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Wind Advisory 19, NWS Las Vegas, NV

April 18, 2022Mohave County, Arizona; Inyo County, San Bernardino County, California; Clark County, Nye County, Nevada

NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this wind advisory at Apr 18, 2022, 12:36 AM MST for Mohave County, Arizona; Inyo County, San Bernardino County, California; Clark County, Nye County, Nevada. It took effect at Apr 18, 2022, 12:00 PM MST. It was in force for 33 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 18, 2022, 12:36 AM MST (07:36 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 18, 2022, 12:00 PM MST
Expired
Apr 19, 2022, 9:00 PM MST
In force
33 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 07:37 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

Las Vegas, NV (KVEF), launched 00:00Z, 7.6 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Las Vegas, NV at 00:00Z on 2022-04-18Temperature 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, Las Vegas, NV at 00:00Z on 2022-04-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 61 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
4375 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
20 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
61 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
175 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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576 
WWUS75 KVEF 180736
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1236 AM PDT Mon Apr 18 2022

CAZ521>524-182200-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0019.220419T1600Z-220420T0400Z/
White Mountains of Inyo County-Death Valley National Park-
Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-
Including Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, 
Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, 
Mountain Pass, and Mitchell Caverns
1236 AM PDT Mon Apr 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...White Mountains of Inyo County, Death Valley National 
  Park, Western Mojave Desert and Eastern Mojave Desert. This
  includes Barstow and Baker.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM PDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Beware of sudden crosswinds and reductions
  in visibility due to blowing dust on I-15 between Barstow and 
  Baker.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ519-520-182200-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0019.220418T1900Z-220420T0400Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley-
Including Aspendell, Whitney Portal, Bishop, Independence, 
Lone Pine, and Olancha
1236 AM PDT Mon Apr 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. Gusts in the Sierra mid and upper slopes may exceed 65
  mph. 

* WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes and Owens Valley.

* WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM PDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Beware of sudden crosswinds on US-395 as
  well as pockets of blowing dust reducing visibility..

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AZZ036-NVZ016-017-019>022-182200-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0019.220419T1600Z-220420T0400Z/
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Northeast Clark County-
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Spring Mountains-
Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley-Southern Clark County-
Including Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Mesquite, 
Overton, Moapa, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, 
Amargosa Valley, The Town Of Mt Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, 
Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Hoover Dam, 
Laughlin, Primm, Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari
1236 AM PDT Mon Apr 18 2022 /1236 AM MST Mon Apr 18 2022/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM PDT /9 AM MST/ TO 9 PM PDT
/9 PM MST/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected. A few gusts to near 60 mph possible near Red Rock
  Canyon. 

* WHERE...Most of Clark and southern Nye counties in southern
  Nevada, as well as the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This
  includes the Las Vegas metro area. 

* WHEN...From 9 AM PDT /9 AM MST/ to 9 PM PDT /9 PM MST/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Dangerous boating conditions expected on Lake Mead and Lake 
  Mohave.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-182200-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0019.220419T1600Z-220420T0400Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, 
Mt Trumbull, Western Grand Canyon, Kingman, Golden Valley, 
Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, and Yucca
1236 AM MST Mon Apr 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northwest Plateau and Northwest Deserts of Mohave County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Areas of blowing dust may result in pockets of low visibility.

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
5 follow-up statements
394 
WWUS75 KVEF 182144
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
244 PM PDT Mon Apr 18 2022

CAZ521>524-191100-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0019.220419T1600Z-220420T0400Z/
White Mountains of Inyo County-Death Valley National Park-
Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-
Including Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, 
Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, 
Mountain Pass, and Mitchell Caverns
244 PM PDT Mon Apr 18 2022

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...White Mountains of Inyo County, Death Valley National 
  Park, Western Mojave Desert and Eastern Mojave Desert. This 
  includes Barstow and Baker.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM PDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Beware of sudden crosswinds and 
  reductions in visibility due to blowing dust on I-15 between 
  Barstow and Baker.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ519-520-191100-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-220420T0400Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley-
Including Aspendell, Whitney Portal, Bishop, Independence, 
Lone Pine, and Olancha
244 PM PDT Mon Apr 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. Gusts in the Sierra mid and upper slopes may exceed 
  65 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes and Owens Valley.

* WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM PDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Beware of sudden crosswinds on US-395 as 
  well as pockets of blowing dust reducing visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AZZ036-NVZ016-017-019>022-191100-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0019.220419T1600Z-220420T0400Z/
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Northeast Clark County-
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Spring Mountains-
Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley-Southern Clark County-
Including Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Mesquite, 
Overton, Moapa, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, 
Amargosa Valley, The Town Of Mt Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, 
Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Hoover Dam, 
Laughlin, Primm, Searchlight, and Cal-Nev-Ari
244 PM PDT Mon Apr 18 2022 /244 PM MST Mon Apr 18 2022/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM PDT /9 AM MST/ TO
9 PM PDT /9 PM MST/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. A few gusts to near 60 mph possible near Red Rock 
  Canyon.

* WHERE...Most of Clark and southern Nye counties in southern 
  Nevada, as well as the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. 
  This includes the Las Vegas metro area.

* WHEN...From 9 AM PDT /9 AM MST/ to 9 PM PDT /9 PM MST/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Dangerous boating conditions expected on Lake Mead and 
  Lake Mohave.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-191100-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0019.220419T1600Z-220420T0400Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, 
Mt Trumbull, Western Grand Canyon, Kingman, Golden Valley, 
Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, and Yucca
244 PM MST Mon Apr 18 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM MST
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northwest Plateau and Northwest Deserts of Mohave 
  County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Areas of blowing dust may result in pockets of low 
  visibility.

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
232 
WWUS75 KVEF 190955
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
255 AM PDT Tue Apr 19 2022

CAZ519-191600-
/O.UPG.KVEF.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-220420T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KVEF.HW.W.0005.220419T0955Z-220420T0000Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-
Including Aspendell and Whitney Portal
255 AM PDT Tue Apr 19 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts over 70 mph possible,
  especially for elevations above 9000 feet. Gusts of 60-70 mph
  possible between 7000 and 9000 feet. 

* WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging wind gusts could blow down trees and power
  lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult for
  any roadways in high elevation areas of the Sierra. Any
  recreation taking place will be significantly impacted by these
  wind gusts. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High elevation wind gust observations early
  this morning have exceeded 70 mph near ridgetops close to
  Mammoth and similar winds are possible for ridgetops down to the
  Mount Whitney Summit today. Some of these winds may reach down
  to 7000 feet at times as well.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ019-191600-
/O.UPG.KVEF.WI.Y.0019.220419T1600Z-220420T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KVEF.HW.W.0005.220419T0955Z-220420T0400Z/
Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-
Including The Town Of Mt Charleston and Red Rock Canyon
255 AM PDT Tue Apr 19 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts over 70 mph.

* WHERE...Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will likely blow down trees and damage
  power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will
  be dangerous, especially for any high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts at Angel Peak have already
  gusted early this morning above 70 mph. This potential will
  continue through this afternoon. Wind gusts over 70 mph are
  expected mostly for elevations above 9000 feet, but gusts over
  60 mph could be possible as low as Red Rock Canyon. 

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. Recreation is highly discouraged as these wind gusts 
could be very dangerous to anyone outdoors. 

&&

$$

CAZ521>524-191600-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0019.220419T1600Z-220420T0400Z/
White Mountains of Inyo County-Death Valley National Park-
Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-
Including Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, 
Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, 
Mountain Pass, and Mitchell Caverns
255 AM PDT Tue Apr 19 2022

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected. Wind gusts could exceed 60 mph in higher elevations of
  the White Mountains.

* WHERE...White Mountains of Inyo County, Death Valley National 
  Park, Western Mojave Desert and Eastern Mojave Desert. This 
  includes Barstow and Baker.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM PDT today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Periods of blowing dust could reduce visibility and become a 
  hazard to travelers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Beware of sudden crosswinds and reductions
  in visibility due to blowing dust on Interstate 15 between
  Barstow and Baker. Also State Road 127 through Death Valley
  could see reductions in visibility due to blowing dust. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AZZ036-NVZ016-017-020>022-191600-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0019.220419T1600Z-220420T0400Z/
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Northeast Clark County-
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Las Vegas Valley-
Southern Clark County-
Including Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Mesquite, 
Overton, Moapa, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, 
Amargosa Valley, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, 
Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, Searchlight, 
and Cal-Nev-Ari
255 AM PDT Tue Apr 19 2022 /255 AM MST Tue Apr 19 2022/

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected. A few gusts around 60 mph possible near Red Rock 
  Canyon.

* WHERE...Most of Clark and southern Nye counties in southern 
  Nevada, as well as the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. 
  This includes the Las Vegas metro area.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Dangerous boating conditions expected on Lake Mead and Lake
  Mohave due to high wave activity.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the highest wind gusts are expected
  to be occuring above 5000 feet, a few gusts could reach Red Rock
  Canyon and Mountain Springs with gusts over 60 mph at times.
  Areas on the west side of the Las Vegas Valley like Summerlin
  and Mountains Edge will likely see higher wind gusts compared to
  the rest of the Valley but should stay at or below the 50 mph
  range. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ520-191600-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-220420T0400Z/
Owens Valley-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha
255 AM PDT Tue Apr 19 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Owens Valley including the Highway 395 corridor.

* WHEN...through 9 PM PDT tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Beware of sudden crosswinds on Highway 395
  resulting in high profile vehicle blowovers, as well as pockets
  of blowing dust reducing visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-191600-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0019.220419T1600Z-220420T0400Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, 
Mt Trumbull, Western Grand Canyon, Kingman, Golden Valley, 
Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, and Yucca
255 AM MST Tue Apr 19 2022

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

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

* WHERE...Northwest Plateau and Northwest Deserts of Mohave 
  County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Areas of blowing dust may result in pockets of low visibility,
  especially near Red Lake dry lake bed.

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
727 
WWUS75 KVEF 191556
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
856 AM PDT Tue Apr 19 2022

CAZ519-200000-
/O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220420T0000Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-
Including Aspendell and Whitney Portal
856 AM PDT Tue Apr 19 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts over 70 mph 
  possible, especially for elevations above 9000 feet. Gusts of 
  60-70 mph possible between 7000 and 9000 feet.

* WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging wind gusts could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult 
  for any roadways in high elevation areas of the Sierra. Any 
  recreation taking place will be significantly impacted by 
  these wind gusts.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High elevation wind gust observations 
  early this morning have exceeded 70 mph near ridgetops close 
  to Mammoth and similar winds are possible for ridgetops down 
  to the Mount Whitney Summit today. Some of these winds may 
  reach down to 7000 feet at times as well.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

NVZ019-200400-
/O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220420T0400Z/
Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-
Including The Town Of Mt Charleston and Red Rock Canyon
856 AM PDT Tue Apr 19 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts over 70 mph.

* WHERE...Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will likely blow down trees and 
  damage power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. 
  Travel will be dangerous, especially for any high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts at Angel Peak have already 
  gusted early this morning above 70 mph. This potential will 
  continue through this afternoon. Wind gusts over 70 mph are 
  expected mostly for elevations above 9000 feet, but gusts over 
  60 mph could be possible as low as Red Rock Canyon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. Recreation is 
highly discouraged as these wind gusts could be very dangerous to 
anyone outdoors.

&&

$$

CAZ521>524-200400-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0019.220419T1600Z-220420T0400Z/
White Mountains of Inyo County-Death Valley National Park-
Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-
Including Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, 
Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, 
Mountain Pass, and Mitchell Caverns
856 AM PDT Tue Apr 19 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. Wind gusts could exceed 60 mph in higher elevations 
  of the White Mountains.

* WHERE...White Mountains of Inyo County, Death Valley National 
  Park, Western Mojave Desert and Eastern Mojave Desert. This 
  includes Barstow and Baker.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Periods of blowing dust could reduce visibility and 
  become a hazard to travelers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Beware of sudden crosswinds and 
  reductions in visibility due to blowing dust on Interstate 15 
  between Barstow and Baker. Also State Road 127 through Death 
  Valley could see reductions in visibility due to blowing dust.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AZZ036-NVZ016-017-020>022-200400-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0019.220419T1600Z-220420T0400Z/
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Northeast Clark County-
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Las Vegas Valley-
Southern Clark County-
Including Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Mesquite, 
Overton, Moapa, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, 
Amargosa Valley, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, 
Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, Searchlight, 
and Cal-Nev-Ari
856 AM PDT Tue Apr 19 2022 /856 AM MST Tue Apr 19 2022/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT /9 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. A few gusts around 60 mph possible near Red Rock 
  Canyon.

* WHERE...Most of Clark and southern Nye counties in southern 
  Nevada, as well as the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. 
  This includes the Las Vegas metro area.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Dangerous boating conditions expected on Lake Mead and 
  Lake Mohave due to high wave activity.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the highest wind gusts are expected 
  to be occuring above 5000 feet, a few gusts could reach Red 
  Rock Canyon and Mountain Springs with gusts over 60 mph at 
  times. Areas on the west side of the Las Vegas Valley like 
  Summerlin and Mountains Edge will likely see higher wind gusts 
  compared to the rest of the Valley but should stay at or below 
  the 50 mph range.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-200400-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0019.220419T1600Z-220420T0400Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, 
Mt Trumbull, Western Grand Canyon, Kingman, Golden Valley, 
Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, and Yucca
856 AM MST Tue Apr 19 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Northwest Plateau and Northwest Deserts of Mohave 
  County.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Areas of blowing dust may result in pockets of low 
  visibility, especially near Red Lake dry lake bed.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ520-200400-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-220420T0400Z/
Owens Valley-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha
856 AM PDT Tue Apr 19 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Owens Valley including the Highway 395 corridor.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM today.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Beware of sudden crosswinds on Highway 
  395 resulting in high profile vehicle blowovers, as well as 
  pockets of blowing dust reducing visibility.

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
615 
WWUS75 KVEF 192358
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
458 PM PDT Tue Apr 19 2022

CAZ519-200400-
/O.EXT.KVEF.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220420T0400Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-
Including Aspendell and Whitney Portal
458 PM PDT Tue Apr 19 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts of 60 to 70 mph 
  possible between 7000 and 9000 feet.

* WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging wind gusts could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult 
  for any roadways in high elevation areas of the Sierra. Any 
  recreation taking place will be significantly impacted by 
  these wind gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

NVZ019-200400-
/O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220420T0400Z/
Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-
Including The Town Of Mt Charleston and Red Rock Canyon
458 PM PDT Tue Apr 19 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts over 60 mph.

* WHERE...Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will likely blow down trees and 
  damage power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. 
  Travel will be dangerous, especially for any high profile 
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. Recreation is
highly discouraged as these wind gusts could be very dangerous to
anyone outdoors.

&&

$$

CAZ521>524-200400-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-220420T0400Z/
White Mountains of Inyo County-Death Valley National Park-
Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-
Including Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, 
Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, 
Mountain Pass, and Mitchell Caverns
458 PM PDT Tue Apr 19 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. Wind gusts could exceed 60 mph in higher elevations 
  of the White Mountains.

* WHERE...White Mountains of Inyo County, Death Valley National 
  Park, Western Mojave Desert and Eastern Mojave Desert. This 
  includes Barstow and Baker.

* WHEN...Until 9 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. Periods of blowing dust could reduce visibility and 
  become a hazard to travelers.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Beware of sudden crosswinds and 
  reductions in visibility due to blowing dust on Interstate 15 
  between Barstow and Baker. Also State Road 127 through Death 
  Valley could see reductions in visibility due to blowing dust.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AZZ036-NVZ016-017-020>022-200400-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-220420T0400Z/
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Northeast Clark County-
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Las Vegas Valley-
Southern Clark County-
Including Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Mesquite, 
Overton, Moapa, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, 
Amargosa Valley, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, 
Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, Searchlight, 
and Cal-Nev-Ari
458 PM PDT Tue Apr 19 2022 /458 PM MST Tue Apr 19 2022/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT /9 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. A few gusts around 60 mph possible near Red Rock 
  Canyon.

* WHERE...Most of Clark and southern Nye counties in southern 
  Nevada, as well as the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. 
  This includes the Las Vegas metro area.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Dangerous boating conditions expected on Lake Mead and 
  Lake Mohave due to high wave activity.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas on the west side of the Las Vegas
  Valley like Summerlin and Mountains Edge will likely see higher
  wind gusts compared to the rest of the Valley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-200400-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-220420T0400Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, 
Mt Trumbull, Western Grand Canyon, Kingman, Golden Valley, 
Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, and Yucca
458 PM MST Tue Apr 19 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Northwest Plateau and Northwest Deserts of Mohave 
  County.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Areas of blowing dust may result in pockets of low 
  visibility, especially near Red Lake dry lake bed.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ520-200400-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-220420T0400Z/
Owens Valley-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha
458 PM PDT Tue Apr 19 2022

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Owens Valley including the Highway 395 corridor.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM 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...Beware of sudden crosswinds on Highway 
  395 resulting in high profile vehicle blowovers, as well as 
  pockets of blowing dust reducing visibility.

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
345 
WWUS75 KVEF 200347
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
847 PM PDT Tue Apr 19 2022

CAZ519-200500-
/O.EXP.KVEF.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220420T0400Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-
Including Aspendell and Whitney Portal
847 PM PDT Tue Apr 19 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have decreased this evening over most of the southern 
Sierra and speeds will continue to diminish overnight. The High
Wind Warning for the Eastern Sierra Slopes will expire at 9 PM 
PDT this evening.

$$

NVZ019-200500-
/O.EXP.KVEF.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-220420T0400Z/
Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-
Including The Town Of Mt Charleston and Red Rock Canyon
847 PM PDT Tue Apr 19 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have decreased this evening and will continue to diminish 
overnight. The High Wind Warning for the Spring Mountains and Red 
Rock Canyon will expire at 9 PM PDT this evening.

$$

CAZ521>524-200500-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-220420T0400Z/
White Mountains of Inyo County-Death Valley National Park-
Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-
Including Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, 
Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Barstow, Daggett, Fort Irwin, Baker, 
Mountain Pass, and Mitchell Caverns
847 PM PDT Tue Apr 19 2022

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have decreased this evening and will continue to diminish 
overnight. The Wind Advisory for Death Valley National Park and
the northern half of San Bernardino County will expire at 9 PM 
PDT this evening.


$$

AZZ036-NVZ016-017-020>022-200500-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-220420T0400Z/
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Northeast Clark County-
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Las Vegas Valley-
Southern Clark County-
Including Bullhead City, Oatman, Mohave Valley, Mesquite, 
Overton, Moapa, Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, 
Amargosa Valley, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, 
Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Primm, Searchlight, 
and Cal-Nev-Ari
847 PM PDT Tue Apr 19 2022 /847 PM MST Tue Apr 19 2022/

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT /9 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

Winds have decreased this evening and will continue to diminish 
overnight. The Wind Advisory for Clark and southern Nye counties  
and the Lake Mead National Recreation Area will expire at 9 PM 
PDT this evening.


$$

AZZ001-003-200500-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-220420T0400Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-
Including Colorado City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Tuweep, 
Mt Trumbull, Western Grand Canyon, Kingman, Golden Valley, 
Dolan Springs, Valentine, Wikieup, and Yucca
847 PM MST Tue Apr 19 2022

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Winds have decreased this evening and will continue to diminish 
overnight. The Wind Advisory for northwest Arizona will expire at
9 PM PDT this evening.

$$

CAZ520-200500-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-220420T0400Z/
Owens Valley-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, and Olancha
847 PM PDT Tue Apr 19 2022

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have decreased this evening and will continue to diminish 
overnight. The Wind Advisory for the Owens Valley will expire at 
9 PM PDT this evening.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/lasvegas

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 Las Vegas, NV wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Apr 17, 8:44 PM MST, 3 hours 52 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 17, 8:44 PM MST, 3 hours 52 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
844 PM PDT Sun Apr 17 2022

.SYNOPSIS...Warmer conditions are expected through Wednesday as
high pressure attempts to build into the region. Sporadic gusty
winds are expected for much of the week, particularly on Tuesday
and again Thursday and Friday as a stronger weather system moves
though. Some light showers may accompany the gusty conditions
late in the week.

&&

.UPDATE...The closed low off the southwest BC coast will continue to
strengthen through tonight and Monday morning before shifting
eastward across the PacNW Monday night. As this occurs, the high-
amplitude ridge over much of the westerns CONUS will shift east,
across the interior CONUS by Tuesday. This will result in
increased southwest flow and pressure gradients across the
Southwest - bringing yet another bout of winds. Light winds Monday
morning will give way through the afternoon, with breezy west to
southwest winds developing by Monday afternoon across much of the
region. Even as the ridge shifts east through the day Monday, the
enhanced winds during the afternoon will allow Monday to be about
10 degrees above seasonal normal. Forecast looks on track and no
evening updates were needed. &&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued at 1252 PM PDT Sun Apr 17 2022/

.DISCUSSION...through next Sunday.

Gorgeous Easter Sunday in progress. Plenty of sunshine, warm
temperatures and yes, much lighter winds.

Temperatures will warm several more degrees Monday, making tomorrow
the warmest day of the next 7. However, a noticable increase in
southwest winds will seen tomorrow afternoon with gusts approaching
30 mph in the valleys. Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph at the highest
ridges of the Spring Mountains and southern Sierra Nevada.

Winds aloft stay elevated Monday night in response to a trough
moving into the Pacific Northwest. This system will quickly progress
east through the northern Rockies/Great Basin Tuesday ushering in an
onslaught of gusty winds. Model simulations consistent to yesterday
showing strongest belt of southwest winds running from the western
Mojave Desert northeast into Clark and Mohave Counties. Most valley
locations can expect 40-50 mph wind gusts while gusts of 55 to 65
mph possible for Red Rock Canyon and higher elevations. Decide to
hold off on the issuance of wind headlines at this time as some
uncertainty exists on strength and timing of potential downslope
winds in the lee of the southern Sierra and Owens Valley. Trough
passage will be dry with the exception of far northwest Inyo County
where a 20% chance of light showers exists. Blowing dusts, choppy
water on area lakes, difficult travel for hi-profile vehicles and
blowing debris primary impacts.

Area will reside between systems Wednesday but likely staying
breezy. Deeper trough slated to impact the region late week with
persist south-southwest winds ongoing. NBM PoPs indicating
precipitation starting in our far northwest zones Thursday. Area
progresses east-southeast across the remainder of southern Nevada,
southeast California and northwest Arizona Thursday night-Friday
evening. Latest run of the NBM is faster to end precipitation, no
longer showing PoPs in eastern Lincoln and northern Mohave Counties
Saturday. Coolest day will be Friday under thicker cloud cover and
threat of showers. Temperatures quickly rebound back to normal/above
normal next weekend under some north breezes.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...A Fire Weather Watch has been issued from 9 am
PDT/MST to 9 pm PDT/MST Tuesday for far southern Nevada and
northwest Arizona. An incoming storm system will produce a belt of
strong/gusty southwest winds across the area. Those winds along
with relative humidity values below 15% and fuels deemed critical
may lead to rapid spread of any new fire starts.

&&

.AVIATION...For Harry Reid...Light and variable winds,
possibly favoring an easterly direction this afternoon before
another push of south-southwesterly winds comes in at sometime in
the late afternoon or early evening. The majority of models this
morning trended later with the wind shift but a few are still
holding to the 22z shift so confidence is lower in this regard. With
the eventual shift, wind speeds are expected to be around 10 knots
with possible gusts up to 16-18 knots. Winds will be a little
stronger out of the south-southwest on Monday with wind speeds 10-15
knots and gusts up to 25 knots. Expect increasing high clouds
tonight and Monday becoming BKN aoa 20k feet. A FEW clouds around
15k feet are possible.

For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast
California...Typical diurnal type winds this afternoon before winds
increase slightly late in the afternoon or early this evening. Most
sites will have southerly winds at 8-12 knots with the exception of
KDAG where westerly winds around 10-15 knots are expected overnight.
An increase in winds are expected on Monday - generally in the 10-20
knot range with higher gusts. KDAG winds will be southwest-west at
20-25 knots with gusts 30-35 knots. Expected increasing high clouds
tonight and Monday with SCT-BKN generally above 15k feet.

&&

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...Spotters are encouraged to report
any significant weather or impacts according to standard operating
procedures.
&&

UPDATE...Peters
DISCUSSION/FIRE WEATHER...Pierce
AVIATION...Salmen

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
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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.