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Wind Advisory 24, NWS Las Vegas, NV

May 15, 2021

NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this wind advisory at May 15, 2021, 6:24 PM PDT. It was in force for 4 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: May 15, 2021, 6:24 PM PDT (01:24 UTC)
Expired: May 15, 2021, 10:00 PM PDT
In force: 4 hr
Issued by: NWS Las Vegas, NV

The text

As transmitted.

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WWUS75 KVEF 160124
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
624 PM PDT Sat May 15 2021

CAZ520-160500-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0024.210516T0124Z-210516T0500Z/
Owens Valley-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha
624 PM PDT Sat May 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest and west winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55
  mph.  

* WHERE...Owens Valley along Highway 395 from Bishop to the Inyo
  County border. 

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

* IMPACTS...From Bishop to Independence along Highway 395...very
  strong north winds could blow around unsecured objects or cause
  damage to trees or power lines. A few power outages may result.
  For Highway 395 south of Independence, sudden crosswinds could
  also result in blow overs of high profile vehicles. Reduced
  visibility due to haze and dust is also 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

1 follow-up statement

056 
WWUS75 KVEF 160458
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
958 PM PDT Sat May 15 2021

CAZ520-160600-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210516T0500Z/
Owens Valley-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha
958 PM PDT Sat May 15 2021

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

Breezy winds continue through the Owens Valley, with gusts up to
40 mph still occurring. However, overall, winds have decreased and
are expected to continue to do so through the next several hours.
Since no more significant impacts are expected, the advisory will
be allowed to expire. 

$$

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

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