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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Reno, NV

February 24, 20194 counties in California; 4 counties in Nevada

NWS Reno, NV issued this high wind warning at Feb 24, 2019, 12:51 PM PST for 4 counties in California; 4 counties in Nevada. It took effect at Feb 25, 2019, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 12 hr. 43 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 24, 2019, 12:51 PM PST (20:51 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 25, 2019, 10:00 AM PST
Expired
Feb 25, 2019, 10:00 PM PST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

Counties Lassen County, CA, Mono County, CA, Plumas County, CA, Sierra County, CA, Douglas County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Storey County, NV, Washoe County, NV

The radar

The Reno radar (KRGX), 42 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:54 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 25, 10:23 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 773 Sw New Washoe City, NVA WIND GUST OF 77 MPH WAS RECORDED BY A NV DOT WIND SENSOR IN WASHOE VALLEY. SUSTAINED WIND WAS REPORTED AS 57 MPH.
Feb 25, 10:38 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 564 E Incline Village, NVMESONET STATION LVYN2, 4 E INCLINE VILLAGE.
Feb 25, 10:39 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 801 N Washoe City, NVA WIND GUST OF 80 MPH WAS MEASURED A NV DOT WIND SENSOR ON I-580 BROWNS CREEK BRIDGE.
Feb 25, 10:40 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 553 Ese Genoa, NVMESONET STATION CVDN2, 2 E GENOA.
Feb 25, 11:03 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 531 Sse Verdi, NVMESONET STATION GOLNV, VERDI.
Feb 25, 11:45 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 782 Nne Washoe City, NVA 78 MPH WIND GUST WAS RECORDED BY NV DOT SENSOR AT I-580 GALENA CREEK BRIDGE. SUSTAINED WIND RECORDED AT 49 MPH.
Feb 25, 12:04 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 731 Sw Washoe City, NVMESONET STATION WSVNV, 1 SW WASHOE CITY.
Feb 25, 12:10 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5117 N Gerlach, NVMESONET STATION NHUA, 17 N GERLACH.
Feb 25, 12:14 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 712 Ssw New Washoe City, NVMESONET STATION XWSH, 2 SW NEW WASHOE CITY.
Feb 25, 12:50 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 784 Nnw Washoe City, NVMESONET STATION GALN2, 4 NNW WASHOE CITY.
Feb 25, 12:55 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 N Stead, NVAWOS STATION RTS, 2 N STEAD.
Feb 25, 1:11 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 682 S Cold Springs Valley, NVMESONET STATION CLDNV, 1 S COLD SPRINGS VALLEY.
Feb 25, 1:22 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 563 Ne Mount Rose Summit, NVMESONET STATION XMSNV, 2 NE MOUNT ROSE SUMMIT.
Feb 25, 1:30 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Se Honey Lake, CAMESONET STATION D5697, 3 ESE HONEY LAKE.
Feb 25, 1:30 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 755 Sse Sierraville, CAMESONET STATION RNYC1, 4 SSE SIERRAVILLE.
Feb 25, 2:11 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 783 N Doyle, CAMESONET STATION DYLC1, 2 N DOYLE.
Feb 25, 2:20 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 653 Sw Bridgeport, CAMESONET STATION CBVA, 3 SW BRIDGEPORT.
Feb 25, 2:30 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 66Lee Vining, CAMESONET STATION C5780, LEE VINING.
Feb 25, 2:30 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 851 Sw Conway Summit, CAMESONET STATION SE089, 1 SW CONWAY SUMMIT.
Feb 25, 2:45 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 725 E Sutcliffe, NVMESONET STATION AHON2, 4 E SUTCLIFFE.
Feb 25, 2:45 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 801 Ssw Stead, NVMESONET STATION RRKNV, 1 SW STEAD.
Feb 25, 2:49 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 524 Wnw Bridgeport, CAMESONET STATION BPOC1, BRIDGEPORT RAWS.
Feb 25, 3:01 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 512 Ese Kingsbury, NVMESONET STATION KBYNV, 2 ESE KINGSBURY.
Feb 25, 3:07 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 552 Ese Reno, NVMESONET STATION RRYNV, 2 E RENO.
Feb 25, 3:13 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 542 Nnw Wabuska, NVMESONET STATION WBKNV, 1 NNW WABUSKA.
Feb 25, 3:13 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 585 Ssw Sparks, NVASOS STATION RNO, RENO AIRPORT.
Feb 25, 3:23 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 98Lundy Canyon, CAAUTOMATED WEATHER STATION REPORTED A PEAK WIND GUST OF 98 MPH THIS AFTERNOON.
Feb 25, 3:47 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 522 Sw Mammoth Lakes, CAMESONET STATION D5868, 1 SW MAMMOTH LAKES.
Feb 25, 3:49 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 1072 Se Mammoth Mountain, CAMESONET STATION MTH02, 1 SE MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN.
Feb 25, 3:51 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 111Mammoth Mountain, CAMESONET STATION MTH14, MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN.
Feb 25, 4:00 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 80Red Rock - N Reno, NVAUTOMATED WEATHER STATION REPORTED A PEAK WIND GUST OF 80 MPH THIS AFTERNOON.
Feb 25, 4:00 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 83Arrowcreek - Sw Reno, NVAUTOMATED WEATHER STATION REPORTED A PEAK WIND GUST OF 83 MPH THIS AFTERNOON.
Feb 25, 4:00 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 84Galena Bridge (I-580), NVAUTOMATED WEATHER STATION REPORTED A PEAK WIND GUST OF 84 MPH THIS AFTERNOON.
Feb 25, 4:02 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Holbrook Junction, NVMESONET STATION HBKNV, HOLBROOK JUNCTION.
Feb 25, 4:26 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 531 Se Sparks, NVMESONET STATION SPBNV, 1 SE SPARKS.
Feb 25, 4:39 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 79Sweetwater Summit, NVMESONET STATION SWWNV, SWEETWATER SUMMIT.
Feb 25, 5:20 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 745 W Crowley Lake, CAMESONET STATION UCSH, 5 W CROWLEY LAKE.
Feb 25, 5:40 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 542 Ssw Sun Valley, NVMESONET STATION REV01, 2 SSW SUN VALLEY.
Feb 25, 5:48 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Sse Six Mile Canyon, NVMESONET STATION C2998, 3 SE SIX MILE CANYON.
Feb 25, 6:35 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 636 E Mammoth Lakes, CAAWOS STATION MMH, MAMMOTH YOSEMITE AIRPORT.
Feb 25, 7:15 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 523 N Minden, NVAWOS STATION MEV, MINDEN.
Feb 25, 7:55 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 676 E Mammoth Lakes, CAAWOS STATION MMH, MAMMOTH YOSEMITE AIRPORT.
Feb 25, 9:58 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 72Sweetwater Summit, NVMESONET STATION SWWNV, SWEETWATER SUMMIT.

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, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 142 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 2019-02-24Temperature 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 2019-02-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 222 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
1600 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
37 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
222 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
317 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

128 
WWUS75 KREV 242051
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1251 PM PST Sun Feb 24 2019

NVZ003-260000-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0004.190225T1800Z-190226T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0003.190225T1800Z-190226T0600Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City
1251 PM PST Sun Feb 24 2019

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

The National Weather Service in Reno has upgraded the high wind
watch to a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 10
PM PST Monday. 

* Timing: Winds increase Monday with the strongest winds likely
  from mid afternoon to early evening. 

* Winds: South to southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
  Wind prone areas may see wind gusts as high as 75 mph.

* Impacts: Dangerous travel is likely for high profile vehicles,
  especially along Highway 395, with strong turbulence and rotors
  for air travel. 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.

&&

$$

CAZ071-260000-
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0003.190225T1800Z-190226T0600Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the city of Susanville
1251 PM PST Sun Feb 24 2019

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

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM PST Monday. 

* Timing: Winds increase Monday with the strongest winds likely
  from mid afternoon to early evening. 

* Winds: South to southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
  Wind prone areas along Highway 395 may see wind gusts as high 
  as 80 mph.

* Impacts: Dangerous travel is likely for high profile vehicles,
  especially along Highway 395. 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.

&&

$$

NVZ005-260000-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0004.190225T1800Z-190226T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0004.190225T1500Z-190226T0600Z/
Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Empire and Gerlach
1251 PM PST Sun Feb 24 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM PST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has upgraded the high wind
watch to a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 7 AM to 10 PM 
PST Monday. 

* Timing: Winds increase early Monday morning with the strongest
  winds likely in the afternoon. 

* Winds: South to southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. 

* Impacts: Hazardous travel is likely for high profile vehicles.


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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-260000-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0006.190225T1800Z-190226T0600Z/
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190225T0300Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
1251 PM PST Sun Feb 24 2019

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE...
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST MONDAY
FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Lake Wind
Advisory for Pyramid Lake, which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM
PST Monday. 

* Winds: Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph
  through early this evening. South winds increasing to 20 to 35
  mph with gusts to 50 mph by early afternoon. 

* Wave Heights: 1 to 3 feet early this evening. Dangerous boating
  conditions Monday with wave heights 2 to 4 feet. 

* Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

CAZ070-260000-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0004.190225T1500Z-190226T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-
Including the cities of Cedarville and Fort Bidwell
1251 PM PST Sun Feb 24 2019

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM PST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect from 7 AM to 10 PM PST Monday. 

* Timing: Winds increase early Monday morning with the strongest
  winds likely in the afternoon. 

* Winds: South to southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. 

* Impacts: Hazardous travel is likely for high profile vehicles.


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.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-251800-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190225T1800Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
1251 PM PST Sun Feb 24 2019

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY
FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* Winds: Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
  Stronger winds expected Monday. Strong winds will continue
  Monday afternoon through Tuesday.

* Wave Heights: 1 to 3 feet tonight then increasing to 3 to 5 feet
  Monday. Highest waves from mid-lake to northern and eastern
  shores. Very dangerous boating conditions Monday.

* Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
4 follow-up statements
241 
WWUS75 KREV 250250
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
650 PM PST Sun Feb 24 2019

NVZ004-260300-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190225T0300Z/
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0006.190225T1800Z-190226T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
650 PM PST Sun Feb 24 2019

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST
MONDAY FOR PYRAMID LAKE...
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR
PYRAMID LAKE...

The Lake Wind Advisory for Pyramid Lake will expire at 7 PM PST
this evening. 

* Changes: Expire Sunday's Lake Wind Advisory. Otherwise no
  changes.

* Winds: Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph
  overnight. South winds increasing to 20 to 35 mph with gusts to
  50 mph by early Monday afternoon. 

* Wave Heights: 1 to 2 feet overnight. Dangerous boating 
  conditions Monday with wave heights 2 to 4 feet. 

* Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

CAZ071-NVZ003-260300-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0003.190225T1800Z-190226T0600Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Reno-
Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Susanville, Sparks, Gardnerville, 
and Virginia City
650 PM PST Sun Feb 24 2019

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

* Changes: None.

* Timing: Winds increase Monday with the strongest winds likely 
  from mid afternoon to early evening.

* Winds: South to southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 
  mph. Wind prone areas along Highway 395 may see wind gusts as 
  high as 80 mph.

* Impacts: Dangerous travel is likely for high profile 
  vehicles, especially along Highway 395. 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-NVZ005-260300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0004.190225T1500Z-190226T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, 
and Gerlach
650 PM PST Sun Feb 24 2019

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM PST
MONDAY...

* Changes: None.

* Timing: Winds increase early Monday morning with the 
  strongest winds likely in the afternoon. 

* Winds: South to southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 
  mph.

* Impacts: Hazardous travel is likely for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-251800-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190225T1800Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
650 PM PST Sun Feb 24 2019

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY
FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* Changes: None.

* Winds: Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. 
  Stronger winds expected Monday. Strong winds will continue 
  Monday afternoon through Tuesday.

* Wave Heights: 1 to 3 feet tonight then increasing to 3 to 5  
  feet Monday. Highest waves from mid-lake to northern and 
  eastern shores. Very dangerous boating conditions Monday. 

* Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
415 
WWUS75 KREV 251741
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
941 AM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

CAZ072-NVZ002-251845-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190225T1800Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 
and Incline Village
941 AM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING FOR
LAKE TAHOE...

The Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe will expire at 10 AM PST
this morning. A winter storm warning is now in effect through
Wednesday night.

Strong south to southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph
will continue to produce dangerous lake waters through Tuesday.
Wave heights will be in the 2 to 5 foot range.

$$

CAZ071-NVZ003-260600-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0003.190225T1800Z-190226T0600Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Reno-
Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Susanville, Sparks, Gardnerville, 
and Virginia City
941 AM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

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

* Changes: None.

* Timing: Strong winds will continue through this evening.

* Winds: South to southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 
  mph. Wind prone areas along Highway 395 may see wind gusts 
  as high as 80 mph.

* Impacts: Dangerous travel is likely for high profile 
  vehicles, especially along Highway 395. 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-NVZ005-260600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190226T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, 
and Gerlach
941 AM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

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

* Changes: None.

* Timing: Strong gusty winds will persist through this evening.

* Winds: South to southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 
  mph.

* Impacts: Hazardous travel is likely for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-260600-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0006.190225T1800Z-190226T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
941 AM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

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

* Changes: None.

* Winds: South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* Wave Heights: Dangerous boating conditions with wave heights 2 
  to 4 feet.

* Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
784 
WWUS75 KREV 252239
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
239 PM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

CAZ073-260600-
/O.EXA.KREV.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190226T0600Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, and Mammoth Lakes
239 PM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

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

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect until 10 PM PST this evening. 

* Timing: Strong winds will continue through this evening.

* Winds: South to southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
  Wind prone areas along Highway 395 may see wind gusts as high 
  as 80 mph.

* Impacts: Dangerous travel is likely for high profile 
  vehicles, especially along Highway 395. 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.

&&

$$

CAZ071-NVZ003-260600-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190226T0600Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Reno-
Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Susanville, Sparks, Gardnerville, 
and Virginia City
239 PM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

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

* Changes: None.

* Timing: Strong winds will continue through this evening.

* Winds: South to southwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 
  mph. Wind prone areas along Highway 395 may see wind gusts 
  as high as 80 mph.

* Impacts: Dangerous travel is likely for high profile 
  vehicles, especially along Highway 395. 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.

&&

$$

NVZ001-260600-
/O.EXA.KREV.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190226T0600Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley
239 PM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

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

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect until 10 PM PST this evening. 

* Timing: Strong gusty winds will persist through this evening.

* Winds: South to southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
  Localized gusts as high as 70 mph are possible along Highway 95
  near Walker Lake.

* Impacts: Hazardous travel is likely for high profile vehicles.

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-NVZ005-260600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190226T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, 
and Gerlach
239 PM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

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

* Changes: None.

* Timing: Strong gusty winds will persist through this evening.

* Winds: South to southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 
  mph.

* Impacts: Hazardous travel is likely for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-260600-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190226T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
239 PM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

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

* Winds: South to Southwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 
  60 mph.

* Wave Heights: Dangerous boating conditions with wave heights 
  3 to 6 feet. 

* Any watercraft will be prone to capsizing and should remain off
  lake waters until conditions improve.

PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...

Avoid any activities on the lake.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
950 PM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

CAZ071-NVZ003-260700-
/O.EXP.KREV.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190226T0600Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Reno-
Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Susanville, Sparks, Gardnerville, 
and Virginia City
950 PM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

The High Wind Warning will expire at 10 PM PST this evening. 

Winds will remain gusty overnight, but are weaker than they were
for the peak winds today. Strong winds are once again anticipated
Tuesday, with breezy conditions likely to linger into Wednesday
and Thursday as well.

$$

CAZ073-260700-
/O.EXP.KREV.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190226T0600Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, and Mammoth Lakes
950 PM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

The High Wind Warning will expire at 10 PM PST this evening. 

Winds will remain gusty overnight and the High Wind Warning is
being replaced by a Winter Weather Advisory.

The high winds have been creating ground blizzard conditions with
near zero visibility and snow blowing across and accumulating on 
roadways in areas it isn't currently snowing. Travel conditions
are hazardous and it is recommended you check with CalTrans for
the latest on roads.

$$

CAZ070-NVZ005-260700-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190226T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, 
and Gerlach
950 PM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

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

The Wind Advisory will expire at 10 PM PST this evening. 

Winds will remain gusty overnight, but are weaker than they were
for the peak winds today. Strong winds are once again anticipated
Tuesday, with breezy conditions likely to linger into Wednesday
and Thursday as well.

$$

NVZ001-260700-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190226T0600Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, and Smith Valley
950 PM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

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

The Wind Advisory will expire at 10 PM PST this evening. 

Winds will remain gusty overnight, but are weaker than they were
for the peak winds today. Strong winds are once again anticipated
Tuesday, with breezy conditions likely to linger into Wednesday
and Thursday as well.

$$

NVZ004-260700-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-190226T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
950 PM PST Mon Feb 25 2019

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR
PYRAMID LAKE...

The Lake Wind Advisory for Pyramid Lake will expire at 10 PM PST
this evening. 

Winds will remain gusty overnight, but will allow the advisory to
expire due to the fact Pyramid Lake is closed for the night.

$$

http://weather.gov/reno

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 24, 3:22 AM PSTWinter Storm WatchREVAlpine, El Dorado, Lassen, Nevada, Placer, Plumas and 1 more9 hr
Feb 24, 12:27 PM PSTWinter Storm WarningREVAlpine, El Dorado, Lassen, Nevada, Placer, Plumas and 1 more4 days
Feb 24, 12:27 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryREVModoc, Mono4 days
Feb 24, 12:51 PM PSTWind AdvisoryREVModoc33 hr
Feb 24, 3:22 AM PSTHigh Wind WatchREVDouglas, Lyon, Storey, Washoe9 hr
Feb 24, 12:51 PM PSTLake Wind AdvisoryREVChurchill, Lyon, Pershing, Washoe33 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in California, 2019High Wind Warnings in Nevada, 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.