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Wind Advisory 25, NWS Las Vegas, NV

May 18, 2021Mohave County, Arizona; 4 counties in Nevada; Inyo County, San Bernardino County, California

NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this wind advisory at May 18, 2021, 3:22 PM MST for Mohave County, Arizona; 4 counties in Nevada; Inyo County, San Bernardino County, California. It took effect at May 19, 2021, 2:00 PM MST. It was in force for 36 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 18, 2021, 3:22 PM MST (22:22 UTC)
In effect from
May 19, 2021, 2:00 PM MST
Expired
May 21, 2021, 2:00 AM MST
In force
36 hr
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 22:24 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, 10.4 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Las Vegas, NV at 12:00Z on 2021-05-18Temperature 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 2021-05-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 104 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
2857 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
35 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
104 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
104 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

069 
WWUS75 KVEF 182222
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
322 PM PDT Tue May 18 2021

CAZ523-191200-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0025.210519T2100Z-210521T0600Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin
322 PM PDT Tue May 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM WEDNESDAY TO 11 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Wednesday to 11 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Sudden crosswinds could create hazardous driving conditions,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust 
  will also be possible, reducing driving visibility suddenly.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sudden crosswinds may create difficult
  driving conditions at times, especially on north- south 
  roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ524-NVZ015>022-191200-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0025.210520T1800Z-210521T0300Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Eastern Mojave Desert-
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, Kingman, Golden Valley, 
Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, 
Mohave Valley, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, 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
322 PM PDT Tue May 18 2021 /322 PM MST Tue May 18 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ TO 8 PM PDT
/8 PM MST/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40-55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California 
  and south central and southern Nevada.

* WHEN...From 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ to 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Sudden crosswinds could create hazardous driving
  conditions, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of
  blowing dust will also be possible, reducing driving visibility
  suddenly. Dangerous conditions are also expected on regional
  lakes with choppy water and large waves.

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
8 follow-up statements
380 
WWUS75 KVEF 191006
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
306 AM PDT Wed May 19 2021

CAZ520-192100-
/O.EXB.KVEF.WI.Y.0025.210519T2100Z-210520T0400Z/
Owens Valley-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha
306 AM PDT Wed May 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Owens Valley.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Sudden crosswinds could create hazardous driving conditions, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust 
  will also be possible, reducing driving visibility suddenly.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sudden crosswinds may create difficult
  driving conditions at times, especially on sections of Highway
  395 south of Olancha.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ523-192100-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0025.210519T2100Z-210521T0600Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin
306 AM PDT Wed May 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 
  55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Sudden crosswinds could create hazardous driving conditions, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust 
  will also be possible, reducing driving visibility suddenly.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sudden crosswinds may create difficult
  driving conditions at times, especially on north-south 
  roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ524-NVZ015>022-192100-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0025.210520T1800Z-210521T0300Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Eastern Mojave Desert-
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, Kingman, Golden Valley, 
Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, 
Mohave Valley, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, 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
306 AM PDT Wed May 19 2021 /306 AM MST Wed May 19 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ TO
8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40-55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California 
  and south central and southern Nevada.

* WHEN...From 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ to 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Sudden crosswinds could create hazardous driving 
  conditions, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of 
  blowing dust will also be possible, reducing driving 
  visibility suddenly. Dangerous conditions are also expected on 
  regional lakes with choppy water and large waves.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. Boaters in the Wind 
Advisory area should use extreme caution when venturing onto area 
lakes. Stay close to shore or around protected areas.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/lasvegas
317 
WWUS75 KVEF 192045
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
145 PM PDT Wed May 19 2021

CAZ523-200400-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0025.210519T2100Z-210521T0600Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin
145 PM PDT Wed May 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 
  55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...Through 11 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Sudden crosswinds could create hazardous driving conditions, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust 
  will also be possible, reducing driving visibility suddenly.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sudden crosswinds may create difficult 
  driving conditions at times, especially on north-south 
  roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ520-200400-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0025.210519T2100Z-210520T0400Z/
Owens Valley-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha
145 PM PDT Wed May 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Owens Valley.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Sudden crosswinds could create hazardous driving conditions, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust 
  will also be possible, reducing driving visibility suddenly.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sudden crosswinds may create difficult
  driving conditions at times, especially on sections of Highway
  395 south of Olancha as well as between Independence and Big
  Pine.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ524-NVZ015>022-200400-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0025.210520T1800Z-210521T0300Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Eastern Mojave Desert-
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, Kingman, Golden Valley, 
Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, 
Mohave Valley, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, 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
145 PM PDT Wed May 19 2021 /145 PM MST Wed May 19 2021/

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California 
  and south central and southern Nevada.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Sudden crosswinds could create hazardous driving 
  conditions, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of 
  blowing dust will also be possible, reducing driving 
  visibility suddenly. Dangerous conditions are also expected on 
  regional lakes with choppy water and large waves.

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
716 
WWUS75 KVEF 200344
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
844 PM PDT Wed May 19 2021

CAZ520-200445-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210520T0400Z/
Owens Valley-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha
844 PM PDT Wed May 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

Overall wind speeds have been below expectation today and only a
few localized spots are reaching criteria. Expect wind speeds to
continue to decrease this evening and the wind advisory will be
allowed to expire on schedule.

$$

CAZ523-201545-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210521T0600Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin
844 PM PDT Wed May 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 
  55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...Through 11 PM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Sudden crosswinds could create hazardous driving conditions, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust 
  will also be possible, reducing driving visibility suddenly.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sudden crosswinds may create difficult 
  driving conditions at times, especially on north-south 
  roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ524-NVZ015>022-201545-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0025.210520T1800Z-210521T0300Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Eastern Mojave Desert-
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, Kingman, Golden Valley, 
Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, 
Mohave Valley, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, 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
844 PM PDT Wed May 19 2021 /844 PM MST Wed May 19 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ TO
8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California 
  and south central and southern Nevada.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Sudden crosswinds could create hazardous driving 
  conditions, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of 
  blowing dust will also be possible, reducing driving 
  visibility suddenly. Dangerous conditions are also expected on 
  regional lakes with choppy water and large waves.


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
579 
WWUS75 KVEF 200922
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
222 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021

CAZ520>522-NVZ014-201800-
/O.EXB.KVEF.WI.Y.0025.210520T2100Z-210521T0600Z/
Owens Valley-White Mountains of Inyo County-
Death Valley National Park-Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha, 
Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, 
Shoshone, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer
222 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50
  mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Sudden crosswinds could create hazardous driving
  conditions, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of
  blowing dust will also be possible, reducing driving visibility
  suddenly.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ524-NVZ015>022-201800-
/O.EXT.KVEF.WI.Y.0025.210520T1800Z-210521T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Eastern Mojave Desert-
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, Kingman, Golden Valley, 
Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, 
Mohave Valley, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, 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
222 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021 /222 AM MST Thu May 20 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ THIS
MORNING TO 11 PM PDT /11 PM MST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California 
  and south central and southern Nevada.

* WHEN...From 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ this morning to 11 PM PDT 
  /11 PM MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Sudden crosswinds could create hazardous driving 
  conditions, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of 
  blowing dust will also be possible, reducing driving 
  visibility suddenly. Dangerous conditions are also expected on 
  regional lakes with choppy water and large waves.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Boaters in the Wind Advisory area should postpone plans or use 
extreme caution when venturing onto area lakes. Stay close to 
shore or around protected areas.

&&

$$

CAZ523-201800-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210521T0600Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin
222 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021

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

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 
  55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...Through 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Sudden crosswinds could create hazardous driving conditions,
  especially for high profile vehicles on north-south sections of
  roads. Areas of blowing dust will also be possible, reducing 
  driving visibility suddenly.

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
040 
WWUS75 KVEF 201804
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1104 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021

CAZ523-202100-
/O.NEW.KVEF.HW.W.0004.210520T2100Z-210521T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KVEF.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210520T2100Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin
1104 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, southwest 
  winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 PM PDT this 
  evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 2 PM PDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ524-NVZ015>022-202100-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210521T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Eastern Mojave Desert-
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, Kingman, Golden Valley, 
Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, 
Mohave Valley, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, 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
1104 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021 /1104 AM MST Thu May 20 2021/

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

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

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California 
  and south central and southern Nevada.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT /11 PM MST/ 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.

&&

$$

CAZ520>522-NVZ014-202100-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0025.210520T2100Z-210521T0600Z/
Owens Valley-White Mountains of Inyo County-
Death Valley National Park-Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha, 
Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, 
Shoshone, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer
1104 AM PDT Thu May 20 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/lasvegas
021 
WWUS75 KVEF 202051
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
151 PM PDT Thu May 20 2021

CAZ523-210600-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210520T2100Z/
/O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0004.210520T2100Z-210521T0600Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin
151 PM PDT Thu May 20 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ524-NVZ015>022-210600-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210521T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Eastern Mojave Desert-
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, Kingman, Golden Valley, 
Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, 
Mohave Valley, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, 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
151 PM PDT Thu May 20 2021 /151 PM MST Thu May 20 2021/

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

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

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California 
  and south central and southern Nevada.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT /11 PM MST/ 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.

&&

$$

CAZ520>522-NVZ014-210600-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0025.210520T2100Z-210521T0600Z/
Owens Valley-White Mountains of Inyo County-
Death Valley National Park-Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha, 
Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, 
Shoshone, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, and Dyer
151 PM PDT Thu May 20 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/lasvegas
861 
WWUS75 KVEF 210529
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1029 PM PDT Thu May 20 2021

CAZ523-210900-
/O.EXT.KVEF.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210521T0900Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin
1029 PM PDT Thu May 20 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...Extended until 2 AM PDT Friday.

* 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 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-CAZ520>522-524-NVZ014>022-210900-
/O.EXT.KVEF.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210521T0900Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Owens Valley-
White Mountains of Inyo County-Death Valley National Park-
Eastern Mojave Desert-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, Kingman, Golden Valley, 
Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, 
Mohave Valley, Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha, 
Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, 
Shoshone, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, 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
1029 PM PDT Thu May 20 2021 /1029 PM MST Thu May 20 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT /2 AM MST/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California 
  and south central and southern Nevada.

* WHEN...Extended until 2 AM PDT /2 AM MST/ Friday.

* 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
455 
WWUS75 KVEF 210855
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
155 AM PDT Fri May 21 2021

CAZ523-211000-
/O.EXP.KVEF.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210521T0900Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin
155 AM PDT Fri May 21 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

Wind speeds across the western Mojave Desert have been trending
downward early this morning. Though windy conditions will continue
overnight, gusts generally less than 40 mph can be expected.


$$

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ520>522-524-NVZ014>022-211000-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210521T0900Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Owens Valley-
White Mountains of Inyo County-Death Valley National Park-
Eastern Mojave Desert-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, Kingman, Golden Valley, 
Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, 
Mohave Valley, Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha, 
Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, 
Shoshone, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, 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
155 AM PDT Fri May 21 2021 /155 AM MST Fri May 21 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM PDT /2 AM MST/ EARLY THIS
MORNING...

Wind speeds have been trending downward early this morning and
across southern Nevada and the surrounding region. Winds will
continue to decrease but will not abate entirely. However, gusts
will generally decrease to between 20 and 30 mph the rest of the
night.

$$

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
May 18, 3:09 PM MSTFire Weather WatchVEFMohave37 hr
May 18, 3:09 PM MSTRed Flag WarningVEFMohave59 hr

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