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Wind Advisory 3, NWS Reno, NV

February 2, 2021Mono County, California

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.

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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 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Reno, NV at 12:00Z on 2021-02-02Temperature 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 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 2021-02-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 195 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
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

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 2, 12:25 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryREVLassen, Plumas, Sierra14 hr
Feb 2, 12:36 PM PSTLake Wind AdvisoryREVAlpine, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer43 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.