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Wind Advisory 10, NWS Reno, NV

April 23, 20217 counties in Nevada; 5 counties in California

NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Apr 23, 2021, 3:31 AM PDT for 7 counties in Nevada; 5 counties in California. It took effect at Apr 24, 2021, 5:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 18 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 23, 2021, 3:31 AM PDT (10:31 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 24, 2021, 5:00 AM PDT
Expired
Apr 24, 2021, 11:00 PM PDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

Counties Lassen County, CA, Modoc County, CA, Mono County, CA, Plumas County, CA, Sierra 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), 10 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:30 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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, 10.5 hours before the alert went out and 117 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 2021-04-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 39 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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 2021-04-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 29 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
39 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-4 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
3066 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
65 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
29 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-2 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

178 
WWUS75 KREV 231031
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
331 AM PDT Fri Apr 23 2021

CAZ070-071-NVZ003-005-241215-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0010.210424T1500Z-210425T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-
Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, 
Portola, Susanville, Westwood, Sierraville, Loyalton, Sparks, 
Verdi, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Empire, and Gerlach
331 AM PDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected. Stronger gusts of 50 to 65 mph possible in wind prone
  areas. 

* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, 
  Surprise Valley California, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden 
  Area and Northern Washoe County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday.

* 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 occur downwind of
  dry lake beds and produce hazy conditions across the region.
  Cross winds may be dangerous for high profile vehicles,
  especially along the Highway 395 and Interstate 580 corridors. 
  Obey all road restrictions. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ073-241215-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0010.210424T1200Z-210425T0600Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, 
and Mammoth Lakes
331 AM PDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  expected. Stronger gusts of 45 to 60 mph possible in wind prone
  areas. There is a 15 to 20 percent chance of wind gusts up to 
  70 mph early Saturday morning. 

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday.

* 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 occur downwind
  of drier lands in eastern Mono County, and produce hazy 
  conditions. Cross winds may be dangerous for high profile 
  vehicles, especially along the Highway 395 corridor. Obey all 
  road restrictions. 

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. 

&&

$$

NVZ001-004-241215-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0010.210424T1800Z-210425T0600Z/
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
331 AM PDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
  Stronger gusts of 50 to 60 mph possible in wind prone areas. 
  Wave heights 2 to 4 feet on Pyramid Lake. 
 
* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties and Western Nevada 
  Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Hazardous lake conditions for Pyramid Lake. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may occur downwind of
  dry lake beds and produce hazy conditions across the region,
  with visibility below 1 mile at times. Cross winds may be
  dangerous for high profile vehicles, especially along Interstate
  80 and Highway 95. Obey all road restrictions. 

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. 

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-241215-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0028.210424T1200Z-210425T1000Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
331 AM PDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 3 AM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  expected. Wave heights 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Saturday to 3 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone 
  to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until 
  conditions improve.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake conditions will be hazardous all
  weekend. Heavy snow will arrive late Saturday night and continue
  through Sunday. Plan ahead for any travel in the Tahoe Basin. 

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
1 follow-up statement
061 
WWUS75 KREV 232025
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
125 PM PDT Fri Apr 23 2021

CAZ070-071-NVZ003-005-242200-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0010.210424T1500Z-210425T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-
Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, 
Portola, Susanville, Westwood, Sierraville, Loyalton, Sparks, 
Verdi, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Empire, and Gerlach
125 PM PDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* CHANGES...Visibility reductions due to blowing dust likely 
  Saturday.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. Stronger gusts of 50 to 65 mph possible in wind 
  prone areas.

* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, 
  Surprise Valley California, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden 
  Area and Northern Washoe County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday.

* 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 will occur downwind
  of dry lake beds and reduce visibility below 3 miles at times. 
  Cross winds may be dangerous for high profile vehicles, 
  especially along the Highway 395 and Interstate 580 corridors. 
  Obey all road restrictions.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ073-242200-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0010.210424T1200Z-210425T0600Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, 
and Mammoth Lakes
125 PM PDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* CHANGES...Visibility reductions due to blowing dust likely 
  Saturday.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. Stronger gusts of 45 to 60 mph possible in wind 
  prone areas. There is a 15 to 20 percent chance of wind gusts 
  up to 70 mph early Saturday morning.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday.

* 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 will occur downwind
  of drier lands in eastern Mono County reduce visibility below 3
  miles at times. Cross winds may be dangerous for high profile 
  vehicles, especially along the Highway 395 corridor. Obey all 
  road restrictions.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ001-004-242200-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0010.210424T1800Z-210425T0600Z/
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
125 PM PDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* CHANGES...Visibility reductions due to blowing dust likely 
  Saturday.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. Stronger gusts of 50 to 60 mph possible in wind 
  prone areas. Wave heights 2 to 4 feet on Pyramid Lake.

* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties and Western Nevada 
  Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday.

* 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 will occur downwind
  of dry lake beds and reduce visibility below 1 mile at times. 
  Cross winds may be dangerous for high profile vehicles, 
  especially along Interstate 80 and Highway 95. Obey all road 
  restrictions.

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-NVZ002-242200-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0028.210424T1200Z-210425T1000Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
125 PM PDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO
3 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. Wave heights 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Saturday to 3 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone 
  to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until 
  conditions improve.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake conditions will be hazardous all 
  weekend. Heavy snow will arrive late Saturday night and 
  continue through Sunday. Plan ahead for any travel in the 
  Tahoe Basin.

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 23, 3:31 AM PDTLake Wind AdvisoryREVDouglas, Washoe47 hr
Apr 23, 9:27 AM PDTWinter Weather AdvisoryREVDouglas, Washoe65 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.