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Wind Advisory 6, NWS Reno, NV

February 25, 2021Modoc County, California; 7 counties in Nevada

NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Feb 25, 2021, 2:52 PM PST for Modoc County, California; 7 counties in Nevada. It took effect at Feb 26, 2021, 7:00 AM PST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 25, 2021, 2:52 PM PST (22:52 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 26, 2021, 7:00 AM PST
Expired
Feb 26, 2021, 7:07 PM PST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

Counties Modoc County, CA, Churchill County, NV, Douglas County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Mineral County, NV, Pershing County, NV, Storey County, NV, Washoe County, NV

The radar

The Reno radar (KRGX), 19 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:54 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, 10.9 hours before the alert went out and 92 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 2021-02-25Temperature 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 2021-02-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -41 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.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1652 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
37 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-41 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-175 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

927 
WWUS75 KREV 252252
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
252 PM PST Thu Feb 25 2021

CAZ070-NVZ005-262300-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0006.210226T1500Z-210227T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, 
Empire, and Gerlach
252 PM PST Thu Feb 25 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Surprise Valley California and Northern Washoe County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM PST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will be possible
  through the day with reductions in visibility.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-262300-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0011.210226T1800Z-210227T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
252 PM PST Thu Feb 25 2021

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. Waves 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Pyramid, Lahontan and Rye Patch.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM PST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will be possible
  through the day with reductions in visibility.

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
852 
WWUS75 KREV 262142
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
142 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

NVZ004-270600-
/O.CAN.KREV.LW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210227T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KREV.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210227T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
142 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect until 10 PM PST this evening. 

* CHANGES...The Lake Wind Advisory has been upgraded to a Wind
  Advisory. 

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. Waves on Pyramid Lake 2 to 4 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone 
  to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until 
  conditions improve.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will be possible
  through tonight with reductions in visibility. 

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-NVZ002-270600-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0012.210226T2142Z-210227T0600Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
142 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Lake Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 10 PM PST this evening. 

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph
  expected. Waves 2 to 4 feet.
  
* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NVZ001-003-270600-
/O.EXA.KREV.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210227T0600Z/
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
142 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Wind Advisory,
which is in effect until 10 PM PST this evening. 

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.
 
* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden area, and Mineral and
  southern Lyon counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will be possible 
  through the day with reductions in visibility. 

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-NVZ005-270600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210227T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, 
Empire, and Gerlach
142 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected. 

* WHERE...Surprise Valley California and Northern Washoe County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will be possible 
  through the day with reductions in visibility. 

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.

&&

$$
128 
WWUS75 KREV 270307
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
707 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

NVZ004-280300-
/O.CAN.KREV.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210227T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0013.210227T1600Z-210228T0300Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
707 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM PST SATURDAY
FOR PYRAMID LAKE...
...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* CHANGES...Cancel the Wind Advisory this evening and issue a new
  Lake Wind Advisory for Pyramid Lake on Saturday.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. Waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 7 PM PST Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will remain breezy this evening as
  well but they have weakened from their peak earlier today.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ070-NVZ001-003-005-270415-
/O.CAN.KREV.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210227T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, 
Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, Schurz, Sparks, Verdi, 
Gardnerville, Virginia City, Empire, and Gerlach
707 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will remain breezy this evening but they have weakened from
their peak earlier today.

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-270415-
/O.CAN.KREV.LW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210227T0600Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
707 PM PST Fri Feb 26 2021

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will remain breezy this evening but they have weakened from
their peak earlier today. Another round of gusty winds are 
expected for Lake Tahoe Saturday and Saturday night.

$$

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 25, 2:52 PM PSTLake Wind AdvisoryREVChurchill, Lyon, Pershing, Washoe23 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.