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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Reno, NV

January 17, 20218 counties in California; Douglas County, Washoe County, Nevada

NWS Reno, NV issued this high wind warning at Jan 17, 2021, 2:29 PM PST for 8 counties in California; Douglas County, Washoe County, Nevada. It took effect at Jan 18, 2021, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for 21 hr. 38 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
Jan 17, 2021, 2:29 PM PST (22:29 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 18, 2021, 10:00 PM PST
Expired
Jan 19, 2021, 7:00 PM PST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

Counties Alpine County, CA, El Dorado County, CA, Lassen County, CA, Mono County, CA, Nevada County, CA, Placer County, CA, Plumas County, CA, Sierra County, CA, Douglas County, NV, Washoe County, NV

The radar

The Reno radar (KRGX), 77 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:32 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
Jan 18, 10:14 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 758 Wsw Wadsworth, NVMESONET STATION DBYNV I-80 AND DERBY DAM.
Jan 18, 10:50 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 401 Nne Holbrook Junction, NVMESONET STATION NV020 NORTH TOPAZ LAKE.
Jan 18, 10:53 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 443 N Meyers, CAASOS STATION KTVL SOUTH LAKE TAHOE AP.
Jan 19, 12:19 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 451 Wnw Homewood, CAMESONET STATION HMDC1 HOMEWOOD.
Jan 19, 12:20 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 371 Wnw Floriston, CAMESONET STATION LIB21 WSH201-FLORISTON.
Jan 19, 12:40 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 415 Se Toms Place, CAMESONET STATION SE392 5.1 SE TOMS PLACE (SCE).
Jan 19, 12:40 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 451 E Loyalton, CAMESONET STATION LIB22 CEM41-GARAGE PIT RD.
Jan 19, 12:44 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGKirkwood, CATREE FELL IN FRONT OF A TRUCK, WHICH COLLIDED WITH IT AND WAS STUCK ON TOP. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE WAS REQUESTED. SR88 AND KIRKWOOD MEADOWS DR., KIRKWOOD, CA.
Jan 19, 1:20 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 791 Ese Mount Rose Summit, NVMESONET STATION SLIDE 0.9 E MOUNT ROSE SUMMIT (DRI).
Jan 19, 1:24 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 E Twin Bridges, CACHP REPORTED US50 CLOSED BY SIERRA PINES RD. DUR TO A POLE WHICH FELL OVER POWERLINES, WITH LOW HANGING WIRES.
Jan 19, 1:33 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 464 Wnw Truckee, CAMESONET STATION TADC1 TAHOE DONNER.
Jan 19, 1:46 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGKyburz, CACHP REPORTED A TREE DOWN ACROSS ALL LANES OF US50, NEAR SILVER FORK RD OFF RAMP IN KYBURZ, CA.
Jan 19, 1:50 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 364 S Beckwourth, CAMESONET STATION LIB10 4.2 S BECKWOURTH (LIBERTY).
Jan 19, 1:50 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 642 Nne Tioga Pass, CAMESONET STATION SE852 SCE-2876.
Jan 19, 1:58 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG3 Nw Almanor, CACHP REPORTED A TREE DOWN BLOCKING BOTH LANES OF SR89 NEAR LAKE ALMANOR WEST DR.
Jan 19, 2:15 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG4 N Seneca, CACHP REPORTED A TEE COMPLETELY BLOCKING THE ROAD. LOTS OF TREE DEBRIS FROM THE WIND. SR147 AND SR89.
Jan 19, 3:10 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 542 E Incline Village, NVMESONET STATION NV030 INCLINE VILLAGE.
Jan 19, 3:36 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 463 Sw Mount Rose Summit, NVMESONET STATION DXCNV 2.7 NE INCLINE VILLAGE (NV DOT).
Jan 19, 3:36 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGKyburz, CAA PICKUP TRUCK COLLIDED WITH A TREE IN THE ROADWAY, US50 NEAR KYBURZ DR.
Jan 19, 3:40 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 35Heavenly Valley, NVMESONET STATION NV027 SOUTH DAGGETT PASS.
Jan 19, 4:14 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 422 Nne Zephyr Cove, NVMESONET STATION SKYN2 SKYLAND.
Jan 19, 4:20 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG4 E Cedar Ridge, CACHP REPORTED A 15-20 FPPT LONG BRANCH ACROSS SOUTHBOUND LANES OF YOU BET RD., NEAR ARROWHEAD MINE RD.
Jan 19, 5:00 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 473 Se Dollar Point, CAMESONET STATION JPL04 3.1 SE DOLLAR POINT (JPLNASA).
Jan 19, 5:45 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 451 Ssw Alpine Meadows, CAMESONET STATION SCTAM 0.8 SW ALPINE MEADOWS (TAHOE).
Jan 19, 6:05 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Nne Rescue, CACHP REPORTED A TREE DOWN BLOCKING A ROADWAY IN THE NORTHBOUND LANES NEAR LOTUS JUST NORTH OF SPRINGVALE.
Jan 19, 6:57 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 1082 S Mammoth Mountain, CAMESONET STATION MTH03 1.7 S MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN (MAMMOTH).
Jan 19, 7:15 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 515 Nnw Antelope Lake, CAMESONET STATION PIEC1 PIERCE.
Jan 19, 7:40 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 384 Nw Spanish Springs, NVMESONET STATION DESN2 DESERT SPRINGS.
Jan 19, 8:11 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGKingvale, CAPOWER LINES KNOCKED DOWN ON DONNER PASS ROAD NEAR BRENNAN AVE.
Jan 19, 8:30 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGKyburz, CATWO TREES DOWN ACROSS WB LANES OF US50 AND KYBURZ DUMP ROAD.
Jan 19, 8:36 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMGEmigrant Gap, CALARGE TREE REPORTED IN THE ROAD AT SR20 AND BOWMAN LAKE ROAD. BOTH ROAD DIRECTIONS BLOCKED.
Jan 19, 8:50 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 401 Sse South Lake Tahoe, CAMESONET STATION LIB19 MEY3500-STPD OFFICE.
Jan 19, 10:33 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Nw Belden, CACHP REPORTS A TREE DOWN BLOCKING THE THE ENTIRE EB LANE NEAR ROGERS FLAT.
Jan 19, 11:50 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 461 E Loyalton, CAMESONET STATION LIB22 CEM41-GARAGE PIT RD.
Jan 19, 12:10 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 N Floriston, CAMESONET STATION LIB15 WASHOE204-FARIAD.
Jan 19, 12:54 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 603 Wsw Meyers, CAMESONET STATION FW4812 ECHO LAKE.
Jan 19, 1:09 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Ese North Auburn, CACHP REPORTS A TREE DOWN IN THE ROADWAY NEAR SR49 AND EL DORADO STREET.
Jan 19, 2:10 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 472 Ese Incline Village, NVMESONET STATION NV017 INCLINE VILLAGE.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Reno, NV (KREV), launched 12:00Z, 10.5 hours before the alert went out and 173 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 2021-01-17Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 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 2021-01-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -74 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 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
1952 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
31 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-74 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-43 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

793 
WWUS75 KREV 172229
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
229 PM PST Sun Jan 17 2021

CAZ071>073-NVZ002-182230-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0001.210119T0300Z-210120T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0001.210119T0600Z-210120T0300Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Mono County-
Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, Westwood, 
Sierraville, Loyalton, South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, Mammoth Lakes, 
Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
229 PM PST Sun Jan 17 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MONDAY TO 7 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* CHANGES...High Wind Watch has be upgraded to a Warning. 

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  expected mainly above 6500 feet...15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to
  45 mph below 6500 feet. Sierra ridges 60 to 80 mph with gusts
  exceeding 130 mph.

* WHERE...Mainly western Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Southern Lassen,
  Eastern Plumas, Eastern Sierra Counties, and northern Mono
  County west of Highway 395.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 7 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines
  with potential for power outages. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Lake conditions will be
  dangerous on Lake Tahoe with waves 3 to 6 feet along the western
  shore. Wave action may cause erosion and could cause damage as
  well. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time secure loose outdoor items such as patio 
furniture 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
4 follow-up statements
075 
WWUS75 KREV 180511
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
911 PM PST Sun Jan 17 2021

CAZ072-NVZ002-190600-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0002.210118T2100Z-210119T0600Z/
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0001.210119T0600Z-210120T0300Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
911 PM PST Sun Jan 17 2021

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM PST MONDAY FOR
LAKE TAHOE...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MONDAY TO 7 PM
PST TUESDAY...

* CHANGES...Issued Lake Wind Advisory ahead of High Wind Warning.

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  expected mainly above 6500 feet...15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to
  45 mph below 6500 feet. Sierra ridges 60 to 80 mph with gusts
  exceeding 130 mph. Lake Tahoe Waves 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Mainly western Greater Lake Tahoe Basin Area.

* WHEN...Lake Wind Advisory from 1 PM to 10 PM PST Monday. 
         High Wind Warning from 10 PM Monday to 7 PM PST Tuesday. 

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines
  with potential for power outages. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Lake conditions will be
  dangerous on Lake Tahoe with waves 3 to 6 feet along the western
  shore. Wave action may cause erosion and could cause damage. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ071-073-190600-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0001.210119T0600Z-210120T0300Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-Mono County-
Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, Westwood, 
Sierraville, Loyalton, Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, 
and Mammoth Lakes
911 PM PST Sun Jan 17 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MONDAY TO 7 PM
PST TUESDAY...

* CHANGES...No Changes.

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected mainly above 6500 feet...15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 
  to 45 mph below 6500 feet. Sierra ridges 60 to 80 mph with 
  gusts exceeding 130 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Lassen, Eastern Plumas, Eastern Sierra Counties, 
  and northern Mono County west of Highway 395.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 7 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines 
  with potential for power outages. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture 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
421 
WWUS75 KREV 181052
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
252 AM PST Mon Jan 18 2021

CAZ072-NVZ002-191200-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0001.210119T0600Z-210120T0300Z/
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0002.210118T2100Z-210119T0600Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
252 AM PST Mon Jan 18 2021

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR LAKE TAHOE...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM PST TUESDAY...

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected mainly above 6500 feet...15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 
  to 45 mph below 6500 feet. Sierra ridges 60 to 80 mph with 
  gusts exceeding 130 mph. Lake Tahoe Waves 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Mainly western Greater Lake Tahoe Basin Area.

* WHEN...Lake Wind Advisory from 1 PM to 10 PM PST today. High
  Wind Warning from 10 PM tonight to 7 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines 
  with potential for power outages. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Lake conditions will be 
  dangerous on Lake Tahoe with waves 3 to 6 feet along the 
  western shore. Wave action may cause erosion and could cause 
  damage.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ071-073-191200-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0001.210119T0600Z-210120T0300Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-Mono County-
Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, Westwood, 
Sierraville, Loyalton, Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, 
and Mammoth Lakes
252 AM PST Mon Jan 18 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM PST TUESDAY...

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected mainly above 6500 feet...15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 
  to 45 mph below 6500 feet. Sierra ridges 60 to 80 mph with 
  gusts exceeding 130 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Lassen, Eastern Plumas, Eastern Sierra 
  Counties, and northern Mono County west of Highway 395.

* WHEN...From 10 PM tonight to 7 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines 
  with potential for power outages. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-190200-
/O.EXB.KREV.LW.Y.0002.210118T1800Z-210119T0200Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
252 AM PST Mon Jan 18 2021

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
PST THIS EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

* WHAT...North to northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30
  mph. Wave heights of 1 to 3 feet, highest on the southwestern
  shores.

* WHERE...Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM PST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/rev
198 
WWUS75 KREV 190550
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
950 PM PST Mon Jan 18 2021

CAZ072-NVZ002-200300-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210119T0600Z/
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0001.210119T0600Z-210120T0300Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
950 PM PST Mon Jan 18 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST TUESDAY...

* CHANGES...No changes.

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  mainly above 6500 feet. Below 6500 feet, 15 to 25 mph with 
  gusts 35 to 45 mph. Sierra ridge gusts exceeding 130 mph.

* WHERE...Mainly western Greater Lake Tahoe Basin Area.

* WHEN...Through 7 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday 
decorations, and trash cans before winds increase. Make sure you 
have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with batteries 
and/or candles in the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

CAZ071-073-200300-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0001.210119T0600Z-210120T0300Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-Mono County-
Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, Westwood, 
Sierraville, Loyalton, Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, 
and Mammoth Lakes
950 PM PST Mon Jan 18 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST TUESDAY...

* CHANGES...No changes.

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  mainly above 6500 feet. Below 6500 feet, 15 to 25 mph with 
  gusts 35 to 45 mph. Sierra ridge gusts exceeding 130 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Lassen, Eastern Plumas, Eastern Sierra 
  Counties, and northern Mono County west of Highway 395.

* WHEN...Through 7 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines 
  with potential for power outages. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday 
decorations, and trash cans before winds increase. Make sure you 
have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with batteries 
and/or candles in the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/rev
610 
WWUS75 KREV 192056
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1256 PM PST Tue Jan 19 2021

CAZ071-200300-
/O.NEW.KREV.DU.Y.0001.210119T2056Z-210120T0300Z/
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0300Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, Westwood, 
Sierraville, and Loyalton
1256 PM PST Tue Jan 19 2021

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* CHANGES...Issued a Blowing Dust Advisory due to blowing dust off
  the Black Rock Playa in addition to the High Wind Warning.

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, east winds 10 to 20 mph with
  gusts up to 35 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility
  between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust. Air
  quality can also be degraded due to the blowing dust.

* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced
  visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for sudden decreases in visibility to near zero. If
you encounter a wall of dust, slow down and leave plenty of space
between you and the car in front of you.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ072-073-NVZ002-200300-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0300Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Mono County-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, Mammoth Lakes, 
Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
1256 PM PST Tue Jan 19 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  mainly above 6500 feet. Below 6500 feet, 15 to 25 mph with 
  gusts 35 to 45 mph. Sierra ridge gusts exceeding 130 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Lassen, Eastern Plumas, Eastern Sierra 
  Counties, and northern Mono County west of Highway 395.

* WHEN...Through 7 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines 
  with potential for power outages. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday
decorations, and trash cans before winds increase. Make sure you
have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with batteries
and/or candles in the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

NVZ003>005-200300-
/O.NEW.KREV.DU.Y.0001.210119T2056Z-210120T0300Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, 
Virginia City, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, 
Imlay, Empire, and Gerlach
1256 PM PST Tue Jan 19 2021

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blowing dust off the Black Rock Playa and Carson Sink
  could reduce visibility down below one mile. Air quality can 
  also be degraded due to the blowing dust.

* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, Western Nevada 
  Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake and Northern Washoe 
  County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for sudden decreases in visibility to near zero. If
you encounter a wall of dust, slow down and leave plenty of space
between you and the car in front of you.

&&

$$

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

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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.