Wind Advisory 14, NWS Reno, NV

Issued

Oct 23, 2021, 11:27 AM PDT (18:27 UTC)

In effect from

Oct 24, 2021, 5:00 AM PDT

Expired

Oct 24, 2021, 2:19 PM PDT

In force

9 hr

Issued by

NWS Reno, NV

Counties Churchill County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Pershing County, NV, Washoe County, NV

The Reno radar (KRGX), 52 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:28 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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350 
WWUS75 KREV 231827
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1127 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

NVZ001-003-250000-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0004.211024T1200Z-211025T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0004.211024T1200Z-211025T0600Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-Greater Reno-Carson City-
Minden Area-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina,
Schurz, Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, and Virginia City
1127 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* CHANGES...Upgrade to high wind warning due to increased
  confidence in possibly damaging winds.

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph expected.
  Wind prone areas such as Washoe Valley and Walker Lake could 
  see gusts to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties and Greater Reno- 
  Carson City-Minden Area.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Sunday. The most intense winds are
  likely between 9 AM and 3 PM Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Fence damage is possible. Power outages are possible. Travel 
  will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be less during periods of
  heavier rainfall, however gusts to 40 mph will be likely.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ073-250000-
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0004.211024T1200Z-211025T0600Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, 
and Mammoth Lakes
1127 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* CHANGES...New warning due to increasing confidence in damaging winds
  for the Eastern Sierra.

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  expected. Wind prone locations along Highway 395 such as near
  Mono Lake and the Mammoth Airport could see gusts near 75 mph.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Sunday. The most intense winds are
  likely between 3 PM and 9 PM Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Fence damage is possible. Power outages are possible. Travel 
  will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be less during periods of
  heavier rainfall, however gusts to 50 mph will be likely.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-250000-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0004.211024T1200Z-211025T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0014.211024T1200Z-211025T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
1127 AM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

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

* CHANGES...Conversion to wind advisory due to increased
  confidence in strong but not damaging winds.

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Sunday. The strongest winds are
  expected between 3 PM and 9 PM Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be less during periods of
  heavier rainfall, however gusts to 40 mph will be likely.

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

569 
WWUS75 KREV 242119
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
219 PM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

NVZ003-242230-
/O.CAN.KREV.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211025T0600Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, 
and Virginia City
219 PM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The heavy rain has dampened out wind activity. Intermittent gusts
of 35-45 mph are possible through this evening.

$$

NVZ004-242230-
/O.CAN.KREV.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-211025T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
219 PM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The heavy rain has dampened out wind activity. Intermittent gusts
of 35-45 mph are possible through this evening.

$$

CAZ073-NVZ001-250600-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211025T0600Z/
Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, 
Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, 
and Schurz
219 PM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected. Wind prone locations along Highway 395 such as near 
  Mono Lake and the Mammoth airport could see gusts near 70 mph.

* WHERE...Mono and Mineral Counties.

* WHEN...Through 11 PM PDT. The most intense winds are likely
  between 3 PM and 9 PM this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Fence damage is possible. Power outages are possible. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be less during periods of 
  heavier rainfall; however, gusts to 50 mph will be likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Continue securing loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, 
holiday decorations, and trash cans. The best thing to do is 
make 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

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