Alert archive / Nevada / High Wind Watches in 2021
High Wind Watch 5, NWS Las Vegas, NV
NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this high wind watch at Oct 9, 2021, 1:16 AM PDT for Inyo County, San Bernardino County, California; Mohave County, Arizona; 4 counties in Nevada. It took effect at Oct 11, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 9, 2021, 1:16 AM PDT (08:16 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 11, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- Oct 10, 2021, 1:47 AM PDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Las Vegas, NV
Counties Mohave County, AZ, Inyo County, CA, San Bernardino County, CA, Clark County, NV, Esmeralda County, NV, Lincoln County, NV, Nye County, NV
The radar
The Las Vegas radar (KESX), 142 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Las Vegas, NV (KVEF), launched 00:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 47 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
- 2088 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 61 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 60 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 90 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
217 WWUS75 KVEF 090816 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 116 AM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021 CAZ520-091800- /O.NEW.KVEF.HW.A.0005.211011T1800Z-211012T0900Z/ /O.CON.KVEF.FZ.W.0002.211009T1000Z-211009T1500Z/ Owens Valley- Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha 116 AM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Owens Valley. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 8 AM PDT this morning. For the High Wind Watch, from Monday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the strong wind gusts, areas of blowing dust may result in reduced visibility and poor air quality on Monday. 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. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ AZZ001>003-036-CAZ519-521>527-NVZ014>022-091800- /O.NEW.KVEF.HW.A.0005.211011T1800Z-211012T0900Z/ Northwest Plateau-Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Northwest Deserts- Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Eastern Sierra Slopes- White Mountains of Inyo County-Death Valley National Park- Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin- Cadiz Basin-San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley- Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Lincoln County- Northeast Clark County-Western Clark and Southern Nye County- Sheep Range-Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley- Southern Clark County- 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, Aspendell, Whitney Portal, Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal Junction, Needles, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, Dyer, Caliente, Pioche, Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, Rachel, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, Amargosa Valley, Hayford Pk, The Town Of Mt Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 116 AM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021 /116 AM MST Sat Oct 9 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds shifting to the Northwest with speeds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California and south central and southern Nevada. * WHEN...From Monday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Dangerous boating conditions are expected due to the strong winds and large waves. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the strong wind gusts, areas of blowing dust may result in reduced visibility and poor air quality on Monday. 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
2 follow-up statements
478 WWUS75 KVEF 091753 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1053 AM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021 AZZ001>003-036-CAZ519>527-NVZ014>022-101200- /O.CON.KVEF.HW.A.0005.211011T1800Z-211012T0900Z/ Northwest Plateau-Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Northwest Deserts- Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Eastern Sierra Slopes- Owens Valley-White Mountains of Inyo County- Death Valley National Park-Western Mojave Desert- Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin- San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley- Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Lincoln County- Northeast Clark County-Western Clark and Southern Nye County- Sheep Range-Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley- Southern Clark County- 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, Aspendell, Whitney Portal, Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha, Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal Junction, Needles, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, Dyer, Caliente, Pioche, Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, Rachel, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, Amargosa Valley, Hayford Pk, The Town Of Mt Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 1053 AM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021 /1053 AM MST Sat Oct 9 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds shifting to the Northwest with speeds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California and south central and southern Nevada. * WHEN...From Monday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Dangerous boating conditions are expected due to the strong winds and large waves. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the strong wind gusts, areas of blowing dust may result in reduced visibility and poor air quality on Monday. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
061 WWUS75 KVEF 100847 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 147 AM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021 CAZ523>525-102200- /O.UPG.KVEF.HW.A.0005.211011T1800Z-211012T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KVEF.HW.W.0006.211011T1800Z-211012T1200Z/ Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin- Including Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, and Twentynine Palms 147 AM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 5 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected...shifting to the northwest in the evening. * WHERE...Western Mojave Desert, Eastern Mojave Desert and Morongo Basin. This includes Barstow...Landers...Yucca Valley...and Twentynine Palms. * WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the strong wind gusts, areas of blowing dust will result in areas of near zero visibility and poor air quality on Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NVZ016-019-020-022-102200- /O.UPG.KVEF.HW.A.0005.211011T1800Z-211012T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KVEF.HW.W.0006.211011T1800Z-211012T1200Z/ Northeast Clark County-Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon- Las Vegas Valley-Southern Clark County- Including Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, The Town Of Mt Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Primm, Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 147 AM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 5 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph shifting to the northwest in the late afternoon. * WHERE...Northeast Clark County, Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas Valley and Southern Clark County. * WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the strong wind gusts, areas of blowing dust may result in reduced visibility and poor air quality on Monday. 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. && $$ CAZ519>522-NVZ014-017-102200- /O.UPG.KVEF.HW.A.0005.211011T1800Z-211012T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KVEF.HW.W.0006.211011T1800Z-211012T1200Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley-White Mountains of Inyo County- Death Valley National Park-Esmeralda and Central Nye County- Western Clark and Southern Nye County- Including Aspendell, Whitney Portal, Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha, Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, Dyer, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, and Amargosa Valley 147 AM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 5 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...All of Inyo county including the Owens Valley and Death Valley. Esmeralda and Nye counties including Dyer, Goldfield, Beatty, Amargosa Valley, and Pahrump. * WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult on US-95 between Las Vegas and Tonopah, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the strong wind gusts, areas of blowing dust will result in pockets of near zero visibility and poor air quality on Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AZZ001>003-036-CAZ526-527-NVZ021-102200- /O.UPG.KVEF.HW.A.0005.211011T1800Z-211012T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0029.211011T1800Z-211012T0600Z/ Northwest Plateau-Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Northwest Deserts- Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Cadiz Basin- San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River 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, Vidal Junction, Needles, Hoover Dam, and Laughlin 147 AM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021 /147 AM MST Sun Oct 10 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ TO 11 PM PDT /11 PM MST/ MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Mohave county in Northwest Arizona, the Colorado River Valley, and Cadiz Basin. * WHEN...From 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ to 11 PM PDT /11 PM MST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Boating will be dangerous due to large waves and strong wind gusts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be advised that dangerous boating conditions are expected on regional Lakes including Lake Mead, Mohave, and Havasu. Large waves and strong winds may swamp or capsize small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ NVZ015-018-102200- /O.UPG.KVEF.HW.A.0005.211011T1800Z-211012T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0029.211011T1800Z-211012T1200Z/ Lincoln County-Sheep Range- Including Caliente, Pioche, Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, Rachel, and Hayford Pk 147 AM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 5 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Lincoln County and Sheep Range. * WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the strong wind gusts, areas of blowing dust may result in reduced visibility and poor air quality on Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
The office that day
Everything else NWS Las Vegas, NV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 8:21 PM PDT | Freeze Warning | VEF | 12 hr |
Nearby
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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.