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Wind Advisory 28, NWS Las Vegas, NV

October 7, 20214 counties in Nevada; Inyo County, San Bernardino County, California

NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this wind advisory at Oct 7, 2021, 3:06 PM PDT for 4 counties in Nevada; Inyo County, San Bernardino County, California. It took effect at Oct 8, 2021, 1:41 AM PDT. It was in force for 19 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 7, 2021, 3:06 PM PDT (22:06 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 8, 2021, 1:41 AM PDT
Expired
Oct 8, 2021, 8:21 PM PDT
In force
19 hr
Issued by
NWS Las Vegas, NV

Counties 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), 177 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:07 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, 10.1 hours before the alert went out and 83 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 2021-10-07Temperature 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 2021-10-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 42 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
2092 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
32 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
42 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
60 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

383 
WWUS75 KVEF 072206
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
306 PM PDT Thu Oct 7 2021

CAZ522-523-NVZ014-017-081700-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0028.211008T1700Z-211009T0400Z/
Death Valley National Park-Western Mojave Desert-
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-
Including Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Barstow, 
Daggett, Fort Irwin, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, Dyer, 
Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, and Amargosa Valley
306 PM PDT Thu Oct 7 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM PDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 9 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Lofted, blowing dust could result in reduced visibilities. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty south-southwest winds expected
  through the day, which will result dangerous crosswinds on area
  thoroughfares. Primary trouble spots include Nevada Highway 95 
  between Las Vegas and Indian Springs, and California State Route
  127 through Death Valley National Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ520-081700-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0028.211008T1700Z-211009T0400Z/
Owens Valley-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha
306 PM PDT Thu Oct 7 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM PDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Owens Valley from Olancha to the San Bernardino County
  border.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 9 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Lofted, blowing dust could result in reduced visibilities. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty downslope west winds will result in
  dangerous crosswinds along Highway 395 from Olancha down to the
  San Bernardino County line.

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
413 
WWUS75 KVEF 080841
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
141 AM PDT Fri Oct 8 2021

NVZ019-081815-
/O.EXB.KVEF.WI.Y.0028.211008T0841Z-211009T0400Z/
Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-
Including The Town Of Mt Charleston and Red Rock Canyon
141 AM PDT Fri Oct 8 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph near
  the peaks.

* WHERE...Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages
  may result. Dangerous crosswinds on area roads and lower slopes
  near Highway 95 between Las Vegas and Indian Springs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NVZ015-081815-
/O.EXA.KVEF.WI.Y.0028.211008T1700Z-211009T0400Z/
Lincoln County-
Including Caliente, Pioche, Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, and Rachel
141 AM PDT Fri Oct 8 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM PDT
THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Lincoln County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning until 9 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous cross winds on east-west oriented roads. 
  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.

&&

$$

CAZ522-523-NVZ014-017-081815-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0028.211008T1700Z-211009T0400Z/
Death Valley National Park-Western Mojave Desert-
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-
Including Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Barstow, 
Daggett, Fort Irwin, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, Dyer, 
Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, and Amargosa Valley
141 AM PDT Fri Oct 8 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning until 9 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Lofted, blowing dust could result in reduced 
  visibilities. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous crosswinds on area  
  thoroughfares. Primary trouble spots include Nevada Highway 95 
  between Las Vegas and Indian Springs, and California State Route
  127 through Death Valley National Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ520-081815-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0028.211008T1700Z-211009T0400Z/
Owens Valley-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha
141 AM PDT Fri Oct 8 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Owens Valley from Olancha to the San Bernardino County 
  border.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning until 9 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Lofted, blowing dust could result in reduced 
  visibilities. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty downslope west winds will result in 
  dangerous crosswinds along Highway 395 from Olancha down to 
  the San Bernardino County line.

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
548 
WWUS75 KVEF 081656
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
956 AM PDT Fri Oct 8 2021

CAZ522-523-NVZ014-015-017-090400-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0028.211008T1700Z-211009T0400Z/
Death Valley National Park-Western Mojave Desert-
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Lincoln County-
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-
Including Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Barstow, 
Daggett, Fort Irwin, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, Dyer, 
Caliente, Pioche, Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, Rachel, Pahrump, 
Indian Springs, Desert Rock, and Amargosa Valley
956 AM PDT Fri Oct 8 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning until 9 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Lofted, blowing dust could result in reduced
  visibilities. 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.

&&

$$

CAZ520-090400-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0028.211008T1700Z-211009T0400Z/
Owens Valley-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha
956 AM PDT Fri Oct 8 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Owens Valley from Olancha to the San Bernardino County 
  border.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning until 9 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Lofted, blowing dust could result in reduced
  visibilities. 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.

&&

$$

NVZ019-090400-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-211009T0400Z/
Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-
Including The Town Of Mt Charleston and Red Rock Canyon
956 AM PDT Fri Oct 8 2021

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  near the peaks.

* WHERE...Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result. Dangerous crosswinds on area roads and 
  lower slopes near Highway 95 between Las Vegas and Indian 
  Springs.

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
731 
WWUS75 KVEF 090321
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
821 PM PDT Fri Oct 8 2021

CAZ520-091500-
/O.CAN.KVEF.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-211009T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KVEF.FZ.W.0002.211009T1000Z-211009T1500Z/
Owens Valley-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha
821 PM PDT Fri Oct 8 2021

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM PDT SATURDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low 30 to 32 degrees.

* WHERE...Northern Owens Valley; Around Bishop south to Big Pine.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 8 AM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

CAZ522-523-NVZ014-015-017-019-090430-
/O.CAN.KVEF.WI.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-211009T0400Z/
Death Valley National Park-Western Mojave Desert-
Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Lincoln County-
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Spring Mountains-
Red Rock Canyon-
Including Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Barstow, 
Daggett, Fort Irwin, Beatty, Goldfield, Silver Peak, Dyer, 
Caliente, Pioche, Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, Rachel, Pahrump, 
Indian Springs, Desert Rock, Amargosa Valley, 
The Town Of Mt Charleston, and Red Rock Canyon
821 PM PDT Fri Oct 8 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Gusty south to southwest winds have diminished early so the wind
advisory has been cancelled. 

$$

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.