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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Reno, NV
NWS Reno, NV issued this high wind warning at Nov 12, 2020, 2:31 AM PST for 8 counties in California; 4 counties in Nevada. It took effect at Nov 13, 2020, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 15 hr. 45 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
- Nov 12, 2020, 2:31 AM PST (10:31 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 13, 2020, 10:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Nov 14, 2020, 1:00 AM PST
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Reno, NV
Counties Alpine County, CA, El Dorado County, CA, Lassen County, CA, Modoc County, CA, Nevada County, CA, Placer 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), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:32 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 10:00 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 4 Nnw Virginia City, NV | MESONET STATION FW0451 VC HIGHLANDS. |
| Nov 13, 10:11 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 3 N Doyle, CA | MESONET STATION DYLC1 DOYLE. |
| Nov 13, 10:30 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 5 Sse Sierraville, CA | MESONET STATION RNYC1 RICE CANYON. |
| Nov 13, 10:39 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 48 | 3 Ese Lake City, CA | MESONET STATION SSYC1 SURPRISE VALLEY. |
| Nov 13, 10:56 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 47 | 3 N Meyers, CA | ASOS STATION KTVL SOUTH LAKE TAHOE AP. |
| Nov 13, 11:00 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 8 Sw Lockwood, NV | A NWS EMPLOYEE REPORTED WIND DAMAGE TO SOME NEIGHBORHOOD FENCING. |
| Nov 13, 11:00 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Washoe Valley, NV | AROUND 11 AM, NEVADA HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED AT LEAST 2 BLOWN OVER SEMI-TRUCKS TRAVELING ON US-395 THROUGH WASHOE VALLEY. |
| Nov 13, 11:07 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 3 Ssw Sparks, NV | THE RENO-TAHOE INTL AIRPORT AUTOMATIC WEATHER STATION (ASOS) RECORDED A MAXIMUM WIND GUST OF 58 MPH AT 11:07 AM. IT WAS REPORTED THAT BETWEEN 10:30-11:45 AM, THREE FLIGHT DIVERSIONS AND THREE FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS OCCURRED DUE TO THE MOD/SEVERE TURBULENCE AND L |
| Nov 13, 11:32 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 2 S Cold Springs Valley, NV | MESONET STATION CLDNV 1.9 S COLD SPRINGS VALLEY (NV DOT). |
| Nov 13, 11:32 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 4 Nnw Lakeview, NV | MESONET STATION SRNNV 3.7 NW LAKEVIEW (NV DOT). |
| Nov 13, 11:40 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 3 Nw Washoe City, NV | MESONET STATION NV016 MT ROSE HIGHWAY. |
| Nov 13, 11:47 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 1 Sw Washoe City, NV | MESONET STATION WSVNV 1.3 SW WASHOE CITY (NV DOT). |
| Nov 13, 11:53 AM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 5 Ese Gardnerville, NV | MESONET STATION FISN2 FISH SPRINGS. |
| Nov 13, 12:00 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | Sutcliffe, NV | MESONET STATION MWQ63 SUTCLIFFE (REVWFO). |
| Nov 13, 12:08 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 1 Sse Verdi, NV | MESONET STATION GOLNV 0.7 S VERDI (NV DOT). |
| Nov 13, 12:19 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | 1 Wnw Homewood, CA | MESONET STATION HMDC1 HOMEWOOD. |
| Nov 13, 12:20 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 1 Se New Washoe City, NV | MESONET STATION NV005 NEW WASHOE CITY. |
| Nov 13, 12:20 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 4 Ese Verdi, NV | MESONET STATION NV011 WEST RENO. |
| Nov 13, 12:30 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 2 Wsw Stead, NV | MESONET STATION RRONV US-395 SB RED ROCK OFF-RAMP WWD. |
| Nov 13, 12:40 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 57 | 8 S Reno, NV | MESONET STATION NV014 ARROWCREEK. |
| Nov 13, 12:42 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 4 Nnw Virginia City, NV | MESONET STATION FMFNV 4.3 NW VIRGINIA CITY (NV DOT). |
| Nov 13, 12:50 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | Woodfords, CA | MESONET STATION LIB03 WOODFORDS (LIBERTY). |
| Nov 13, 12:50 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 4 Nnw Washoe City, NV | MESONET STATION GALN2 GALENA. |
| Nov 13, 12:50 PM PST | SNOW 4 | 2 Ene Soda Springs, CA | SODA SPRINGS SKI RESORT REPORTED 4 INCHES OF NEW SNOW ACCUMULATION AT AN ELEVATION OF 7,300 FEET. |
| Nov 13, 12:50 PM PST | SNOW 4 | 2 Ene Soda Springs, CA | THIS IS A CORRECTION TO INCLUDE THE PROPER SKI RESORT. BOREAL SKI RESORT REPORTED 4 INCHES OF NEW SNOW ACCUMULATION AT AN ELEVATION OF 7,300 FEET. |
| Nov 13, 12:52 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 3 Se Stead, NV | MESONET STATION BLCNV 3.2 SE STEAD (NV DOT). |
| Nov 13, 12:52 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 73 | 1 Nne Washoe City, NV | MESONET STATION BCBNV 1.5 N WASHOE CITY (NV DOT). |
| Nov 13, 12:52 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 76 | 2 Nne Washoe City, NV | MESONET STATION GLCNV 2.3 NE WASHOE CITY (NV DOT). |
| Nov 13, 12:55 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 41 | 2 Ne Minden, NV | AWOS STATION KMEV MINDEN. |
| Nov 13, 1:00 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 5 Ssw Reno, NV | MESONET STATION NV003 CAUGHLIN. |
| Nov 13, 1:00 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | Nws Reno Office, NV | A 63 MPH WIND GUST WAS MEASURED AT THE NWS RENO OFFICE. |
| Nov 13, 1:07 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 2 Ese Kingsbury, NV | MESONET STATION KBYNV 2.2 SE KINGSBURY (NV DOT). |
| Nov 13, 1:13 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 14 N Cold Springs Valle, NV | MESONET STATION FW6075 RENO. |
| Nov 13, 1:30 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 100 | Virginia Peak, NV | A WIND GUST OF 100 MPH WE REPORTED ON VIRGINIA PEAK. |
| Nov 13, 1:42 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 2 Wsw Stead, NV | MESONET STATION RRTNV 2.0 SW STEAD (NV DOT). |
| Nov 13, 2:04 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 3 Ese Cold Springs Vall, NV | MESONET STATION AV157 2 WNW STEAD. |
| Nov 13, 2:40 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 48 | 2 Wsw Fernley, NV | MESONET STATION CW2857 FERNLEY. |
| Nov 13, 2:40 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 109 | Peavine Peak, NV | A WIND GUST OF 109 MPH WAS REPORTED ON PEAVINE PEAK. |
| Nov 13, 2:53 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 52 | 17 S Pittville, CA | MESONET STATION LDRC1 LADDER BUTTE. |
| Nov 13, 3:26 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 Ssw Stead, NV | MESONET STATION RRKNV 1.5 SW STEAD (NV DOT). |
| Nov 13, 3:30 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 2 S Minden, NV | MESONET STATION NV021 SW GARDNERVILLE. |
| Nov 13, 3:30 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 111 | Squaw Summit, CA | A WIND GUST OF 111 MPH WAS REPORTED ON SQUAW SUMMIT. |
| Nov 13, 3:40 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | 4 Nw Spanish Springs, NV | MESONET STATION DESN2 DESERT SPRINGS. |
| Nov 13, 3:40 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 55 | 2 S Smith Valley, NV | MESONET STATION NSMV 2.4 S SMITH VALLEY (DRI). |
| Nov 13, 4:00 PM PST | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 2 Ssw Sun Valley, NV | MESONET STATION NNSC 2.3 SW SUN VALLEY (DRI). |
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 00:00Z, 10.5 hours before the alert went out and 172 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1741 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 51 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 120 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 244 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
535 WWUS75 KREV 121031 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 231 AM PST Thu Nov 12 2020 CAZ070-071-NVZ005-131045- /O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0005.201113T1800Z-201114T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0003.201113T1800Z-201114T0900Z/ Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, Susanville, Westwood, Sierraville, Loyalton, Empire, and Gerlach 231 AM PST Thu Nov 12 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM PST SATURDAY... * CHANGES...Upgraded to High Wind Warning. * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Higher gusts up to 75 mph are likely for wind prone areas such as portions of US-395 from Susanville to the Nevada State Line. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 1 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. && $$ NVZ001-131045- /O.EXB.KREV.WI.Y.0014.201113T1800Z-201114T0900Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, and Schurz 231 AM PST Thu Nov 12 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM PST SATURDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Wind Prone areas such as US-95 near Walker Lake could see gusts to 65 mph. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 1 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ072-073-NVZ002>004-131045- /O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0014.201113T1800Z-201114T0900Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Mono County-Greater Reno-Carson City- Minden Area-Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, Markleeville, Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, Mammoth Lakes, Stateline, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay 231 AM PST Thu Nov 12 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM PST SATURDAY... * CHANGES...Extended until 1 AM Saturday. * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Wind prone areas such as the Sierra foothills and portions of US-395 through the North Valleys, Washoe Valley, and Mono County can see gusts to 75 mph at times. Sierra ridges will gust well over 100 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Greater Reno-Carson City- Minden Area, Mono County and Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 1 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Rough lake conditions for Pyramid Lake and Lake Tahoe. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be strong enough to cause blowing snow, reducing visibility and creating hazardous travel conditions for the higher Sierra passes (I-80 and Carson Pass) on Friday night into early Saturday morning. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
2 follow-up statements
991 WWUS75 KREV 122046 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1246 PM PST Thu Nov 12 2020 CAZ072-NVZ002-003-132100- /O.UPG.KREV.WI.Y.0014.201113T1800Z-201114T0900Z/ /O.EXA.KREV.HW.W.0003.201113T1800Z-201114T0900Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 1246 PM PST Thu Nov 12 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM PST SATURDAY... * CHANGES...Upgraded to High Wind Warning due to increased confidence in stronger winds. * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Wind prone areas such as the Sierra foothills and portions of US-395 through the North Valleys and Washoe Valley can see gusts to 75 mph at times. Sierra ridges will gust well over 100 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Greater Reno-Carson City- Minden Area. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 1 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Rough lake conditions for Lake Tahoe with wave heights 3 to 5 feet, highest waves expected on the north-northeast shores. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be strong enough to cause blowing snow for higher Sierra elevations, reducing visibility and creating hazardous travel conditions for the higher Sierra passes (I-80 and Carson Pass) on Friday night into early Saturday morning. 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. && $$ CAZ070-071-NVZ005-132100- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0003.201113T1800Z-201114T0900Z/ Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, Susanville, Westwood, Sierraville, Loyalton, Empire, and Gerlach 1246 PM PST Thu Nov 12 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM PST SATURDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Higher gusts up to 75 mph are likely for wind prone areas such as portions of US-395 from Susanville to the Nevada State Line. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 1 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. && $$ CAZ073-NVZ001-004-132100- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0014.201113T1800Z-201114T0900Z/ Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, Schurz, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay 1246 PM PST Thu Nov 12 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM PST SATURDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Wind prone areas such as US-95 near Walker Lake and portions of US-395 through Mono County could see gusts of 65 to 75 mph at times. Sierra ridges will gust well over 100 mph. * WHERE...Mono County and Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 1 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Rough lake conditions for Pyramid Lake with wave heights 2 to 5 feet, highest waves expected on the northeast shores. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
469 WWUS75 KREV 131127 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 327 AM PST Fri Nov 13 2020 CAZ070-071-NVZ005-140900- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0003.201113T1800Z-201114T0900Z/ Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, Susanville, Westwood, Sierraville, Loyalton, Empire, and Gerlach 327 AM PST Fri Nov 13 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM PST SATURDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Higher gusts up to 75 mph are likely for wind prone areas such as portions of US-395 from Susanville to the Nevada State Line. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 1 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-003-140900- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0003.201113T1800Z-201114T0900Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 327 AM PST Fri Nov 13 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM PST SATURDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Wind prone areas such as the Sierra foothills and portions of US-395 through the North Valleys and Washoe Valley can see gusts to 75 mph at times. Sierra ridges will gust well over 100 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Greater Reno-Carson City- Minden Area. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 1 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Rough lake conditions for Lake Tahoe with wave heights 2 to 5 feet, highest waves expected on the north-northeast shores. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be strong enough to cause blowing snow for higher Sierra elevations, reducing visibility and creating hazardous travel conditions for the higher Sierra passes (I-80 and Carson Pass) tonight into early Saturday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ073-NVZ001-004-140900- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0014.201113T1800Z-201114T0900Z/ Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, Schurz, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay 327 AM PST Fri Nov 13 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM PST SATURDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Wind prone areas such as US-95 near Walker Lake and portions of US-395 through Mono County could see gusts of 65 to 75 mph at times. Sierra ridges will gust well over 100 mph. * WHERE...Mono County and Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 1 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Rough lake conditions for Pyramid Lake with wave heights 2 to 5 feet, highest waves expected on the northeast shores. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
Nearby
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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.