Alert archive / Nevada / Wind Advisories in 2021
Wind Advisory 1, NWS Reno, NV
NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Jan 2, 2021, 10:21 AM PST for 7 counties in Nevada; Modoc County, California. It took effect at Jan 4, 2021, 4:00 AM PST. It was in force for 17 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 2, 2021, 10:21 AM PST (18:21 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 4, 2021, 4:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Jan 4, 2021, 9:27 PM PST
- In force
- 17 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Reno, NV
Counties Modoc County, CA, Churchill County, NV, Douglas County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Mineral County, NV, Pershing County, NV, Storey County, NV, Washoe County, NV
The radar
The Reno radar (KRGX), 19 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:21 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 12:00Z, 6.4 hours before the alert went out and 92 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
- 1370 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 63 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 271 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 265 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
277 WWUS75 KREV 021821 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1021 AM PST Sat Jan 2 2021 CAZ070-NVZ003-005-031900- /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0001.210104T1200Z-210105T0300Z/ Surprise Valley California-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Empire, and Gerlach 1021 AM PST Sat Jan 2 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Wind prone areas such as Washoe Valley, Galena and portions of the Surprise Valley gusting to 70 mph. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California, Greater Reno-Carson City- Minden Area and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...From 4 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as 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. && $$ NVZ001-031900- /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0001.210104T1800Z-210105T0800Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, and Schurz 1021 AM PST Sat Jan 2 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT PST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Local gusts to 60 mph along U.S. Highway 95 near Walker Lake. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to midnight PST Monday night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as holiday decorations and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
4 follow-up statements
148 WWUS75 KREV 031144 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 344 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021 NVZ004-041200- /O.EXA.KREV.WI.Y.0001.210104T1800Z-210105T0800Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay 344 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT PST MONDAY NIGHT... * CHANGES...Added in West Central Nevada to the Wind Advisories. * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to midnight PST Monday night. Strongest winds most likely Monday afternoon and early evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hazardous boating conditions expected for Pyramid Lake with wave heights up to 4 feet. 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. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ003-005-041200- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0001.210104T1200Z-210105T0300Z/ Surprise Valley California-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Empire, and Gerlach 344 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM PST MONDAY... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Wind prone areas such as Washoe Valley, Galena and portions of the Surprise Valley gusting to 75 mph. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California, Greater Reno-Carson City- Minden Area and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM PST Monday. Strongest winds most likely during Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as holiday decorations and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ001-041200- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0001.210104T1800Z-210105T0800Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, and Schurz 344 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT PST MONDAY NIGHT... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Local gusts to 65 mph along U.S. Highway 95 near Walker Lake. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to midnight PST Monday night. Strongest winds most likely Monday afternoon and early evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
901 WWUS75 KREV 041213 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 413 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021 CAZ070-NVZ003-005-050300- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210105T0300Z/ Surprise Valley California-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Empire, and Gerlach 413 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Wind prone areas such as Washoe Valley, Galena and portions of the Surprise Valley gusting to 75 mph. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California, Greater Reno-Carson City- Minden Area and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. Strongest winds most likely from midday through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as holiday decorations and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ001-004-050800- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0001.210104T1800Z-210105T0800Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, Schurz, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay 413 AM PST Mon Jan 4 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Local gusts to 65 mph along US-95 near Walker Lake. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties and Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to midnight PST tonight. Strongest winds likely this afternoon through early evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hazardous boating conditions expected for Pyramid Lake with wave heights up to 4 feet. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
934 WWUS75 KREV 042033 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1233 PM PST Mon Jan 4 2021 CAZ070-NVZ003-005-050600- /O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210105T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Empire, and Gerlach 1233 PM PST Mon Jan 4 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * CHANGES...Extended wind advisory through 10 PM. * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Wind prone areas such as Washoe Valley and Galena could gust up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California, Greater Reno-Carson City- Minden Area and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Driving could be difficult, mainly for high profile vehicles along US-395 and I-580. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Continue to secure loose outdoor items as winds could damage or blow these items away. The best thing to do is be prepared ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries, and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ001-004-050600- /O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210105T0600Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, Schurz, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay 1233 PM PST Mon Jan 4 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * CHANGES...Ending wind advisory earlier in the evening. * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Local gusts to 65 mph along US-95 near Walker Lake. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties and Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...Until 10 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. Hazardous boating conditions expected for Pyramid Lake with wave heights up to 4 feet. Driving will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles, along US-95. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Continue to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans as winds could damage or blow these items away. The best thing to do is be prepared 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
038 WWUS75 KREV 050527 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 927 PM PST Mon Jan 4 2021 CAZ070-NVZ001-003>005-050630- /O.CAN.KREV.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210105T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, Schurz, Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, Imlay, Empire, and Gerlach 927 PM PST Mon Jan 4 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Gusty winds have decreased considerably this evening for most areas across western Nevada. Breezy winds will be in place for some locations overnight, but not as strong as during the day. Ridge winds will likely remain very breezy overnight as well. Light winds are forecast tomorrow. $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 10:21 AM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | REV | Douglas, Washoe | 60 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.