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Lake Wind Advisory 2, NWS Reno, NV

January 17, 20214 counties in California; 5 counties in Nevada

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Reno, NV at 00:00Z on 2021-01-18Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-01-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -24 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

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/rev
2 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

Nearby

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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.