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Wind Advisory 15, NWS Reno, NV

April 16, 20237 counties in Nevada; 5 counties in California

NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Apr 16, 2023, 1:58 PM PDT for 7 counties in Nevada; 5 counties in California. It took effect at Apr 17, 2023, 1:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 22 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 16, 2023, 1:58 PM PDT (20:58 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 17, 2023, 1:00 PM PDT
Expired
Apr 18, 2023, 11:00 AM PDT
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

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

The radar

The Reno radar (KRGX), 10 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:02 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, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 117 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Reno, NV at 12:00Z on 2023-04-16Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Reno, NV at 12:00Z on 2023-04-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 51 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
2682 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
40 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
51 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
199 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

095 
WWUS75 KREV 162058
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
158 PM PDT Sun Apr 16 2023

CAZ070-NVZ005-172245-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0015.230417T2000Z-230418T1500Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-230417T0300Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, 
Empire, and Gerlach
158 PM PDT Sun Apr 16 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 8 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* CHANGES...New Wind Advisory for Monday and Tuesday.

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory today, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph
  with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Wind Advisory for Monday and
  Tuesday, southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to
  55 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 8 PM PDT this 
  evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 1 PM Monday to 8 AM 
  PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-172245-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0015.230417T2000Z-230418T0600Z/
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-230417T0300Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
158 PM PDT Sun Apr 16 2023

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 11 PM PDT MONDAY...

* CHANGES...New wind advisory for Monday.

* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory today, west winds 20 to 25 mph
  with gusts up to 45 mph. Waves 1 to 3 feet. For the Wind
  Advisory for Monday, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 
  55 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, until 8 PM PDT this 
  evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 1 PM to 11 PM PDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High profile vehicles may have difficulty
  along I-80, US-50, and US-95. Areas of blowing dust may bring
  localized visibility reductions.

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-NVZ002-172245-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0029.230417T2000Z-230418T1500Z/
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-230417T0300Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
158 PM PDT Sun Apr 16 2023

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR LAKE TAHOE...
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 8 AM PDT
TUESDAY FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* CHANGES...New Lake Wind Advisory for Monday and Tuesday.

* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory today, southwest winds 15 to
  20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Waves 1 to 3 feet. For the Lake
  Wind Advisory Monday and Tuesday, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph
  with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Waves 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Tahoe.

* WHEN...For the first Lake Wind Advisory, until 8 PM PDT this 
  evening. For the second Lake Wind Advisory, from 1 PM Monday 
  to 8 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Breezy west winds will continue through
  Wednesday.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ071-NVZ003-172245-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0015.230417T2000Z-230418T1500Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Reno-
Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, Westwood, 
Sierraville, Loyalton, Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, 
and Virginia City
158 PM PDT Sun Apr 16 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 8 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected. Wind prone locations may see gusts to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area and Lassen-
  Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 8 AM 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...High profile vehicles may have difficulty
  along I-80, I-580, and US-395.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ073-NVZ001-172245-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0015.230417T2000Z-230418T1800Z/
Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, 
Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, 
and Schurz
158 PM PDT Sun Apr 16 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 11 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected. Wind prone locations along US-395 and US-95 may see
  gusts to 65 mph. Gusts up to 100 mph for Sierra ridgelines.

* WHERE...Mono County and Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 11 AM 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...High profile vehicles may have difficulty
  along US-395 and US-95. Areas of blowing dust may bring 
  localized visibility reductions.

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/rev
5 follow-up statements
395 
WWUS75 KREV 170259
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
759 PM PDT Sun Apr 16 2023

CAZ070-NVZ005-180300-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-230417T0300Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0015.230417T2000Z-230418T1500Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, 
Empire, and Gerlach
759 PM PDT Sun Apr 16 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 8 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* CHANGES...Expiring Sunday's Wind Advisory. 

* WHAT...For Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning, southwest 
  to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 8 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-180300-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-230417T0300Z/
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0015.230417T2000Z-230418T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
759 PM PDT Sun Apr 16 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 11 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* CHANGES...Expiring Sunday's Lake Wind Advisory. 

* WHAT...For Monday afternoon and evening, southwest to west winds 
  20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Wave heights 2 to
  4 feet on Pyramid Lake.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 11 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing
  and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be difficult for high profile
  vehicles Monday afternoon and evening along I-80, US-50, and 
  US-95. Areas of blowing dust may bring localized visibility 
  reductions.

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-NVZ002-180300-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-230417T0300Z/
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0029.230417T2000Z-230418T1500Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
759 PM PDT Sun Apr 16 2023

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 8 AM
PDT TUESDAY FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* CHANGES...Expiring Sunday's Lake Wind Advisory. 

* WHAT...For Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning, southwest
  winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Wave
  heights 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 8 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Breezy west winds will continue through
  Wednesday.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ071-NVZ003-180300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0015.230417T2000Z-230418T1500Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Reno-
Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, Westwood, 
Sierraville, Loyalton, Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, 
and Virginia City
759 PM PDT Sun Apr 16 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 8 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...For Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning, southwest
  to west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. 
  Wind prone locations may see gusts to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties and 
  Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 8 AM 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...Travel will be difficult for high profile
  vehicles Monday afternoon and evening along I-80, I-580, and
  US-395. 

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.

&&

$$

CAZ073-NVZ001-180300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0015.230417T2000Z-230418T1800Z/
Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, 
Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, 
and Schurz
759 PM PDT Sun Apr 16 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 11 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...For Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning, southwest 
  winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Wind prone 
  locations along US-395 and US-95 may see gusts to 65 mph. Gusts 
  up to 100 mph for Sierra ridgelines.

* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties and Mono County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 11 AM 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...Travel will be difficult for high profile
  vehicles Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning along US-395
  and US-95. 

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/rev
770 
WWUS75 KREV 180246
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
746 PM PDT Mon Apr 17 2023

CAZ070-071-NVZ003-005-181500-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-230418T1500Z/
Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-
Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, 
Portola, Susanville, Westwood, Sierraville, Loyalton, Sparks, 
Verdi, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Empire, and Gerlach
746 PM PDT Mon Apr 17 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Wind
  prone locations could see gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, 
  Surprise Valley California, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden 
  Area and Northern Washoe County.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be difficult for high profile
  vehicles along US-395, I-80, and I-580 with areas of blowing
  dust possible. 

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

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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-180600-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-230418T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
746 PM PDT Mon Apr 17 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* CHANGES...None.

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

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

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be difficult for high profile
  vehicles along I-80, US-50, and US- 95. Areas of blowing dust 
  may bring localized visibility reductions.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ073-NVZ001-181800-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-230418T1800Z/
Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, 
Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, 
and Schurz
746 PM PDT Mon Apr 17 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Wind
  prone areas may see gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties and Mono County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM 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...Travel will be difficult for high profile
  vehicles along US-395 and US-95. Localized areas of blowing dust
  are possible.

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-NVZ002-181500-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-230418T1500Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
746 PM PDT Mon Apr 17 2023

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT TUESDAY
FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. 
  Waves 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Breezy west winds will continue through 
  Wednesday.

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
605 
WWUS75 KREV 180539
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1039 PM PDT Mon Apr 17 2023

NVZ004-180645-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-230418T0600Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
1039 PM PDT Mon Apr 17 2023

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

Wind have decreased this evening and will remain below advisory 
levels into the morning. 

$$

CAZ070-071-NVZ003-005-181500-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-230418T1500Z/
Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-
Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, 
Portola, Susanville, Westwood, Sierraville, Loyalton, Sparks, 
Verdi, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Empire, and Gerlach
1039 PM PDT Mon Apr 17 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Wind 
  prone locations could see gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, 
  Surprise Valley California, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden 
  Area and Northern Washoe County.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be difficult for high profile 
  vehicles along US-395, I-80, and I-580 with areas of blowing 
  dust possible.

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

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.

&&

$$

CAZ073-NVZ001-181800-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-230418T1800Z/
Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, 
Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, 
and Schurz
1039 PM PDT Mon Apr 17 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Wind 
  prone areas may see gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties and Mono County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM 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...Travel will be difficult for high profile 
  vehicles along US-395 and US-95. Localized areas of blowing 
  dust are possible.

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-NVZ002-181500-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-230418T1500Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
1039 PM PDT Mon Apr 17 2023

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT TUESDAY
FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. 
  Waves 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Breezy west winds will continue through 
  Wednesday.

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
010 
WWUS75 KREV 181458
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
758 AM PDT Tue Apr 18 2023

CAZ070-071-NVZ003-005-181600-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-230418T1500Z/
Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-
Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell, 
Portola, Susanville, Westwood, Sierraville, Loyalton, Sparks, 
Verdi, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Empire, and Gerlach
758 AM PDT Tue Apr 18 2023

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

Winds have decreased below criteria and model guidance shows a
continued decreasing trend. Therefore, this wind advisory will be
allowed to expire. Breezy winds, however, will continue through 
Wednesday.

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-181600-
/O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-230418T1500Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
758 AM PDT Tue Apr 18 2023

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING FOR
LAKE TAHOE...

Winds have decreased below criteria and model guidance shows a
continued decreasing trend. Therefore, this wind advisory will be
allowed to expire. Breezy wind, however, will continue through 
Wednesday.

$$

CAZ073-NVZ001-181800-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-230418T1800Z/
Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, 
Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, 
and Schurz
758 AM PDT Tue Apr 18 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Wind 
  prone areas may see gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties and Mono County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM 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...Breezy winds will continue through
  Wednesday.

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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/rev
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WWUS75 KREV 181750
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1050 AM PDT Tue Apr 18 2023

CAZ073-NVZ001-181900-
/O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-230418T1800Z/
Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining, 
Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, 
and Schurz
1050 AM PDT Tue Apr 18 2023

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

Winds have remained below criteria with model guidance showing a 
continued downward trend. Therefore, this wind advisory will be 
allowed to expire. Breezy northwesterly winds will continue 
through Wednesday as well.

$$

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 16, 2:31 AM PDT, 11 hours 27 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 16, 2:31 AM PDT, 11 hours 27 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Reno NV
231 AM PDT Sun Apr 16 2023

.SYNOPSIS...

Warmer and drier weather briefly returns this afternoon. The
above average temperatures will accelerate snowmelt that will
result in increased flows across area creeks, streams, and rivers.
These conditions could create minor flooding issues for a few
areas. A pattern change is in store on Monday, leading to cooler
and windier conditions along with snow showers, mainly in the
Sierra.

&&

.DISCUSSION...

A negatively tilted trough will be swinging by later today, pushing
the ridge that's been over us for the past few days out to the east.
This system will just graze by to the north over Oregon, bringing
only gusty winds to our region. Gusts will generally be 45-50 mph in
northern Washoe/Surprise Valley, 60-70 mph along Sierra ridges, and
40 mph across western NV. Temperatures will also start to slip today
as the system to the north will be dragging in cooler air into the
region.

Heading into Monday, a deeper trough right behind the first looks to
extend further south over Nevada, bringing more gusty winds and snow
showers. The line of snow is likely to move in Monday afternoon
across northeast CA and sweep southeast down into western NV Tuesday
morning. Snow showers may continue into Tuesday afternoon for higher
elevations, though any remaining showers will be light. The bulk of
the snowfall will be around the Tahoe Basin, with little to no
accumulation across western NV. Snow amounts of 7-10" along the
Sierra crest on the west side of the Tahoe Basin, 1-6" below
8000', and up to 4" above 6000' in northeast CA. Winds will once
again be strong and gusty out of the southwest on Monday with a
50+ kt 700 mb jet dipping south over the Sierra. Gusts along
Sierra ridges could reach as high as 100 mph, with Sierra valleys
and western NV gusting to 40-45 mph.

Temperatures will continue to drop Monday and bottom out on Tuesday
before slowly bouncing back up throughout the second half of the
upcoming week. Wednesday and Thursday morning's low temperatures are
also worth noting, as below freezing temperatures return once again,
even for lower valleys. In addition, you may want to turn off
irrigation and protect exposed pipes, along with any new sensitive
vegetation. Keep those Winter jackets out for just a little longer!

Looking ahead, an additional shortwave is expected to move through
Wednesday, but this time very little precip is anticipated. Current
ensembles show a low chance (around 20%) of getting 1" of snow along
the Sierra and NE CA. However, there may be light at the end of the
tunnel this week. Ensemble clusters are in indicating a ridge
building back in, just in time for next weekend.

-Justin

&&

.AVIATION...

Cold front approaching the region will bring increasing winds today
into Monday along with a period of snow in the Sierra. FL100 winds
around 40 kts today will increase to 50+ kts Monday afternoon and
Evening. Surface winds today will gust up to 30 kts at local
terminals increasing to 35 kts on Monday. Expect turbulence and
LLWS in the lee of the Sierra through Monday.

A band of snow is expected to move into the Sierra along the cold
front on Monday evening with decreasing CIG/VIS in the Sierra and
very light showers in western Nevada. 1-2" of accumulating snow
is possible Monday night for KTRK/KTVL. -Zach

&&

.HYDROLOGY...

* Warmer weather today will continue to increase snowmelt and
  streamflows. The highest flows are likely to be this morning
  through Monday morning, following a diurnal melt cycle.
  Locations further downstream along mainstem rivers may peak
  overnight, depending on how long it takes the water to flow
  downstream.

* This weekend our biggest concerns are creeks and streams draining
  snow covered terrain below about 7000 feet, but we can not rule
  out some minor mainstem flooding on the Susan River, Forks of the
  Carson, or the East Walker River Below Bridgeport. Creeks that
  brought impacts this past week are likely to cause impacts again,
  and potentially reach higher levels, especially by late Sunday.
  High flows are expected on rivers and streams throughout the
  region.

* Cooler conditions next week will slow snowmelt, but we may be
  adding some precip to the lower level pack, which may keep flows
  high. In addition, 5-10" of snow are expected in the upper
  elevations in the northern Sierra, not what we really need at
  this point in the season. -Dawn

&&

.REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
NV...Flood Watch through Monday morning NVZ001>003.

     Wind Advisory from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM PDT this evening
     NVZ005.

     Lake Wind Advisory from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM PDT this
     evening for Lake Tahoe in NVZ002.

     Lake Wind Advisory from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM PDT this
     evening for Pyramid Lake in NVZ004.

CA...Flood Watch through Monday morning CAZ070>072.

     Wind Advisory from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM PDT this evening
     CAZ070.

     Lake Wind Advisory from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM PDT this
     evening for Lake Tahoe in CAZ072.

&&

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 16, 1:58 PM PDTLake Wind AdvisoryREVDouglas, 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.