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Wind Advisory 7, NWS Las Vegas, NV

February 21, 2018Inyo County, San Bernardino County, California; Mohave County, Arizona; Clark County, Nye County, Nevada

NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this wind advisory at Feb 21, 2018, 3:01 AM PST for Inyo County, San Bernardino County, California; Mohave County, Arizona; Clark County, Nye County, Nevada. It took effect at Feb 22, 2018, 8:00 AM PST. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 21, 2018, 3:01 AM PST (11:01 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 22, 2018, 8:00 AM PST
Expired
Feb 22, 2018, 10:00 PM PST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Las Vegas, NV

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

The radar

The Las Vegas radar (KESX), 100 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:04 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, 11.0 hours before the alert went out and 24 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 2018-02-21Temperature 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 2018-02-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 23 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
3262 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
33 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
23 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
61 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

921 
WWUS75 KVEF 211101
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
301 AM PST Wed Feb 21 2018

AZZ003-211800-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0007.180222T1600Z-180223T0600Z/
/O.CON.KVEF.HZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180221T1800Z/
Northwest Deserts-
Including Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, and Yucca
401 AM MST Wed Feb 21 2018

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 11 PM MST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 9 AM to 11 PM MST Thursday. 

* TIMING...Hard Freeze conditions will end after sunrise this
  morning. Winds will increase Thursday morning, peak Thursday
  afternoon, and decrease Thursday evening.

* WINDS...Southwest winds gusting 35 to 45 MPH with isolated 
  gusts to 50 MPH.

* TEMPERATURES...Temperatures will fall into the teens and low 
  20s once again this morning across portions of southern Mohave 
  County. For Kingman, expect overnight lows around 20-25 degrees.
 
* IMPACTS...Temperatures this low cause hypothermia in people and
  pets that are unprotected from the elements. In addition, these
  temperatures can freeze and burst pipes. Sensitive plants may 
  be killed. On Thursday, gusty winds will create hazardous 
  driving conditions due to gusty crosswinds and areas of blowing 
  dust. Temporary structures and fences may be damaged. Loose or 
  unsecured objects may be displaced. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take measures to protect sensitive plants or crops. Wrap exposed
pipes to mitigate freezing. Bring pets indoors during the
overnight and early morning hours.

On Thursday, check road and weather conditions before traveling. 
Motorists, and especially drivers of high-profile vehicles should 
be prepared for strong crosswinds and areas of reduced visibility.

&&

$$

CAZ519-520-211800-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0007.180222T1600Z-180223T0600Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley-
Including Aspendell, Whitney Portal, Bishop, 
Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha
301 AM PST Wed Feb 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM to 10 PM PST Thursday. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase Thursday morning, peak Thursday
  afternoon, then decrease Thursday evening.

* WINDS...West to southwest winds gusting 35 to 50 MPH in the
  Owens Valley, and 50 to 65 in the Sierra. Isolated higher gusts
  possible.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create hazardous driving conditions
  due to gusty crosswinds and areas of blowing dust, especially
  between Independence and Ridgecrest along Highway 395. Loose or
  unsecured objects may be displaced.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check road and weather conditions before traveling. Motorists, 
and especially drivers of high-profile vehicles should be prepared
for strong crosswinds and areas of reduced visibility.

&&

$$

AZZ001-036-CAZ523>525-NVZ016-019>022-211800-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0007.180222T1600Z-180223T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-
Northeast Clark County-Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-
Las Vegas Valley-Southern Clark County-
Including Colorado City, 
Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbell, 
Western Grand Canyon, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, 
Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms,
Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, The Town Of Mt Charleston, 
Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, 
Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, .Searchlight, 
and Cal-Nev-Ari
301 AM PST Wed Feb 21 2018 /401 AM MST Wed Feb 21 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM PST /9 AM MST/ TO 10 PM PST
/11 PM MST/ THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM PST /9 AM MST/ to 10 PM
PST /11 PM MST/ Thursday. 

* TIMING...Winds will increase Thursday morning, peak Thursday
  afternoon, then decrease Thursday evening.

* WINDS...West to southwest winds gusting 35 to 50 MPH, with gusts
  to 65 MPH possible in the Spring Mountains.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create hazardous driving conditions
  due to gusty crosswinds and areas of blowing dust, especially
  across I-15 in southern Nevada and southeast California.
  Temporary fences and structures may be damaged and loose 
  objects displaced.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check road and weather conditions before traveling. Motorists, 
and especially drivers of high-profile vehicles should be prepared
for strong crosswinds and areas of reduced visibility.

&&

$$

Wolcott
6 follow-up statements
583 
WWUS75 KVEF 211758
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
958 AM PST Wed Feb 21 2018

AZZ003-220200-
/O.EXP.KVEF.HZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180221T1800Z/
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0007.180222T1600Z-180223T0600Z/
Northwest Deserts-
Including Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, and Yucca
1058 AM MST Wed Feb 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 11 PM MST
THURSDAY...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

* TIMING...Winds will increase Thursday morning, peak Thursday 
  afternoon, and decrease Thursday evening.

* WINDS...Southwest winds gusting 35 to 45 MPH with isolated 
  gusts to 50 MPH. 

* IMPACTS...On Thursday, gusty winds will create hazardous 
  driving conditions due to gusty crosswinds and areas of blowing 
  dust. Temporary structures and fences may be damaged. Loose or 
  unsecured objects may be displaced. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

On Thursday, check road and weather conditions before traveling. 
Motorists, and especially drivers of high-profile vehicles should 
be prepared for strong crosswinds and areas 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.

&&

$$

CAZ519-520-220200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0007.180222T1600Z-180223T0600Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley-
Including Aspendell, Whitney Portal, Bishop, 
Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha
958 AM PST Wed Feb 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase Thursday morning, peak Thursday 
  afternoon, then decrease Thursday evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest winds gusting 35 to 50 MPH in the 
  Owens Valley, and 50 to 65 in the Sierra. Isolated higher 
  gusts possible. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create hazardous driving 
  conditions due to gusty crosswinds and areas of blowing dust, 
  especially between Independence and Ridgecrest along Highway 
  395. Loose or unsecured objects may be displaced. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check road and weather conditions before traveling. Motorists,
and especially drivers of high-profile vehicles should be
prepared for strong crosswinds and areas of reduced visibility.

&&

$$

AZZ001-036-CAZ523>525-NVZ016-019>022-220200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0007.180222T1600Z-180223T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-
Northeast Clark County-Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-
Las Vegas Valley-Southern Clark County-
Including Colorado City, 
Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbell, 
Western Grand Canyon, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, 
Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms,
Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, The Town Of Mt Charleston, 
Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, 
Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, .Searchlight, 
and Cal-Nev-Ari
958 AM PST Wed Feb 21 2018 /1058 AM MST Wed Feb 21 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM PST /9 AM MST/ TO
10 PM PST /11 PM MST/ THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase Thursday morning, peak Thursday 
  afternoon, then decrease Thursday evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest winds gusting 35 to 50 MPH, with 
  gusts to 65 MPH possible in the Spring Mountains. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create hazardous driving 
  conditions due to gusty crosswinds and areas of blowing dust, 
  especially across I-15 in southern Nevada and southeast 
  California. Temporary fences and structures may be damaged and 
  loose objects displaced. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check road and weather conditions before traveling. Motorists,
and especially drivers of high-profile vehicles should be
prepared for strong crosswinds and areas of reduced visibility.

&&

$$
813 
WWUS75 KVEF 211802
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1002 AM PST Wed Feb 21 2018

CAZ519-520-220215-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0007.180222T1600Z-180223T0600Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley-
Including Aspendell, Whitney Portal, Bishop, 
Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha
1002 AM PST Wed Feb 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase Thursday morning, peak Thursday 
  afternoon, then decrease Thursday evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest winds gusting 35 to 50 MPH in the 
  Owens Valley, and 50 to 65 in the Sierra. Isolated higher 
  gusts possible. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create hazardous driving 
  conditions due to gusty crosswinds and areas of blowing dust, 
  especially between Independence and Ridgecrest along Highway 
  395. Loose or unsecured objects may be displaced. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check road and weather conditions before traveling. Motorists,
and especially drivers of high-profile vehicles should be
prepared for strong crosswinds and areas of reduced visibility.

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ523>525-NVZ016-019>022-220215-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0007.180222T1600Z-180223T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Western Mojave Desert-
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Northeast Clark County-
Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley-
Southern Clark County-
Including Colorado City, 
Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbell, 
Western Grand Canyon, Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, 
Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms,
Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, The Town Of Mt Charleston, 
Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, 
Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, .Searchlight, 
and Cal-Nev-Ari
1002 AM PST Wed Feb 21 2018 /1102 AM MST Wed Feb 21 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM PST /9 AM MST/ TO
10 PM PST /11 PM MST/ THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase Thursday morning, peak Thursday 
  afternoon, then decrease Thursday evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest winds gusting 35 to 50 MPH, with 
  gusts to 65 MPH possible in the Spring Mountains. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create hazardous driving 
  conditions due to gusty crosswinds and areas of blowing dust, 
  especially across I-15 in southern Nevada and southeast 
  California. Temporary fences and structures may be damaged and 
  loose objects displaced. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check road and weather conditions before traveling. Motorists,
and especially drivers of high-profile vehicles should be
prepared for strong crosswinds and areas of reduced visibility.

&&

$$
588 
WWUS75 KVEF 212319
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
319 PM PST Wed Feb 21 2018

CAZ519-520-221200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0007.180222T1600Z-180223T0600Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley-
Including Aspendell, Whitney Portal, Bishop, 
Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha
319 PM PST Wed Feb 21 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase Thursday morning, peak Thursday 
  afternoon, then decrease Thursday evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest winds gusting 35 to 50 MPH in the 
  Owens Valley, and 50 to 65 in the Sierra. Isolated higher 
  gusts possible. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create hazardous driving 
  conditions due to gusty crosswinds and areas of blowing dust, 
  especially between Independence and Ridgecrest along Highway 
  395. Loose or unsecured objects may be displaced. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check road and weather conditions before traveling. Motorists,
and especially drivers of high-profile vehicles should be
prepared for strong crosswinds and areas of reduced visibility.

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ523>525-NVZ016-019>022-221200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0007.180222T1600Z-180223T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Western Mojave Desert-
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Northeast Clark County-
Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley-
Southern Clark County-
Including Colorado City, 
Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbell, 
Western Grand Canyon, Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, 
Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms,
Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, The Town Of Mt Charleston, 
Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, 
Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, .Searchlight, 
and Cal-Nev-Ari
319 PM PST Wed Feb 21 2018 /419 PM MST Wed Feb 21 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM PST /9 AM MST/ TO
10 PM PST /11 PM MST/ THURSDAY...

* TIMING...Winds will increase Thursday morning, peak Thursday 
  afternoon, then decrease Thursday evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest winds gusting 35 to 50 MPH, with 
  gusts to 65 MPH possible in the Spring Mountains. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create hazardous driving 
  conditions due to gusty crosswinds and areas of blowing dust, 
  especially across I-15 in southern Nevada and southeast 
  California. Temporary fences and structures may be damaged and 
  loose objects displaced. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check road and weather conditions before traveling. Motorists,
and especially drivers of high-profile vehicles should be
prepared for strong crosswinds and areas of reduced visibility.

&&

$$
461 
WWUS75 KVEF 221111
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
311 AM PST Thu Feb 22 2018

CAZ519-520-222000-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0007.180222T1600Z-180223T0600Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley-
Including Aspendell, Whitney Portal, Bishop, 
Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha
311 AM PST Thu Feb 22 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will increase this morning, peak this afternoon,
  then decrease this evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest winds gusting 35 to 50 MPH in the 
  Owens Valley, and 50 to 65 in the Sierra. Isolated higher gusts 
  possible. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create hazardous driving 
  conditions due to gusty crosswinds and areas of blowing dust, 
  especially between Independence and Ridgecrest along Highway 
  395. Loose or unsecured objects may be displaced. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check road and weather conditions before traveling. Motorists,
and especially drivers of high-profile vehicles should be
prepared for strong crosswinds and areas of reduced visibility.

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ523>525-NVZ016-019>022-222000-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0007.180222T1600Z-180223T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Western Mojave Desert-
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Northeast Clark County-
Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley-
Southern Clark County-
Including Colorado City, 
Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbell, 
Western Grand Canyon, Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, 
Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms,
Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, The Town Of Mt Charleston, 
Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, 
Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, .Searchlight, 
and Cal-Nev-Ari
311 AM PST Thu Feb 22 2018 /411 AM MST Thu Feb 22 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM PST /9 AM MST/ THIS
MORNING TO 10 PM PST /11 PM MST/ THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will increase this morning, peak this afternoon,
  then decrease this evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest winds gusting 35 to 45 MPH, with gusts
  to 60 MPH possible in the high terrain, including the Spring
  Mountains.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create hazardous driving 
  conditions due to gusty crosswinds and areas of blowing dust, 
  especially across I-15 in southern Nevada and southeast 
  California. Temporary fences and structures may be damaged and 
  loose objects displaced. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check road and weather conditions before traveling. Motorists,
and especially drivers of high-profile vehicles should be
prepared for strong crosswinds and areas of reduced visibility.

&&

$$

Wolcott
639 
WWUS75 KVEF 221604
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
804 AM PST Thu Feb 22 2018

CAZ519-520-230600-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180223T0600Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley-
Including Aspendell, Whitney Portal, Bishop, 
Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha
804 AM PST Thu Feb 22 2018

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

* TIMING...Winds will increase this morning, peak this 
  afternoon, then decrease this evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest winds gusting 35 to 50 MPH in the 
  Owens Valley, and 50 to 65 in the Sierra. Isolated higher 
  gusts possible. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create hazardous driving 
  conditions due to gusty crosswinds and areas of blowing dust, 
  especially between Independence and Ridgecrest along Highway 
  395. Loose or unsecured objects may be displaced. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check road and weather conditions before traveling. Motorists,
and especially drivers of high-profile vehicles should be
prepared for strong crosswinds and areas of reduced visibility.

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ523>525-NVZ016-019>022-230600-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180223T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Western Mojave Desert-
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Northeast Clark County-
Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley-
Southern Clark County-
Including Colorado City, 
Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbell, 
Western Grand Canyon, Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, 
Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms,
Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, The Town Of Mt Charleston, 
Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, 
Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, .Searchlight, 
and Cal-Nev-Ari
804 AM PST Thu Feb 22 2018 /904 AM MST Thu Feb 22 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST /11 PM MST/
THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Winds will increase this morning, peak this 
  afternoon, then decrease this evening. 

* WINDS...West to southwest winds gusting 35 to 45 MPH, with 
  gusts to 60 MPH possible in the high terrain, including the 
  Spring Mountains. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will create hazardous driving 
  conditions due to gusty crosswinds and areas of blowing dust, 
  especially across I-15 in southern Nevada and southeast 
  California. Temporary fences and structures may be damaged and 
  loose objects displaced. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check road and weather conditions before traveling. Motorists,
and especially drivers of high-profile vehicles should be
prepared for strong crosswinds and areas of reduced visibility.

&&

$$
638 
WWUS75 KVEF 230552
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
952 PM PST Thu Feb 22 2018

CAZ519-520-230700-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180223T0600Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley-
Including Aspendell, Whitney Portal, Bishop, 
Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha
952 PM PST Thu Feb 22 2018

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

Gusty winds have died off this evening and any additional gusts
through the night should be well below 40 mph. 

$$

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ523>525-NVZ016-019>022-230700-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-180223T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Western Mojave Desert-
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Northeast Clark County-
Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley-
Southern Clark County-
Including Colorado City, 
Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbell, 
Western Grand Canyon, Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, 
Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms,
Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, The Town Of Mt Charleston, 
Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, 
Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, .Searchlight, 
and Cal-Nev-Ari
952 PM PST Thu Feb 22 2018 /1052 PM MST Thu Feb 22 2018/

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST /11 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

Gusty winds have eased for most areas this evening. A stray gust
or two of 40 mph remains possible through midnight on the western
edges of the Las Vegas valley but winds that strong will be quite
isolated. 

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Las Vegas, NV issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 21, 3:30 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryVEFMohave61 hr

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Sources

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