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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Las Vegas, NV

March 8, 2021Clark County, Nevada; San Bernardino County, California; Mohave County, Arizona

NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this wind advisory at Mar 8, 2021, 1:07 PM PST for Clark County, Nevada; San Bernardino County, California; Mohave County, Arizona. It took effect at Mar 9, 2021, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 8, 2021, 1:07 PM PST (21:07 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 9, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
Expired
Mar 9, 2021, 10:00 PM PST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Las Vegas, NV

Counties Mohave County, AZ, San Bernardino County, CA, Clark County, NV

The radar

The Las Vegas radar (KESX), 15 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:08 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, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 101 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 2021-03-08Temperature 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 2021-03-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 62 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
3366 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
38 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
62 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
89 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

586 
WWUS75 KVEF 082107
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
107 PM PST Mon Mar 8 2021

CAZ523>525-091200-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0013.210309T1800Z-210310T0600Z/
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
107 PM PST Mon Mar 8 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert, Eastern Mojave Desert and 
  Morongo Basin.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Areas of blowing dust and sand are possible. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will impact motorists on I-15
  and I-40 as well as Highway 62 and 247 in the Morongo Basin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ001-091200-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0013.210309T1800Z-210310T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-
Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, 
Mt Trumbull, and Western Grand Canyon
207 PM MST Mon Mar 8 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM MST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northwest Plateau.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* 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
4 follow-up statements
400 
WWUS75 KVEF 090425
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
825 PM PST Mon Mar 8 2021

AZZ036-NVZ016-020>022-091630-
/O.EXA.KVEF.WI.Y.0013.210309T1800Z-210310T0600Z/
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Northeast Clark County-
Las Vegas Valley-Southern Clark County-
Including Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Mesquite, 
Overton, Moapa, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, 
Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, Searchlight, 
and Cal-Nev-Ari
825 PM PST Mon Mar 8 2021 /925 PM MST Mon Mar 8 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM PST /11 AM MST/ TO 10 PM
PST /11 PM MST/ TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Arizona, Lake Mead National Recreation Area. In 
  Nevada, Northeast Clark County, Las Vegas Valley, Lake Mead 
  National Recreation Area and Southern Clark County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM PST /11 AM MST/ to 10 PM PST /11 PM MST/ 
  Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured
  objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages
  may result. Areas of blowing dust and sand are possible. Wave
  heights on Lake Mead of 1 to 3 feet will be possible. 
 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ523>525-091630-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0013.210309T1800Z-210310T0600Z/
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
825 PM PST Mon Mar 8 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Morongo Basin, Eastern Mojave Desert and Western 
  Mojave Desert.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured
  objects. Tree  limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result. Areas of blowing dust and sand are possible.
 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ001-091630-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0013.210309T1800Z-210310T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-
Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, 
Mt Trumbull, and Western Grand Canyon
925 PM MST Mon Mar 8 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM MST
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northwest Plateau.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM MST Tuesday.

* 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
586 
WWUS75 KVEF 091557
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
757 AM PST Tue Mar 9 2021

AZZ036-NVZ016-020>022-100600-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0013.210309T1800Z-210310T0600Z/
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Northeast Clark County-
Las Vegas Valley-Southern Clark County-
Including Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Mesquite, 
Overton, Moapa, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, 
Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, Searchlight, 
and Cal-Nev-Ari
757 AM PST Tue Mar 9 2021 /857 AM MST Tue Mar 9 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST /11 PM MST/
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In Arizona, Lake Mead National Recreation Area. In 
  Nevada, Northeast Clark County, Las Vegas Valley, Lake Mead 
  National Recreation Area and Southern Clark County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM PST /11 AM MST/ to 10 PM PST /11 PM MST/ today.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured 
  objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result. Areas of blowing dust and sand are 
  possible. Wave heights on Lake Mead of 1 to 3 feet will be 
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ523>525-100600-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0013.210309T1800Z-210310T0600Z/
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
757 AM PST Tue Mar 9 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Morongo Basin, Eastern Mojave Desert and Western 
  Mojave Desert.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured 
  objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result. Areas of blowing dust and sand are 
  possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ001-100600-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0013.210309T1800Z-210310T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-
Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, 
Mt Trumbull, and Western Grand Canyon
857 AM MST Tue Mar 9 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Northwest Plateau.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM MST today.

* 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
855 
WWUS75 KVEF 100242
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
642 PM PST Tue Mar 9 2021

AZZ001-036-NVZ016-020>022-100345-
/O.CAN.KVEF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210310T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
Northeast Clark County-Las Vegas Valley-Southern Clark County-
Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, 
Mt Trumbull, Western Grand Canyon, Bullhead City, Oatman, 
Mohave Valley, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Las Vegas, 
North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, 
Primm, Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari
642 PM PST Tue Mar 9 2021 /742 PM MST Tue Mar 9 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Widespread strong winds just never materialized across southern
Nevada and northern Mohave County today. Therefore, the wind
advisory has been cancelled.

$$

CAZ523>525-100600-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210310T0600Z/
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
642 PM PST Tue Mar 9 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Morongo Basin, Eastern Mojave Desert and Western 
  Mojave Desert.

* 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...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured 
  objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result. Areas of blowing dust and sand are 
  possible. 

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
743 
WWUS75 KVEF 100545
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
945 PM PST Tue Mar 9 2021

CAZ523>525-100645-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210310T0600Z/
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
945 PM PST Tue Mar 9 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Gusty westerly winds earlier in the day have been subsiding over 
the past few hours. The winds will continue to diminish overnight. The
wind advisory will expire at 10 pm PST.

$$

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.