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Wind Advisory 37, NWS Las Vegas, NV
NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this wind advisory at Dec 12, 2021, 2:02 PM PST for Inyo County, San Bernardino County, California; Clark County, Nye County, Nevada; Mohave County, Arizona. It took effect at Dec 13, 2021, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 42 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 12, 2021, 2:02 PM PST (22:02 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 13, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Dec 15, 2021, 4:00 AM PST
- In force
- 42 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Las Vegas, NV
Counties Mohave County, AZ, Inyo County, CA, San Bernardino County, CA, Clark County, NV, Nye County, NV
The radar
The Las Vegas radar (KESX), 100 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:05 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, 10.0 hours before the alert went out and 24 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
- 3154 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 51 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 95 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 326 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
526 WWUS75 KVEF 122202 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 202 PM PST Sun Dec 12 2021 CAZ520-522-NVZ017-131800- /O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0037.211213T1800Z-211214T1800Z/ Owens Valley-Death Valley National Park- Western Clark and Southern Nye County- Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, and Amargosa Valley 202 PM PST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In Nevada, Western Clark and Southern Nye County. In California, Owens Valley and Death Valley National Park. * WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 10 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Sudden southwest wind gusts could result in hazardous crosswinds for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AZZ001>003-036-CAZ523>527-NVZ016-020>022-131800- /O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0037.211214T1500Z-211215T0300Z/ Northwest Plateau-Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Northwest Deserts- Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Western Mojave Desert- Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin- San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley- Northeast Clark County-Las Vegas Valley-Southern Clark County- Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbull, Western Grand Canyon, Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal Junction, Needles, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 202 PM PST Sun Dec 12 2021 /302 PM MST Sun Dec 12 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM PST /8 AM MST/ TO 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California and southern Nevada. * WHEN...From 7 AM PST /8 AM MST/ to 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects and tree limbs could be blown down. Sudden southwest wind gusts could result in hazardous crosswinds for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds over the open waters will make the lake water rough and hazardous, and may result in high waves which may tip or swamp smaller craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
6 follow-up statements
940 WWUS75 KVEF 131804 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1004 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021 CAZ520-522-NVZ017-140615- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-211214T1800Z/ Owens Valley-Death Valley National Park- Western Clark and Southern Nye County- Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, and Amargosa Valley 1004 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In Nevada, Western Clark and Southern Nye County. In California, Owens Valley and Death Valley National Park. * WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 10 AM PST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ AZZ001>003-036-CAZ523>527-NVZ016-020>022-140615- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0037.211214T1500Z-211215T0300Z/ Northwest Plateau-Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Northwest Deserts- Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Western Mojave Desert- Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin- San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley- Northeast Clark County-Las Vegas Valley-Southern Clark County- Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbull, Western Grand Canyon, Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal Junction, Needles, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 1004 AM PST Mon Dec 13 2021 /1104 AM MST Mon Dec 13 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM PST /8 AM MST/ TO 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California and southern Nevada. * WHEN...From 7 AM PST /8 AM MST/ to 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds over the open waters will make the lake water rough and hazardous, and may result in high waves which may tip or swamp smaller craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
339 WWUS75 KVEF 132007 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1207 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021 CAZ520-522-NVZ017-141200- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-211214T1800Z/ Owens Valley-Death Valley National Park- Western Clark and Southern Nye County- Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, and Amargosa Valley 1207 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In Nevada, Western Clark and Southern Nye County. In California, Owens Valley and Death Valley National Park. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ AZZ001>003-036-CAZ523>527-NVZ016-020>022-141200- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0037.211214T1500Z-211215T0300Z/ Northwest Plateau-Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Northwest Deserts- Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Western Mojave Desert- Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin- San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley- Northeast Clark County-Las Vegas Valley-Southern Clark County- Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbull, Western Grand Canyon, Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal Junction, Needles, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 1207 PM PST Mon Dec 13 2021 /107 PM MST Mon Dec 13 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM PST /8 AM MST/ TO 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California and southern Nevada. * WHEN...From 7 AM PST /8 AM MST/ to 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds over the open waters will make the lake water rough and hazardous, and may result in high waves which may tip or swamp smaller craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
579 WWUS75 KVEF 141204 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 404 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 CAZ520-522-NVZ017-141800- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-211214T1800Z/ Owens Valley-Death Valley National Park- Western Clark and Southern Nye County- Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, and Amargosa Valley 404 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Nevada, Western Clark and Southern Nye County. In California, Owens Valley and Death Valley National Park. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday. * 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. && $$ AZZ001>003-036-CAZ523>527-NVZ016-020>022-150015- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0037.211214T1500Z-211215T0300Z/ Northwest Plateau-Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Northwest Deserts- Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Western Mojave Desert- Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin- San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley- Northeast Clark County-Las Vegas Valley-Southern Clark County- Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbull, Western Grand Canyon, Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal Junction, Needles, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 404 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 /504 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM PST/8 AM MST UNTIL 7 PM PST/8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California and southern Nevada. * WHEN...From 7 AM PST /8 AM MST to 7 PM PST /8 PM MST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds over the open waters will make the lake water rough and hazardous, and may result in high waves which may tip or swamp smaller craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
424 WWUS75 KVEF 141802 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1002 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 CAZ520-522-NVZ017-141915- /O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-211214T1800Z/ Owens Valley-Death Valley National Park- Western Clark and Southern Nye County- Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, and Amargosa Valley 1002 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... While breezy conditions will continue across Inyo and southern Nye counties, wind gusts will generally be below 40 mph and the advisory has been allowed to expire. $$ AZZ001>003-036-CAZ523>527-NVZ016-020>022-150300- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-211215T0300Z/ Northwest Plateau-Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Northwest Deserts- Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Western Mojave Desert- Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Cadiz Basin- San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley- Northeast Clark County-Las Vegas Valley-Southern Clark County- Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbull, Western Grand Canyon, Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal Junction, Needles, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 1002 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 /1102 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST /8 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California and southern Nevada. * WHEN...From 7 AM PST /8 AM MST to 7 PM PST /8 PM MST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds over the open waters will make the lake water rough and hazardous, and may result in high waves which may tip or swamp smaller craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
488 WWUS75 KVEF 141831 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1031 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 AZZ003-036-NVZ021-022-151200- /O.UPG.KVEF.WI.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-211215T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KVEF.HW.W.0007.211214T1831Z-211215T1200Z/ Northwest Deserts-Lake Mead National Recreation Area- Southern Clark County- Including Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 1031 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 /1131 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST /5 AM MST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts over 60 mph. * WHERE...In Arizona, Northwest Deserts and Lake Mead National Recreation Area. In Nevada, Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Southern Clark County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST /5 AM MST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Boating conditions will be deadly with large waves and high risk of capsizing vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High winds will impact operations on Lake Mead and Mohave. Travelers on US 93 in Arizona as well as US 95 in southern Clark county will be difficult with risk of overturning for high profile vehicles. Strong winds and rain will make for poor visibility. 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. && $$ AZZ001-002-CAZ523>527-NVZ016-020-151200- /O.EXT.KVEF.WI.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/ Northwest Plateau-Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave- Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin- Cadiz Basin-San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley- Northeast Clark County-Las Vegas Valley- Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbull, Western Grand Canyon, Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal Junction, Needles, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, and Boulder City 1031 AM PST Tue Dec 14 2021 /1131 AM MST Tue Dec 14 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY EXTENDED UNTIL 4 AM PST /5 AM MST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California and southern Nevada. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST /5 AM MST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing dust is possible in the strong winds prior to the rainfall. During the rain, windblown rain may locally reduce visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/lasvegas
568 WWUS75 KVEF 151139 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 339 AM PST Wed Dec 15 2021 AZZ003-036-NVZ021-022-151245- /O.EXP.KVEF.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/ Northwest Deserts-Lake Mead National Recreation Area- Southern Clark County- Including Kingman, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, Yucca, Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari 339 AM PST Wed Dec 15 2021 /439 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST /5 AM MST/ EARLY THIS MORNING... Winds have decreased to 10 to 20 mph with a few higher gusts over the past several hours. Therefore, the High Wind Warning will be allowed to expire on time. $$ AZZ001-002-CAZ523>527-NVZ016-020-151245- /O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-211215T1200Z/ Northwest Plateau-Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave- Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin- Cadiz Basin-San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley- Northeast Clark County-Las Vegas Valley- Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, Mt Trumbull, Western Grand Canyon, Lake Havasu City, Desert Hills, Topock, Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, Vidal Junction, Needles, Mesquite, Overton, Moapa, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, and Boulder City 339 AM PST Wed Dec 15 2021 /439 AM MST Wed Dec 15 2021/ ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST /5 AM MST/ EARLY THIS MORNING... Winds have decreased to 10 to 15 mph with a few higher gusts over the past several hours. Therefore, the Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire on time. $$ 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.