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Wind Advisory 35, NWS Las Vegas, NV
NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this wind advisory at Nov 23, 2021, 1:29 AM PST for San Bernardino County, California; Mohave County, Arizona. It took effect at Nov 24, 2021, 8:00 AM PST. It was in force for 11 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 23, 2021, 1:29 AM PST (09:29 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 24, 2021, 8:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Nov 24, 2021, 7:00 PM PST
- In force
- 11 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Las Vegas, NV
Counties Mohave County, AZ, San Bernardino County, CA
The radar
The Las Vegas radar (KESX), 48 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:28 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 00:00Z, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 133 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
- 3605 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 26 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 15 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 124 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
095 WWUS75 KVEF 230929 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 129 AM PST Tue Nov 23 2021 AZZ003-232130- /O.NEW.KVEF.FZ.W.0004.211125T1000Z-211125T1600Z/ Northwest Deserts- Including Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, and Yucca 229 AM MST Tue Nov 23 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...The first freeze of the season is expected with freezing temperatures in the lower 30s expected. * WHERE...Northwest Deserts. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ AZZ002-036-CAZ527-NVZ021-232130- /O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0035.211124T1600Z-211125T0300Z/ Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area- San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley- Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Needles, Hoover Dam, and Laughlin 129 AM PST Tue Nov 23 2021 /229 AM MST Tue Nov 23 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM PST /9 AM MST/ TO 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...In Arizona, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave and Lake Mead National Recreation Area. In California, San Bernardino County- Upper Colorado River Valley. In Nevada, Lake Mead National Recreation Area. * WHEN...From 8 AM PST /9 AM MST/ to 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong north winds over the open waters will make the lake water rough and hazardous, and may result in high waves which may tip or swamp smaller craft. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ Planz For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
5 follow-up statements
195 WWUS75 KVEF 232038 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1238 PM PST Tue Nov 23 2021 AZZ003-241200- /O.CON.KVEF.FZ.W.0004.211125T1000Z-211125T1600Z/ Northwest Deserts- Including Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, and Yucca 138 PM MST Tue Nov 23 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...The first freeze of the season is expected with freezing temperatures in the lower 30s expected. * WHERE...Northwest Deserts. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. && $$ AZZ002-036-CAZ527-NVZ021-241200- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0035.211124T1600Z-211125T0300Z/ Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area- San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley- Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Needles, Hoover Dam, and Laughlin 1238 PM PST Tue Nov 23 2021 /138 PM MST Tue Nov 23 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM PST /9 AM MST/ TO 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...In Arizona, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave and Lake Mead National Recreation Area. In California, San Bernardino County- Upper Colorado River Valley. In Nevada, Lake Mead National Recreation Area. * WHEN...From 8 AM PST /9 AM MST/ to 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong north winds over the open waters will make the lake water rough and hazardous, and may result in high waves which may tip or swamp smaller craft. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
255 WWUS75 KVEF 240951 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 151 AM PST Wed Nov 24 2021 AZZ003-241800- /O.CON.KVEF.FZ.W.0004.211125T1000Z-211125T1600Z/ Northwest Deserts- Including Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, and Yucca 251 AM MST Wed Nov 24 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...The first freeze of the season is expected with freezing temperatures in the lower 30s expected. * WHERE...Northwest Deserts. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ AZZ002-036-CAZ527-NVZ021-241800- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0035.211124T1600Z-211125T0300Z/ Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area- San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley- Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Needles, Hoover Dam, and Laughlin 151 AM PST Wed Nov 24 2021 /251 AM MST Wed Nov 24 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM PST /9 AM MST/ THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...In Arizona, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave and Lake Mead National Recreation Area. In California, San Bernardino County- Upper Colorado River Valley. In Nevada, Lake Mead National Recreation Area. * WHEN...From 8 AM PST /9 AM MST/ to 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong north winds over the open waters will make the lake water rough and hazardous, and may result in high waves which may tip or swamp smaller craft. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
223 WWUS75 KVEF 241755 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 955 AM PST Wed Nov 24 2021 AZZ003-250600- /O.CON.KVEF.FZ.W.0004.211125T1000Z-211125T1600Z/ Northwest Deserts- Including Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, and Yucca 1055 AM MST Wed Nov 24 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...The first freeze of the season is expected with freezing temperatures in the lower 30s. * WHERE...Northwest Deserts. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ AZZ002-036-CAZ527-NVZ021-250300- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-211125T0300Z/ Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area- San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley- Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Needles, Hoover Dam, and Laughlin 955 AM PST Wed Nov 24 2021 /1055 AM MST Wed Nov 24 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...In Arizona, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave and Lake Mead National Recreation Area. In California, San Bernardino County- Upper Colorado River Valley. In Nevada, Lake Mead National Recreation Area. * WHEN...From 8 AM PST /9 AM MST/ to 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong north winds over the open waters will make the lake water rough and hazardous, and may result in high waves which may tip or swamp smaller craft. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
812 WWUS75 KVEF 242218 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 218 PM PST Wed Nov 24 2021 AZZ003-250300- /O.CON.KVEF.FZ.W.0004.211125T1000Z-211125T1600Z/ Northwest Deserts- Including Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, and Yucca 318 PM MST Wed Nov 24 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...The first freeze of the season is expected with freezing temperatures in the lower 30s. * WHERE...Northwest Deserts. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ AZZ002-036-CAZ527-NVZ021-250300- /O.NEW.KVEF.LW.Y.0012.211125T0300Z-211126T0200Z/ /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-211125T0300Z/ Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area- San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley- Including Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Needles, Hoover Dam, and Laughlin 218 PM PST Wed Nov 24 2021 /318 PM MST Wed Nov 24 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/ THIS EVENING TO 6 PM PST /7 PM MST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph until the early evening then 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph through the overnight hours and on Thanksgiving Day. * WHERE...In Arizona, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave and Lake Mead National Recreation Area. In California, San Bernardino County- Upper Colorado River Valley. In Nevada, Lake Mead National Recreation Area. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/ this evening. For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/ this evening until 6 PM PST / 7 PM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong north winds over the open waters will make the lake water rough and hazardous, and may result in high waves which may tip or swamp smaller craft. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Consider postponing outings on area lakes until the winds subside. If on the lakes, avoid the open waters and stay in protected coves. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
724 WWUS75 KVEF 250258 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 658 PM PST Wed Nov 24 2021 AZZ002-036-CAZ527-NVZ021-251300- /O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-211125T0300Z/ /O.CON.KVEF.LW.Y.0012.211125T0300Z-211126T0200Z/ 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 658 PM PST Wed Nov 24 2021 /758 PM MST Wed Nov 24 2021/ ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST/7 PM MST THURSDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST/8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 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 7 PM PST/8 PM MST this evening until 6 PM PST/7 PM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft. && $$ AZZ003-251300- /O.CON.KVEF.FZ.W.0004.211125T1000Z-211125T1600Z/ Northwest Deserts- Including Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, and Yucca 758 PM MST Wed Nov 24 2021 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...The first freeze of the season is expected with freezing temperatures in the lower 30s. * WHERE...Southern and central Mohave County. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 1:29 AM PST | Freeze Warning | VEF | 55 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.