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Wind Advisory 5, NWS Las Vegas, NV

February 9, 2018Inyo County, San Bernardino County, California; 4 counties in Nevada; Mohave County, Arizona

NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this wind advisory at Feb 9, 2018, 2:37 AM PST for Inyo County, San Bernardino County, California; 4 counties in Nevada; Mohave County, Arizona. It took effect at Feb 10, 2018, 11:00 AM PST. It was in force for 23 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 9, 2018, 2:37 AM PST (10:37 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 10, 2018, 11:00 AM PST
Expired
Feb 11, 2018, 10:00 AM PST
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Las Vegas, NV

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

The radar

The Las Vegas radar (KESX), 142 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:43 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, 10.6 hours before the alert went out and 47 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 2018-02-09Temperature 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 2018-02-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 0 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
3405 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
11 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
0 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-12 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

313 
WWUS75 KVEF 091037
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
237 AM PST Fri Feb 9 2018

AZZ002-036-CAZ524-526-527-NVZ021-022-100000-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0005.180211T0300Z-180211T1800Z/
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
237 AM PST Fri Feb 9 2018 /337 AM MST Fri Feb 9 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/ SATURDAY TO
10 AM PST /11 AM MST/ SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory for the Colorado River Valley, eastern San Bernardino
County, and extreme southern Nevada, which is in effect from 7 PM
PST /8 PM MST/ Saturday to 10 AM PST /11 AM MST/ Sunday.

* TIMING...Winds will increase late Saturday afternoon, peak
  Saturday night, and decrease Sunday morning.

* WINDS...North winds 30 to 40 mph gusting 40 to 50 mph. Isolated
  gusts up to 55 mph are possible.

* WAVE CONDITIONS...Wave heights of 1 to 3 feet will be possible 
  on Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, and Lake Havasu. 

* IMPACTS...Winds will make driving difficult for motorcyclists,
  large trucks, trailers, and campers traveling on Interstate 15
  and Interstate 40 in eastern San Bernardino County as well as on
  Highway 95 near the Nevada/California border southward. Strong 
  winds over open waters will make the lake water rough and 
  hazardous and may result in high waves which may tip or swamp 
  small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Tie down 
loose cargo, watch for wind prone areas, and allow for enough 
space while passing. Boaters should take responsibility for 
personal safety and avoid the open waters. Stay close to shore or
around protected areas. 

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
094 
WWUS75 KVEF 092303
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
303 PM PST Fri Feb 9 2018

CAZ520>522-NVZ014-017-101230-
/O.EXB.KVEF.WI.Y.0005.180210T1900Z-180211T0600Z/
Owens Valley-White Mountains of Inyo County-
Death Valley National Park-Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha,
Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, 
Shoshone, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, Dyer, Pahrump, 
Indian Springs, Desert Rock, and Amargosa Valley
303 PM PST Fri Feb 9 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM to 10 PM PST Saturday. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase late Saturday morning, peak
  Saturday afternoon, and decrease Saturday night. 

* WINDS...North winds 25 to 35 mph gusting 35 to 45 mph. Isolated
  gusts up to 50 mph are possible.  

* IMPACTS...Winds will make driving difficult for motorcyclists,
  large trucks, trailers, and campers traveling on Highway 95 and
  Highway 395. Blowing dust may lead to restricted visibilty for
  motorists traveling in the area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Tie down
loose cargo, watch for wind prone areas, and allow for enough
space while passing.

&&

$$

NVZ016-018>020-101230-
/O.EXB.KVEF.WI.Y.0005.180210T2200Z-180211T0600Z/
Northeast Clark County-Sheep Range-Spring Mountains-
Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley-
Including Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, 
The Town Of Mt Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, 
North Las Vegas, Henderson, and Boulder City
303 PM PST Fri Feb 9 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM to 10 PM PST Saturday. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase early Saturday afternoon, peak in
  the early evening Saturday, and decrease Saturday night. 

* WINDS...North winds 20 to 30 mph gusting to 40 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Winds will make driving difficult for motorcyclists,
  large trucks, trailers, and campers traveling on Interstate 15,
  Highway 93 and Highway 95.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Tie down
loose cargo, watch for wind prone areas, and allow for enough
space while passing.

&&

$$

AZZ002-036-CAZ524-526-527-NVZ021-022-101230-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0005.180211T0300Z-180211T1800Z/
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
303 PM PST Fri Feb 9 2018 /403 PM MST Fri Feb 9 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/
SATURDAY TO 10 AM PST /11 AM MST/ SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase late Saturday afternoon, peak 
  Saturday night, and decrease Sunday morning. 

* WINDS...North winds 30 to 40 mph gusting 40 to 50 mph. 
  Isolated gusts up to 55 mph are possible. 

* WAVE CONDITIONS...Wave heights of 1 to 3 feet will be possible 
  on Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, and Lake Havasu. 

* IMPACTS...Winds will make driving difficult for motorcyclists, 
  large trucks, trailers, and campers traveling on Interstate 15 
  and Interstate 40 in eastern San Bernardino County as well as 
  on Highway 95 near the Nevada/California border southward. 
  Strong winds over open waters will make the lake water rough 
  and hazardous and may result in high waves which may tip or 
  swamp small craft. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Tie down
loose cargo, watch for wind prone areas, and allow for enough
space while passing. Boaters should take responsibility for
personal safety and avoid the open waters. Stay close to shore or
around protected areas.

&&

$$
833 
WWUS75 KVEF 101136
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
336 AM PST Sat Feb 10 2018

CAZ520>522-NVZ014-017-102100-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0005.180210T1900Z-180211T0600Z/
Owens Valley-White Mountains of Inyo County-
Death Valley National Park-Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha,
Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, 
Shoshone, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, Dyer, Pahrump, 
Indian Springs, Desert Rock, and Amargosa Valley
336 AM PST Sat Feb 10 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will increase late this morning, peak this 
  afternoon, and decrease late tonight. 

* WINDS...North winds 25 to 35 mph gusting 35 to 45 mph. 
  Isolated gusts up to 50 mph are possible. 

* IMPACTS...Winds will make driving difficult for motorcyclists, 
  large trucks, trailers, and campers traveling on Highway 95 
  and Highway 395. Blowing dust may lead to restricted visibilty 
  for motorists traveling in the area. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Tie down
loose cargo, watch for wind prone areas, and allow for enough
space while passing.

&&

$$

NVZ016-018>020-102100-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0005.180210T2200Z-180211T0600Z/
Northeast Clark County-Sheep Range-Spring Mountains-
Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley-
Including Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, 
The Town Of Mt Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, 
North Las Vegas, Henderson, and Boulder City
336 AM PST Sat Feb 10 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will increase early this afternoon, peak in the
  early evening, and decrease tonight. 

* WINDS...North winds 20 to 30 mph gusting to 40 mph.

* IMPACTS...Winds will make driving difficult for motorcyclists, 
  large trucks, trailers, and campers traveling on Interstate 
  15, Highway 93 and Highway 95. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Tie down
loose cargo, watch for wind prone areas, and allow for enough
space while passing.

&&

$$

AZZ002-036-CAZ524-526-527-NVZ021-022-102100-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0005.180211T0300Z-180211T1800Z/
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
336 AM PST Sat Feb 10 2018 /436 AM MST Sat Feb 10 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING TO 10 AM PST /11 AM MST/ SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase late this afternoon, peak tonight,
  and decrease Sunday morning. 

* WINDS...North winds 30 to 40 mph gusting 40 to 50 mph. 
  Isolated gusts up to 55 mph are possible. 

* WAVE CONDITIONS...Wave heights of 1 to 3 feet will be possible 
  on Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, and Lake Havasu. 

* IMPACTS...Winds will make driving difficult for motorcyclists, 
  large trucks, trailers, and campers traveling on Interstate 15 
  and Interstate 40 in eastern San Bernardino County as well as 
  on Highway 95 near the Nevada/California border southward. 
  Strong winds over open waters will make the lake water rough 
  and hazardous and may result in high waves which may tip or 
  swamp small craft. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Tie down
loose cargo, watch for wind prone areas, and allow for enough
space while passing. Boaters should take responsibility for
personal safety and avoid the open waters. Stay close to shore or
around protected areas.

&&

$$
739 
WWUS75 KVEF 101708
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
908 AM PST Sat Feb 10 2018

CAZ523-110115-
/O.EXB.KVEF.WI.Y.0005.180211T0100Z-180211T0600Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin
908 AM PST Sat Feb 10 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 5 PM this afternoon to 10 PM
PST this evening. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase late this afternoon, peak in the 
  early evening, and decrease tonight. 

* WINDS...North winds 20 to 30 mph gusting to 40 mph, mainly north
  of I-15, in the Fort Irwin area.

* IMPACTS...Winds will make driving difficult for motorcyclists,
  large trucks, trailers, and campers traveling on area roadways.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Tie down
loose cargo, watch for wind prone areas, and allow for enough
space while passing.

&&

$$

AZZ003-110115-
/O.EXB.KVEF.WI.Y.0005.180211T0100Z-180211T1800Z/
Northwest Deserts-
Including Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, and Yucca
1008 AM MST Sat Feb 10 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 11 AM MST
Sunday. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase late this afternoon, peak
  overnight, and decrease through Sunday morning. 

* WINDS...North winds 20 to 30 mph gusting 35-45 mph. Isolated 
  gusts to 55 mph possible on the western slopes of the Hualapai 
  Mountains.

* IMPACTS...Winds will make driving difficult for motorcyclists,
  large trucks, trailers, and campers traveling on area roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Tie down
loose cargo, watch for wind prone areas, and allow for enough
space while passing.

&&

$$

AZZ002-036-CAZ524-526-527-NVZ021-022-110115-
/O.EXT.KVEF.WI.Y.0005.180211T0100Z-180211T1800Z/
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
908 AM PST Sat Feb 10 2018 /1008 AM MST Sat Feb 10 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM PST /6 PM MST/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST /11 AM MST/ SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase late this afternoon, peak 
  tonight, and decrease Sunday morning. 

* WINDS...North winds 30 to 40 mph gusting 40 to 50 mph. 
  Isolated gusts up to 55 mph are possible. 

* WAVE CONDITIONS...Wave heights of 1 to 3 feet will be possible 
  on Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, and Lake Havasu. 

* IMPACTS...Winds will make driving difficult for motorcyclists, 
  large trucks, trailers, and campers traveling on Interstate 15 
  and Interstate 40 in eastern San Bernardino County as well as 
  on Highway 95 near the Nevada/California border southward. 
  Strong winds over open waters will make the lake water rough 
  and hazardous and may result in high waves which may tip or 
  swamp small craft. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Tie down
loose cargo, watch for wind prone areas, and allow for enough
space while passing. Boaters should take responsibility for
personal safety and avoid the open waters. Stay close to shore or
around protected areas.

&&

$$

CAZ520>522-NVZ014-017-110115-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0005.180210T1900Z-180211T0600Z/
Owens Valley-White Mountains of Inyo County-
Death Valley National Park-Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha,
Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, 
Shoshone, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, Dyer, Pahrump, 
Indian Springs, Desert Rock, and Amargosa Valley
908 AM PST Sat Feb 10 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will increase late this morning, peak this 
  afternoon, and decrease late tonight. 

* WINDS...North winds 25 to 35 mph gusting 35 to 45 mph. 
  Isolated gusts up to 50 mph are possible. 

* IMPACTS...Winds will make driving difficult for motorcyclists,
  large trucks, trailers, and campers traveling on Highway 95 and
  Highway 395. Blowing dust may lead to restricted visibility for
  motorists traveling in the area. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Tie down
loose cargo, watch for wind prone areas, and allow for enough
space while passing.

&&

$$

NVZ016-018>020-110115-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0005.180210T2200Z-180211T0600Z/
Northeast Clark County-Sheep Range-Spring Mountains-
Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley-
Including Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, 
The Town Of Mt Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, 
North Las Vegas, Henderson, and Boulder City
908 AM PST Sat Feb 10 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will increase early this afternoon, peak in the 
  early evening, and decrease tonight. 

* WINDS...North winds 20 to 30 mph gusting to 35 to 45 mph.
  Isolated gusts to near 60 mph along the western slopes of the
  Spring Mountains.

* IMPACTS...Winds will make driving difficult for motorcyclists, 
  large trucks, trailers, and campers traveling on Interstate 
  15, Highway 93 and Highway 95. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Tie down
loose cargo, watch for wind prone areas, and allow for enough
space while passing.

&&

$$

Wolcott
856 
WWUS75 KVEF 110042
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
442 PM PST Sat Feb 10 2018

AZZ002-003-036-CAZ524-526-527-NVZ021-022-110845-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0005.180211T0100Z-180211T1800Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Northwest Deserts-
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, 
Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca,
Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, Vidal Junction, Needles, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, 
Primm, .Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari
442 PM PST Sat Feb 10 2018 /542 PM MST Sat Feb 10 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST /11 AM MST/
SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will continue to increase this evening, peak
  tonight, and decrease Sunday morning. 

* WINDS...North winds 25 to 35 mph gusting 40 to 50 mph. Isolated
  gusts up to 55 mph are possible. 

* WAVE CONDITIONS...Wave heights of 1 to 3 feet will be possible 
  on Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, and Lake Havasu. 

* IMPACTS...Winds will make driving difficult for motorcyclists, 
  large trucks, trailers, and campers traveling on Interstate 15 
  and Interstate 40 in eastern San Bernardino County as well as 
  on Highway 95 near the Nevada/California border southward. 
  Strong winds over open waters will make the lake water rough 
  and hazardous and may result in high waves which may tip or 
  swamp small craft. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Tie down
loose cargo, watch for wind prone areas, and allow for enough
space while passing. Boaters should take responsibility for
personal safety and avoid the open waters. Stay close to shore or
around protected areas.

&&

$$

CAZ520>522-NVZ014-016>020-110600-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180211T0600Z/
Owens Valley-White Mountains of Inyo County-
Death Valley National Park-Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Northeast Clark County-Western Clark and Southern Nye County-
Sheep Range-Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha,
Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, 
Shoshone, 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, and Boulder City
442 PM PST Sat Feb 10 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue this evening, then decrease
  overnight.
 
* WINDS...North winds 20 to 30 mph gusting to 35 to 45 mph.
  Isolated gusts to near 60 mph possible along the western slopes
  of the Spring Mountains. 

* IMPACTS...Winds will make driving difficult for motorcyclists, 
  large trucks, trailers, and campers traveling on Interstate 
  15, Highway 93 and Highway 95. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Tie down
loose cargo, watch for wind prone areas, and allow for enough
space while passing.

&&

$$

CAZ523-110600-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0005.180211T0100Z-180211T0600Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin
442 PM PST Sat Feb 10 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue this evening, then decrease
  overnight.
  

* WINDS...North winds 20 to 30 mph gusting around 40 mph, mainly 
  north of I-15, in the Fort Irwin area. 

* IMPACTS...Winds will make driving difficult for motorcyclists, 
  large trucks, trailers, and campers traveling on area 
  roadways. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Tie down
loose cargo, watch for wind prone areas, and allow for enough
space while passing.

&&

$$
478 
WWUS75 KVEF 110535
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
935 PM PST Sat Feb 10 2018

CAZ520>523-NVZ014-016>020-110645-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180211T0600Z/
Owens Valley-White Mountains of Inyo County-
Death Valley National Park-Western Mojave Desert-
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Northeast Clark County-
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Sheep Range-
Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha,
Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, 
Shoshone, Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, 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, and Boulder City
935 PM PST Sat Feb 10 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Winds have started decreasing with most locations seeing gusts
only in the 20 to 30 mph range. Winds will continue to decrease 
overnight.

$$

AZZ002-003-036-CAZ524-526-527-NVZ021-022-111800-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180211T1800Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Northwest Deserts-
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, 
Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca,
Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, Vidal Junction, Needles, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, 
Primm, .Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari
935 PM PST Sat Feb 10 2018 /1035 PM MST Sat Feb 10 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST /11 AM MST/
SUNDAY...

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue tonight, and decrease 
  Sunday morning. 

* WINDS...North winds 25 to 35 mph gusting 40 to 50 mph.

* WAVE CONDITIONS...Wave heights of 1 to 3 feet will be possible 
  on Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, and Lake Havasu. 

* IMPACTS...Winds will make driving difficult for motorcyclists, 
  large trucks, trailers, and campers traveling on Interstate 15 
  and Interstate 40 in eastern San Bernardino County as well as 
  on Highway 95 near the Nevada/California border southward. 
  Strong winds over open waters will make the lake water rough 
  and hazardous and may result in high waves which may tip or 
  swamp small craft. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Tie down
loose cargo, watch for wind prone areas, and allow for enough
space while passing. Boaters should take responsibility for
personal safety and avoid the open waters. Stay close to shore or
around protected areas.

&&

$$
153 
WWUS75 KVEF 111616
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
816 AM PST Sun Feb 11 2018

AZZ003-CAZ524-526-NVZ022-111730-
/O.CAN.KVEF.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180211T1800Z/
Northwest Deserts-Eastern Mojave Desert-Cadiz Basin-
Southern Clark County-
Including Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, Vidal Junction, Primm, .Searchlight, 
and Cal-Nev-Ari
816 AM PST Sun Feb 11 2018 /916 AM MST Sun Feb 11 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

Winds have decreased below advisory level this morning. Therefore
the Wind Advisory has been cancelled. An advisory remains in place
for the Colorado River Valley.

$$
 
AZZ002-036-CAZ527-NVZ021-111800-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180211T1800Z/
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
816 AM PST Sun Feb 11 2018 /916 AM MST Sun Feb 11 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST /11 AM MST/
THIS MORNING...

* TIMING...Strong winds will continue to decrease this morning. 

* WINDS...North winds 20 to 30 mph gusting 30 to 40 mph.

* WAVE CONDITIONS...Wave heights of 1 to 2 feet will be possible 
  on Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, and Lake Havasu. 

* IMPACTS...Winds will make driving difficult for motorcyclists,
  large trucks, trailers, and campers traveling on Interstate 15
  and Interstate 40 in eastern San Bernardino County as well as on
  Highway 95 near the Nevada/California border southward. Gusty
  winds over open waters will make the lake water rough and
  hazardous and may result in high waves which may tip or swamp
  small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means strong winds gusting over 40 mph can make
driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Tie down
loose cargo, watch for wind prone areas, and allow for enough
space while passing. Boaters should take responsibility for
personal safety and avoid the open waters. Stay close to shore or
around protected areas.

&&

$$

Wolcott
639 
WWUS75 KVEF 111754
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
954 AM PST Sun Feb 11 2018

AZZ002-036-CAZ527-NVZ021-111900-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-180211T1800Z/
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
954 AM PST Sun Feb 11 2018 /1054 AM MST Sun Feb 11 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST /11 AM MST/ THIS
MORNING...

With the exception of Bullhead City, winds have begun to decrease
down the Colorado River Valley. Breezy conditions with gusts in
the 30-40 MPH range will continue around Bullhead City through 
mid-day before decreasing this afternoon. The Wind Advisory will 
be allowed to expire on time.

$$

Wolcott

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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.