High Wind Watch 4, NWS Las Vegas, NV

Issued

Jun 8, 2021, 2:16 AM PDT (09:16 UTC)

In effect from

Jun 9, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT

Expired

Jun 8, 2021, 12:57 PM PDT

In force

Issued by

NWS Las Vegas, NV

Counties Inyo County, CA, Esmeralda County, NV, Nye County, NV

311 
WWUS75 KVEF 080916
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
216 AM PDT Tue Jun 8 2021

CAZ523-NVZ015-017-019-082130-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0027.210609T1800Z-210610T0300Z/
Western Mojave Desert-Lincoln County-
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Spring Mountains-
Red Rock Canyon-
Including Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Caliente, Pioche, Panaca,
Hiko, Alamo, Rachel, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, 
Amargosa Valley, The Town Of Mt Charleston, and Red Rock Canyon
216 AM PDT Tue Jun 8 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Nevada, Lincoln County, Western Clark and Southern 
  Nye County and the Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon area. In 
  California, the Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ519>522-NVZ014-082130-
/O.NEW.KVEF.HW.A.0004.210609T1800Z-210610T0300Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley-White Mountains of Inyo County-
Death Valley National Park-Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including Aspendell, Whitney Portal, Bishop, Independence, 
Lone Pine, Olancha, Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, 
Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Beatty, Goldfield, 
Silver Peak, and Dyer
216 AM PDT Tue Jun 8 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...In Nevada, Esmeralda and Central Nye County. In 
  California, Eastern Sierra Slopes, Owens Valley, White 
  Mountains of Inyo County and Death Valley National Park.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

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

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

392 
WWUS75 KVEF 081957
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1257 PM PDT Tue Jun 8 2021

CAZ519>522-NVZ014-091000-
/O.UPG.KVEF.HW.A.0004.210609T1800Z-210610T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KVEF.HW.W.0005.210609T1800Z-210610T0300Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley-White Mountains of Inyo County-
Death Valley National Park-Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including Aspendell, Whitney Portal, Bishop, Independence, 
Lone Pine, Olancha, Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, 
Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Beatty, Goldfield, 
Silver Peak, and Dyer
1257 PM PDT Tue Jun 8 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected. The potential for the strongest winds is in the lee of
  the Sierra and in the lee of the White Mountains. 

* WHERE...In Nevada, Esmeralda and Central Nye County. In
  California, Eastern Sierra Slopes, Owens Valley, White Mountains
  of Inyo County and Death Valley National Park. Strong crosswinds
  are possible along Highway 395.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

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.

&&

$$

CAZ523-NVZ015-017-019-091000-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0027.210609T1800Z-210610T0300Z/
Western Mojave Desert-Lincoln County-
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Spring Mountains-
Red Rock Canyon-
Including Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Caliente, Pioche, Panaca,
Hiko, Alamo, Rachel, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, 
Amargosa Valley, The Town Of Mt Charleston, and Red Rock Canyon
1257 PM PDT Tue Jun 8 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Nevada, Lincoln County, Western Clark and Southern 
  Nye County and the Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon area. In 
  California, the Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday.

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

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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