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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Elko, NV

December 28, 2024Eureka County, Humboldt County, Lander County, Nevada

NWS Elko, NV issued this wind advisory at Dec 28, 2024, 2:16 AM PST for Eureka County, Humboldt County, Lander County, Nevada. It took effect at Dec 28, 2024, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for 21 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 28, 2024, 2:16 AM PST (10:16 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 28, 2024, 10:00 PM PST
Expired
Dec 29, 2024, 7:00 PM PST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Elko, NV

Counties Eureka County, NV, Humboldt County, NV, Lander County, NV

The radar

The Elko radar (KLRX), 44 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:16 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 00:00Z, 10.3 hours before the alert went out and 132 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 00:00Z on 2024-12-28Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2024-12-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 251 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
1397 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
84 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
251 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
318 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

377 
WWUS75 KLKN 281016
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
216 AM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

NVZ030-290115-
/O.NEW.KLKN.WI.Y.0021.241229T0600Z-241230T0000Z/
Humboldt-
Including the cities of Winnemucca, Golconda, Dufferena, and
Valmy
216 AM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Humboldt County.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NVZ036-037-290115-
/O.NEW.KLKN.WI.Y.0021.241229T1500Z-241230T0300Z/
Northern Lander and Northern Eureka-Southern Lander and Southern
Eureka-
Including the cities of Eureka, Hickison Summit, Crescent Valley,
Battle Mountain, Palisade, Garden Pass, Pinto Summit, Emigrant
Pass, Eureka Airport, Argenta, Beowawe, Diamond Valley, Dunphy,
and Grass Valley
216 AM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Lander and Northern Eureka and Southern Lander 
  and Southern Eureka Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Bongard
5 follow-up statements
915 
WWUS75 KLKN 282106
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
106 PM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

NVZ030-290515-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0021.241229T0600Z-241230T0000Z/
Humboldt-
Including the cities of Winnemucca, Dufferena, Golconda, and
Valmy
106 PM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM 
PST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Humboldt County.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NVZ036-037-290515-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0021.241229T1500Z-241230T0300Z/
Northern Lander and Northern Eureka-Southern Lander and Southern
Eureka-
Including the cities of Grass Valley, Hickison Summit, Diamond
Valley, Eureka Airport, Garden Pass, Crescent Valley, Argenta,
Dunphy, Eureka, Pinto Summit, Palisade, Emigrant Pass, Battle
Mountain, and Beowawe
106 PM PST Sat Dec 28 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM PST SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northern Lander and Northern Eureka and Southern Lander 
  and Southern Eureka Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM PST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

86
987 
WWUS75 KLKN 291011
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
211 AM PST Sun Dec 29 2024

NVZ030-300000-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-241230T0000Z/
Humboldt-
Including the cities of Dufferena, Valmy, Winnemucca, and
Golconda
211 AM PST Sun Dec 29 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Humboldt County.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NVZ036-037-300300-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0021.241229T1500Z-241230T0300Z/
Northern Lander and Northern Eureka-Southern Lander and Southern
Eureka-
Including the cities of Palisade, Battle Mountain, Pinto Summit,
Hickison Summit, Garden Pass, Eureka, Eureka Airport, Crescent
Valley, Emigrant Pass, Diamond Valley, Dunphy, Beowawe, Argenta,
and Grass Valley
211 AM PST Sun Dec 29 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Northern Lander and Northern Eureka and Southern Lander 
  and Southern Eureka Counties.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Bongard
412 
WWUS75 KLKN 292045
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
1245 PM PST Sun Dec 29 2024

NVZ030-300000-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-241230T0000Z/
Humboldt-
Including the cities of Valmy, Winnemucca, Golconda, and
Dufferena
1245 PM PST Sun Dec 29 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Humboldt County.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NVZ036-037-300300-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-241230T0300Z/
Northern Lander and Northern Eureka-Southern Lander and Southern
Eureka-
Including the cities of Palisade, Grass Valley, Emigrant Pass,
Beowawe, Argenta, Diamond Valley, Hickison Summit, Eureka
Airport, Eureka, Crescent Valley, Pinto Summit, Dunphy, Garden
Pass, and Battle Mountain
1245 PM PST Sun Dec 29 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Northern Lander and Northern Eureka and Southern Lander 
  and Southern Eureka Counties.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

86
461 
WWUS75 KLKN 292354
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
354 PM PST Sun Dec 29 2024

NVZ030-300100-
/O.EXP.KLKN.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-241230T0000Z/
Humboldt-
Including the cities of Golconda, Valmy, Dufferena, and
Winnemucca
354 PM PST Sun Dec 29 2024

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds have subsided below advisory levels, and are expected to 
continue to weaken this evening. The wind advisory is expiring on 
time at 4PM.

$$

NVZ036-037-300300-
/O.CON.KLKN.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-241230T0300Z/
Northern Lander and Northern Eureka-Southern Lander and Southern
Eureka-
Including the cities of Palisade, Crescent Valley, Eureka
Airport, Beowawe, Eureka, Battle Mountain, Emigrant Pass, Garden
Pass, Dunphy, Pinto Summit, Argenta, Hickison Summit, Diamond
Valley, and Grass Valley
354 PM PST Sun Dec 29 2024

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Lander and Northern Eureka and Southern Lander 
  and Southern Eureka Counties.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

96
136 
WWUS75 KLKN 300246
NPWLKN

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
646 PM PST Sun Dec 29 2024

NVZ036-037-300400-
/O.EXP.KLKN.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-241230T0300Z/
Northern Lander and Northern Eureka-Southern Lander and Southern
Eureka-
Including the cities of Palisade, Crescent Valley, Eureka
Airport, Beowawe, Eureka, Battle Mountain, Emigrant Pass, Garden
Pass, Dunphy, Pinto Summit, Argenta, Hickison Summit, Diamond
Valley, and Grass Valley
646 PM PST Sun Dec 29 2024

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Winds have subsided below advisory levels, and are expected to 
continue to weaken the remainder of this evening and overnight. The 
wind advisory is expiring on time at 7PM.

$$

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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.