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Wind Advisory 17, NWS Elko, NV

December 25, 2021Elko County, Nye County, Nevada

NWS Elko, NV issued this wind advisory at Dec 25, 2021, 2:38 PM PST for Elko County, Nye County, Nevada. It took effect at Dec 26, 2021, 1:06 AM PST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 25, 2021, 2:38 PM PST (22:38 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 26, 2021, 1:06 AM PST
Expired
Dec 26, 2021, 1:00 PM PST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Elko, NV

Counties Elko County, NV, Nye County, NV

The radar

The Elko radar (KLRX), 148 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:35 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Reno, NV (KREV), launched 12:00Z, 10.6 hours before the alert went out and 196 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, Reno, NV at 12:00Z on 2021-12-25Temperature 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, Reno, NV at 12:00Z on 2021-12-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 313 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
1287 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
92 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
313 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
572 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

541 
WWUS75 KLKN 252238
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
238 PM PST Sat Dec 25 2021

NVZ033-261345-
/O.NEW.KLKN.WI.Y.0017.211226T1800Z-211227T0300Z/
Southeastern Elko County-
Including the city of West Wendover
238 PM PST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southeastern Elko County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Sunday.

* 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
161 
WWUS75 KLKN 260906
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
106 AM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

NVZ041-261715-
/O.EXB.KLKN.WI.Y.0017.211226T0906Z-211226T2000Z/
Northeastern Nye County-
Including the cities of Blue Eagle Ranch and Duckwater
106 AM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

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

* WHERE...Southeastern Elko County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
  power outages are possible. Blowing and drifting snow is also
  likely in the higher elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NVZ033-261715-
/O.EXT.KLKN.WI.Y.0017.211226T1800Z-211226T2100Z/
Southeastern Elko County-
Including the city of West Wendover
106 AM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM
PST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Southeastern Elko County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
816 
WWUS75 KLKN 260927
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
127 AM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

NVZ041-261730-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-211226T2000Z/
Northeastern Nye County-
Including the cities of Blue Eagle Ranch and Duckwater
127 AM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

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

* WHERE...Southeastern Elko County.

* WHEN...Until Noon PST Today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. Blowing and drifting snow is 
  also likely in the higher elevations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NVZ033-261730-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0017.211226T1800Z-211226T2100Z/
Southeastern Elko County-
Including the city of West Wendover
127 AM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Southeastern Elko County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 1 PM PST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
425 
WWUS75 KLKN 261033
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
233 AM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

NVZ041-261845-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-211226T2000Z/
Northeastern Nye County-
Including the cities of Blue Eagle Ranch and Duckwater
233 AM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

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

* WHERE...Southeastern Elko County.

* WHEN...Until Noon PST Today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. Blowing and drifting snow is 
  also likely in the higher elevations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NVZ033-261845-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0017.211226T1800Z-211226T2100Z/
Southeastern Elko County-
Including the city of West Wendover
233 AM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Southeastern Elko County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 1 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
  power outages are possible. Blowing and drifting of snow in
  higher elevations is possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
027 
WWUS75 KLKN 261405
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
605 AM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

NVZ041-261800-
/O.EXT.KLKN.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-211226T1800Z/
Northeastern Nye County-
Including the cities of Blue Eagle Ranch and Duckwater
605 AM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Southeastern Elko County.

* WHEN...Until Noon PST Today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. Blowing and drifting snow is 
  also likely in the higher elevations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NVZ033-262100-
/O.EXT.KLKN.WI.Y.0017.211226T1600Z-211226T2100Z/
Southeastern Elko County-
Including the city of West Wendover
605 AM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING UNTIL 1 PM PST 
THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Southeastern Elko County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 1 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. Blowing and drifting of snow 
  in higher elevations is possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
084 
WWUS75 KLKN 261759
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
959 AM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

NVZ041-261900-
/O.EXP.KLKN.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-211226T1800Z/
Northeastern Nye County-
Including the cities of Blue Eagle Ranch and Duckwater
959 AM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...

While gusty winds will continue today, they will remain below wind
advisory criteria. Therefore, the wind advisory is being allowed
to expire. 

$$

NVZ033-262100-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-211226T2100Z/
Southeastern Elko County-
Including the city of West Wendover
959 AM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Southeastern Elko County.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST Today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. Blowing and drifting of snow 
  in higher elevations is 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
308 
WWUS75 KLKN 262118
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
118 PM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

NVZ033-262230-
/O.EXP.KLKN.WI.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-211226T2100Z/
Southeastern Elko County-
Including the city of West Wendover
118 PM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Gusty winds are expected to continue through the afternoon,
however, they will remain below advisory criteria.

$$

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
Dec 24, 4:39 PM PSTSpecial Weather StatementLKNElko36 min

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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.