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Wind Advisory 6, NWS Reno, NV

April 3, 20226 counties in Nevada; 4 counties in California

NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Apr 3, 2022, 3:54 AM PDT for 6 counties in Nevada; 4 counties in California. It took effect at Apr 4, 2022, 9:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 13 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 3, 2022, 3:54 AM PDT (10:54 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 4, 2022, 9:00 AM PDT
Expired
Apr 4, 2022, 10:00 PM PDT
In force
13 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

Counties Lassen County, CA, Modoc County, CA, Plumas County, CA, Sierra County, CA, Churchill County, NV, Douglas County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Pershing County, NV, Storey County, NV, Washoe County, NV

The radar

The Reno radar (KRGX), 36 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:59 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

Oakland, CA (KOAK), launched 00:00Z, 10.9 hours before the alert went out and 329 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, Oakland, CA at 00:00Z on 2022-04-03Temperature 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 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Oakland, CA at 00:00Z on 2022-04-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -81 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
2330 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
12 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-81 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-49 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

957 
WWUS75 KREV 031054
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
354 AM PDT Sun Apr 3 2022

CAZ070-NVZ005-041200-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0006.220404T1800Z-220405T0300Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, 
Empire, and Gerlach
354 AM PDT Sun Apr 3 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 50-60 mph expected.
  Wind prone areas could see gusts as high 65 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may reduce visibility. High-
  profile vehicles will be at risk, especially along north-south 
  roadways. Turbulence can also be expected for aviation 
  interests.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture 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.

&&

$$

CAZ071-041200-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0006.220404T1800Z-220405T0300Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, Westwood, 
Sierraville, and Loyalton
354 AM PDT Sun Apr 3 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. Wind prone locations may see gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gusts are expected along and
  east of US-395 in Lassen County. Anticipate potential travel 
  restrictions for high profile vehicles and check with CalTrans 
  for the latest information. Turbulence can also be expected for 
  aviation interests.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture 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.

&&

$$

NVZ003-041200-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0006.220404T1800Z-220405T0300Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, 
and Virginia City
354 AM PDT Sun Apr 3 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. Wind prone locations could see gusts up to 65 mph. 

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gusts are expected along the
  Sierra Front, including the US-395/I-580 corridor. Anticipate
  potential travel restrictions for high-profile vehicles and
  check with NDOT for the latest information. Turbulence can also
  be expected for aviation interests.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture 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.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-041200-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0013.220404T1800Z-220405T0300Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
354 AM PDT Sun Apr 3 2022

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
LAKE TAHOE...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. Waves 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Tahoe.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-041200-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0013.220404T1800Z-220405T0300Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
354 AM PDT Sun Apr 3 2022

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
PYRAMID LAKE...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected. Waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Monday.

* 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
4 follow-up statements
725 
WWUS75 KREV 032047
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
147 PM PDT Sun Apr 3 2022

NVZ004-050500-
/O.CAN.KREV.LW.Y.0013.220404T1800Z-220405T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KREV.WI.Y.0006.220404T1800Z-220405T0500Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
147 PM PDT Sun Apr 3 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM PDT MONDAY...
...THIS REPLACES THE LAKE WIND ADVISORY THAT WAS IN EFFECT FOR 
PYRAMID LAKE...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
  Hazardous boating conditions with waves of 2 to 4 on Pyramid 
  Lake.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 10 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  High-profile vehicles could be blown over. Blowing dust will
  reduce visibility. Small vessels will be prone to capsizing and
  should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may reduce visibility,
  especially downwind of dry lake beds/sinks. High-profile
  vehicles will be at risk, especially along north-south 
  roadways. Turbulence can also be expected for aviation 
  interests.

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. Consider postponing boating
activities on Pyramid lake until conditions improve.

&&

$$

CAZ071-050500-
/O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0006.220404T1600Z-220405T0500Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, Westwood, 
Sierraville, and Loyalton
147 PM PDT Sun Apr 3 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 10 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts as high as 55 mph
  expected. Wind prone areas may see wind gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 10 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  High-profile vehicles could be blown over. Blowing dust may
  reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may reduce visibility,
  especially downwind of dry lake beds/sinks. High-profile
  vehicles will be at risk, especially along north-south 
  roadways. Turbulence can also be expected for aviation 
  interests.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ070-NVZ005-050500-
/O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0006.220404T1600Z-220405T0500Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, 
Empire, and Gerlach
147 PM PDT Sun Apr 3 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 10 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph. Wind prone
  areas could see isolated gusts as high as 70 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 10 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  High-profile vehicles could be blown over. Blowing dust may
  reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may reduce visibility,
  especially downwind of dry lake beds/sinks. High-profile 
  vehicles will be at risk, especially along north- south 
  roadways. Turbulence can also be expected for aviation 
  interests.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ003-050500-
/O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0006.220404T1800Z-220405T0500Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, 
and Virginia City
147 PM PDT Sun Apr 3 2022

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
  Wind prone areas could see gusts in excess of 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 10 PM PDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gusts are expected along the
  Sierra Front, including the US-395/I-580 corridor. Anticipate
  potential travel restrictions for high-profile vehicles and
  check with NDOT for the latest information. Turbulence can also
  be expected for aviation interests.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-050500-
/O.EXT.KREV.LW.Y.0013.220404T1800Z-220405T0500Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
147 PM PDT Sun Apr 3 2022

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM PDT
MONDAY FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected. Waves 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 10 PM PDT Monday.

* 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
646 
WWUS75 KREV 040005
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
505 PM PDT Sun Apr 3 2022

CAZ071-050015-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0006.220404T1600Z-220405T0500Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, Westwood, 
Sierraville, and Loyalton
505 PM PDT Sun Apr 3 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 10 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts as high as 55 mph 
  expected. Wind prone areas may see wind gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 10 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. High-profile vehicles could be blown over. Blowing 
  dust may reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may reduce visibility, 
  especially downwind of dry lake beds/sinks. High-profile 
  vehicles will be at risk, especially along north-south 
  roadways. Turbulence can also be expected for aviation 
  interests.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ070-NVZ005-050015-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0006.220404T1600Z-220405T0500Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, 
Empire, and Gerlach
505 PM PDT Sun Apr 3 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 10 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph. Wind 
  prone areas could see isolated gusts as high as 70 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 10 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. High-profile vehicles could be blown over. Blowing 
  dust may reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may reduce visibility,
  especially downwind of dry lake beds/sinks. High-profile
  vehicles will be at risk, especially along north-south 
  roadways. Turbulence can also be expected for aviation 
  interests.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ003-004-050015-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0006.220404T1800Z-220405T0500Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, 
Virginia City, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, 
and Imlay
505 PM PDT Sun Apr 3 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
  Wind prone areas could see gusts in excess of 60 mph. Hazardous
  boating conditions with waves of 2 to 4 feet on Pyramid Lake. 

* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area and Western Nevada
  Basin and Range.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 10 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  High-profile vehicles could be blown over. Blowing dust will
  reduce visibility. Small vessels will be prone to capsizing and
  should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gusts are expected along 
  the Sierra Front, including the US-395/I-580 corridor. 
  Anticipate potential travel restrictions for high-profile 
  vehicles and check with NDOT for the latest information. 
  Turbulence can also be expected for aviation interests.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-050015-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0013.220404T1800Z-220405T0500Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
505 PM PDT Sun Apr 3 2022

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM PDT
MONDAY FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected. Waves 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 10 PM PDT Monday.

* 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
534 
WWUS75 KREV 040910
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
210 AM PDT Mon Apr 4 2022

CAZ071-050500-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0006.220404T1600Z-220405T0500Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, Westwood, 
Sierraville, and Loyalton
210 AM PDT Mon Apr 4 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts as high as 55 mph 
  expected. Wind prone areas may see wind gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 10 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. High-profile vehicles could be blown over. Blowing 
  dust may reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may reduce visibility, 
  especially downwind of dry lake beds/sinks. High-profile 
  vehicles will be at risk, especially along north-south 
  roadways. Turbulence can also be expected for aviation 
  interests.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ070-NVZ005-050500-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0006.220404T1600Z-220405T0500Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, 
Empire, and Gerlach
210 AM PDT Mon Apr 4 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts as high as 60 mph. 
  Wind prone areas could see isolated gusts as high as 70 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 10 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. High-profile vehicles could be blown over. Blowing 
  dust may reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may reduce visibility, 
  especially downwind of dry lake beds/sinks. High-profile 
  vehicles will be at risk, especially along north-south 
  roadways. Turbulence can also be expected for aviation 
  interests.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ003-004-050500-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0006.220404T1800Z-220405T0500Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, 
Virginia City, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, 
and Imlay
210 AM PDT Mon Apr 4 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. Wind prone areas could see gusts in excess of 60 mph. 
  Hazardous boating conditions with waves of 2 to 4 feet on 
  Pyramid Lake.

* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area and Western 
  Nevada Basin and Range.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 10 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. High-profile vehicles could be blown over. Blowing 
  dust will reduce visibility. Small vessels will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gusts are expected along 
  the Sierra Front, including the US-395/I-580 corridor. 
  Anticipate potential travel restrictions for high-profile 
  vehicles and check with NDOT for the latest information. 
  Turbulence can also be expected for aviation interests.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-050500-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0013.220404T1800Z-220405T0500Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
210 AM PDT Mon Apr 4 2022

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph 
  expected. Waves 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 10 PM PDT 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
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
231 PM PDT Mon Apr 4 2022

CAZ071-050500-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-220405T0500Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, Westwood, 
Sierraville, and Loyalton
231 PM PDT Mon Apr 4 2022

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts as high as 45 mph
  expected. Wind prone areas may see wind gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 10 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. High-profile vehicles could be blown over. Blowing 
  dust may reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may reduce visibility, 
  especially downwind of dry lake beds/sinks. High-profile 
  vehicles will be at risk, especially along north-south 
  roadways. Turbulence can also be expected for aviation 
  interests.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ070-NVZ005-050500-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-220405T0500Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, 
Empire, and Gerlach
231 PM PDT Mon Apr 4 2022

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts as high as 45 mph
  expected. Wind prone areas may see wind gusts up to 55 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 10 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. High-profile vehicles could be blown over. Blowing 
  dust may reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may reduce visibility, 
  especially downwind of dry lake beds/sinks. High-profile 
  vehicles will be at risk, especially along north-south 
  roadways. Turbulence can also be expected for aviation 
  interests.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ003-004-050500-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-220405T0500Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, 
Virginia City, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, 
and Imlay
231 PM PDT Mon Apr 4 2022

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

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
  Wind prone areas could see gusts in excess of 55 mph. Hazardous
  boating conditions with waves of 2 to 4 feet on Pyramid Lake.

* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area and Western 
  Nevada Basin and Range.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 10 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. High-profile vehicles could be blown over. Blowing 
  dust will reduce visibility. Small vessels will be prone to 
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions 
  improve.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gusts are expected along 
  the Sierra Front, including the US-395/I-580 corridor. 
  Anticipate potential travel restrictions for high-profile 
  vehicles and check with NDOT for the latest information. 
  Turbulence can also be expected for aviation interests.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-050500-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220405T0500Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
231 PM PDT Mon Apr 4 2022

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph 
  expected. Waves 1 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 10 PM PDT 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

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Reno, NV wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Apr 3, 3:15 AM PDT, 39 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 3, 3:15 AM PDT, 39 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Reno NV
315 AM PDT Sun Apr 3 2022

.SYNOPSIS...

Weak low pressure will increase breezes this afternoon, with
stronger winds expected Monday as low pressure moves into the
Pacific Northwest. Above normal temperatures will rise to well
above normal late this coming week. Other than a few light rain
showers over far northeastern California Monday, dry conditions
are expected through this coming week.

&&

.SHORT TERM...Through Tuesday Morning...

A calm and mainly clear morning out there. The first short-wave
trough that will affect our area today is nosing into Washington
and northern Oregon early this morning. This short-wave trough
will pass over Oregon and Idaho today, turning our surface winds
around from the west this afternoon and bringing some mid-and
high-level clouds across eastern California and western Nevada.
Wind speeds and gusts have continued a downward trend for this
afternoon. We're likely not looking at more than gusts on the
order of 20-30 mph with locally higher gusts to 35 mph regionwide.

Monday, an upper low will move from the Pacific Northwest across
the northern Intermountain West. While this is happening, a long-
wave ridge will build poleward into California. The effect of this
pattern will be a tightening of the height gradient over much of
the area, especially north of I-80. Winds look much more
significant Monday than this afternoon. We have hoisted a Wind
Advisory for Surprise Valley-Northern Washoe County, Lassen-
Eastern Plumas- Eastern Sierra Counties, and the Greater Reno-
Carson City-Minden Area from 11 AM to 8 PM Monday. NBM guidance
has stayed pretty steady over the past few runs, indicating a
30-50% chance of gusts over 45 mph near and south of I-80,
increasing to 60-85% north of I-80 across northeast California and
northwest Nevada. Well north of I-80, there is even a 35-50%
chance of wind gusts peaking over 55 mph Monday afternoon and
evening. Lake conditions will become unsafe Monday afternoon,
therefore a Lake Wind Advisory was issued for Lake Tahoe and
Pyramid Lake from 11 AM to 8 PM Monday. Travel for high-profile
vehicles is likely to be troublesome, especially in wind-prone
areas, as gusts reach 45-60 mph at times. Finally, blowing dust is
a good bet downwind of northeast California and Basin sinks/dry
lake beds as sustained winds reach 15-25 mph for many areas.

In addition to the wind risk, some spotty showers are also
possible across northeastern California and northwestern Nevada
Monday morning and afternoon.

-Johnston/Snyder

.LONG TERM...Tuesday through next weekend...

The main story in the long term will be the rapid increase in
temperatures for the end of the week driven by a strong ridge of
high pressure building rapidly over the west coast.

Temperatures on Tuesday will be a few degrees above normal
increasing to 15-20+ degrees above normal by Thursday and Friday.
This will put daytime highs in the low 70s in Sierra valleys and low
to mid 80s in western Nevada valleys. This will again bring
potential to break Reno daily record high temperatures on Thursday
and Friday, currently 85 and 82, respectively. Very warm
temperatures will be short lived with a system moving through the
Pacific Northwest over the weekend pushing temperatures back to near
normal for next weekend along with increased breezes.

Long range projections do show the potential for a fast-moving
spring storm that could bring some snow back to the region early
the following week. -Zach

&&

.AVIATION...

VFR conditions today with increasing mid- and high-level clouds
this afternoon through Monday as a cold front moves through
Oregon. Winds will increase this afternoon with gusts to around
25-30 kts, mainly in Northwest NV. Winds will continue to increase
on Monday when when gusts could reach 35-45 kts, mainly north of
I-80. Expect periods of LLWS and turbulence down wind of the
Sierra this afternoon through Monday. -Zach

&&

.REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
NV...Lake Wind Advisory from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Monday for Pyramid
     Lake in NVZ004.

     Wind Advisory from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Monday NVZ003.

     Wind Advisory from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Monday NVZ005.

     Lake Wind Advisory from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Monday for Lake Tahoe
     in NVZ002.

CA...Wind Advisory from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Monday CAZ071.

     Wind Advisory from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Monday CAZ070.

     Lake Wind Advisory from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Monday for Lake Tahoe
     in CAZ072.

&&

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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 3, 3:54 AM PDTLake Wind AdvisoryREVChurchill, Douglas, Lyon, Pershing, Washoe42 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.