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Wind Advisory 18, NWS Reno, NV
NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Dec 23, 2021, 2:21 PM PST for Modoc County, California; 4 counties in Nevada. It took effect at Dec 24, 2021, 1:00 PM PST. It was in force for 13 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 23, 2021, 2:21 PM PST (22:21 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 24, 2021, 1:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Dec 25, 2021, 2:13 AM PST
- In force
- 13 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Reno, NV
Counties Modoc County, CA, Douglas County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Storey County, NV, Washoe County, NV
The radar
The Reno radar (KRGX), 31 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:24 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Reno, NV (KREV), launched 12:00Z, 10.4 hours before the alert went out and 138 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
- 853 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 81 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 97 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 276 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
099 WWUS75 KREV 232221 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 221 PM PST Thu Dec 23 2021 NVZ003-250100- /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0018.211224T2100Z-211225T1500Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 221 PM PST Thu Dec 23 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Wind prone locations could see gusts over 50 mph. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 AM PST Saturday. * 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. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ005-250100- /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0018.211224T2100Z-211225T1500Z/ Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, and Gerlach 221 PM PST Thu Dec 23 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ004-250100- /O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0064.211224T2100Z-211225T0100Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay 221 PM PST Thu Dec 23 2021 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 5 PM PST FRIDAY FOR PYRAMID LAKE... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Waves 1 to 3 feet. * WHERE...Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 5 PM PST Friday. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
2 follow-up statements
103 WWUS75 KREV 242228 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 228 PM PST Fri Dec 24 2021 NVZ003-251500- /O.NEW.KREV.HW.A.0006.211226T1200Z-211227T1200Z/ /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-211225T1500Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 228 PM PST Fri Dec 24 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SATURDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 AM PST Saturday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Saturday night through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ005-251500- /O.NEW.KREV.HW.A.0006.211226T1200Z-211227T1200Z/ /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-211225T1500Z/ Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, and Gerlach 228 PM PST Fri Dec 24 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST SATURDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 AM PST Saturday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Saturday night through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. && $$ NVZ004-250100- /O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-211225T0100Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay 228 PM PST Fri Dec 24 2021 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON FOR PYRAMID LAKE... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Waves 1 to 3 feet. * WHERE...Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 5 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
028 WWUS75 KREV 251013 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 213 AM PST Sat Dec 25 2021 NVZ003-260500- /O.CAN.KREV.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-211225T1500Z/ /O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0006.211226T1200Z-211227T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0006.211226T1600Z-211227T0600Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 213 AM PST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 10 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated gusts to 75 mph in wind prone areas cannot be ruled out Sunday afternoon. 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. && $$ CAZ070-NVZ005-260500- /O.CAN.KREV.WI.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-211225T1500Z/ /O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0006.211226T1200Z-211227T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0020.211226T1600Z-211227T0600Z/ Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, Empire, and Gerlach 213 AM PST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 10 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ001-004-260500- /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0019.211225T1800Z-211226T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0020.211226T1600Z-211227T0600Z/ 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 213 AM PST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For Saturday's Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For Sunday's Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties and Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM PST this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 10 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated gusts in excess of 60 mph cannot be ruled out in wind prone areas on Sunday. 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
The office that day
Everything else NWS Reno, NV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 8:56 AM PST | Areal Flood Advisory | REV | Douglas, Lyon, Storey, Washoe | 3 hr |
| Dec 23, 2:21 PM PST | Lake Wind Advisory | REV | Churchill, Lyon, Pershing, Washoe | 27 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.