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High Wind Watch 2, NWS Las Vegas, NV

March 13, 2021Clark County, Nevada; San Bernardino County, California

NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this high wind watch at Mar 13, 2021, 12:36 PM PST for Clark County, Nevada; San Bernardino County, California. It took effect at Mar 15, 2021, 8:00 AM PDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 13, 2021, 12:36 PM PST (20:36 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 15, 2021, 8:00 AM PDT
Expired
Mar 14, 2021, 1:28 AM PST
In force
Issued by
NWS Las Vegas, NV

Counties San Bernardino County, CA, Clark County, NV

The radar

The Las Vegas radar (KESX), 67 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

Las Vegas, NV (KVEF), launched 12:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 94 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, Las Vegas, NV at 12:00Z on 2021-03-13Temperature 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 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Las Vegas, NV at 12:00Z on 2021-03-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 72 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
988 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
40 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
72 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
160 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

744 
WWUS75 KVEF 132036
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1236 PM PST Sat Mar 13 2021

CAZ523>525-NVZ022-141045-
/O.NEW.KVEF.HW.A.0002.210315T1500Z-210316T0900Z/
Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-
Southern Clark County-
Including Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms,
Primm, Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari
1236 PM PST Sat Mar 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts over 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...In Nevada, Southern Clark County. In California, 
  Western Mojave Desert, Eastern Mojave Desert and Morongo Basin.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines
  resulting in power outages. Travel could be hazardous,
  especially for high profile vehicles traveling on north-south
  oriented roads. Reduced visibility due to blowing dust as well.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Parts of Interstate 15 from Barstow to
  Mountain Pass could see the most hazardous travel conditions due
  to blowing dust and strong crosswinds. Sudden gusts could cause
  drivers to lose control or over-correct. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/lasvegas
1 follow-up statement
841 
WWUS75 KVEF 140928
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
128 AM PST Sun Mar 14 2021

CAZ523>525-NVZ022-142300-
/O.UPG.KVEF.HW.A.0002.210315T1500Z-210316T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KVEF.HW.W.0002.210315T1500Z-210316T0900Z/
Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-
Southern Clark County-
Including Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, 
Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms,
Primm, Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari
128 AM PST Sun Mar 14 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO 2 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Nevada, Southern Clark County. In California, 
  Western Mojave Desert, Eastern Mojave Desert and Morongo Basin.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Monday to 2 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Parts of Interstate 15 from Barstow to
  Mountain Pass could see the most hazardous travel conditions due
  to blowing dust and strong crosswinds. Sudden gusts could cause
  drivers to lose control or over-correct.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

AZZ001>003-036-CAZ521-526-527-NVZ015-016-018-020-021-142300-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0014.210315T1800Z-210316T0400Z/
Northwest Plateau-Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-White Mountains of Inyo County-
Cadiz Basin-San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-
Lincoln County-Northeast Clark County-Sheep Range-
Las Vegas Valley-
Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, 
Mt Trumbull, Western Grand Canyon, Lake Havasu City, 
Desert Hills, Topock, Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, 
Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, 
Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Vidal Junction, Needles, 
Caliente, Pioche, Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, Rachel, Mesquite, Overton,
Moapa, Hayford Pk, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, 
Boulder City, Hoover Dam, and Laughlin
128 AM PST Sun Mar 14 2021 /228 AM MST Sun Mar 14 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ TO 9 PM PDT
/9 PM MST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California 
  and south central and southern Nevada.

* WHEN...From 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ to 9 PM PDT /9 PM MST/ 
  Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Patchy blowing dust resulting in lowered visibility possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous driving conditions due to
  dangerous crosswinds and blowing dust expected along area
  thoroughfares including portions of Interstate 15 northeast of
  Las Vegas, Highway 95 northwest of Las Vegas, Highway 93 from
  Hiko to Caliente, and Interstate 40 east of Kingman. Wave 
  heights up to 3 feet on Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, and Lake Havasu 
  possible, resulting in hazardous boating conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ519-520-522-NVZ017-019-142300-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0014.210315T1500Z-210316T0400Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley-Death Valley National Park-
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Spring Mountains-
Red Rock Canyon-
Including Aspendell, Whitney Portal, Bishop, Independence, 
Lone Pine, Olancha, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, 
Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, Amargosa Valley, 
The Town Of Mt Charleston, and Red Rock Canyon
128 AM PST Sun Mar 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Nevada, Western Clark and Southern Nye County and 
  Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon. In California, Eastern 
  Sierra Slopes, Owens Valley and Death Valley National Park.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 9 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
  result. Patchy blowing dust resulting in lowered visibility
  possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous driving conditions due to
  dangerous crosswinds and blowing dust expected along area
  thoroughfares including Highway 395 south of Olancha and Highway
  95 from Las Vegas to Beatty.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NVZ014-142300-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0014.210315T1800Z-210316T0900Z/
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer
128 AM PST Sun Mar 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 2 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Esmeralda and Central Nye County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 2 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Patchy blowing dust resulting in lowered visibility possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous driving conditions due to
  dangerous crosswinds and blowing dust expected along area
  thoroughfares including Highway 95 from Beatty to Lida Junction
  and Highway 6 through Coaldale.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/lasvegas

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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.