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Wind Advisory 6, NWS Reno, NV
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.
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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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2:52 PM PST | Lake Wind Advisory | REV | Churchill, Lyon, Pershing, Washoe | 23 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.