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Wind Advisory 15, NWS Reno, NV
NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Nov 15, 2020, 11:31 AM PST for 5 counties in Nevada; 4 counties in California. It took effect at Nov 17, 2020, 7:00 AM PST. It was in force for 21 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 15, 2020, 11:31 AM PST (19:31 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 17, 2020, 7:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Nov 18, 2020, 4:00 AM PST
- In force
- 21 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Reno, NV
Counties Lassen County, CA, Modoc County, CA, Plumas County, CA, Sierra County, CA, Churchill County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Mineral County, NV, Pershing County, NV, Washoe County, NV
The radar
The Reno radar (KRGX), 32 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:37 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Reno, NV (KREV), launched 12:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 132 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
- 2382 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 45 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 403 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 492 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
610 WWUS75 KREV 151931 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1131 AM PST Sun Nov 15 2020 NVZ001-170000- /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0015.201117T1800Z-201118T1200Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, and Schurz 1131 AM PST Sun Nov 15 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South to southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS....Higher winds to 65 mph will be possible Tuesday night along Highway 95 near Walker Lake and over Sweetwater and Anchorite Summits. 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. && $$ CAZ071-170000- /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0015.201117T1500Z-201118T0000Z/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, Westwood, Sierraville, and Loyalton 1131 AM PST Sun Nov 15 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South to southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Higher winds are possible along Highway 395 south of Susanville and in the eastern Sierra Valley. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusts up to 60 mph will be possible along Highway 395 south of Susanville and in the eastern Sierra Valley. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ005-170000- /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0015.201117T1500Z-201118T0000Z/ Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, and Gerlach 1131 AM PST Sun Nov 15 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM PST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-003-170000- /O.NEW.KREV.HW.A.0006.201117T1500Z-201118T0000Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 1131 AM PST Sun Nov 15 2020 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Stronger wind gusts to 75 mph are possible in Nevada for wind-prone areas along and west of Highway 395 and Interstate 580. Exposed ridges are likely to gust over 100 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Greater Reno-Carson City- Minden Area. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS....The strongest winds in the Tahoe area below ridges are likely to be in the South Lake area, the Martis Valley, and on slopes west of Lake Tahoe. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ073-170000- /O.NEW.KREV.HW.A.0006.201117T1800Z-201118T1200Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, and Mammoth Lakes 1131 AM PST Sun Nov 15 2020 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. Locally higher gusts are possible at the mouths of canyons and for wind-prone areas along Highway 395. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
5 follow-up statements
031 WWUS75 KREV 161902 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1102 AM PST Mon Nov 16 2020 CAZ070-071-NVZ005-180100- /O.UPG.KREV.WI.Y.0015.201117T1500Z-201118T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0004.201117T1700Z-201118T0300Z/ Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, Susanville, Westwood, Sierraville, Loyalton, Empire, and Gerlach 1102 AM PST Mon Nov 16 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM PST TUESDAY... * CHANGES...Advisory upgraded to warning. * WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and damage power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on Highway 395 and in the Sierra Valley. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel restrictions are possible for high- profile vehicles on Highway 395. Be prepared to take alternate routes if possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-180000- /O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0006.201117T1500Z-201118T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0004.201117T1500Z-201118T0000Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village 1102 AM PST Mon Nov 16 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY... * CHANGES...Watch upgraded to warning. * WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down a few trees and damage power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles in the South Lake Tahoe area and in the Martis Valley. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous boating conditions on Lake Tahoe with waves 2 to 5 feet from mid-lake to north and east 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. && $$ NVZ003-180100- /O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0006.201117T1500Z-201118T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0004.201117T1800Z-201118T0300Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 1102 AM PST Mon Nov 16 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST TUESDAY... * CHANGES...Watch upgraded to warning. * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. Winds could be less in some areas; however, gusts to at least 50 mph are likely in most spots. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and damage power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles along the Highway 395 and Interstate 580 corridor where gusts could be up to 80 mph. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel restrictions are possible for high- profile vehicles on Highway 395 and Interstate 580. Be prepared to take alternate routes if possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ073-180100- /O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0006.201117T1800Z-201118T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0004.201117T1800Z-201118T1200Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, and Mammoth Lakes 1102 AM PST Mon Nov 16 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * CHANGES...Watch upgraded to warning. * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Locally higher winds are possible near the mouths of canyons. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and damage power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles along Highway 395. 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. && $$ NVZ004-180100- /O.EXA.KREV.WI.Y.0015.201117T1800Z-201118T1200Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay 1102 AM PST Mon Nov 16 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust with local visibilities below 1 mile possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Boating will be hazardous on Pyramid Lake with waves 2 to 4 feet from mid-lake to northern and eastern shores. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ001-180100- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0015.201117T1800Z-201118T1200Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, and Schurz 1102 AM PST Mon Nov 16 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust with local visibilities below 1 mile possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel restrictions for high-profile vehicles will be possible for Highway 95 south of Schurz. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
470 WWUS75 KREV 162100 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 100 PM PST Mon Nov 16 2020 CAZ072-NVZ002-180000- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0004.201117T1500Z-201118T0000Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village 100 PM PST Mon Nov 16 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down a few trees and damage power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles in the South Lake Tahoe area and in the Martis Valley. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous boating conditions on Lake Tahoe with waves 2 to 5 feet from mid-lake to north and east shores. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ003-180000- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0004.201117T1800Z-201118T0300Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 100 PM PST Mon Nov 16 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST TUESDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. Winds could be less in some areas; however, gusts to at least 50 mph are likely in most spots. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and damage power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles along the Highway 395 and Interstate 580 corridor where gusts could be up to 80 mph. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel restrictions are possible for high- profile vehicles on Highway 395 and Interstate 580. Be prepared to take alternate routes if possible. 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. && $$ CAZ073-180000- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0004.201117T1800Z-201118T1200Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, and Mammoth Lakes 100 PM PST Mon Nov 16 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Locally higher winds are possible near the mouths of canyons. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and damage power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles along Highway 395. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ070-071-NVZ005-180000- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0004.201117T1700Z-201118T0300Z/ 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 100 PM PST Mon Nov 16 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM PST TUESDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and damage power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on Highway 395 and in the Sierra Valley. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel restrictions are possible for high- profile vehicles on Highway 395. Be prepared to take alternate routes if possible. 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. && $$ NVZ004-180000- /O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0015.201117T1800Z-201118T0600Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay 100 PM PST Mon Nov 16 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY... * CHANGES...Moved end time for advisory from 4 AM Wednesday to 10 PM Tuesday. * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust with local visibilities below 1 mile possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Boating will be hazardous on Pyramid Lake with waves 2 to 4 feet from mid-lake to northern and eastern shores. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ001-180000- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0015.201117T1800Z-201118T1200Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, and Schurz 100 PM PST Mon Nov 16 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust with local visibilities below 1 mile possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel restrictions for high-profile vehicles will be possible for Highway 95 south of Schurz. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
898 WWUS75 KREV 171130 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 330 AM PST Tue Nov 17 2020 CAZ072-NVZ002-180000- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0004.201117T1500Z-201118T0000Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village 330 AM PST Tue Nov 17 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * CHANGES...Updated wave heights. * WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down a few trees and damage power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles in the South Lake Tahoe area and in the Martis Valley. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous boating conditions on Lake Tahoe with waves 3 to 6 feet from mid-lake to north and east shores. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ003-180000- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0004.201117T1800Z-201118T0300Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 330 AM PST Tue Nov 17 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. Winds could be less in some areas; however, gusts to at least 50 mph are likely in most spots. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and damage power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles along the Highway 395 and Interstate 580 corridor where gusts could be up to 80 mph. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel restrictions are possible for high- profile vehicles on Highway 395 and Interstate 580. Be prepared to take alternate routes if possible. 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. && $$ CAZ073-180000- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0004.201117T1800Z-201118T1200Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, and Mammoth Lakes 330 AM PST Tue Nov 17 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * CHANGES...None * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Locally higher winds are possible near the mouths of canyons. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and damage power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles along Highway 395. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ070-071-NVZ005-180000- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0004.201117T1700Z-201118T0300Z/ 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 330 AM PST Tue Nov 17 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and damage power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on Highway 395 and in the Sierra Valley. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel restrictions are possible for high-profile vehicles on Highway 395. Be prepared to take alternate routes if possible. 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. && $$ NVZ001-180000- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0015.201117T1800Z-201118T1200Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, and Schurz 330 AM PST Tue Nov 17 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust with local visibilities below 1 mile possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel restrictions for high-profile vehicles will be possible for Highway 95 south of Schurz. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ004-180000- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0015.201117T1800Z-201118T0600Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay 330 AM PST Tue Nov 17 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust with local visibilities below 1 mile possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Boating will be hazardous on Pyramid Lake with waves 2 to 4 feet from mid-lake to northern and eastern 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
616 WWUS75 KREV 180000 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 400 PM PST Tue Nov 17 2020 CAZ072-NVZ002-180100- /O.EXP.KREV.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-201118T0000Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village 400 PM PST Tue Nov 17 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... While winds could still gust 30-50 mph this evening, this is below high wind warning levels with concern for wind damage easing. Therefore, the high wind warning will be allowed to expire at 4 PM. Gusty winds should ease further overnight once widespread precipitation arrives this evening. $$ NVZ003-180300- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-201118T0300Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 400 PM PST Tue Nov 17 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. Winds could be less in some areas; however, gusts to at least 50 mph are likely in most spots. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...until 7 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and damage power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles along the Highway 395 and Interstate 580 corridor where gusts could be up to 80 mph. Very strong winds are making for dangerous conditions for fire spread. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel restrictions are possible for high- profile vehicles on Highway 395 and Interstate 580. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Continue to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans. The best thing to do is be prepared 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. && $$ CAZ073-181200- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-201118T1200Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, and Mammoth Lakes 400 PM PST Tue Nov 17 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. Locally higher winds are possible near the mouths of canyons. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and damage power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles along Highway 395. Very strong winds and lower humidity are making for dangerous conditions for fire spread. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Continue to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans until winds subside. The best thing to do is to be prepared by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. Be alert for messages from emergency agencies regarding fires. && $$ CAZ070-071-NVZ005-180300- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-201118T0300Z/ 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 400 PM PST Tue Nov 17 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * CHANGES...Adjust wording for areas of strongest winds. * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 65 mph, highest in northern Washoe County and the Surprise Valley. Winds are considerably lower where precipitation has arrived in western Lassen and eastern Plumas counties. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...until 7 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and damage power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel restrictions are possible for high- profile vehicles on Highway 395. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Continue to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans until winds subside tonight. && $$ NVZ001-181200- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-201118T1200Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, and Schurz 400 PM PST Tue Nov 17 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...South to southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...until 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust with local visibilities below 1 mile possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel restrictions for high-profile vehicles will be possible for Highway 95 south of Schurz. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Continue to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans until winds subside. && $$ NVZ004-180600- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-201118T0600Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay 400 PM PST Tue Nov 17 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...until 10 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust with local visibilities below 1 mile possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Boating will be hazardous on Pyramid Lake with waves 2 to 4 feet from mid-lake to northern and eastern shores. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Continue to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans until winds subside. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
409 WWUS75 KREV 181133 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 333 AM PST Wed Nov 18 2020 CAZ073-190000- /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0016.201118T1200Z-201119T0200Z/ /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-201118T1200Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, and Mammoth Lakes 333 AM PST Wed Nov 18 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS EVENING... * CHANGES...Wind Advisory Issued. * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45-50 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...High Wind Warning expires at 4 AM PST which will be replaced by the Wind Advisory until 6 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Winds will lull as light precipitation moves through this morning but will become gusty again this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ004-190000- /O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0052.201118T1200Z-201119T0000Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay 333 AM PST Wed Nov 18 2020 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON FOR PYRAMID LAKE... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Waves 1 to 3 feet. * WHERE...Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...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. && $$ NVZ001-181245- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-201118T1200Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, and Schurz 333 AM PST Wed Nov 18 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST THIS MORNING... Winds have diminished this morning and the Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire as scheduled. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this wind advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Reno, NV wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Nov 15, 2:41 AM PST, 8 hours 50 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Nov 15, 2:41 AM PST, 8 hours 50 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Reno NV 241 AM PST Sun Nov 15 2020 .SYNOPSIS... Temperatures will rise to above average today through Tuesday. There will be a pause in storm activity before the next storm system moves in Tuesday. That system will bring another round of stronger winds Tuesday along with chances for rain and higher elevation snow Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures will fall closer to average for the middle to latter portion of next week. && .SHORT TERM... More showers will be possible towards the Oregon border today as high pressure begins to build over the region. Otherwise, high pressure will strengthen tonight and Monday ahead of the next system that continues to be expected for Tuesday and Wednesday. Expect temperatures to warm from around seasonal averages today to 5-10 degrees above average by Monday afternoon. While forecast changes were minimal, models have increased 700 mb jet related winds with the approaching wave for Tuesday. As such, surface speeds were marginally nudged up Tuesday, and this system is shaping up to be nearly as windy as the past one. Expect similar impacts: LLWS and strong turbulence for aviation, hazardous lake conditions, strong crosswinds along north-to-south routes that could be a danger to high profile vehicles, and damaging winds for fences and trees. Preliminary estimates for gusts are running 45-60 mph along the Sierra Front, but could be higher for the foothills where downsloping would be a greater factor. One key difference between this system and the last will be the amount of moisture associated with this storm; which has been increased by a further 0.25" for the Sierra this forecast cycle. System trajectory promotes a maxima of precipitation along the Sierra crest from around Portola to the Alpine/Mono County line. With winds as strong as currently projected, eastern Plumas, Sierra, Nevada Counties, and the Tahoe Basin could pick up an inch or slightly more of liquid equivalent which would be very useful in curbing any lingering concerns for dry conditions of timber. Snow levels will not be very low, generally dropping to around 7000 feet Tuesday before decreasing behind the precipitation late Wednesday. This will put mountain passes in play for significant snow accumulation. Current QPF amounts correlate to around 12 inches above 7000-7500 feet with highest peaks nearly 18 inches over two days. Expect periods of difficult travel conditions over the higher portions of the Sierra. Current estimates for heaviest precipitation rates are Tuesday afternoon/evening as the 130+kt jet maximum becomes transverse to the Sierra. This core of stronger jet winds will begin to stall over northern Mono County resulting in less of a push for moisture over southern Mono County. .LONG TERM...Wednesday onward... Rain and high elevations snow showers will be ongoing Wednesday and then are forecast to taper Wednesday night and Thursday as the upper jet shifts east and drier air aloft works into the region. Snow levels are still projected to remain above 6000 feet, so any slushy accumulations that might impact travel would occur at the higher passes Wednesday morning, especially Carson Pass and Mt Rose Summit. Total QPF for the midweek storm is still projected to be 0.5-1.75" along the Sierra with 0.15-0.40" amounts for northeast CA and far western NV along the Highway 395 corridor. Farther east into the Basin and Range, amounts are going to be much lighter and less than 0.10" for the most part. It will remain brisk Wednesday with temperatures closer to normal mid 40s Sierra to mid 50s across lower elevations. For Thursday into Saturday, our area will generally see dry conditions with light winds and periods of cloud cover as a weak trough moves across the region Thursday-Friday followed by a shortwave ridge Saturday. Temperatures will remain seasonally cool. Unsettled weather is expected to return next week and into the last half of November with another potential upper trough around the 23rd. Hohmann && .AVIATION... The storm track will be mostly north of the region through Monday with areas of light precipitation and higher terrain obscuration brushing northeast CA and northwest NV today. Elsewhere, it will be dry although there will be mid and high clouds. Winds over the ridges will remain a bit elevated through Sunday as flow aloft remains zonal. Gusts are expected to be in the 30-45 kt range which could result in some turbulence over and east of the Sierra. Sunday night into Monday will be the best days for flying before strong winds, rain/mountain snow, and more extensive terrain obscuration return Tue-Wed. -Snyder/Hohmann && .REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories... NV...None. CA...None. && For more information from the National Weather Service visit... http://weather.gov/reno
The office that day
Everything else NWS Reno, NV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 11:31 AM PST | High Wind Watch | REV | Douglas, Lyon, Storey, Washoe | 24 hr |
| Nov 15, 11:49 AM PST | Winter Storm Watch | REV | Douglas, Washoe | 27 hr |
| Nov 15, 11:49 AM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | REV | Lassen, Plumas, Sierra | 3 days |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.