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Wind Advisory 12, NWS Reno, NV

October 10, 2021Mono County, California; Lyon County, Mineral County, Nevada

NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Oct 10, 2021, 1:44 PM PDT for Mono County, California; Lyon County, Mineral County, Nevada. It took effect at Oct 11, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 6 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 10, 2021, 1:44 PM PDT (20:44 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 11, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT
Expired
Oct 11, 2021, 8:00 PM PDT
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

Counties Mono County, CA, Lyon County, NV, Mineral County, NV

The radar

The Reno radar (KRGX), 150 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:47 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Reno, NV (KREV), launched 12:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 131 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 12:00Z on 2021-10-10Temperature 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 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Reno, NV at 12:00Z on 2021-10-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 16 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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.
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Mixed-layer LCL
1988 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
30 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
16 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
58 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
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158 
WWUS75 KREV 102044
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
144 PM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

NVZ001-112045-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0012.211011T2100Z-211012T0300Z/
/O.CON.KREV.FZ.W.0002.211012T0600Z-211013T1800Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina,
and Schurz
144 PM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MONDAY TO 11 AM
PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as 
  low as 22 expected. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 20 to 
  30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 11 PM Monday to 11 AM PDT 
  Wednesday. For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain and snow showers will be possible
  Monday morning ahead of the very cold temperatures. Plan ahead
  and wake up early for any potential delays to the morning
  commute.

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.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

NVZ004-112045-
/O.CON.KREV.FZ.W.0002.211012T0600Z-211013T1800Z/
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0056.211011T1500Z-211012T0400Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
144 PM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM PDT
MONDAY FOR PYRAMID LAKE...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MONDAY TO 11 AM
PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures in 
  the upper teens to upper 20s expected overnight. For the Lake 
  Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 
  mph expected. Waves 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 11 PM Monday to 11 AM PDT 
  Wednesday. For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 9 PM PDT 
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone 
  to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until 
  conditions improve. Frost and freeze conditions will kill 
  crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage 
  unprotected outdoor plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain and snow showers will be possible
  Monday morning ahead of the very cold temperatures. Plan ahead
  and wake up early for any potential delays to the morning
  commute.

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.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

CAZ070-071-NVZ003-005-112045-
/O.CON.KREV.FZ.W.0002.211012T0600Z-211013T1800Z/
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
144 PM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MONDAY TO 11 AM
PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper teens to upper 
  20s expected overnight.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM Monday to 11 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain and snow showers will be possible
  Monday morning ahead of the very cold temperatures. Plan ahead
  and wake up early for any potential delays to the morning
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

CAZ073-112045-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0012.211011T2100Z-211012T0300Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, 
and Mammoth Lakes
144 PM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...From 2 PM to 8 PM PDT 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 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-NVZ002-112045-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0056.211011T2100Z-211012T1500Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
144 PM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 8 AM
PDT TUESDAY FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph 
  expected. Waves 1 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Tahoe.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 8 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers and very cold temperatures are
  expected Monday into Tuesday.

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
3 follow-up statements
888 
WWUS75 KREV 110942
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
242 AM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

NVZ001-120945-
/O.CON.KREV.FZ.W.0002.211012T0600Z-211013T1800Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0012.211011T2100Z-211012T0300Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina,
and Schurz
242 AM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as 
  low as 22 expected. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 20 to 
  30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 11 PM Tonight to 11 AM PDT
  Wednesday. For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.


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.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

NVZ004-120945-
/O.CON.KREV.FZ.W.0002.211012T0600Z-211013T1800Z/
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0056.211011T1500Z-211012T0400Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
242 AM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures in 
  the upper teens to upper 20s expected overnight. For the Lake 
  Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 
  mph expected. Waves 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 11 PM Tonight to 11 AM PDT
  Wednesday. For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 9 PM PDT Today.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone 
  to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until 
  conditions improve. Frost and freeze conditions will kill 
  crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage 
  unprotected outdoor plumbing.


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.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

CAZ070-071-NVZ003-005-120945-
/O.CON.KREV.FZ.W.0002.211012T0600Z-211013T1800Z/
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
242 AM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper teens to upper 
  20s expected overnight.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM Tonight to 11 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

CAZ073-120300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0012.211011T2100Z-211012T0300Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, 
and Mammoth Lakes
242 AM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...From 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Today.

* 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 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-NVZ002-120945-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0056.211011T2100Z-211012T1500Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
242 AM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 8 AM PDT TUESDAY FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph 
  expected. Waves 1 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Tahoe.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Today to 8 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers and very cold temperatures 
  are expected Monday into Tuesday.

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
297 
WWUS75 KREV 111955
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1255 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

NVZ001-122000-
/O.CON.KREV.FZ.W.0002.211012T0600Z-211013T1800Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0012.211011T2100Z-211012T0300Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina,
and Schurz
1255 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as 
  low as 22 expected. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 20 to 
  30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 11 PM Tonight to 11 AM PDT 
  Wednesday. For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

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.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

NVZ004-122000-
/O.CON.KREV.FZ.W.0002.211012T0600Z-211013T1800Z/
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-211012T0400Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
1255 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures in 
  the upper teens to upper 20s expected overnight. For the Lake 
  Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 
  mph expected. Waves 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 11 PM Tonight to 11 AM PDT 
  Wednesday. For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 9 PM PDT 
  Today.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone 
  to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until 
  conditions improve. Frost and freeze conditions will kill 
  crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage 
  unprotected outdoor plumbing.

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.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

CAZ070-071-NVZ003-005-122000-
/O.CON.KREV.FZ.W.0002.211012T0600Z-211013T1800Z/
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
1255 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper teens to upper 
  20s expected overnight.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM Tonight to 11 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

CAZ073-120300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0012.211011T2100Z-211012T0300Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, 
and Mammoth Lakes
1255 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...From 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Today.

* 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 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-NVZ002-121500-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0056.211011T2100Z-211012T1500Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
1255 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT TUESDAY
FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph 
  expected. Waves 1 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Tahoe.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Today to 8 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers and very cold temperatures 
  are expected Monday evening into Tuesday.


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
224 
WWUS75 KREV 120250
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
750 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

NVZ001-130300-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-211012T0300Z/
/O.CON.KREV.FZ.W.0002.211012T0600Z-211013T1800Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina,
and Schurz
750 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20 expected.

* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 11 PM Tonight to 11 AM PDT
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind speeds have decreased below advisory
  levels but gusts 25-35 mph will continue this evening. Snow
  showers through this evening will also create slick spots on
  roadways with up to 2 inches of additional accumulation
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

CAZ073-120400-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-211012T0300Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, 
and Mammoth Lakes
750 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

Wind speeds have decreased below advisory levels but gusts 25-35 
mph will continue this evening. Snow showers through this evening 
will also create slick spots on roadways with up to 2 inches of 
additional accumulation.

$$

NVZ004-130300-
/O.CON.KREV.FZ.W.0002.211012T0600Z-211013T1800Z/
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-211012T0400Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
750 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures in 
  the upper teens to upper 20s expected overnight. For the Lake 
  Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 
  mph expected. Waves 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 11 PM Tonight to 11 AM PDT 
  Wednesday. For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 9 PM PDT 
  Today.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
  improve. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

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.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

CAZ070-071-NVZ003-005-130300-
/O.CON.KREV.FZ.W.0002.211012T0600Z-211013T1800Z/
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
750 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper teens to upper 
  20s expected overnight.

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM Tonight to 11 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-121500-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-211012T1500Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
750 PM PDT Mon Oct 11 2021

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT TUESDAY
FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph 
  expected. Waves 1 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Tahoe.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Today to 8 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers and very cold temperatures are
  expected this evening into Tuesday.

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
Oct 10, 2:30 AM PDTFreeze WarningREVLassen, Modoc, Plumas, Sierra3 days
Oct 10, 2:30 AM PDTLake Wind AdvisoryREVAlpine, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer54 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.