonight, and gradually weaken Tuesday morning. 

* WINDS...Northeast winds with gusts of 40 to 50 mph are 
  expected. Strong downslope winds may affect western parts of 
  the Pahrump Valley overnight with localized gusts to 60 mph 
  possible along Highway 160 between Mountain Springs Summit and 
  Desert Rock. 

* IMPACTS...Strong gusts may lead to difficult driving 
  conditions due to crosswinds. Areas of blowing dust may also 
  result in pockets of reduced visibility. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ524>526-NVZ022-270315-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0017.180327T0000Z-180327T1800Z/
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
Southern Clark County-
Including Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, 
Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal Junction, 
Primm, .Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari
1009 AM PDT Mon Mar 26 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Strong north winds will develop overnight into Tuesday
  morning. Strongest winds are expected during the early morning 
  hours. 

* WINDS...Peak wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected.

* IMPACTS...Strong gusts may lead to difficult driving 
  conditions due to crosswinds. Areas of blowing dust may also 
  result in pockets of reduced visibility. 

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.

&&

$$

AZZ002-036-CAZ527-NVZ021-270315-
/O.CON.KVEF.LW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180328T0300Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-
Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, 
Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Needles, Hoover Dam, 
and Laughlin
1009 AM PDT Mon Mar 26 2018 /1009 AM MST Mon Mar 26 2018/

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/
TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Early this morning through Tuesday evening.

* WINDS...North gusting to 30 mph today, increasing to 35 mph 
  gusts overnight and continuing into Tuesday. 

* IMPACTS...Boaters in the Wind Advisory area should use caution 
  when venturing onto area lakes. Strong winds over the open 
  waters will make the lake water rough and hazardous...and may 
  result in high waves which may tip or swamp smaller craft. For 
  your personal safety...avoid the open waters. Stay close to 
  shore or around protected areas. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Lake Wind Advisory indicates that winds will cause rough chop
on area lakes. Small boats will be especially prone to capsizing.

&&

$$
568 
WWUS75 KVEF 270306
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
806 PM PDT Mon Mar 26 2018

CAZ520-522-NVZ017-019-271115-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-180327T1800Z/
Owens Valley-Death Valley National Park-
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Spring Mountains-
Red Rock Canyon-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha,
Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Pahrump, 
Indian Springs, Desert Rock, Amargosa Valley, 
The Town Of Mt Charleston, and Red Rock Canyon
806 PM PDT Mon Mar 26 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Gusty winds will peak in tonight then gradually weaken
  Tuesday morning. 

* WINDS...Northeast winds with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected.
  Localized strong downslope winds may affect the western slopes 
  of the Spring Mountains overnight with localized gusts to 60 mph
  possible along Highway 160 between Mountain Springs Summit and 
  Desert Rock. 

* IMPACTS...Strong gusts may lead to difficult driving 
  conditions due to crosswinds. Areas of blowing dust may also 
  result in pockets of reduced visibility. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ524>526-NVZ022-271115-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-180327T1800Z/
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
Southern Clark County-
Including Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, 
Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal Junction, 
Primm, .Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari
806 PM PDT Mon Mar 26 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Strong north winds will continue overnight into 
  Tuesday morning. Strongest winds are expected during the early 
  morning hours. 

* WINDS...Peak wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected and may impact
  motorists along I-40 between Kelbaker Road and Needles.

* IMPACTS...Strong gusts may lead to difficult driving 
  conditions due to crosswinds. Areas of blowing dust may also 
  result in pockets of reduced visibility. 

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.

&&

$$

AZZ002-036-CAZ527-NVZ021-271115-
/O.CON.KVEF.LW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180328T0300Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-
Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, 
Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Needles, Hoover Dam, 
and Laughlin
806 PM PDT Mon Mar 26 2018 /806 PM MST Mon Mar 26 2018/

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/
TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Gusty winds will continue through Tuesday afternoon
  before starting to gradually decrease by early evening.

* WINDS...North gusts to 40 mph overnight and continuing into 
  Tuesday afternoon.
  

* IMPACTS...Boaters in the advisory area should use caution when 
  venturing onto area lakes. Strong winds over the open waters 
  will make the lake water rough and hazardous...and may result in
  high waves which may tip or swamp smaller craft. For your 
  personal safety...avoid the open waters. Stay close to shore or 
  around protected areas. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Lake Wind Advisory indicates that winds will cause rough chop
on area lakes. Small boats will be especially prone to capsizing.

&&

$$
051 
WWUS75 KVEF 271114
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
414 AM PDT Tue Mar 27 2018

CAZ520-522-NVZ017-019-271800-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-180327T1800Z/
Owens Valley-Death Valley National Park-
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Spring Mountains-
Red Rock Canyon-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha,
Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Pahrump, 
Indian Springs, Desert Rock, Amargosa Valley, 
The Town Of Mt Charleston, and Red Rock Canyon
414 AM PDT Tue Mar 27 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* TIMING...Gusty winds will peak in tonight then gradually 
  weaken Tuesday morning. 

* WINDS...Northeast winds with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. 
  Localized strong downslope winds may affect the western slopes 
  of the Spring Mountains overnight with localized gusts to 60 
  mph possible along Highway 160 between Mountain Springs Summit 
  and Desert Rock. 

* IMPACTS...Strong gusts may lead to difficult driving 
  conditions due to crosswinds. Areas of blowing dust may also 
  result in pockets of reduced visibility. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ524>526-NVZ022-271800-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-180327T1800Z/
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
Southern Clark County-
Including Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, 
Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal Junction, 
Primm, .Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari
414 AM PDT Tue Mar 27 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* TIMING...Strong north winds will continue overnight into 
  Tuesday morning. Strongest winds are expected during the early 
  morning hours. 

* WINDS...Peak wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected and may 
  impact motorists along I-40 between Kelbaker Road and Needles. 

* IMPACTS...Strong gusts may lead to difficult driving 
  conditions due to crosswinds. Areas of blowing dust may also 
  result in pockets of reduced visibility. 

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.

&&

$$

AZZ002-036-CAZ527-NVZ021-271800-
/O.CON.KVEF.LW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180328T0300Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-
Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, 
Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Needles, Hoover Dam, 
and Laughlin
414 AM PDT Tue Mar 27 2018 /414 AM MST Tue Mar 27 2018/

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/
THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Gusty winds will continue through Tuesday afternoon 
  before starting to gradually decrease by early evening. 

* WINDS...North gusts to 40 mph overnight and continuing into 
  Tuesday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Boaters in the advisory area should use caution when 
  venturing onto area lakes. Strong winds over the open waters 
  will make the lake water rough and hazardous...and may result 
  in high waves which may tip or swamp smaller craft. For your 
  personal safety...avoid the open waters. Stay close to shore 
  or around protected areas. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Lake Wind Advisory indicates that winds will cause rough chop
on area lakes. Small boats will be especially prone to capsizing.

&&

$$
366 
WWUS75 KVEF 271733
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1033 AM PDT Tue Mar 27 2018

CAZ520-522-NVZ017-019-271845-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-180327T1800Z/
Owens Valley-Death Valley National Park-
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Spring Mountains-
Red Rock Canyon-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha,
Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Pahrump, 
Indian Springs, Desert Rock, Amargosa Valley, 
The Town Of Mt Charleston, and Red Rock Canyon
1033 AM PDT Tue Mar 27 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

North winds have diminished and will continue to decrease through
the afternoon.

$$

CAZ524>526-NVZ022-271845-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-180327T1800Z/
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin-
Southern Clark County-
Including Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, 
Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal Junction, 
Primm, .Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari
1033 AM PDT Tue Mar 27 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

North winds have diminished and will continue to decrease through
the afternoon.

$$

AZZ002-036-CAZ527-NVZ021-280145-
/O.CON.KVEF.LW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180328T0300Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-
Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, 
Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Needles, Hoover Dam, 
and Laughlin
1033 AM PDT Tue Mar 27 2018 /1033 AM MST Tue Mar 27 2018/

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/
THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Gusty winds will continue before gradually decreasing 
  by early evening. 

* WINDS...North gusts to 40 mph continuing into Tuesday 
  afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Boaters in the advisory area should use caution when 
  venturing onto area lakes. Strong winds over the open waters 
  will make the lake water rough and hazardous...and may result 
  in high waves which may tip or swamp smaller craft. For your 
  personal safety...avoid the open waters. Stay close to shore 
  or around protected areas. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Lake Wind Advisory indicates that winds will cause rough chop
on area lakes. Small boats will be especially prone to capsizing.

&&

$$

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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.