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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Reno, NV
NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Feb 2, 2021, 12:36 PM PST for Mono County, California. It took effect at Feb 2, 2021, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for 17 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 2, 2021, 12:36 PM PST (20:36 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 2, 2021, 10:00 PM PST
- Expired
- Feb 3, 2021, 2:41 PM PST
- In force
- 17 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Reno, NV
County Mono County, CA
The radar
The San Joaquin Valley radar (KHNX), 192 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:39 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, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 191 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
- 1930 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 72 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 195 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 249 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
296 WWUS75 KREV 022036 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1236 PM PST Tue Feb 2 2021 CAZ073-032045- /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0003.210203T0600Z-210204T0000Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, and Mammoth Lakes 1236 PM PST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South to southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Gusts to 70 mph possible in wind prone areas including portions of US-395 late tonight through Wednesday morning. Sierra ridge gusts up to 90 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Wednesday. Strongest winds most likely late tonight through mid-morning Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs already weighed down by last week's snow could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel restrictions for high profiles vehicles are likely. Follow instructions on highway signs and do not attempt travel on restricted highways. Winds could be strong enough to push your vehicle out of your travel lane. Check with NDOT or CalTrans for the latest road information. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-032045- /O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0005.210203T0800Z-210204T0000Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village 1236 PM PST Tue Feb 2 2021 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY FOR LAKE TAHOE... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Waves 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Lake Tahoe. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
3 follow-up statements
528 WWUS75 KREV 031038 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 238 AM PST Wed Feb 3 2021 CAZ073-040000- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210204T0000Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, and Mammoth Lakes 238 AM PST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...South to southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Gusts to 70 mph possible in wind prone areas including portions of US-395 through this morning. Sierra ridge gusts up to 90 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...Through 4 PM PST today. Strongest winds most likely through mid-morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs already weighed down by last week's snow could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel restrictions for high profiles vehicles are likely. Follow instructions on highway signs and do not attempt travel on restricted highways. Winds could be strong enough to push your vehicle out of your travel lane. Check with NDOT or CalTrans for the latest road information. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-040000- /O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210204T0000Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village 238 AM PST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON FOR LAKE TAHOE... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Waves 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Lake Tahoe. * WHEN...Through 4 PM PST today. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
825 WWUS75 KREV 031442 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 642 AM PST Wed Feb 3 2021 NVZ004-040000- /O.EXB.KREV.LW.Y.0005.210203T1500Z-210204T0000Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay 642 AM PST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON FOR PYRAMID LAKE... * CHANGES...New issuance. * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Waves 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * 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. && $$ CAZ073-040000- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210204T0000Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, and Mammoth Lakes 642 AM PST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * CHANGES...Stronger wind wording for wind prone locations. * WHAT...South to southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Gusts to 90 mph in wind prone areas including portions of US-395 through this morning. Sierra ridge gusts up to 90 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...Through 4 PM PST today. Strongest winds most likely through mid-morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds have been along US-395 near Mono Lake and from Mammoth south through Lower Rock Creek. These winds are peaking this morning and will begin to relax by late morning and early afternoon. While it is not currently snowing, snow on the ground is blowing around causing a ground blizzard and significant visibility reductions in some locations. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs already weighed down by last week's snow could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel restrictions for high profiles vehicles are likely. Follow instructions on highway signs and do not attempt travel on restricted highways. Winds could be strong enough to push your vehicle out of your travel lane. Check with NDOT or CalTrans for the latest road information. && $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-040000- /O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210204T0000Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village 642 AM PST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON FOR LAKE TAHOE... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Waves 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Lake Tahoe. * WHEN...Through 4 PM PST today. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
873 WWUS75 KREV 032241 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 241 PM PST Wed Feb 3 2021 CAZ073-032345- /O.CAN.KREV.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210204T0000Z/ Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, and Mammoth Lakes 241 PM PST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have decreased this afternoon and will continue to diminish this evening. $$ CAZ072-NVZ002-041600- /O.EXT.KREV.LW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210204T1600Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village 241 PM PST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THURSDAY FOR LAKE TAHOE... * CHANGES...Extended through 8 AM Thursday for northeast winds. * WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph becoming northeast 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph by midnight. Waves 1 to 3 feet. * WHERE...Lake Tahoe. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PST Thursday. * 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. && $$ NVZ004-040000- /O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210204T0000Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay 241 PM PST Wed Feb 3 2021 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON FOR PYRAMID LAKE... * CHANGES...None. * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Waves 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev
The office that day
Everything else NWS Reno, NV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 12:25 PM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | REV | Lassen, Plumas, Sierra | 14 hr |
| Feb 2, 12:36 PM PST | Lake Wind Advisory | REV | Alpine, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer | 43 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.