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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Reno, NV

February 12, 20197 counties in Nevada; Modoc County, California

NWS Reno, NV issued this high wind warning at Feb 12, 2019, 2:23 PM PST for 7 counties in Nevada; Modoc County, California. It took effect at Feb 13, 2019, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 28 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Feb 12, 2019, 2:23 PM PST (22:23 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 13, 2019, 10:00 AM PST
Expired
Feb 14, 2019, 2:26 PM PST
In force
28 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

Counties Modoc County, CA, Churchill County, NV, Douglas County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Mineral County, NV, Pershing County, NV, Storey County, NV, Washoe County, NV

The radar

The Reno radar (KRGX), 19 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:27 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 13, 10:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 0.32Sutcliffe, NVCO-OP OBSERVER MEASURED 0.32 INCHES OF HEAVY RAIN IN THE LAST 24 HOURS WITH 1.5 INCHES OF SNOW.
Feb 13, 10:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 0.54Nws Reno Office, NVNWS RENO OFFICIAL OBSERVATION OF 0.54 INCHES OF RAIN MEASURED IN THE LAST 12 HOURS.
Feb 13, 10:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 0.56Reno-Tahoe Intl. Airpor, NVTHE RENO-TAHOE INTL AIRPORT AUTOMATED WEATHER STATION REPORTED 0.56 INCHES OF RAIN IN THE LAST 12 HOURS.
Feb 13, 11:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 0.251 Nne Yerington, NVCO-OP OBSERVER MEASURED 0.25 INCHES OF HEAVY RAIN IN THE LAST 24 HOURS.
Feb 13, 11:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 0.81 Nne Spanish Springs, NVCO-OP OBSERVER MEASURED 0.80 INCHES OF HEAVY RAIN IN THE LAST 24 HOURS.
Feb 13, 11:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 0.821 S Glenbrook, NVCO-OP OBSERVER MEASURED 0.82 INCHES OF HEAVY RAIN IN THE LAST 24 HOURS.
Feb 13, 12:00 PM PSTHEAVY RAIN 0.611 Ese Cold Springs Vall, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-WH-15, 4 WNW STEAD.
Feb 13, 4:00 PM PSTHEAVY RAIN 0.632 Ssw Sun Valley, NVCO-OP OBSERVER STATION REV, RENO,NV.
Feb 13, 5:30 PM PSTHEAVY RAIN 0.4Virginia City, NVCO-OP OBSERVER STATION VRCN2, VIRGINIA CITY.
Feb 13, 6:35 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 523 Sw New Washoe City, NVMESONET STATION WASNV, 3 WSW NEW WASHOE CITY.
Feb 13, 7:26 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 602 Nne Washoe City, NVMESONET STATION GLCNV, 2 NNE WASHOE CITY.
Feb 13, 8:54 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 501 Ssw Stead, NVMESONET STATION RRKNV, 1 SW STEAD.
Feb 14, 12:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 1.021 Ese Cold Springs Vall, NVCO-OP OBSERVER STATION CSVN2, COLD SPRINGS VALLEY.
Feb 14, 3:47 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 567 E Dixie Valley, NVMESONET STATION CYVN2, 7 E DIXIE VALLEY.
Feb 14, 3:53 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 0.429 Ssw Lovelock, NVASOS STATION LOL, LOVELOCK DERBY FIELD AIRPORT.
Feb 14, 3:55 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 1.165 Ssw Sparks, NVASOS STATION RNO, RENO AIRPORT.
Feb 14, 3:56 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 0.581 E Fallon Station, NVASOS STATION NFL, FALLON NAVAL AIR STATION.
Feb 14, 6:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 0.911 N Gardnerville Ranch, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-DG-21, 1 N GARDNERVILLE RANCH.
Feb 14, 6:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 1.11 Ne Sparks, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-WH-87, 1 ENE SPARKS.
Feb 14, 6:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 1.3Minden, NVCO-OP OBSERVER STATION MINN2, MINDEN.
Feb 14, 6:22 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 3.93 Sse Genoa, NVMESONET STATION MDNN2, 2 SE GENOA.
Feb 14, 6:30 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 0.861 Wsw Fallon, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-CH-5, FALLON.
Feb 14, 6:52 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 1.36 Ssw Sparks, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-WH-147, 6 SSW SPARKS.
Feb 14, 7:00 AM PSTFLOOD1 Nne Spanish Springs, NVMINOR FLOODING OF ROADWAY AROUND PYRAMID HIGHWAY AND LA POSADA IN SPANISH SPRINGS, NV.
Feb 14, 7:00 AM PSTFLOOD1 Nne Sparks, NVMINOR FLOODING REPORTED IN SPARKS, NV NEAR BARING BLVD, SPRINGLAND DR, AND PAH RAH PARK. LOCALIZED FLOODING IN THOSE AREAS.
Feb 14, 7:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 0.541 N Lovelock, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-PR-4, LOVELOCK.
Feb 14, 7:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 0.99Sutcliffe, NVCO-OP OBSERVER STATION Q63, SUTCLIFFE.
Feb 14, 7:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 1.082 Sse Johnson Lane, NVCO-OP OBSERVER STATION MJLN2, JOHNSON LANE.
Feb 14, 7:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 1.141 Nne Reno, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-WH-2, 1 NNE RENO.
Feb 14, 7:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 1.184 Wsw Lockwood, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-WH-144, 4 WSW LOCKWOOD.
Feb 14, 7:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 1.26Gardnerville, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-DG-15, GARDNERVILLE.
Feb 14, 7:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 1.411 S Johnson Lane, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-DG-2, JOHNSON LANE.
Feb 14, 7:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 1.493 Wnw Sun Valley, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-WH-142, 3 WNW SUN VALLEY.
Feb 14, 7:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 1.627 Nne Washoe City, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-WH-39, RENO 8.4 SSE.
Feb 14, 7:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 1.729 Nne Cold Springs Vall, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-WH-79, 7 E HALLELUJAH JUNCTION.
Feb 14, 7:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 1.913 Ese Heavenly Valley, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-DG-4, GARDNERVILLE 5.0 W.
Feb 14, 7:06 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 2.297 E Johnson Lane, NVMESONET STATION LBON2, 6 E JOHNSON LANE.
Feb 14, 7:20 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 1.58Gardnerville Ranch, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-DG-11, GARDNERVILLE RANCH.
Feb 14, 7:30 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 1.071 N Sun Valley, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-WH-64, SUN VALLEY.
Feb 14, 7:30 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 1.194 Wsw Lockwood, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-WH-78, 4 WSW LOCKWOOD.
Feb 14, 7:30 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 1.253 Wsw Reno, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-WH-115, 3 WSW RENO.
Feb 14, 7:45 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 1.132 E Sparks, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-WH-31, 1 E SPARKS.
Feb 14, 7:59 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 1.525 Ne Washoe City, NVMESONET STATION SCRN2, 5 NE WASHOE CITY.
Feb 14, 8:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 0.549 Ssw Sutcliffe, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-WH-100, 8 SSW SUTCLIFFE.
Feb 14, 8:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 0.712 W Fallon, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-CH-12, 2 W FALLON.
Feb 14, 8:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 0.751 Ssw Fernley, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-LY-14, FERNLEY 2.6 WNW.
Feb 14, 8:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 0.931 Ne Reno, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-WH-130, RENO.
Feb 14, 8:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 0.99Mason, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-LY-13, MASON.
Feb 14, 8:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 1.052 Wsw Reno, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-WH-133, 1 WSW RENO.
Feb 14, 8:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 1.063 Ene Holbrook Junction, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-DG-20, 3 E HOLBROOK JUNCTION.
Feb 14, 8:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 1.33 W Reno, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-WH-67, 3 W RENO.
Feb 14, 8:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 1.654 Ene Verdi, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-WH-105, 3 E VERDI.
Feb 14, 8:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 1.797 N Washoe City, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-WH-59, 7 N WASHOE CITY.
Feb 14, 8:00 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 2.113 Se Six Mile Canyon, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-LY-15, 2 ESE SIX MILE CANYON.
Feb 14, 8:15 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 2.113 Ese Heavenly Valley, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-DG-23, 3 ESE HEAVENLY VALLEY.
Feb 14, 8:17 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 1.157 Ssw Lockwood, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-WH-47, 7 SW LOCKWOOD.
Feb 14, 8:26 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 3.415 Nnw Washoe City, NVMESONET STATION WCLN2, 4 NNW WASHOE CITY.
Feb 14, 8:30 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 1.533 E Verdi, NVCOCORAHS STATION NV-WH-74, 3 E VERDI.
Feb 14, 8:30 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 2.11 Ese Incline Village, NVCO-OP OBSERVER STATION INVN2, INCLINE VILLAGE.
Feb 14, 8:34 AM PSTHEAVY RAIN 0.793 Wsw Gardnerville Ranc, NV12-HR RAINFALL. 4.71 INCHES OF PRECIPITATION SO FAR IN FEBRUARY.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Reno, NV (KREV), launched 12:00Z, 10.4 hours before the alert went out and 92 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, Reno, NV at 12:00Z on 2019-02-12Temperature 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 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Reno, NV at 12:00Z on 2019-02-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 251 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
2262 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
66 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
251 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
406 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

916 
WWUS75 KREV 122223
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
223 PM PST Tue Feb 12 2019

CAZ071-122330-
/O.CAN.KREV.HW.A.0003.190214T1800Z-190215T1200Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
223 PM PST Tue Feb 12 2019

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELED...

The National Weather Service in Reno has cancelled the High Wind
Watch. 

High winds are still possible in Lassen, Eastern Plumas, and
Eastern Sierra Counties. The wind information will be contained in
the Winter Storm Warning statement.

$$

NVZ003-132230-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0003.190214T1800Z-190215T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0002.190213T1800Z-190215T0300Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City
223 PM PST Tue Feb 12 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 PM PST
THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM Wednesday to 7 PM PST
Thursday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* Timing: Winds will be gusty this evening and increase Wednesday
  afternoon into Thursday with areas of damaging winds expected.
 
* Winds: South to southwest 15 to 20 mph with occasional gusts up
  to 50 mph this evening. Winds increase Wednesday afternoon to 20
  to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph for the valleys. Stronger
  gusts to 70 mph possible on Thursday. Higher gusts to 90 mph 
  possible for wind prone areas.

* Impacts: Hazardous travel is expected for high profile 
  vehicles. Damage to trees and power lines is also possible along
  with minor structural damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time Secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow 
these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by
making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights 
with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power 
outage.

&&

$$

CAZ070-NVZ001-004-005-132230-
/O.EXT.KREV.HW.A.0003.190214T1200Z-190215T1200Z/
Surprise Valley California-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Hawthorne, 
Yerington, Smith Valley, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Imlay, Empire, and Gerlach
223 PM PST Tue Feb 12 2019

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

The High Wind Watch is now in effect from late Wednesday night
through late Thursday night. 

* Changes: Earlier onset.

* Timing: Winds will be gusty today and Wednesday then increase
  further late Wednesday night into Thursday evening.
 
* Winds: South to southwest 10 to 20 mph with occasional gusts up
  to 40 mph this evening. Winds Wednesday 15 to 30 mph with gusts
  to 50 mph. Winds increase further early Thursday morning to 20
  to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible for many valleys. 
  Higher gusts to 85 mph possible for wind prone areas.

* Impacts: Hazardous travel is likely for high profile 
  vehicles. Damage to trees and power lines is also possible 
  along with minor structural damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds
increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do
is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and
water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in
the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
5 follow-up statements
593 
WWUS75 KREV 131301
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
501 AM PST Wed Feb 13 2019

NVZ004-141315-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0003.190214T1200Z-190215T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0003.190213T1800Z-190214T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KREV.HW.W.0002.190214T1200Z-190215T1200Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, and Imlay
501 AM PST Wed Feb 13 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM PST
THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM PST
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 4 AM Thursday to 4 AM PST
Friday. a Wind Advisory has also been issued. This Wind Advisory
is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 1 AM PST Thursday. The
High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. 

* Changes: Added a Wind Advisory for today and upgraded the Watch
  to a Warning for Thursday.

* Timing: Winds will be gusty today and Wednesday then increase 
  further late Wednesday night into Thursday evening.

* Winds: South to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
  Winds increase further early Thursday morning to 20 to 30 mph
  with gusts up to 60 mph possible for many valleys. Higher gusts
  to 75 mph possible for wind prone areas.

* Impacts: Hazardous travel is likely for high profile 
  vehicles. Damage to trees and power lines is also possible 
  along with minor structural damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time Secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds
increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do
is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and
water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in
the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

CAZ070-NVZ005-141315-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0003.190214T1200Z-190215T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KREV.HW.W.0002.190214T1200Z-190215T1200Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, 
and Gerlach
501 AM PST Wed Feb 13 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM PST
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 4 AM Thursday to 4 AM PST
Friday. The High Wind Watch has been upgraded. 

* Timing: Winds will be gusty today and then increase further late
  tonight into Thursday evening.

* Winds: South to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
  Winds increase further early Thursday morning to 20 to 30 mph
  with gusts up to 60 mph for many valleys. Higher gusts to 75 
  mph possible for wind prone areas.

* Impacts: Hazardous travel is likely for high profile 
  vehicles. Damage to trees and power lines is also possible 
  along with minor structural damage.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds
increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do
is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and
water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in
the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

NVZ001-141315-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0003.190214T1200Z-190215T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KREV.HW.W.0002.190214T1200Z-190215T0600Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley
501 AM PST Wed Feb 13 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Thursday. The
High Wind Watch has been upgraded. 

* Timing: Winds will be gusty today, with issues for wind prone
  locations, then increase further late tonight into Thursday 
  evening.

* Winds: South to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
  Wind prone locations could gust higher than 60 mph. Winds
  increase further early Thursday morning to 20 to 30 mph with
  gusts up to 60 mph possible for many valleys. Higher gusts to 
  80 mph possible for wind prone areas.

* Impacts: Hazardous travel is likely for high profile 
  vehicles. Damage to trees and power lines is also possible 
  along with minor structural damage.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time Secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds
increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do
is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and
water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in
the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

NVZ003-141315-
/O.EXT.KREV.HW.W.0002.190213T1800Z-190215T0600Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City
501 AM PST Wed Feb 13 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PST THURSDAY...

The High Wind Warning is now in effect from 10 AM this morning to
10 PM PST Thursday. 

* Changes: Extended Warning into Thursday Night.

* Timing: Winds will be gusty this evening and increase 
  Wednesday afternoon into Thursday with areas of damaging 
  winds expected. 

* Winds: South to southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  for the valleys. Stronger gusts to 70 mph possible on Thursday. 
  Higher gusts to 90 mph possible for wind prone areas.

* Impacts: Hazardous travel is expected for high profile 
  vehicles. Damage to trees and power lines is also possible 
  along with minor structural damage. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time Secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow
these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time
by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights
with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power
outage.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
108 
WWUS75 KREV 132056
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1256 PM PST Wed Feb 13 2019

NVZ004-142100-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0002.190214T1200Z-190215T1200Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190214T0900Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, and Imlay
1256 PM PST Wed Feb 13 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST THURSDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM
PST FRIDAY...

* Changes: Updated wording for today. 

* Timing: Winds will increase late tonight into Thursday evening.

* Winds: South to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 50 mph. 
  Winds increase further early Thursday morning to 20 to 30 
  mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible for many valleys. 
  Higher gusts to 75 mph possible for wind prone areas.

* Impacts: Hazardous travel is likely for high profile vehicles.
  Damage to trees and power lines is also possible along with 
  minor structural damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio 
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds 
increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do 
is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and 
water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in 
the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

NVZ003-142100-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190215T0600Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City
1256 PM PST Wed Feb 13 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THURSDAY...

* Changes: Updated wording for today.

* Timing: Winds will increase later today into Thursday with 
  areas of damaging winds expected.

* Winds: South to southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 
  mph for the valleys. Stronger gusts to 70 mph possible on 
  Thursday. Higher gusts to 90 mph possible for wind prone 
  areas. 

* Impacts: Hazardous travel is expected for high profile vehicles.
  Damage to trees and power lines is also possible along with 
  minor structural damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio 
furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow 
these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by
making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights 
with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power 
outage.

&&

$$

CAZ070-NVZ005-142100-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0002.190214T1200Z-190215T1200Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, 
and Gerlach
1256 PM PST Wed Feb 13 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM
PST FRIDAY...

* Changes: Updated wording for today.

* Timing: Winds will increase late tonight into Thursday evening.
 
* Winds: South to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 
  mph. Winds increase further early Thursday morning to 20 to 
  30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph for many valleys. Higher 
  gusts to 75 mph possible for wind prone areas.

* Impacts: Hazardous travel is likely for high profile vehicles.
  Damage to trees and power lines is also possible along with 
  minor structural damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds
increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do
is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and
water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in
the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

NVZ001-142100-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0002.190214T1200Z-190215T0600Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley
1256 PM PST Wed Feb 13 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* Changes: Updated wording for today.

* Timing: Winds will be gusty today, with issues for wind prone 
  locations, then increase further late tonight into Thursday 
  evening.

* Winds: South to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph. 
  Wind prone locations could gust higher than 60 mph. Winds 
  increase further early Thursday morning to 20 to 30 mph with 
  gusts up to 60 mph possible for many valleys. Higher gusts 
  to 80 mph possible for wind prone areas.

* Impacts: Hazardous travel is likely for high profile 
  vehicles. Damage to trees and power lines is also possible 
  along with minor structural damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio 
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds 
increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do 
is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and 
water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in 
the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
757 
WWUS75 KREV 140336
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
736 PM PST Wed Feb 13 2019

NVZ004-150600-
/O.CAN.KREV.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190214T0900Z/
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0002.190214T1200Z-190215T1200Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver 
Springs, and Imlay
736 PM PST Wed Feb 13 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM
PST FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Reno has cancelled the Wind
Advisory. 

* Changes: Cancelled Wind Advisory as winds should increase more
  slowly.

* Timing: Winds will increase after midnight into Thursday 
  evening.

* Winds: South to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible for many valleys. Higher gusts to 75 mph possible for 
  wind prone areas.

* Impacts: Hazardous travel is likely for high profile 
  vehicles. Damage to trees and power lines is also possible 
  along with minor structural damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time Secure loose outdoor items such as patio 
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds 
increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do 
is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and 
water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in 
the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

NVZ003-150600-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190215T0600Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City
736 PM PST Wed Feb 13 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THURSDAY...

* Changes: Updated wording for tonight.

* Timing: Winds will increase late tonight into Thursday with 
  areas of damaging winds expected.

* Winds: South to southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
  Winds increase further Thursday morning to 20 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 65 mph for the valleys. Stronger gusts to 70 mph 
  possible on Thursday. Higher gusts to 90 mph possible for wind 
  prone areas.
  

* Impacts: Hazardous travel is expected for high profile
  vehicles. Damage to trees and power lines is also possible 
  along with minor structural damage. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow
these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time
by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights
with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power
outage.

&&

$$

CAZ070-NVZ005-150600-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0002.190214T1200Z-190215T1200Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, 
and Gerlach
736 PM PST Wed Feb 13 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM
PST FRIDAY...

* Changes: Updated wording for tonight.

* Timing: Winds will increase late tonight into Thursday 
  evening.

* Winds: South to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
  Winds increase further Thursday morning to 20 to 30 mph with 
  gusts up to 60 mph for many valleys. Higher gusts to 75 mph 
  possible for wind prone areas.

* Impacts: Hazardous travel is likely for high profile 
  vehicles. Damage to trees and power lines is also possible 
  along with minor structural damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds
increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do
is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and
water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in
the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

NVZ001-150600-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0002.190214T1200Z-190215T0600Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley
736 PM PST Wed Feb 13 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
THURSDAY...

* Changes: Updated wording for tonight.

* Timing: Winds will increase late tonight into Thursday evening.

* Winds: South to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
  Wind prone locations could gust higher than 60 mph. Winds
  increase further Thursday morning to 20 to 30 mph with gusts up
  to 60 mph possible for many valleys. Higher gusts to 80 mph 
  possible for wind prone areas.

* Impacts: Hazardous travel is likely for high profile 
  vehicles. Damage to trees and power lines is also possible 
  along with minor structural damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds
increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do
is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and
water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in
the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
097 
WWUS75 KREV 141344
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
544 AM PST Thu Feb 14 2019

CAZ070-NVZ004-005-150600-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190215T1200Z/
Surprise Valley California-
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Fernley, 
Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Imlay, Empire, and Gerlach
544 AM PST Thu Feb 14 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY...

* Changes: Decreased peak wind gusts and adjusted timing. 

* Timing: Winds will increase through this afternoon. 

* Winds: South to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.

* Impacts: Hazardous travel is likely for high profile 
  vehicles. Damage to trees and power lines is also possible 
  along with minor structural damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday 
decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow
these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time 
by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights 
with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power 
outage.

&&

$$

NVZ001-003-150600-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190215T0600Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-Greater Reno-Carson City-
Minden Area-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, 
Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City
544 AM PST Thu Feb 14 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* Changes: Decreased peak wind gusts and updated timing. 

* Timing: Rainfall will subdue winds this morning, but will
  increase this afternoon and evening. 

* Winds: South to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph.
  Wind prone locations including the Highway 395/I580 corridor could
  see gusts of 60 to 70 mph

* Impacts: Hazardous travel is expected for high profile 
  vehicles. Damage to trees and power lines is also possible 
  along with minor structural damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans
before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best
thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have 
extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries 
and/or candles in the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
103 
WWUS75 KREV 142226
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
226 PM PST Thu Feb 14 2019

CAZ070-NVZ004-005-142330-
/O.CAN.KREV.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190215T1200Z/
Surprise Valley California-
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Northern Washoe County-
226 PM PST Thu Feb 14 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Reno has cancelled the High Wind
Warning. 

The heavy rainfall has limited the peak wind speeds today, though
there were still periodic gusts of 50-60 mph observed. Winds will
increase again tonight ahead of the next cold front, however, will
remain below warning criteria.

$$

NVZ001-003-142330-
/O.CAN.KREV.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190215T0600Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-Greater Reno-Carson City-
Minden Area-
226 PM PST Thu Feb 14 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Reno has cancelled the High Wind
Warning. 

The heavy rainfall has limited the peak wind speeds today, though
there were still a few gusts of 50-60 mph observed. Winds will 
increase again tonight ahead of the next cold front, however, will
remain below warning criteria.

$$

http://weather.gov/reno

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 12, 6:26 AM PSTHigh Wind WatchREVChurchill, Douglas, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Storey and 1 more23 hr
Feb 12, 6:26 AM PSTWinter Storm WarningREVDouglas, Washoe6 days
Feb 12, 6:26 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryREVWashoe31 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Nevada, 2019High Wind Warnings in California, 2019Every high wind warning in 2019

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.