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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Reno, NV
NWS Reno, NV issued this high wind warning at Oct 17, 2021, 5:41 AM PDT for Mono County, California. It took effect at Oct 17, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 12 hr. 17 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 17, 2021, 5:41 AM PDT (12:41 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 17, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- Oct 18, 2021, 1:54 AM PDT
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Reno, NV
County Mono County, CA
The radar
The San Joaquin Valley radar (KHNX), 192 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:43 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 6:30 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 47 | 5 N Coleville, CA | MESONET STATION LIB05 3.7 SE TOPAZ LAKE (LIBERTY). |
| Oct 17, 6:59 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 80 | 2 S Mammoth Mountain, CA | MESONET STATION MTH03 1.7 S MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN (MAMMOTH). |
| Oct 17, 7:20 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 4 Sse Conway Summit, CA | MESONET STATION 448SE SCE-3406. |
| Oct 17, 7:23 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 3 Nne June Lake, CA | MESONET STATION OVDC1 OVD QD NO. 1. |
| Oct 17, 7:50 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 45 | 2 Nw Crestview, CA | MESONET STATION 193SE SCE-3186. |
| Oct 17, 7:50 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 46 | 1 Nnw Twin Lakes, CA | MESONET STATION SE410 0.7 NW TWIN LAKES (SCE). |
| Oct 17, 8:30 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 3 Wsw June Lake, CA | MESONET STATION 309SE SCE GEM LAKE TRAIL. |
| Oct 17, 8:50 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | 4 Sw Bridgeport, CA | MESONET STATION SE406 3.8 SW BRIDGEPORT (SCE). |
| Oct 17, 9:10 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 46 | 6 Sse Lee Vining, CA | MESONET STATION SE404 6.2 S LEE VINING (SCE). |
| Oct 17, 9:20 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 47 | 3 S Bridgeport, CA | MESONET STATION SE407 2.9 S BRIDGEPORT (SCE). |
| Oct 17, 9:23 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | 4 S Conway Summit, CA | MESONET STATION UNDC1 LUNDY. |
| Oct 17, 9:40 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 49 | 2 N Conway Summit, CA | MESONET STATION SE939 SCE VIRGINIA CREEK. |
| Oct 17, 9:48 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 48 | 3 E Coleville, CA | MESONET STATION WALC1 WALKER. |
| Oct 17, 11:00 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | 1 Sw Conway Summit, CA | MESONET STATION SE089 1.3 SW CONWAY SUMMIT (SCE). |
| Oct 17, 11:40 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 51 | 1 S Bodie, CA | MESONET STATION SE749 SCE BODIE STATE PARK. |
| Oct 18, 12:00 AM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | 5 Se Toms Place, CA | MESONET STATION SE392 5.1 SE TOMS PLACE (SCE). |
| Oct 18, 12:59 AM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 78 | 2 Se Mammoth Mountain, CA | MESONET STATION MTH02 1.5 SE MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN (MAMMOTH). |
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, 0.7 hours before the alert went out and 191 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
- 2941 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 36 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 4 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 58 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
186 WWUS75 KREV 171241 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 541 AM PDT Sun Oct 17 2021 CAZ073-181200- /O.UPG.KREV.WI.Y.0013.211017T2100Z-211018T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0003.211017T2100Z-211018T1200Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, and Mammoth Lakes 541 AM PDT Sun Oct 17 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Wind prone locations may experience wind gusts in excess of 70 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Burned or damaged trees in burned areas may be blown over during these high winds. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High fire danger with dry conditions and strong gusty winds. Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. 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. && $$ CAZ070>072-NVZ002-003-005-180600- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0013.211017T2100Z-211018T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Reno- Carson City-Minden Area-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, Susanville, Westwood, Sierraville, Loyalton, South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Empire, and Gerlach 541 AM PDT Sun Oct 17 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Wind prone locations along US-395 could see gusts over 60 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Surprise Valley California, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...From 2 PM to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles. Hazardous boating conditions are expected on area lakes. Tree limbs and weakened or burned trees could be blown down. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Increased potential for enhanced fire danger with the strong winds and moderately dry conditions. Strongest winds are expected along US-395 in the North Valleys, between Susanville and Doyle, Washoe Valley, and the Carson Valley. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase. Prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ004-180300- /O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0057.211017T2100Z-211018T0300Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay 541 AM PDT Sun Oct 17 2021 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Waves 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Sunday. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
3 follow-up statements
700 WWUS75 KREV 171510 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 810 AM PDT Sun Oct 17 2021 CAZ073-180300- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0003.211017T2100Z-211018T1200Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, and Mammoth Lakes 810 AM PDT Sun Oct 17 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Wind prone locations may experience wind gusts in excess of 70 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Burned or damaged trees in burned areas may be blown over during these high winds. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High fire danger with dry conditions and strong gusty winds. Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ001-180300- /O.EXB.KREV.WI.Y.0013.211017T2100Z-211018T1200Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, and Schurz 810 AM PDT Sun Oct 17 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Wind prone locations along US-95 near Walker Lake could see gusts in excess of 60 mph. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles. Dangerous boating conditions are expected on area lakes. Tree limbs and weakened or burned trees could be blown down. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Increased potential for enhanced fire danger with the strong winds and moderately dry conditions. Strongest winds are expected along US-95 near Walker Lake. 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. && $$ CAZ070>072-NVZ002-003-005-180300- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0013.211017T2100Z-211018T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Reno- Carson City-Minden Area-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, Susanville, Westwood, Sierraville, Loyalton, South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Empire, and Gerlach 810 AM PDT Sun Oct 17 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Wind prone locations along US-395 could see gusts over 60 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Surprise Valley California, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...From 2 PM to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles. Hazardous boating conditions are expected on area lakes. Tree limbs and weakened or burned trees could be blown down. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Increased potential for enhanced fire danger with the strong winds and moderately dry conditions. Strongest winds are expected along US-395 in the North Valleys, between Susanville and Doyle, Washoe Valley, and the Carson Valley. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase. Prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ004-180300- /O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0057.211017T2100Z-211018T0300Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay 810 AM PDT Sun Oct 17 2021 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Waves 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Sunday. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
552 WWUS75 KREV 180411 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 911 PM PDT Sun Oct 17 2021 CAZ070>072-NVZ002-003-005-180515- /O.CAN.KREV.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211018T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Reno- Carson City-Minden Area-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, Portola, Susanville, Westwood, Sierraville, Loyalton, South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Empire, and Gerlach 911 PM PDT Sun Oct 17 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Some strong gusts in the 30-50 mph range remain possible this evening with the onset of precipitation. However, the risk for widespread advisory level wind gusts has ended. Gusts up to 60 mph at ridgetop level will continue overnight for the Tahoe Basin in the Sierra and Carson ranges. $$ CAZ073-181200- /O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211018T1200Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, and Mammoth Lakes 911 PM PDT Sun Oct 17 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Wind prone locations may experience wind gusts in excess of 70 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Burned or damaged trees in burned areas may be blown over during these high winds. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High fire danger with dry conditions and strong gusty winds. Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. 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. && $$ NVZ001-181200- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211018T1200Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, and Schurz 911 PM PDT Sun Oct 17 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Wind prone locations along US-95 near Walker Lake could see gusts in excess of 60 mph. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles. Dangerous boating conditions are expected on area lakes. Tree limbs and weakened or burned trees could be blown down. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Increased potential for enhanced fire danger with the strong winds and moderately dry conditions. Strongest winds are expected along US-95 near Walker Lake. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
683 WWUS75 KREV 180854 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 154 AM PDT Mon Oct 18 2021 CAZ073-181000- /O.CAN.KREV.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211018T1200Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, and Mammoth Lakes 154 AM PDT Mon Oct 18 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Rain and snow showers are ongoing across Mono county early this morning and dampening the wind threat. Stronger wind gusts are east of Highway 395 into Mineral county for now. Ridge level winds will stay breezy through the morning with wind gusts up to 60 mph. $$ NVZ001-181200- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211018T1200Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, and Schurz 154 AM PDT Mon Oct 18 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Wind prone locations along US-95 near Walker Lake could see gusts in excess of 60 mph. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles. Dangerous boating conditions are expected on area lakes. Tree limbs and weakened or burned trees could be blown down. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected along US-95 near Walker Lake. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
The office that day
Everything else NWS Reno, NV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 5:38 AM PDT | Red Flag Warning | REV | Madera, Mono | 20 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.