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Wind Advisory 16, NWS Las Vegas, NV

March 22, 2021San Bernardino County, California

NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this wind advisory at Mar 22, 2021, 3:27 AM PDT for San Bernardino County, California. It took effect at Mar 22, 2021, 7:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 22, 2021, 3:27 AM PDT (10:27 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 22, 2021, 7:00 PM PDT
Expired
Mar 23, 2021, 6:00 AM PDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Las Vegas, NV

County San Bernardino County, CA

The radar

The Edwards AFB radar (KEYX), 129 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:32 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 00:00Z, 10.5 hours before the alert went out and 180 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 00:00Z on 2021-03-22Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-03-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -8 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
3422 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
9 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-8 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
32 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

798 
WWUS75 KVEF 221027
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
327 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

CAZ523-222300-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.210323T0200Z-210323T1300Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin
327 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 6 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

CAZ520-522-NVZ014-015-017-222300-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0017.210323T1500Z-210324T0500Z/
Owens Valley-Death Valley National Park-
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Lincoln County-
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha, 
Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Beatty, Goldfield, 
Silver Peak, Dyer, Caliente, Pioche, Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, Rachel,
Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, and Amargosa Valley
327 AM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Nevada, Esmeralda and Central Nye County, Lincoln 
  County and Western Clark and Southern Nye County. In 
  California, Owens Valley and Death Valley National Park.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 10 PM 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...Highways impacted include 395 in the Owens
  Valley, 190 across Death Valley National Park, 95 and 93 in
  southcentral Nevada.

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
3 follow-up statements
796 
WWUS75 KVEF 221934
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1234 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

CAZ523-230745-
/O.EXB.KVEF.WI.Y.0017.210323T1800Z-210324T1200Z/
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.210323T0200Z-210323T1300Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin
1234 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
PDT TUESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph 
  with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the second Wind Advisory, 
  north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 
  6 AM PDT Tuesday. For the second Wind Advisory, from 11 AM 
  Tuesday to 5 AM 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.

&&

$$

AZZ002-036-CAZ527-NVZ021-230745-
/O.EXB.KVEF.WI.Y.0017.210323T2200Z-210324T2200Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-
Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Bullhead City, 
Oatman, Mohave Valley, Needles, Hoover Dam, and Laughlin
1234 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021 /1234 PM MST Mon Mar 22 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM PDT /3 PM MST/ TUESDAY TO
3 PM PDT /3 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Arizona, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave and Lake Mead 
  National Recreation Area. In California, San Bernardino County-
   Upper Colorado River Valley. In Nevada, Lake Mead National 
  Recreation Area.

* WHEN...From 3 PM PDT /3 PM MST/ Tuesday to 3 PM PDT /3 PM MST/ 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Wave heights of 1 to 3 feet will be possible. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Boaters in the Wind Advisory area should 
  use extreme caution when venturing onto area lakes. Strong winds
  over the open waters will make the lake water rough and 
  hazardous...and may result in high waves which may tip or swamp 
  smaller craft. For your personal safety...avoid the open waters.
  Stay close to shore or around protected areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ524-525-230745-
/O.EXB.KVEF.WI.Y.0017.210323T1800Z-210324T1200Z/
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-
Including Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley,
Yucca Valley, and Twentynine Palms
1234 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 5 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 5 AM 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.

&&

$$

CAZ520-522-NVZ014-015-017-230745-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0017.210323T1500Z-210324T0500Z/
Owens Valley-Death Valley National Park-
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Lincoln County-
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha, 
Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Beatty, Goldfield, 
Silver Peak, Dyer, Caliente, Pioche, Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, Rachel,
Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, and Amargosa Valley
1234 PM PDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Nevada, Esmeralda and Central Nye County, Lincoln 
  County and Western Clark and Southern Nye County. In 
  California, Owens Valley and Death Valley National Park.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 10 PM PDT 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 may produce reduced visibility.

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
105 
WWUS75 KVEF 230747
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1247 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

CAZ523-232000-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210323T1300Z/
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0017.210323T1800Z-210324T1200Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin
1247 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph 
  with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the second Wind 
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 6 AM PDT this morning.
  For the second Wind Advisory, from 11 AM PDT today to 5 AM 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.

&&

$$

CAZ520-522-NVZ014-015-017-232000-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0017.210323T1500Z-210324T0500Z/
Owens Valley-Death Valley National Park-
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Lincoln County-
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha, 
Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Beatty, Goldfield, 
Silver Peak, Dyer, Caliente, Pioche, Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, Rachel,
Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, and Amargosa Valley
1247 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Nevada, Esmeralda and Central Nye County, Lincoln 
  County and Western Clark and Southern Nye County. In 
  California, Owens Valley and Death Valley National Park.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 10 PM PDT 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 may produce reduced visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ002-036-CAZ527-NVZ021-232000-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0017.210323T2200Z-210324T2200Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-
Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Bullhead City, 
Oatman, Mohave Valley, Needles, Hoover Dam, and Laughlin
1247 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021 /1247 AM MST Tue Mar 23 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM PDT /3 PM MST/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 PM PDT /3 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Arizona, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave and Lake Mead 
  National Recreation Area. In California, San Bernardino County-
   Upper Colorado River Valley. In Nevada, Lake Mead National 
  Recreation Area.

* WHEN...From 3 PM PDT /3 PM MST/ Tuesday to 3 PM PDT /3 PM MST/ 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Wave heights of 1 to 3 feet will be possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Boaters in the Wind Advisory area should 
  use extreme caution when venturing onto area lakes. Strong 
  winds over the open waters will make the lake water rough and 
  hazardous...and may result in high waves which may tip or 
  swamp smaller craft. For your personal safety...avoid the open 
  waters. Stay close to shore or around protected areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ524-525-232000-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0017.210323T1800Z-210324T1200Z/
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-
Including Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley,
Yucca Valley, and Twentynine Palms
1247 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM PDT this morning to 5 AM 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
892 
WWUS75 KVEF 231315
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
615 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

CAZ523-240100-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210323T1300Z/
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0017.210323T1800Z-210324T1200Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin
615 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

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

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM PDT Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The overnight wind advisory was allowed to
  expire on time with winds decreasing below advisory levels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ520-522-NVZ014-015-017-240100-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0017.210323T1500Z-210324T0500Z/
Owens Valley-Death Valley National Park-
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Lincoln County-
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha, 
Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Beatty, Goldfield, 
Silver Peak, Dyer, Caliente, Pioche, Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, Rachel,
Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, and Amargosa Valley
615 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

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

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

* WHERE...In Nevada, Western Clark and Southern Nye County, 
  Lincoln County and Esmeralda and Central Nye County. In 
  California, Death Valley National Park and Owens Valley.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

AZZ002-036-CAZ527-NVZ021-240100-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0017.210323T2200Z-210324T2200Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-
Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Bullhead City, 
Oatman, Mohave Valley, Needles, Hoover Dam, and Laughlin
615 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021 /615 AM MST Tue Mar 23 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM PDT /3 PM MST/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 PM PDT /3 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Nevada, Lake Mead National Recreation Area. In 
  California, San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley. 
  In Arizona, Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Lake Havasu 
  and Fort Mohave.

* WHEN...From 3 PM PDT /3 PM MST/ this afternoon to 3 PM PDT /3 
  PM MST/ Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Boaters in the Wind Advisory area should 
  use extreme caution when venturing onto area lakes. Strong 
  winds over the open waters will make the lake water rough and 
  hazardous...and may result in high waves which may tip or 
  swamp smaller craft. For your personal safety...avoid the open 
  waters. Stay close to shore or around protected areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ524-525-240100-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0017.210323T1800Z-210324T1200Z/
Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-
Including Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley,
Yucca Valley, and Twentynine Palms
615 AM PDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM 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

The office that day

Everything else NWS Las Vegas, NV issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 22, 3:27 AM PDTWind AdvisoryVEFInyo, San Bernardino58 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.