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Wind Advisory 33, NWS Las Vegas, NV
NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this wind advisory at Nov 6, 2018, 2:05 PM PST for San Bernardino County, California; Clark County, Nevada; Mohave County, Arizona. It took effect at Nov 8, 2018, 4:00 AM PST. It was in force for 32 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 6, 2018, 2:05 PM PST (22:05 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 8, 2018, 4:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Nov 9, 2018, 11:51 AM PST
- In force
- 32 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 22:10 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Las Vegas, NV (KVEF), launched 12:00Z, 10.1 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
- 2948 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 37 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -15 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 97 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
425 WWUS75 KVEF 062205 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 205 PM PST Tue Nov 6 2018 AZZ002-036-CAZ524-526-527-NVZ021-022-071100- /O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0033.181108T1200Z-181109T2000Z/ Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area- Eastern Mojave Desert-Cadiz Basin-San Bernardino County- Upper Colorado River Valley-Southern Clark County- Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Vidal Junction, Needles, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, .Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 205 PM PST Tue Nov 6 2018 /305 PM MST Tue Nov 6 2018/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM PST /5 AM MST/ THURSDAY TO NOON PST /1 PM MST/ FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 4 AM PST /5 AM MST/ Thursday to noon PST /1 PM MST/ Friday. * TIMING...Winds will increase early Thursday morning down the Overton Arm of Lake Mead. The winds will then spread south into the Lower Colorado River Valley, southern Clark and eastern San Bernardino Counties. Winds will peak Thursday afternoon and night before decreasing Friday morning. * WINDS...Sustained north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 40 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... A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
6 follow-up statements
817 WWUS75 KVEF 071016 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 216 AM PST Wed Nov 7 2018 AZZ002-036-CAZ524-526-527-NVZ021-022-080000- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0033.181108T1200Z-181109T2000Z/ Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area- Eastern Mojave Desert-Cadiz Basin-San Bernardino County- Upper Colorado River Valley-Southern Clark County- Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Vidal Junction, Needles, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 216 AM PST Wed Nov 7 2018 /316 AM MST Wed Nov 7 2018/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM PST /5 AM MST/ THURSDAY TO NOON PST /1 PM MST/ FRIDAY... * TIMING...Winds will increase early Thursday morning down the Overton Arm of Lake Mead. The winds will then spread south into the Lower Colorado River Valley, southern Clark and eastern San Bernardino Counties. Winds will peak Thursday afternoon and night before decreasing Friday morning. * WINDS...Sustained north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds in excess of 30 MPH will create dangerous boating conditions on area lakes during the advisory period. These winds will create very choppy waters and generate large waves which could capsize or swamp small craft. For your personal safety...operators of small craft are urged to postpone their outings until the winds subside. If you do venture out onto the lakes...avoid the open water and stay close to shore or in protected coves and inlets. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
132 WWUS75 KVEF 072152 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 152 PM PST Wed Nov 7 2018 AZZ002-036-CAZ524-526-527-NVZ021-022-081230- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0033.181108T1200Z-181109T2000Z/ Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area- Eastern Mojave Desert-Cadiz Basin-San Bernardino County- Upper Colorado River Valley-Southern Clark County- Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Vidal Junction, Needles, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 152 PM PST Wed Nov 7 2018 /252 PM MST Wed Nov 7 2018/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM PST /5 AM MST/ THURSDAY TO NOON PST /1 PM MST/ FRIDAY... * TIMING...Winds will increase early Thursday morning down the Overton Arm of Lake Mead. The winds will then spread south into the Lower Colorado River Valley, southern Clark and eastern San Bernardino Counties. Winds will peak Thursday afternoon and night before decreasing Friday morning. * WINDS...Sustained north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 40 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... A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AZZ003-NVZ017-081230- /O.NEW.KVEF.FZ.A.0002.181109T0600Z-181109T1600Z/ Northwest Deserts-Western Clark and Southern Nye County- Including Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, and Amargosa Valley 152 PM PST Wed Nov 7 2018 /252 PM MST Wed Nov 7 2018/ ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Freeze Watch, which is in effect from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * TEMPERATURE...Low temperatures of 29 to 32 degrees are expected in sheltered locations Friday morning, with more widespread temperatures of 28 to 32 expected Saturday morning as wind speeds relax. * IMPACTS...These temperatures will mark the end of the growing season. Sub freezing temperatures will also pose dangers to pets left outside and any sensitive vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible. These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. Preparations should be made to protect exposed outdoor water pipes. && $$
365 WWUS75 KVEF 081222 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 422 AM PST Thu Nov 8 2018 AZZ002-036-CAZ524-526-527-NVZ021-022-090000- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-181109T2000Z/ Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area- Eastern Mojave Desert-Cadiz Basin-San Bernardino County- Upper Colorado River Valley-Southern Clark County- Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Vidal Junction, Needles, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 422 AM PST Thu Nov 8 2018 /522 AM MST Thu Nov 8 2018/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST /1 PM MST/ FRIDAY... * TIMING...Winds will increase early Thursday morning down the Overton Arm of Lake Mead. The winds will then spread south into the Lower Colorado River Valley, southern Clark and eastern San Bernardino Counties. Winds will peak Thursday afternoon and night before decreasing Friday morning. * WINDS...Sustained north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 40 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... A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AZZ003-NVZ017-090000- /O.CON.KVEF.FZ.A.0002.181109T0600Z-181109T1600Z/ Northwest Deserts-Western Clark and Southern Nye County- Including Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, and Amargosa Valley 422 AM PST Thu Nov 8 2018 /522 AM MST Thu Nov 8 2018/ ...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * TEMPERATURE...Low temperatures of 29 to 32 degrees are expected in sheltered locations Friday morning, with more widespread temperatures of 28 to 32 expected Saturday morning as wind speeds relax. * IMPACTS...These temperatures will mark the end of the growing season. Sub freezing temperatures will also pose dangers to pets left outside and any sensitive vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible. These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. Preparations should be made to protect exposed outdoor water pipes. && $$
567 WWUS75 KVEF 082030 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1230 PM PST Thu Nov 8 2018 AZZ003-NVZ017-082130- /O.CAN.KVEF.FZ.A.0002.181109T0600Z-181109T1600Z/ Northwest Deserts-Western Clark and Southern Nye County- Including the cities of Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, and Amargosa Valley 1230 PM PST Thu Nov 8 2018 /130 PM MST Thu Nov 8 2018/ ...FREEZE WATCH IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has cancelled the Freeze Watch. Forecasted low temperatures in the watch area are now marginally above freezing temperatures for Friday morning. While some locations may see temperatures near or just below 32 degrees, most areas will remain warmer and impacts will be minimal. $$ AZZ002-036-CAZ524-526-527-NVZ021-022-091130- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-181109T2000Z/ Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area- Eastern Mojave Desert-Cadiz Basin-San Bernardino County- Upper Colorado River Valley-Southern Clark County- Including the cities of Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Vidal Junction, Needles, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 1230 PM PST Thu Nov 8 2018 /130 PM MST Thu Nov 8 2018/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST /1 PM MST/ FRIDAY... * TIMING...Winds are close to peaking this afternoon and are expected to remain elevated overnight before decreasing Friday morning. * WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph possible. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs and small trees. Driving hazards for high profile vehicles are possible in localized areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
019 WWUS75 KVEF 091129 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 329 AM PST Fri Nov 9 2018 AZZ002-036-CAZ524-526-527-NVZ021-022-092000- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-181109T2000Z/ Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area- Eastern Mojave Desert-Cadiz Basin-San Bernardino County- Upper Colorado River Valley-Southern Clark County- Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Vidal Junction, Needles, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 329 AM PST Fri Nov 9 2018 /429 AM MST Fri Nov 9 2018/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST /1 PM MST/ TODAY... * TIMING...Gusty north winds will continue through the morning hours before diminishing early this afternoon. * WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs and small trees. Driving hazards for high profile vehicles are possible in localized areas. Gusty winds will also create dangerous boating conditions on area lakes. 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. 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. && $$
325 WWUS75 KVEF 091951 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1151 AM PST Fri Nov 9 2018 AZZ002-036-CAZ524-526-527-NVZ021-022-092100- /O.CAN.KVEF.WI.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-181109T2000Z/ Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area- Eastern Mojave Desert-Cadiz Basin-San Bernardino County- Upper Colorado River Valley-Southern Clark County- Including the cities of Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Vidal Junction, Needles, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 1151 AM PST Fri Nov 9 2018 /1251 PM MST Fri Nov 9 2018/ ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has cancelled the Wind Advisory. Wind speeds and gusts in the Advisory area remain elevated but continue to show a general downward trend this afternoon. Impacts will be minimal as these winds will continue to subside. Localized areas may gust as high as 40 mph over the next couple hours. $$
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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.