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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Reno, NV
NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Jan 15, 2020, 4:12 AM PST for 4 counties in California; 5 counties in Nevada. It took effect at Jan 15, 2020, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for 21 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 15, 2020, 4:12 AM PST (12:12 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 15, 2020, 10:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Jan 16, 2020, 7:00 PM 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 12:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Reno, NV (KREV), launched 12:00Z, 0.2 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
- 2017 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 74 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 178 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 269 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
112 WWUS75 KREV 151212 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 412 AM PST Wed Jan 15 2020 NVZ003-161400- /O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0002.200116T0600Z-200116T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0002.200116T0900Z-200116T2100Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 412 AM PST Wed Jan 15 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM PST THURSDAY... * CHANGES...Upgrade from a watch to a warning. Increasing confidence. * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees, fences, and powerlines leading to power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles with travel restrictions possible. Severe turbulence and delays for air travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind prone locations will begin to become strong and gusty overnight with widespread strong winds likely from pre-dawn through midday Thursday. 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. && $$ CAZ071-161200- /O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0002.200116T0600Z-200116T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0002.200116T0600Z-200116T1200Z/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, Westwood, Sierraville, and Loyalton 412 AM PST Wed Jan 15 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST THURSDAY... * CHANGES...Upgrade from a watch to an advisory. Increasing confidence. * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Wind prone locations along US-395 could see gusts to 70 mph. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind prone locations will begin to become strong and gusty tonight with widespread strong winds likely from midnight through early Thursday morning. The strongest winds are expected along US-395 between Doyle and Susanville. Travel restrictions for high profile vehicles are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ005-161400- /O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0002.200116T0600Z-200116T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0002.200116T0600Z-200116T1800Z/ Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, and Gerlach 412 AM PST Wed Jan 15 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY... * CHANGES...Upgrade from a watch to an advisory. Increasing confidence. * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind prone locations will begin to become strong and gusty tonight with widespread strong winds likely overnight through Thursday morning. The strongest winds are expected to be in the Surprise Valley and across far northern Washoe County nearing the Oregon border. Gusts to 60 mph are possible in these locations. 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. && $$ NVZ001-161400- /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0002.200116T1800Z-200117T0300Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, and Schurz 412 AM PST Wed Jan 15 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS....Winds will increase by late morning with the peak speeds expected Thursday afternoon. Winds will impact the US-95 corridor in Mineral County with travel restrictions possible. Increased potential for enhanced fire danger with the strong winds and relatively dry conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
6 follow-up statements
031 WWUS75 KREV 152149 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 149 PM PST Wed Jan 15 2020 NVZ001-170000- /O.UPG.KREV.WI.Y.0002.200116T1800Z-200117T0300Z/ /O.EXB.KREV.HW.W.0002.200116T1800Z-200117T0300Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, and Schurz 149 PM PST Wed Jan 15 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST THURSDAY... * CHANGES...Upgraded from and Advisory to a Warning. * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust could cause periods of low visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase by late morning with the peak speeds expected Thursday afternoon. Winds will impact the US-95 corridor in Mineral County with travel restrictions possible. Increased potential for enhanced fire danger with the strong winds and relatively dry conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ003-162100- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0002.200116T0900Z-200116T2100Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 149 PM PST Wed Jan 15 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM PST THURSDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees, fences, and powerlines leading to power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles with travel restrictions possible. Severe turbulence and delays for air travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind prone locations will begin to become strong and gusty overnight with widespread strong winds likely from pre-dawn through midday Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ004-170000- /O.EXB.KREV.WI.Y.0002.200116T1500Z-200117T0300Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay 149 PM PST Wed Jan 15 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust could cause periods of low visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong cross winds will occur along Interstate 80 and U.S. Highway 50 with the strongest winds after 11 AM. 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. && $$ CAZ071-161200- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0002.200116T0600Z-200116T1200Z/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, Westwood, Sierraville, and Loyalton 149 PM PST Wed Jan 15 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST THURSDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Wind prone locations along US-395 could see gusts to 70 mph. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind prone locations will begin to become strong and gusty tonight with widespread strong winds likely from midnight through early Thursday morning. The strongest winds are expected along US-395 between Doyle and Susanville. Travel restrictions for high profile vehicles are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ005-161800- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0002.200116T0600Z-200116T1800Z/ Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, and Gerlach 149 PM PST Wed Jan 15 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind prone locations will begin to become strong and gusty tonight with widespread strong winds likely overnight through Thursday morning. The strongest winds are expected to be in the Surprise Valley and across far northern Washoe County nearing the Oregon border. Gusts to 60 mph are possible in these locations. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
155 WWUS75 KREV 161154 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 354 AM PST Thu Jan 16 2020 NVZ003-162100- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200116T2100Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 354 AM PST Thu Jan 16 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Make sure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans are secured before winds increase. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ001-170300- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0002.200116T1800Z-200117T0300Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, and Schurz 354 AM PST Thu Jan 16 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * CHANGES...No changes. * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase by late morning with the peak speeds expected this afternoon. Winds will impact the US-95 corridor in Mineral County with travel restrictions possible. Increased potential for enhanced fire danger with the strong winds and relatively dry conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Make sure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans are secured before winds increase. 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. && $$ CAZ071-161300- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200116T1200Z/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, Westwood, Sierraville, and Loyalton 354 AM PST Thu Jan 16 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST THIS MORNING... The Wind Advisory will expire at 4 AM this morning and will be replaced by a Winter Weather Advisory. Strong and gusty winds are still expected during this period. South winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are possible along with gusts up to 70 mph along US-395 through the mid- morning. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ005-161800- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200116T1800Z/ Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, and Gerlach 354 AM PST Thu Jan 16 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * CHANGES...No changes. * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to be in the Surprise Valley and across far northern Washoe County nearing the Oregon border. Gusts to 60 mph are possible in these locations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Make sure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans are secured before winds increase. 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. && $$ NVZ004-170300- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0002.200116T1500Z-200117T0300Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay 354 AM PST Thu Jan 16 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * CHANGES...No changes. * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Gusts up to 45 mph on Pyramid Lake with wave heights 2 to 3 feet. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong cross winds will occur along Interstate 80 and U.S. Highway 50 with the strongest winds after 11 AM. Areas of blowing dust may result in sudden reductions to visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Make sure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans are secured before winds increase. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
937 WWUS75 KREV 161159 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 359 AM PST Thu Jan 16 2020 CAZ071-161300- /O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200116T1200Z/ Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, Westwood, Sierraville, and Loyalton 359 AM PST Thu Jan 16 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST THIS MORNING... The Wind Advisory will expire at 4 AM this morning and will be replaced by a Winter Weather Advisory. Strong and gusty winds are still expected during this period. South winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are possible along with gusts up to 70 mph along US-395 through the mid- morning. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. $$ NVZ003-162100- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200116T2100Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 359 AM PST Thu Jan 16 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Turbulence and wind shear for aviation along with delays and/or cancellations are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Make sure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans are secured before winds increase. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ001-170300- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0002.200116T1800Z-200117T0300Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, and Schurz 359 AM PST Thu Jan 16 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * CHANGES...No changes. * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase by late morning with the peak speeds expected this afternoon. Winds will impact the US-95 corridor in Mineral County with travel restrictions possible. Increased potential for enhanced fire danger with the strong winds and relatively dry conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Make sure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans are secured before winds increase. 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. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ005-161800- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200116T1800Z/ Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, and Gerlach 359 AM PST Thu Jan 16 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * CHANGES...No changes. * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to be in the Surprise Valley and across far northern Washoe County nearing the Oregon border. Gusts to 60 mph are possible in these locations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Make sure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans are secured before winds increase. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ004-170300- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0002.200116T1500Z-200117T0300Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay 359 AM PST Thu Jan 16 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * CHANGES...No changes. * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Gusts up to 45 mph on Pyramid Lake with wave heights 2 to 3 feet. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong cross winds will occur along Interstate 80 and U.S. Highway 50 with the strongest winds after 11 AM. Areas of blowing dust may result in sudden reductions to visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Make sure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans are secured before winds increase. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
809 WWUS75 KREV 161758 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 958 AM PST Thu Jan 16 2020 CAZ070-NVZ005-161900- /O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200116T1800Z/ Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, and Gerlach 958 AM PST Thu Jan 16 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... Winds have begun to decrease for the Surprise Valley and northern Washoe County; therefore, the wind advisory will be allowed to expire at 10 AM. Winds will still be breezy with gusts 30 to 40 mph through much of the afternoon before decreasing this evening. $$ NVZ003-162100- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200116T2100Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 958 AM PST Thu Jan 16 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Turbulence and localized wind shear for aviation along with delays and/or cancellations are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Make sure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans are secured before winds increase. Make sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ001-170300- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0002.200116T1800Z-200117T0300Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, and Schurz 958 AM PST Thu Jan 16 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase by late morning with the peak speeds expected this afternoon. Winds will impact the US-95 corridor in Mineral County with travel restrictions possible. Increased potential for enhanced fire danger with the strong winds and relatively dry conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Make sure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans are secured before winds increase. Make sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ004-170300- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200117T0300Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay 958 AM PST Thu Jan 16 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Gusts up to 45 mph on Pyramid Lake with wave heights 2 to 3 feet. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong cross winds will occur along Interstate 80 and U.S. Highway 50 with the strongest winds after 11 AM. Areas of blowing dust may result in sudden reductions to visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Make sure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans are secured before winds increase. Make sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
049 WWUS75 KREV 162050 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1250 PM PST Thu Jan 16 2020 NVZ003-162200- /O.EXP.KREV.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200116T2100Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 1250 PM PST Thu Jan 16 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... Snow has begun to push into far western Nevada, with winds decreasing to well below warning levels for most spots. Therefore, the high wind warning will be allowed to expire. Wind gusts for the remainder of the afternoon are expected to remain below 40 mph for most spots, with gusts up to 50 mph still possible for another hour or so in Douglas County along and east of Highway 395. $$ NVZ001-170300- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200117T0300Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, and Schurz 1250 PM PST Thu Jan 16 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will impact the US-95 corridor in Mineral County with travel restrictions possible. Enhanced fire danger with the strong winds and low humidities through the afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Make sure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans are secured. Make sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ004-170300- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200117T0300Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay 1250 PM PST Thu Jan 16 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Gusts up to 45 mph on Pyramid Lake with wave heights 2 to 3 feet. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong cross winds will occur along Interstate 80 and U.S. Highway 50. Areas of blowing dust may result in sudden reductions to visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Make sure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans are secured. Make sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
618 WWUS75 KREV 170253 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 653 PM PST Thu Jan 16 2020 NVZ001-170400- /O.EXP.KREV.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200117T0300Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, and Schurz 653 PM PST Thu Jan 16 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... Winds have dropped off with most gusts around 30 mph. High winds are no longer expected overnight. $$ NVZ004-170400- /O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200117T0300Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay 653 PM PST Thu Jan 16 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... Winds have dropped off with most gusts around 25 mph. Winds will continue to gradually taper overnight. $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
The office that day
Everything else NWS Reno, NV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 4:12 AM PST | High Wind Warning | REV | Douglas, Lyon, Mineral, Storey, Washoe | 39 hr |
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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.