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High Wind Watch 3, NWS Reno, NV
NWS Reno, NV issued this high wind watch at Mar 7, 2021, 1:46 PM PST for Mono County, California. It took effect at Mar 8, 2021, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 7, 2021, 1:46 PM PST (21:46 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 8, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Mar 8, 2021, 3:41 AM PST
- In force
- 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 21:46 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Reno, NV (KREV), launched 12:00Z, 9.8 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
- 1624 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 58 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 127 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 182 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
467 WWUS75 KREV 072146 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 146 PM PST Sun Mar 7 2021 NVZ003-090300- /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0008.210308T1800Z-210309T0300Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 146 PM PST Sun Mar 7 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may limit visibility at times Monday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to 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. && $$ NVZ001-090300- /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0008.210308T2100Z-210309T0300Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, and Schurz 146 PM PST Sun Mar 7 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 7 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may limit visibility at times Monday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-090300- /O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0015.210308T1200Z-210309T0300Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village 146 PM PST Sun Mar 7 2021 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Waves 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Tahoe, Donner, Fallen Leaf, Prosser and Boca. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM PST Monday. * 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. && $$ NVZ004-090300- /O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0015.210308T1800Z-210309T0300Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay 146 PM PST Sun Mar 7 2021 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Waves 1 to 3 feet. * WHERE...Pyramid, Lahontan and Rye Patch. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ CAZ073-090300- /O.NEW.KREV.HW.A.0003.210308T1800Z-210309T0300Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, and Mammoth Lakes 146 PM PST Sun Mar 7 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph possible. Stronger wind gusts nearing 70 mph will be possible downwind of canyons and in wind prone locations. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts will primarily be in the 45 to 55 mph range, but intermittent gusts near 70 mph will be possible. Due to lack of precipitation, there will also be heightened fire concerns with the strong winds. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
1 follow-up statement
640 WWUS75 KREV 081141 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 341 AM PST Mon Mar 8 2021 CAZ073-090300- /O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0003.210308T1800Z-210309T0300Z/ /O.EXB.KREV.WI.Y.0008.210308T1500Z-210309T0300Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, and Mammoth Lakes 341 AM PST Mon Mar 8 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * CHANGES...Upgraded High Wind Watch to a Wind Advisory with an earlier start time. * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected. Stronger wind gusts nearing 75 mph will be possible downwind of canyons and in wind prone locations. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts will primarily be in the 50 to 60 mph range, but intermittent gusts nearing 75 mph will be possible. Due to lack of precipitation, there will also be heightened fire concerns with the strong winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ003-090300- /O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0008.210308T1500Z-210309T0300Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 341 AM PST Mon Mar 8 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * CHANGES...Earlier start time and increased winds along wind prone areas of US-395. * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Wind prone areas along US-395 could see gusts over 55 mph. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may limit visibility at times today. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to 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. && $$ NVZ001-090300- /O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0008.210308T1800Z-210309T0300Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, and Schurz 341 AM PST Mon Mar 8 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * CHANGES...Earlier start time and increased winds along wind prone areas of US-95. * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Wind prone areas along US-95, especially near Walker Lake could see gusts greater than 55 mph. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may limit visibility at times today. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ004-090300- /O.EXT.KREV.LW.Y.0015.210308T1500Z-210309T0300Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay 341 AM PST Mon Mar 8 2021 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * CHANGES...Earlier start time with increased winds and wave heights. * WHAT...West-southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph in the afternoon. Wave heights 2 to 4 feet increasing to 3 to 5 feet in the afternoon. * WHERE...Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 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. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-090300- /O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0015.210308T1200Z-210309T0300Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village 341 AM PST Mon Mar 8 2021 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * CHANGES...Increased winds and wave heights. * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Waves 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...Lake Tahoe. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
The office that day
Everything else NWS Reno, NV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 1:46 PM PST | Lake Wind Advisory | REV | Alpine, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer | 29 hr |
| Mar 7, 1:46 PM PST | Wind Advisory | REV | Mono | 29 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.