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Wind Advisory 38, NWS Las Vegas, NV

December 26, 2018Inyo County, California; Esmeralda County, Nye County, Nevada

NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this wind advisory at Dec 26, 2018, 2:52 PM PST for Inyo County, California; Esmeralda County, Nye County, Nevada. It took effect at Dec 27, 2018, 9:00 AM PST. It was in force for 15 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 26, 2018, 2:52 PM PST (22:52 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 27, 2018, 9:00 AM PST
Expired
Dec 28, 2018, 12:00 AM PST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Las Vegas, NV

Counties Inyo County, CA, Esmeralda County, NV, Nye County, NV

The nearest sounding before it

Las Vegas, NV (KVEF), launched 12:00Z, 10.9 hours before the alert went out and 188 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 2018-12-26Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2018-12-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 31 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
2014 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
61 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
31 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
76 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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312 
WWUS75 KVEF 262252
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
252 PM PST Wed Dec 26 2018

CAZ520-522-NVZ014-271100-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0038.181227T1700Z-181228T0800Z/
Owens Valley-Death Valley National Park-
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha,
Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Beatty, Goldfield, 
Silver Peak, and Dyer
252 PM PST Wed Dec 26 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT PST
THURSDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory for portions of southeast California and southern Nevada,
which is in effect from 9 AM Thursday to midnight PST Thursday 
night. 

* TIMING...A cold front will increase winds Thursday morning with
  strong, gusty winds continuing into the evening. 

* WINDS...North 25 to 35 MPH with gusts 40 to 45 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Strong crosswinds are likely on east to west oriented 
  roadways. Localized pockets of blowing dust and sand will be 
  possible.

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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
443 
WWUS75 KVEF 271000
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
200 AM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

CAZ520-522-NVZ014-280800-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0038.181227T1700Z-181228T0800Z/
Owens Valley-Death Valley National Park-
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha,
Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Beatty, Goldfield, 
Silver Peak, and Dyer
200 AM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

* TIMING...A cold front will increase winds this morning with 
  strong, gusty winds continuing into the evening. 

* WINDS...North 25 to 35 MPH with gusts 40 to 45 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Strong crosswinds are likely on east to west oriented 
  roadways. Localized pockets of blowing dust and sand will be 
  possible. 

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.

&&

$$
960 
WWUS75 KVEF 272234
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
234 PM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

CAZ522-281200-
/O.NEW.KVEF.FZ.A.0004.181229T1000Z-181230T1600Z/
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-181228T0800Z/
Death Valley National Park-
Including Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, 
and Shoshone
234 PM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Freeze
Watch, which is in effect from late Friday night through Sunday
morning. 

* TIMING...Gusty winds behind a cold front will continue into the
  evening hours then decrease overnight.
  
* WINDS...North 25 to 35 MPH with gusts 40 to 45 MPH.

* Impacts...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Strong crosswinds are likely on east to west oriented 
  roadways. Localized pockets of blowing dust and sand will be 
  possible. 

* TEMPERATURE...30 TO 40 degrees Saturday morning cooling to the
  upper 20s to the middle 30s Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures can damage or kill sensitive 
  vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

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.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ520-NVZ014-280800-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-181228T0800Z/
Owens Valley-Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha,
Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer
234 PM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

* TIMING...Gusty winds will continue into the evening hours then
  decrease overnight.

* WINDS...North 25 to 35 MPH with gusts 40 to 45 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Strong crosswinds are likely on east to west oriented 
  roadways. Localized pockets of blowing dust and sand will be 
  possible. 

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-NVZ021-281200-
/O.NEW.KVEF.FZ.A.0004.181229T1000Z-181230T1600Z/
Eastern Mojave Desert-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
Including Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, 
Hoover Dam, and Laughlin
234 PM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Freeze
Watch, which is in effect from late Friday night through Sunday
morning. 

* TEMPERATURE...Low to mid 30s Saturday morning cooling the the
  upper 20s to lower 30s Sunday morning. 

* IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures can damage or kill sensitive 
  vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.


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.

&&

$$
937 
WWUS75 KVEF 280735
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1135 PM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

CAZ522-281200-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-181228T0800Z/
/O.CON.KVEF.FZ.A.0004.181229T1000Z-181230T1600Z/
Death Valley National Park-
Including Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, 
and Shoshone
1135 PM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

* TEMPERATURE...30 TO 40 degrees Saturday morning cooling to the 
  upper 20s to the middle 30s Sunday morning. 

* IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures can damage or kill sensitive
  vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ520-NVZ014-280845-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-181228T0800Z/
Owens Valley-Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha,
Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer
1135 PM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

.Strong winds have decreased in speed this evening. A few wind
prone spots will continue to gust through Friday afternoon.

$$

CAZ524-NVZ021-281200-
/O.CON.KVEF.FZ.A.0004.181229T1000Z-181230T1600Z/
Eastern Mojave Desert-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
Including Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, 
Hoover Dam, and Laughlin
1135 PM PST Thu Dec 27 2018

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* TEMPERATURE...Low to mid 30s Saturday morning cooling the the 
  upper 20s to lower 30s Sunday morning. 

* IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures can damage or kill sensitive 
  vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. 

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.

&&

$$

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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.