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Wind Advisory 32, NWS Las Vegas, NV
NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this wind advisory at Oct 13, 2018, 2:40 PM PDT for San Bernardino County, California; Mohave County, Arizona; Clark County, Nevada. It took effect at Oct 14, 2018, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 33 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 13, 2018, 2:40 PM PDT (21:40 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 14, 2018, 11:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- Oct 15, 2018, 8:00 PM PDT
- In force
- 33 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Las Vegas, NV
Counties Mohave County, AZ, San Bernardino County, CA, Clark County, NV
The radar
The Las Vegas radar (KESX), 15 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:44 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 12:00Z, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 101 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2266 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 2 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -45 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 42 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
796 WWUS75 KVEF 132140 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 240 PM PDT Sat Oct 13 2018 AZZ001-CAZ520-NVZ014-015-141100- /O.CON.KVEF.FZ.W.0001.181015T0900Z-181015T1600Z/ Northwest Plateau-Owens Valley-Esmeralda and Central Nye County- Lincoln County- Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbell, Western Grand Canyon, Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, Dyer, Caliente, Pioche, Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, and Rachel 240 PM PDT Sat Oct 13 2018 /240 PM MST Sat Oct 13 2018/ ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM PDT /2 AM MST/ TO 9 AM PDT /9 AM MST/ MONDAY... * TEMPERATURE...First sub-freezing temperatures of the Fall Season. Lows Monday morning between 26 and 31 degrees. * IMPACTS...Below freezing temperatures will impact sensitive vegetation and exposed pipes. Take proper precautions by covering plants and wrapping exposed pipes with foam insulation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. Bring pets indoors to protect them from the cold. Steps should be taken to protect exposed outdoor water pipes && $$ AZZ002-036-CAZ524-526-527-NVZ016-021-022-141100- /O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0032.181014T1800Z-181016T0300Z/ Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area- Eastern Mojave Desert-Cadiz Basin-San Bernardino County- Upper Colorado River Valley-Northeast Clark County- Southern Clark County- Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Vidal Junction, Needles, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, .Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 240 PM PDT Sat Oct 13 2018 /240 PM MST Sat Oct 13 2018/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ SUNDAY TO 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ Sunday to 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ Monday. * TIMING...North winds will increase late Sunday morning, peak in intensity Sunday night and Monday before weakening Monday evening. * WINDS...Sustained north wind 20 to 35 mph, gusts 45 to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds in excess of 30 MPH will create dangerous boating conditions on area lakes during the advisory period. These winds will create very choppy waters and generate large waves which could capsize or swamp small craft. For your personal safety...operators of small craft are urged to postpone their outings until the winds subside. If you do venture out onto the lakes...avoid the open water and stay close to shore or in protected coves and inlets. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorcycle riders and drivers of vans...campers...trailers and any other high profile vehicle should be alert to the danger of these strong winds. && $$
6 follow-up statements
171 WWUS75 KVEF 140921 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 221 AM PDT Sun Oct 14 2018 AZZ001-CAZ520-NVZ014-015-141900- /O.CON.KVEF.FZ.W.0001.181015T0900Z-181015T1600Z/ Northwest Plateau-Owens Valley-Esmeralda and Central Nye County- Lincoln County- Including the cities of Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbell, Western Grand Canyon, Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, Dyer, Caliente, Pioche, Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, and Rachel 221 AM PDT Sun Oct 14 2018 /221 AM MST Sun Oct 14 2018/ ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM PDT /2 AM MST/ TO 9 AM PDT /9 AM MST/ MONDAY... * TEMPERATURE...First sub-freezing temperatures of the Fall Season. Lows Monday morning between 26 and 31 degrees. * IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures could kill sensitive vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. Bring pets indoors to protect them from the cold. Steps should be taken to protect exposed outdoor water pipes && $$ AZZ002-036-CAZ524-526-527-NVZ016-021-022-141900- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0032.181014T1800Z-181016T0300Z/ Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area- Eastern Mojave Desert-Cadiz Basin-San Bernardino County- Upper Colorado River Valley-Northeast Clark County- Southern Clark County- Including the cities of Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Vidal Junction, Needles, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, .Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 221 AM PDT Sun Oct 14 2018 /221 AM MST Sun Oct 14 2018/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ THIS MORNING TO 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ MONDAY... * TIMING...North winds will increase late this morning, peak in intensity tonight and Monday before weakening Monday evening. * WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorcycle riders and drivers of vans...campers...trailers and any other high profile vehicle should be alert to the danger of these strong winds. && $$
939 WWUS75 KVEF 141719 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1019 AM PDT Sun Oct 14 2018 AZZ001-CAZ520-NVZ014-015-150300- /O.CON.KVEF.FZ.W.0001.181015T0900Z-181015T1600Z/ Northwest Plateau-Owens Valley-Esmeralda and Central Nye County- Lincoln County- Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbell, Western Grand Canyon, Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, Dyer, Caliente, Pioche, Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, and Rachel 1019 AM PDT Sun Oct 14 2018 /1019 AM MST Sun Oct 14 2018/ ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM PDT /2 AM MST/ TO 9 AM PDT /9 AM MST/ MONDAY... * TEMPERATURE...First sub-freezing temperatures of the Fall Season. Lows Monday morning between 26 and 31 degrees. * IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures could kill sensitive vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. Bring pets indoors to protect them from the cold. Steps should be taken to protect exposed outdoor water pipes && $$ AZZ002-036-CAZ524-526-527-NVZ016-021-022-150300- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0032.181014T1800Z-181016T0300Z/ Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area- Eastern Mojave Desert-Cadiz Basin-San Bernardino County- Upper Colorado River Valley-Northeast Clark County- Southern Clark County- Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Vidal Junction, Needles, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, .Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 1019 AM PDT Sun Oct 14 2018 /1019 AM MST Sun Oct 14 2018/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ MONDAY... * TIMING...North winds will continue to increase through the day, peak in intensity tonight and Monday before weakening Monday evening. * WINDS...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * IMPACTS...Strong winds in excess of 30 MPH will create dangerous boating conditions on area lakes during the advisory period. These winds will create very choppy waters and generate large waves which could capsize or swamp small craft. For your personal safety...operators of small craft are urged to postpone their outings until the winds subside. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorcycle riders and drivers of vans...campers...trailers and any other high profile vehicle should be alert to the danger of these strong winds. && $$
244 WWUS75 KVEF 150259 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 759 PM PDT Sun Oct 14 2018 AZZ001-CAZ520-NVZ014-015-151000- /O.CON.KVEF.FZ.W.0001.181015T0900Z-181015T1600Z/ Northwest Plateau-Owens Valley-Esmeralda and Central Nye County- Lincoln County- Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbell, Western Grand Canyon, Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, Dyer, Caliente, Pioche, Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, and Rachel 759 PM PDT Sun Oct 14 2018 /759 PM MST Sun Oct 14 2018/ ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM PDT /2 AM MST/ TO 9 AM PDT /9 AM MST/ MONDAY... * TEMPERATURE...First sub-freezing temperatures of the Fall Season. Lows Monday morning between 26 and 31 degrees. * IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures could kill sensitive vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Bring pets indoors to protect them from the cold. Steps should be taken to protect exposed outdoor water pipes and sensitive plants. && $$ AZZ002-036-CAZ524-526-527-NVZ016-021-022-151000- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-181016T0300Z/ Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area- Eastern Mojave Desert-Cadiz Basin-San Bernardino County- Upper Colorado River Valley-Northeast Clark County- Southern Clark County- Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Vidal Junction, Needles, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, .Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 759 PM PDT Sun Oct 14 2018 /759 PM MST Sun Oct 14 2018/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ MONDAY... * TIMING...North winds will increase tonight and peak from mid morning Monday through the afternoon before weakening Monday evening. * WINDS...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Dangerous boating conditions can be expected on area lakes during the advisory period. These winds will create very choppy waters and generate large waves which could capsize or swamp small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorcycle riders and drivers of vans...campers...trailers and any other high profile vehicle should be alert to the danger of these strong winds. Operators of small craft are urged to postpone their outings on area lakes until the winds subside. && $$
129 WWUS75 KVEF 150954 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 254 AM PDT Mon Oct 15 2018 AZZ001-CAZ520-NVZ014-015-151600- /O.CON.KVEF.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-181015T1600Z/ Northwest Plateau-Owens Valley-Esmeralda and Central Nye County- Lincoln County- Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbell, Western Grand Canyon, Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, Dyer, Caliente, Pioche, Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, and Rachel 254 AM PDT Mon Oct 15 2018 /254 AM MST Mon Oct 15 2018/ ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT /9 AM MST/ THIS MORNING... * TEMPERATURE...First sub-freezing temperatures of the Fall Season. Lows Monday morning between 26 and 31 degrees. * IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures could kill sensitive vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Bring pets indoors to protect them from the cold. Steps should be taken to protect exposed outdoor water pipes and sensitive plants. && $$ AZZ002-036-CAZ524-526-527-NVZ016-021-022-151700- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-181016T0300Z/ Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area- Eastern Mojave Desert-Cadiz Basin-San Bernardino County- Upper Colorado River Valley-Northeast Clark County- Southern Clark County- Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Vidal Junction, Needles, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, .Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 254 AM PDT Mon Oct 15 2018 /254 AM MST Mon Oct 15 2018/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * TIMING...North winds will continue to increase and peak from mid morning through the afternoon before weakening this evening. * WINDS...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Dangerous boating conditions can be expected on area lakes during the advisory period. These winds will create very choppy waters and generate large waves which could capsize or swamp small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorcycle riders and drivers of vans...campers...trailers and any other high profile vehicle should be alert to the danger of these strong winds. Operators of small craft are urged to postpone their outings on area lakes until the winds subside. && $$
469 WWUS75 KVEF 151545 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 845 AM PDT Mon Oct 15 2018 AZZ001-CAZ520-NVZ014-015-151645- /O.EXP.KVEF.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-181015T1600Z/ Northwest Plateau-Owens Valley-Esmeralda and Central Nye County- Lincoln County- Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbell, Western Grand Canyon, Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, Dyer, Caliente, Pioche, Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, and Rachel 845 AM PDT Mon Oct 15 2018 /845 AM MST Mon Oct 15 2018/ ...FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PDT /9 AM MST/ THIS MORNING... Temperatures that dipped below freezing earlier this morning have rebounded above 32 degrees already. The freeze warning will be allowed to expire at 9 am PDT. Some lows from this morning... Bishop, CA 30 degrees Dyer, NV 25 degrees Goldfield, NV 26 degrees Rachel, NV 21 degrees Pioche, NV 28 degrees Caliente, NV 28 degrees $$ AZZ002-036-CAZ524-526-527-NVZ016-021-022-160300- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-181016T0300Z/ Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area- Eastern Mojave Desert-Cadiz Basin-San Bernardino County- Upper Colorado River Valley-Northeast Clark County- Southern Clark County- Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Vidal Junction, Needles, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, .Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 845 AM PDT Mon Oct 15 2018 /845 AM MST Mon Oct 15 2018/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * TIMING...North winds will peak between this morning and this afternoon before weakening this evening. * WINDS...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Dangerous boating conditions can be expected on area lakes during the advisory period. These winds will create very choppy waters and generate large waves which could capsize or swamp small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorcycle riders and drivers of vans...campers...trailers and any other high profile vehicle should be alert to the danger of these strong winds. Operators of small craft are urged to postpone their outings on area lakes until the winds subside. && $$
073 WWUS75 KVEF 160259 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 759 PM PDT Mon Oct 15 2018 AZZ002-036-CAZ524-526-527-NVZ016-021-022-160400- /O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-181016T0300Z/ Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area- Eastern Mojave Desert-Cadiz Basin-San Bernardino County- Upper Colorado River Valley-Northeast Clark County- Southern Clark County- Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Vidal Junction, Needles, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, .Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 759 PM PDT Mon Oct 15 2018 /759 PM MST Mon Oct 15 2018/ ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... Winds were decreasing along the Colorado River Valley this evening, but north winds of 15 to 25 mph will persist overnight through early Tuesday morning. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Las Vegas, NV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 12:15 AM PDT | Flash Flood Warning | VEF | San Bernardino | 4 hr |
| Oct 13, 1:10 AM PDT | Freeze Warning | VEF | 56 hr | |
| Oct 13, 1:27 AM PDT | Areal Flood Advisory | VEF | San Bernardino | 3 hr |
| Oct 13, 2:37 AM PDT | Flash Flood Watch | VEF | San Bernardino | 12 hr |
| Oct 13, 2:52 AM PDT | Areal Flood Advisory | VEF | San Bernardino | 5 hr |
| Oct 13, 4:13 AM PDT | Areal Flood Advisory | VEF | San Bernardino | 6 hr |
| Oct 13, 4:26 AM PDT | Flash Flood Warning | VEF | San Bernardino | 5 hr |
| Oct 13, 5:46 AM PDT | Areal Flood Advisory | VEF | San Bernardino | 3 hr |
| Oct 13, 6:00 AM PDT | Flash Flood Warning | VEF | San Bernardino | 3 hr |
| Oct 13, 8:14 AM PDT | Areal Flood Advisory | VEF | San Bernardino | 3 hr |
| Oct 13, 9:13 AM PDT | Areal Flood Advisory | VEF | Mohave | 2 hr |
Nearby
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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.