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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Elko, NV

March 1, 2024Nye County, Nevada

NWS Elko, NV issued this high wind warning at Mar 1, 2024, 1:55 AM PST for Nye County, Nevada. It took effect at Mar 2, 2024, 4:00 AM PST. It was in force for 10 hr. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 1, 2024, 1:55 AM PST (09:55 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 2, 2024, 4:00 AM PST
Expired
Mar 2, 2024, 2:09 PM PST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Elko, NV

County Nye County, NV

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 2, 8:30 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6519 N Mercury, NVFrom 0830 to 1045 PST the Decon Underground Disposal weather station measured wind gusts in excess of 58 mph. The peak wind gust measured during this time was 65 mph, which occurred at 1030 PST.
Mar 2, 10:30 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6016 N Mercury, NVAt 1030 the Station 28 weather station recorded a wind gust of 60 mph. Gusts aoa 58 mph occured intermittently through 145 pm.
Mar 2, 1:53 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 793 Sw Mercury, NVDRA ASOS had a 79 mph gust at 1353LT. Gusts aoa 58 mph began at 953 am and ended at 353 pm.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Las Vegas, NV (KVEF), launched 00:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 203 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 2024-03-01Temperature 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 2024-03-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 33 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
3103 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
31 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
33 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
98 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

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881 
WWUS75 KLKN 010955
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
155 AM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

NVZ040-020100-
/O.UPG.KLKN.HW.A.0003.240302T1600Z-240303T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KLKN.HW.W.0003.240302T1600Z-240303T0600Z/
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240302T1600Z/
Northwestern Nye County-
Including the cities of Manhattan, Round Mountain, and Tonopah
155 AM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph
  with gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, south
  winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Northwestern Nye County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 10 PM PST 
  Saturday. For the Wind Advisory, until 8 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

NVZ041-020100-
/O.UPG.KLKN.HW.A.0003.240302T1600Z-240303T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KLKN.HW.W.0003.240302T1600Z-240303T0600Z/
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0009.240301T1800Z-240302T1600Z/
Northeastern Nye County-
Including the cities of Blue Eagle Ranch and Duckwater
155 AM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 AM PST SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph
  with gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, south 
  winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Northeastern Nye County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 10 PM PST 
  Saturday. For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 8 
  AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

NVZ030-036-038-020100-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240302T0600Z/
Humboldt County-Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County-
Southwest Elko County-
Including the cities of Golconda, Winnemucca, Valmy, Dufferena, 
Argenta, Battle Mountain, Crescent Valley, Beowawe, Dunphy, 
Emigrant Pass, Palisade, Elko, Ryndon, Jiggs, Lamoille, Lee, 
South Fork, and Spring Creek
155 AM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Humboldt County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NVZ031-034-011200-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240301T1200Z/
Northern Elko County-Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range-
Including the cities of Midas, Gibbs Ranch, Charleston, Jarbidge,
Mountain City, Owyhee, and Tuscarora
155 AM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Northern Elko County and Ruby Mountains and East 
  Humboldt Range.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NVZ035-037-039-020100-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240302T1200Z/
White Pine County-
Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County-
South Central Elko County-
Including the cities of Ely, Ely Airport, Lund, Preston, Ruth, 
Cherry Creek, McGill, Eureka, Pinto Summit, Grass Valley, 
Hickison Summit, Diamond Valley, Eureka Airport, Garden Pass, 
Ruby Lake, and Oasis
155 AM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...White Pine County.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NVZ033-020100-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0009.240301T1800Z-240302T1200Z/
Southeastern Elko County-
Including the city of West Wendover
155 AM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 AM PST SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southeastern Elko County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 4 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

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/lkn
6 follow-up statements
768 
WWUS75 KLKN 011211
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
411 AM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

NVZ031-034-011315-
/O.EXP.KLKN.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240301T1200Z/
Northern Elko County-Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range-
Including the cities of Midas, Gibbs Ranch, Charleston, Jarbidge,
Mountain City, Owyhee, and Tuscarora
411 AM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds will continue to remain strong across portions of northern
Elko county and the Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range. The
advisory is being replaced by the winter storm and blizzard 
warnings, which are in effect until 10PM Saturday. Please see
RNOWSWLKN for more details.

$$

NVZ040-020315-
/O.CON.KLKN.HW.W.0003.240302T1600Z-240303T0600Z/
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240302T1600Z/
Northwestern Nye County-
Including the cities of Manhattan, Round Mountain, and Tonopah
411 AM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, south 
  winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Northwestern Nye County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 10 PM PST 
  Saturday. For the Wind Advisory, until 8 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

NVZ041-020315-
/O.CON.KLKN.HW.W.0003.240302T1600Z-240303T0600Z/
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0009.240301T1800Z-240302T1600Z/
Northeastern Nye County-
Including the cities of Blue Eagle Ranch and Duckwater
411 AM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 AM PST SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 10 PM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 75 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, south 
  winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Northeastern Nye County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 10 PM PST 
  Saturday. For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 8 
  AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

NVZ030-036-038-020315-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240302T0600Z/
Humboldt County-Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County-
Southwest Elko County-
Including the cities of Golconda, Winnemucca, Valmy, Dufferena, 
Argenta, Battle Mountain, Crescent Valley, Beowawe, Dunphy, 
Emigrant Pass, Palisade, Elko, Ryndon, Jiggs, Lamoille, Lee, 
South Fork, and Spring Creek
411 AM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

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

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Humboldt County, Northern Lander County and Northern 
  Eureka County and Southwest Elko County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NVZ035-037-039-020315-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240302T1200Z/
White Pine County-
Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County-
South Central Elko County-
Including the cities of Ely, Ely Airport, Lund, Preston, Ruth, 
Cherry Creek, McGill, Eureka, Pinto Summit, Grass Valley, 
Hickison Summit, Diamond Valley, Eureka Airport, Garden Pass, 
Ruby Lake, and Oasis
411 AM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...White Pine County, Southern Lander County and Southern 
  Eureka County and South Central Elko County.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NVZ033-020315-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0009.240301T1800Z-240302T1200Z/
Southeastern Elko County-
Including the city of West Wendover
411 AM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southeastern Elko County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

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/lkn
028 
WWUS75 KLKN 012203
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
203 PM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

NVZ040-021200-
/O.CAN.KLKN.HW.W.0003.240302T1600Z-240303T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KLKN.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240302T1200Z/
Northwestern Nye County-
Including the cities of Manhattan, Round Mountain, and Tonopah
203 PM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Northwestern Nye County.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind impacts will continue Saturday with
  details now in a Winter Storm Warning issued for northwestern
  Nye county.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NVZ041-021315-
/O.EXT.KLKN.HW.W.0003.240302T1200Z-240303T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KLKN.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240302T1200Z/
Northeastern Nye County-
Including the cities of Blue Eagle Ranch and Duckwater
203 PM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 35 to 45 mph
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Wind gusts above 6500 feet up
  to 75 mph. For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with
  gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Northeastern Nye County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST 
  Saturday. For the Wind Advisory, until 4 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

NVZ030-036-038-020600-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240302T0600Z/
Humboldt County-Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County-
Southwest Elko County-
Including the cities of Golconda, Winnemucca, Valmy, Dufferena, 
Argenta, Battle Mountain, Crescent Valley, Beowawe, Dunphy, 
Emigrant Pass, Palisade, Elko, Ryndon, Jiggs, Lamoille, Lee, 
South Fork, and Spring Creek
203 PM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Humboldt County, Northern Lander County and Northern 
  Eureka County and Southwest Elko County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few
  power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NVZ033-035-037-039-021200-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240302T1200Z/
Southeastern Elko County-White Pine County-
Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County-
South Central Elko County-
Including the cities of West Wendover, Ely, Ely Airport, Lund, 
Preston, Ruth, Cherry Creek, McGill, Eureka, Pinto Summit, 
Grass Valley, Hickison Summit, Diamond Valley, Eureka Airport, 
Garden Pass, Ruby Lake, and Oasis
203 PM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southeastern Elko County, White Pine County, Southern 
  Lander County and Southern Eureka County and South Central 
  Elko County.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

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/lkn
968 
WWUS75 KLKN 020544
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
944 PM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

NVZ030-036-038-020645-
/O.EXP.KLKN.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240302T0600Z/
Humboldt County-Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County-
Southwest Elko County-
Including the cities of Golconda, Winnemucca, Valmy, Dufferena, 
Argenta, Battle Mountain, Crescent Valley, Beowawe, Dunphy, 
Emigrant Pass, Palisade, Elko, Ryndon, Jiggs, Lamoille, Lee, 
South Fork, and Spring Creek
944 PM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

While technically the Wind Advisory for these areas expire at 10 
PM this evening, it is due to some housekeeping on our end. Winds 
will remain elevated, gusting as high as 45 mph below 6000 feet 
with gusts as high as 60 mph above 6000 feet. These details are 
reflected in the Winter Weather Advisory for the area. Please see 
that product for additional snow and wind impacts. 

$$

NVZ041-022045-
/O.CON.KLKN.HW.W.0003.240302T1200Z-240303T0600Z/
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240302T1200Z/
Northeastern Nye County-
Including the cities of Blue Eagle Ranch and Duckwater
944 PM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 45 mph
  with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, south 
  winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Northeastern Nye County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST 
  Saturday. For the Wind Advisory, until 4 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

NVZ033-035-037-039-040-021200-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240302T1200Z/
Southeastern Elko County-White Pine County-
Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County-
South Central Elko County-Northwestern Nye County-
Including the cities of West Wendover, Ely, Ely Airport, Lund, 
Preston, Ruth, Cherry Creek, McGill, Eureka, Pinto Summit, 
Grass Valley, Hickison Summit, Diamond Valley, Eureka Airport, 
Garden Pass, Ruby Lake, Oasis, Manhattan, Round Mountain, 
and Tonopah
944 PM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southeastern Elko County, White Pine County, Southern 
  Lander County and Southern Eureka County, South Central Elko 
  County and Northwestern Nye County.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

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/lkn
744 
WWUS75 KLKN 021003
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
203 AM PST Sat Mar 2 2024

NVZ041-030115-
/O.CON.KLKN.HW.W.0003.240302T1200Z-240303T0600Z/
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240302T1200Z/
Northeastern Nye County-
Including the cities of Blue Eagle Ranch and Duckwater
203 AM PST Sat Mar 2 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southwest winds 30 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, south 
  winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Northeastern Nye County.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 4 AM to 10 PM PST 
  Saturday. For the Wind Advisory, until 4 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

NVZ033-035-037-039-040-021200-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240302T1200Z/
Southeastern Elko County-White Pine County-
Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County-
South Central Elko County-Northwestern Nye County-
Including the cities of West Wendover, Ely, Ely Airport, Lund, 
Preston, Ruth, Cherry Creek, McGill, Eureka, Pinto Summit, 
Grass Valley, Hickison Summit, Diamond Valley, Eureka Airport, 
Garden Pass, Ruby Lake, Oasis, Manhattan, Round Mountain, 
and Tonopah
203 AM PST Sat Mar 2 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Southeastern Elko County, White Pine County, Southern 
  Lander County and Southern Eureka County, South Central Elko 
  County and Northwestern Nye County.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

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/lkn
614 
WWUS75 KLKN 021141
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
341 AM PST Sat Mar 2 2024

NVZ041-030245-
/O.EXP.KLKN.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240302T1200Z/
/O.CON.KLKN.HW.W.0003.240302T1200Z-240303T0600Z/
Northeastern Nye County-
Including the cities of Blue Eagle Ranch and Duckwater
341 AM PST Sat Mar 2 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northeastern Nye County.

* WHEN...Through 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property 
  and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

NVZ033-035-037-039-040-021245-
/O.EXP.KLKN.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240302T1200Z/
Southeastern Elko County-White Pine County-
Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County-
South Central Elko County-Northwestern Nye County-
Including the cities of West Wendover, Ely, Ely Airport, Lund, 
Preston, Ruth, Cherry Creek, McGill, Eureka, Pinto Summit, 
Grass Valley, Hickison Summit, Diamond Valley, Eureka Airport, 
Garden Pass, Ruby Lake, Oasis, Manhattan, Round Mountain, 
and Tonopah
341 AM PST Sat Mar 2 2024

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Winds will continue to remain strong today and is being replaced
by other products. Winds southwest to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts
55 mph through today. Please see RNOWSWLKN for additional 
details.

$$

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331 
WWUS75 KLKN 022209
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
209 PM PST Sat Mar 2 2024

NVZ041-022315-
/O.CAN.KLKN.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240303T0600Z/
Northeastern Nye County-
Including the cities of Blue Eagle Ranch and Duckwater
209 PM PST Sat Mar 2 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Gusty winds continue across northeastern Nye county but have
fallen below warning and even wind advisory criteria. Therefore,
the high wind warning was cancelled as damaging winds are no
longer expected.

$$

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What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Elko, NV wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Feb 29, 7:20 PM PST, 6 hours 35 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 29, 7:20 PM PST, 6 hours 35 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Elko NV
720 PM PST Thu Feb 29 2024

.SYNOPSIS...Breezy to windy conditions continue over Nevada this
evening, with some hazy skies due to blowing dust. Gusty winds
and snow over the coming days will create challenging travel
conditions at times, with blowing and drifting of snow expected
Saturday into Sunday.

&&

.UPDATE...Strong winds across northern NV produced blowing dust in
the afternoon and early evening hours. Winds are weakening at this
time which is resulting in less blowing dust, and increasing
visibilities to impacted areas. Hazy conditions are expected to
continue well into the evening hours, however visibilities below
one mile are no longer expected. As such, the dust advisory that
was in effect for Humboldt, northern Lander, northern Eureka and
portions of northern and western Elko counties has been allowed to
expire at 7pm this evening.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 1238 PM PST Thu Feb 29 2024/

SYNOPSIS...Very windy conditions continues over Nevada this
afternoon followed by winter weather over the weekend and into the
next week. This system is expected to impact the area with high
winds, heavy snowfall, and much cooler temperatures. Travel will
be affected across much of the region.

SHORT TERM...Tonight through Friday

High wind conditions continue into the overnight hours across the
region with chances of precipitation making its way over northern
Nevada. Chances of rain/snow at 30-70% is expected overnight into
Friday, starting in Humboldt county at 50-70%, shifting east
towards northern Elko County, then the chances are expected to
propagate uniformly between 40-60% across all of northern Nevada
and into norther Eureka and Lander Counties.

High winds overnight causing the potential of blowing dust with
speeds at 30-40 mph in higher elevations with gusts as high as
45-50 mph for Humboldt County, western Nye County, and Lander
County. Eureka County, Elko County, and White Pine County are
expecting wind speeds of 20-30 mph with gusts as high as 45 mph,
potentially stronger at higher elevations and mountains tops.
Western Nye county expected to have wind speeds of 15-25 mph with
gusts as high as 30 mph.

LONG TERM...Saturday through next Thursday

Saturday, the upper level trough that is bringing the winter
weather will settle over the state, bringing in chances for heavy
snow and gusty winds. Chances for rain/snow is expected to reach
up to 70-90% across central and northern Nevada in the first half
of Saturday and slowly diminish down to 50-60% by the evening
hours. Snow levels throughout Saturday are expected to drop below
4000 feet, down to 3000 feet in the afternoon, however there is
potential for rain/wet snow as high temperatures are expected to
reach above freezing in the 40s. Overnight lows expected to drop
into the teens to 20s making all precipitation fall as snow.
Snowfall is likely to range 1-3 inches in the valleys and 3-5
inches at higher elevations and passes across Humboldt County and
Northern Nye County. Lander and Eureka counties could see between
3-6 inches for valleys and 5-10 inches at higher elevations and
passes. Elko County and White Pine County likely to see between
3-7 inches of snow for valley areas and 7-11 inches at higher
elevations and passes. Mountain areas, including Wheeler Peak and
Ruby Mountains expected to see between 10-18 inches of snowfall.
High winds over Saturday expected to continue with speeds of 20-30
mph with gusts as high as 45 mph for central and northern Nevada
with the exception of Northern Nye and White Pine Counties, which
is expected to see sustained winds of 30-45 mph with gusts as high
as 50-70 mph.

Sunday will see more winter weather but the upper level trough
begins to head eastward, making the weather a little less milder.
Westerly winds still expected to be breezy but in the ranges of
15-20 mph with higher elevations reaching as high as 35 mph. Gusts
expected to reach between 20-30 mph in lower elevations and 35-40
mph at higher elevations. Chances for precipitation expected to be
between 30-60% in the morning hours and dissipate quickly to below
20% across the region during the day with some lingering showers.
Temperatures expected to be much cooler from the passing cold
front with highs only in the 20s to 30s and lows potentially
reaching single digits to teens.

Monday and Tuesday expected to have a break from the active
weather as a slight ridge builds up behind the trough. Winds
expected to be light with temperatures still cold as highs
expected to remain in the 20s to 30s Monday, but gradually warm
back into the 30s to 40s Tuesday. Lows Monday still expected to be
in the single digits to teens, but reach into the teens to 20s by
Tuesday.

Wednesday and Thursday, models are showing another upper level
trough moving south over the southwestern U.S. bringing in
another round of breezy winds, precipitation, and cooler
temperatures. High temperatures expected to reach in the 30s to
40s (50s for N. Nye County) Wednesday, however, the passing front
will make highs back down into the 30s to 40s Thursday. Lows both
days expected to be in the teens to 20s. Chances of precipitation
returns to the region with a 20-35% chance across the region,
however the values for these days could change as there is low
confidence on the location of the low pressure system.

AVIATION...S-SW winds of sustained 20-25 kts with gusty winds of
30 kts or greater expected at all terminals. The high winds are
expected at all terminals over the next 24 hour period. Blowing
dust will be a concern across the region. Precipitations
associated with this weather system is expected to reach the
northern terminals in the late afternoon to overnight hours
starting at KWMC and moving east towards KEKO early next morning.
Rain will change over to snow overnight at the northern terminals.

&&

.LKN Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
High Wind Warning until 10 PM PST this evening Humboldt County.

Wind Advisory until 10 PM PST Friday Humboldt County.

Winter Weather Advisory from 10 PM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday
Humboldt County...Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka
County...Southwest Elko County.

Wind Advisory until 4 AM PST Friday Northern Elko County...Ruby
Mountains and East Humboldt Range.

Winter Storm Warning from 4 AM Friday to 4 PM PST Saturday
Northern Elko County.

Wind Advisory from 10 AM Friday to 4 AM PST Saturday
Southeastern Elko County.

Winter Weather Advisory from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Saturday
Southeastern Elko County.

Winter Storm Warning from 4 AM Friday to 4 AM PST Saturday Ruby
Mountains and East Humboldt Range.

Blizzard Warning from 4 AM to 10 PM PST Saturday Ruby Mountains
and East Humboldt Range...White Pine County.

Wind Advisory until 4 AM PST Saturday White Pine County.

Wind Advisory until 10 PM PST Friday Northern Lander County and
Northern Eureka County...Southwest Elko County.

Wind Advisory until 4 AM PST Saturday South Central Elko
County...Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County.

Winter Storm Warning from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Saturday South
Central Elko County...Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka
County.

Wind Advisory until 8 AM PST Saturday Northwestern Nye County.

High Wind Watch from Saturday morning through Saturday evening
Northeastern Nye County...Northwestern Nye County.

Wind Advisory from 10 AM Friday to 8 AM PST Saturday
Northeastern Nye County.

&&

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In the hours before

Local storm report, Feb 29, 8:23 PM PST, 5 hours 32 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Elko NV
823 PM PST Thu Feb 29 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0637 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 4 S Lamance Creek Snote 41.45N 117.62W
02/29/2024  M78 MPH          Humboldt           NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station MORN2 Morey Creek RAWS
            Station Elevation: 5500 ft.

0138 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 13 WNW Kings River Vall 41.80N 118.45W
02/29/2024  M70 MPH          Humboldt           NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station TEXN2 Texas Springs RAWS
            Station Elevation: 6162 ft.

0643 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 13 ESE Buckskin Lower S 41.68N 117.31W
02/29/2024  M70 MPH          Humboldt           NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station MPVN2 Martin Creek Station
            Elevation: 6438 ft.

0341 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 8 E Jarbidge            41.88N 115.26W
02/29/2024  M68 MPH          Elko               NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station POCN2 Pole Creek RAWS
            Station Elevation: 8501 ft.

0538 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 7 WSW Summit Lake Snote 41.44N 119.11W
02/29/2024  M65 MPH          Humboldt           NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station DRYN2 Dry Canyon RAWS
            Station Elevation: 4979 ft.

0347 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 11 ESE Kings River Vall 41.65N 118.04W
02/29/2024  M63 MPH          Humboldt           NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station DBLN2 Double H Station
            Elevation: 6379 ft.

0257 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 6 SW Winnemucca         40.90N 117.80W
02/29/2024  M59 MPH          Humboldt           NV   ASOS

            ASOS station KWMC Winnemucca Airport ASOS
            Station Elevation: 4303 ft.

0411 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 2 ENE Wheeler Peak Snot 39.02N 114.27W
02/29/2024  M58 MPH          White Pine         NV   Mesonet

            Mesonet station MTHN2 Mather RAWS Station
            Elevation: 9268 ft.

&&

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive.