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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Elko, NV

October 23, 2021White Pine County, Nevada

NWS Elko, NV issued this high wind warning at Oct 23, 2021, 2:45 PM PDT for White Pine County, Nevada. It took effect at Oct 24, 2021, 8:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 21 hr. 3 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 23, 2021, 2:45 PM PDT (21:45 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 24, 2021, 8:00 PM PDT
Expired
Oct 25, 2021, 5:00 PM PDT
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Elko, NV

County White Pine County, NV

The radar

The Elko radar (KLRX), 217 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:45 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Oct 25, 1:58 AM PDTHIGH SUST WINDS 4013 E Pinto Summit, NVCORRECTS PREVIOUS HIGH SUST WINDS REPORT FROM 13 E PINTO SUMMIT. MESONET STATION PANNV 12.5 E PINTO SUMMIT (NV DOT) STATION ELEVATION: 6527 FT.
Oct 25, 1:58 AM PDTHIGH SUST WINDS 5413 E Pinto Summit, NVMESONET STATION PANNV 12.5 E PINTO SUMMIT (NV DOT) STATION ELEVATION: 6527 FT.
Oct 25, 4:11 AM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 903 Wsw Great Basin Np, NVMESONET STATION MTHN2 MATHER RAWS STATION ELEVATION: 9268 FT.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Elko, NV (KLKN), launched 12:00Z, 9.8 hours before the alert went out and 170 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, Elko, NV at 12:00Z on 2021-10-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Elko, NV at 12:00Z on 2021-10-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -69 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
614 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
55 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-69 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
112 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

295 
WWUS75 KLKN 232145
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
245 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

NVZ035-241245-
/O.UPG.KLKN.HW.A.0003.211025T0900Z-211026T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLKN.HW.W.0002.211025T0300Z-211026T0000Z/
White Pine County-
Including the cities of Ely, Ely Airport, Lund, Preston, Ruth, 
Cherry Creek, and McGill
245 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SUNDAY TO 5 PM PDT
MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...White Pine County.

* WHEN...From 8 PM Sunday to 5 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and
  cause power outages. Blowing dust may also result in reduced
  visibility at times. 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.

&&

$$

NVZ041-241245-
/O.UPG.KLKN.HW.A.0003.211025T0900Z-211026T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLKN.WI.Y.0015.211024T2100Z-211026T0000Z/
Northeastern Nye County-
Including the cities of Blue Eagle Ranch and Duckwater
245 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 5 PM PDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northeastern Nye County.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 5 PM PDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NVZ037-040-241245-
/O.NEW.KLKN.WI.Y.0015.211024T2100Z-211026T0000Z/
Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County-
Northwestern Nye County-
Including the cities of Eureka, Pinto Summit, Grass Valley, 
Hickison Summit, Diamond Valley, Eureka Airport, Garden Pass, 
Manhattan, Round Mountain, and Tonopah
245 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SUNDAY TO 5 PM PDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County and 
  Northwestern Nye County.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 5 PM PDT Monday.

* 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
3 follow-up statements
416 
WWUS75 KLKN 241004
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
304 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

NVZ035-251015-
/O.CON.KLKN.HW.W.0002.211025T0300Z-211026T0000Z/
White Pine County-
Including the cities of Ely, Ely Airport, Lund, Preston, Ruth, 
Cherry Creek, and McGill
304 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...White Pine County.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 PM PDT Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NVZ033-034-039-251015-
/O.EXB.KLKN.WI.Y.0015.211025T0300Z-211026T0000Z/
Southeastern Elko County-Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range-
South Central Elko County-
Including the cities of West Wendover, Ruby Lake, and Oasis
304 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected, mainly south of Interstate 80.

* WHERE...Southeastern Elko County, Ruby Mountains and East 
  Humboldt Range and South Central Elko County.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 PM PDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will occur across the
  mountains and passes, as well as areas south of Interstate 80 
  in South Central and Southeastern Elko County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NVZ037-040-041-251015-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0015.211024T2100Z-211026T0000Z/
Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County-
Northwestern Nye County-Northeastern Nye County-
Including the cities of Eureka, Pinto Summit, Grass Valley, 
Hickison Summit, Diamond Valley, Eureka Airport, Garden Pass, 
Manhattan, Round Mountain, Tonopah, Blue Eagle Ranch, 
and Duckwater
304 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 PM PDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County, 
  Northwestern Nye County and Northeastern Nye County.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 PM PDT Monday.

* 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
295 
WWUS75 KLKN 250721
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
1221 AM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

NVZ035-260000-
/O.CON.KLKN.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211026T0000Z/
White Pine County-
Including the cities of Ely, Ely Airport, Lund, Preston, Ruth, 
Cherry Creek, and McGill
1221 AM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...White Pine County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NVZ033-034-037-039>041-260000-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211026T0000Z/
Southeastern Elko County-Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range-
Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County-
South Central Elko County-Northwestern Nye County-
Northeastern Nye County-
Including the cities of West Wendover, Eureka, Pinto Summit, 
Grass Valley, Hickison Summit, Diamond Valley, Eureka Airport, 
Garden Pass, Ruby Lake, Oasis, Manhattan, Round Mountain, 
Tonopah, Blue Eagle Ranch, and Duckwater
1221 AM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Southeastern Elko County, Ruby Mountains and East 
  Humboldt Range, Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka 
  County, South Central Elko County, Northwestern Nye County and 
  Northeastern Nye County.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For southeast and south central Elko
  county, strongest winds will occur south of Interstate 80.

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
380 
WWUS75 KLKN 252339
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
439 PM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

NVZ035-260045-
/O.EXP.KLKN.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211026T0000Z/
White Pine County-
Including the cities of Ely, Ely Airport, Lund, Preston, Ruth, 
Cherry Creek, and McGill
439 PM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

The frontal system is moving out of the area with the winds
weakening. Thus the High Wind Warning is allowed to expire. 

$$

NVZ033-034-037-039>041-260045-
/O.EXP.KLKN.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211026T0000Z/
Southeastern Elko County-Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range-
Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County-
South Central Elko County-Northwestern Nye County-
Northeastern Nye County-
Including the cities of West Wendover, Eureka, Pinto Summit, 
Grass Valley, Hickison Summit, Diamond Valley, Eureka Airport, 
Garden Pass, Ruby Lake, Oasis, Manhattan, Round Mountain, 
Tonopah, Blue Eagle Ranch, and Duckwater
439 PM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

The frontal system is moving out of the area with the winds
weakening. Thus the Wind Advisory is allowed to expire. .

$$

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 23, 2:45 PM PDTWind AdvisoryLKNElko, Eureka, Lander, Nye, White Pine50 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.