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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Reno, NV
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.
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
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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 1:11 PM PST | Lake Wind Advisory | REV | Churchill, Lyon, Pershing, Washoe | 30 hr |
| Dec 9, 1:11 PM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | REV | Douglas, Lyon, Mineral, Storey, Washoe | 45 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.