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Lake Wind Advisory 2, NWS Reno, NV
NWS Reno, NV issued this lake wind advisory at Jan 17, 2021, 9:11 PM PST for 4 counties in California; 5 counties in Nevada. It took effect at Jan 18, 2021, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 12 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 17, 2021, 9:11 PM PST (05:11 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 18, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Jan 18, 2021, 10:00 PM PST
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Reno, NV
Counties Alpine County, CA, El Dorado County, CA, Nevada County, CA, Placer County, CA, Churchill County, NV, Douglas County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Pershing County, NV, Washoe County, NV
The radar
The Reno radar (KRGX), 46 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:13 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 00:00Z, 5.2 hours before the alert went out and 128 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
- 2510 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 47 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -24 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -18 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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/rev2 follow-up statements
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
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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.