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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Elko, NV

October 10, 2021Nye County, Nevada

NWS Elko, NV issued this high wind warning at Oct 10, 2021, 2:41 AM PDT for Nye County, Nevada. It took effect at Oct 11, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 16 hr. 4 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
Oct 10, 2021, 2:41 AM PDT (09:41 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 11, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT
Expired
Oct 12, 2021, 2:52 AM PDT
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Elko, NV

County Nye County, NV

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Oct 11, 3:15 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 N Amargosa Valley, NVWIND GUST OF 59 MPH MEASURED AT THE A25AI ARL SORD SITE.
Oct 11, 4:30 PM PDTHIGH SUST WINDS 4219 N Mercury, NV
Oct 11, 5:00 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND DMGPahrump, NVPOWER OUTAGES WITH ARCING LINES REPORTED IN PAHRUMP.
Oct 11, 10:45 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6838 Nnw Mercury, NVMESONET STATION A12AF 38.1 N MERCURY (ARL SORD).

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

The nearest sounding before it

Las Vegas, NV (KVEF), launched 00:00Z, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 203 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Las Vegas, NV at 00:00Z on 2021-10-10Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Las Vegas, NV at 00:00Z on 2021-10-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -12 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
3094 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
35 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-12 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-31 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

707 
WWUS75 KLKN 100941
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
241 AM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

NVZ040-101745-
/O.UPG.KLKN.HW.A.0002.211011T1800Z-211012T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KLKN.HW.W.0001.211011T1800Z-211012T1000Z/
Northwestern Nye County-
Including the cities of Manhattan, Round Mountain, and Tonopah
241 AM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 3 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern Nye County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

NVZ041-101745-
/O.NEW.KLKN.WI.Y.0014.211011T1800Z-211012T1000Z/
Northeastern Nye County-
Including the cities of Blue Eagle Ranch and Duckwater
241 AM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 3 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northeastern Nye County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/lkn
6 follow-up statements
043 
WWUS75 KLKN 102119
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
219 PM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

NVZ040-110530-
/O.CON.KLKN.HW.W.0001.211011T1800Z-211012T1000Z/
Northwestern Nye County-
Including the cities of Manhattan, Round Mountain, and Tonopah
219 PM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 3 AM
PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected. 

* WHERE...Northwestern Nye County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

NVZ037-110530-
/O.EXA.KLKN.WI.Y.0014.211011T1800Z-211012T1000Z/
Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County-
Including the cities of Eureka, Pinto Summit, Grass Valley, 
Hickison Summit, Diamond Valley, Eureka Airport, and Garden Pass
219 PM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 3 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. 

* WHERE...Northeastern Nye County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NVZ041-110530-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0014.211011T1800Z-211012T1000Z/
Northeastern Nye County-
Including the cities of Blue Eagle Ranch and Duckwater
219 PM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 3 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. 

* WHERE...Northeastern Nye County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
077 
WWUS75 KLKN 110020
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
520 PM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

NVZ040-111530-
/O.CON.KLKN.HW.W.0001.211011T1800Z-211012T1000Z/
Northwestern Nye County-
Including the cities of Manhattan, Round Mountain, and Tonopah
520 PM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 3 AM
PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern Nye County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

NVZ037-041-111530-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0014.211011T1800Z-211012T1000Z/
Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County-
Northeastern Nye County-
Including the cities of Eureka, Pinto Summit, Grass Valley, 
Hickison Summit, Diamond Valley, Eureka Airport, Garden Pass, 
Blue Eagle Ranch, and Duckwater
520 PM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 3 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northeastern Nye County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/lkn
190 
WWUS75 KLKN 111404
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
704 AM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

NVZ040-112215-
/O.CON.KLKN.HW.W.0001.211011T1800Z-211012T1000Z/
Northwestern Nye County-
Including the cities of Manhattan, Round Mountain, and Tonopah
704 AM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern Nye County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

NVZ037-041-112215-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0014.211011T1800Z-211012T1000Z/
Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County-
Northeastern Nye County-
Including the cities of Eureka, Pinto Summit, Grass Valley, 
Hickison Summit, Diamond Valley, Eureka Airport, Garden Pass, 
Blue Eagle Ranch, and Duckwater
704 AM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
3 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northeastern Nye County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/lkn
932 
WWUS75 KLKN 111901
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
1201 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

NVZ040-120315-
/O.EXT.KLKN.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211012T1200Z/
Northwestern Nye County-
Including the cities of Manhattan, Round Mountain, and Tonopah
1201 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected. 

* WHERE...Northwestern Nye County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

NVZ033-120315-
/O.EXB.KLKN.WI.Y.0014.211011T1901Z-211013T0000Z/
Southeastern Elko County-
Including the city of West Wendover
1201 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. 

* WHERE...Northeastern Nye County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NVZ037-041-120315-
/O.EXT.KLKN.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211012T1200Z/
Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County-
Northeastern Nye County-
Including the cities of Eureka, Pinto Summit, Grass Valley, 
Hickison Summit, Diamond Valley, Eureka Airport, Garden Pass, 
Blue Eagle Ranch, and Duckwater
1201 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. 

* WHERE...Northeastern Nye County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
024 
WWUS75 KLKN 112110
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
210 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

NVZ040-120515-
/O.CON.KLKN.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211012T1200Z/
Northwestern Nye County-
Including the cities of Manhattan, Round Mountain, and Tonopah
210 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected. 

* WHERE...Northwestern Nye County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

NVZ033-120515-
/O.EXT.KLKN.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211012T2100Z/
Southeastern Elko County-
Including the city of West Wendover
210 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. 

* WHERE...Northeastern Nye County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NVZ037-041-120515-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211012T1200Z/
Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County-
Northeastern Nye County-
Including the cities of Eureka, Pinto Summit, Grass Valley, 
Hickison Summit, Diamond Valley, Eureka Airport, Garden Pass, 
Blue Eagle Ranch, and Duckwater
210 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. 

* WHERE...Northeastern Nye County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 3 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
249 
WWUS75 KLKN 120952
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
252 AM PDT Tue Oct 12 2021

NVZ040-121100-
/O.CAN.KLKN.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211012T1200Z/
Northwestern Nye County-
Including the cities of Manhattan, Round Mountain, and Tonopah
252 AM PDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

While breezy conditions will continue today, the winds have 
subsided below critical levels and as such the High Wind Warning
has been cancelled. 

$$

NVZ037-041-121100-
/O.CAN.KLKN.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211012T1200Z/
Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County-
Northeastern Nye County-
Including the cities of Eureka, Pinto Summit, Grass Valley, 
Hickison Summit, Diamond Valley, Eureka Airport, Garden Pass, 
Blue Eagle Ranch, and Duckwater
252 AM PDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

While breezy conditions will continue today, the winds have 
subsided below critical levels and as such the Wind Advisory has 
been cancelled. 

$$

NVZ033-122100-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211012T2100Z/
Southeastern Elko County-
Including the city of West Wendover
252 AM PDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Southeastern Elko County.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/lkn

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 10, 2:41 AM PDTWind AdvisoryLKNElko, Eureka, Lander, Nye59 hr
Oct 10, 3:45 AM PDTWinter Weather AdvisoryLKNElko29 hr
Oct 10, 2:18 PM PDTWinter Weather AdvisoryLKNWhite Pine42 hr

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.