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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Reno, NV

December 9, 20225 counties in Nevada; Modoc County, California

NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Dec 9, 2022, 1:11 PM PST for 5 counties in Nevada; Modoc County, California. It took effect at Dec 9, 2022, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for 21 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 9, 2022, 1:11 PM PST (21:11 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 9, 2022, 10:00 PM PST
Expired
Dec 10, 2022, 6:50 PM PST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

Counties Modoc County, CA, Douglas County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Mineral County, NV, Storey County, NV, Washoe County, NV

The radar

The Reno radar (KRGX), 9 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Reno, NV (KREV), launched 12:00Z, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 114 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, Reno, NV at 12:00Z on 2022-12-09Temperature 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 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Reno, NV at 12:00Z on 2022-12-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 94 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1512 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
43 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
94 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
244 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

297 
WWUS75 KREV 092111
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
111 PM PST Fri Dec 9 2022

CAZ070-NVZ005-102100-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0021.221210T0600Z-221210T2100Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, 
Empire, and Gerlach
111 PM PST Fri Dec 9 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM PST
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northern Washoe County and Surprise Valley California.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel may be difficult for high-profile
  vehicles due to cross winds on area roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds
increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do
is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and
water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in
the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

NVZ003-102300-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0021.221210T1500Z-221211T0600Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, 
and Virginia City
111 PM PST Fri Dec 9 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50
  mph.

* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel may be difficult for high-profile
  vehicles along US-395 and I-580.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds
increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do
is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and
water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in
the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

NVZ001-102300-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0021.221210T1500Z-221211T0600Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina,
and Schurz
111 PM PST Fri Dec 9 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
  Localized higher gusts possible along US-95 near Walker Lake. 

* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel may be difficult for high-profile
  vehicles on US-95, US-6, NV-338, and NV-359. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds
increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do
is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and
water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in
the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

NVZ004-102300-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0044.221210T1500Z-221211T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
111 PM PST Fri Dec 9 2022

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY
FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45
  mph expected. Waves 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/rev
3 follow-up statements
131 
WWUS75 KREV 101008
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
208 AM PST Sat Dec 10 2022

CAZ070-NVZ005-102100-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-221210T2100Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, 
Empire, and Gerlach
208 AM PST Sat Dec 10 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Surprise Valley California and Northern Washoe County.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel may be difficult for high-profile 
  vehicles due to cross winds on area roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds
increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do
is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and
water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in
the event of a power outage.

&&

$$

NVZ003-110600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0021.221210T1500Z-221211T0600Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, 
and Virginia City
208 AM PST Sat Dec 10 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Gusts
  near 65 mph possible in wind prone locations along Interstate
  580 and Highway 395.

* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel restrictions for high-profile
  vehicles along Interstate 580 and Highway 395.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday 
decorations, and trash cans. The best thing to do is prepare 
ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on 
hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the 
event of a power outage.

&&

$$

NVZ001-110600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0021.221210T1500Z-221211T0600Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina,
and Schurz
208 AM PST Sat Dec 10 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Gusts
  near 65 mph possible along Highway 95 between Schurz and
  Hawthorne. 

* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel may be difficult for high-profile
  vehicles on Highways 6, 95, 338, and 359.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday 
decorations, and trash cans. The best thing to do is prepare 
ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on 
hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the 
event of a power outage.

&&

$$

NVZ004-110600-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0044.221210T1500Z-221211T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
208 AM PST Sat Dec 10 2022

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. Waves 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone 
  to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until 
  conditions improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/rev
188 
WWUS75 KREV 102338
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
338 PM PST Sat Dec 10 2022

NVZ003-110600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-221211T0600Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, 
and Virginia City
338 PM PST Sat Dec 10 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* CHANGES...Winds trending down, updated gust amounts.

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

* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel restrictions for high-profile 
  vehicles along Interstate 580 and Highway 395.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday
decorations, and trash cans. The best thing to do is prepare
ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on
hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the
event of a power outage.

&&

$$

NVZ001-110600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-221211T0600Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina,
and Schurz
338 PM PST Sat Dec 10 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Gusts 
  near 65 mph possible along Highway 95 between Schurz and 
  Hawthorne.

* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel may be difficult for high-profile 
  vehicles on Highways 6, 95, 338, and 359.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday
decorations, and trash cans. The best thing to do is prepare
ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on
hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the
event of a power outage.

&&

$$

NVZ004-110600-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-221211T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
338 PM PST Sat Dec 10 2022

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. Waves 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone 
  to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until 
  conditions improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/rev
877 
WWUS75 KREV 110250
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
650 PM PST Sat Dec 10 2022

NVZ001-003-110400-
/O.CAN.KREV.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-221211T0600Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-Greater Reno-Carson City-
Minden Area-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina,
Schurz, Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, and Virginia City
650 PM PST Sat Dec 10 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have continued to diminish as colder air moves in,
transitioning rain into snow.

$$

NVZ004-110400-
/O.CAN.KREV.LW.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-221211T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
650 PM PST Sat Dec 10 2022

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds on Pyramid Lake have fallen below advisory criteria as
precipitation begins to transition to snow.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/rev

The office that day

Everything else NWS Reno, NV issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 9, 1:11 PM PSTLake Wind AdvisoryREVChurchill, Lyon, Pershing, Washoe30 hr
Dec 9, 1:11 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryREVDouglas, Lyon, Mineral, Storey, Washoe45 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.