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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Reno, NV

January 13, 2023Lyon County, Mineral County, Nevada

NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Jan 13, 2023, 4:57 AM PST for Lyon County, Mineral County, Nevada. It took effect at Jan 13, 2023, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 13, 2023, 4:57 AM PST (12:57 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 13, 2023, 10:00 AM PST
Expired
Jan 13, 2023, 7:00 PM PST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

Counties Lyon County, NV, Mineral County, NV

The radar

The Reno radar (KRGX), 122 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:57 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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, 1.0 hours before the alert went out and 103 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 2023-01-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Reno, NV at 12:00Z on 2023-01-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 107 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1211 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
62 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
107 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
154 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

835 
WWUS75 KREV 131257
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
457 AM PST Fri Jan 13 2023

NVZ001-140300-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0002.230113T1800Z-230114T0300Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina,
and Schurz
457 AM PST Fri Jan 13 2023

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph 
         expected.

* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 25% chance of locally stronger
  wind gusts 60+ mph along US-95 near Walker Lake. Travel may be
  dangerous for high profile vehicles along US-95. Monitor NDOT 
  for any potential travel restrictions. 

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-NVZ002-140000-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0004.230113T1800Z-230114T0000Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
457 AM PST Fri Jan 13 2023

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
PST THIS AFTERNOON FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected. Waves 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 PM PST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-140300-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0004.230113T1800Z-230114T0300Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
457 AM PST Fri Jan 13 2023

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

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. Waves 3 to 5 feet.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/rev
2 follow-up statements
803 
WWUS75 KREV 132119
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
119 PM PST Fri Jan 13 2023

NVZ004-140300-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0005.230114T1800Z-230115T0000Z/
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230114T0300Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
119 PM PST Fri Jan 13 2023

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE...
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY
FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

* WHAT...For this evening, south winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up
  to 30 mph. Waves 1 to 2 feet. For Saturday, southeast winds 15 
  to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. Waves 1 to 3 feet.

* WHERE...Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...For the first Lake Wind Advisory, until 7 PM PST this 
  evening. For the second Lake Wind Advisory, from 10 AM to 4 PM 
  PST Saturday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-140300-
/O.EXT.KREV.LW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230114T0300Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
119 PM PST Fri Jan 13 2023

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING
FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. Waves 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NVZ001-140300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230114T0300Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina,
and Schurz
119 PM PST Fri Jan 13 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING
FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 55 mph.

* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 25% chance of locally stronger 
  wind gusts 60+ mph along US-95 near Walker Lake. Travel may be 
  dangerous for high profile vehicles along US-95. Monitor NDOT 
  for any potential travel restrictions.

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
003 
WWUS75 KREV 140012 AAA
NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Reno NV
412 PM PST Fri Jan 13 2023

NVZ004-150000-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230114T0300Z/
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0005.230114T1800Z-230115T0000Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, 
Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay
412 PM PST Fri Jan 13 2023

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE...
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM PST
SATURDAY FOR PYRAMID LAKE...

* WHAT...For this evening, south winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts 
  up to 30 mph. Waves 1 to 2 feet. For Saturday, southeast winds 
  15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. Waves 1 to 3 
  feet.

* WHERE...Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...For the first Lake Wind Advisory, until 7 PM PST this 
  evening. For the second Lake Wind Advisory, from 10 AM to 4 PM 
  PST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NVZ001-140300-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230114T0300Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina,
and Schurz
412 PM PST Fri Jan 13 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 55 mph.

* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 25% chance of locally stronger 
  wind gusts 60+ mph along US-95 near Walker Lake. Travel may be 
  dangerous for high profile vehicles along US-95. Monitor NDOT 
  for any potential travel restrictions.

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-NVZ002-140300-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230114T0300Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, 
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
412 PM PST Fri Jan 13 2023

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected. Waves 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 13, 4:57 AM PSTLake Wind AdvisoryREVChurchill, Douglas, Lyon, Pershing, Washoe14 hr
Jan 13, 1:19 PM PSTLake Wind AdvisoryREVChurchill, Lyon, Pershing, Washoe28 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.