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Wind Advisory 28, NWS Las Vegas, NV
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
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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.
- 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
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.