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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Reno, NV
NWS Reno, NV issued this wind advisory at Nov 12, 2024, 1:42 AM PST for 9 counties in California; 4 counties in Nevada. It took effect at Nov 13, 2024, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 9 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 12, 2024, 1:42 AM PST (09:42 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 13, 2024, 10:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Nov 13, 2024, 7:00 PM PST
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Reno, NV
Counties Alpine County, CA, El Dorado County, CA, Lassen County, CA, Modoc County, CA, Mono County, CA, Nevada County, CA, Placer County, CA, Plumas County, CA, Sierra County, CA, Douglas County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Storey County, NV, Washoe County, NV
The radar
The Reno radar (KRGX), 62 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:42 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, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 164 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1265 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 40 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -218 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -261 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
892 WWUS75 KREV 120942 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 142 AM PST Tue Nov 12 2024 CAZ070>072-NVZ002-005-131100- /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0013.241113T1800Z-241114T0000Z/ Northern Washoe County-Surprise Valley California-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Markleeville, Empire, Sierraville, South Lake Tahoe, Fort Bidwell, Glenbrook, Loyalton, Incline Village, Portola, Susanville, Truckee, Cedarville, Stateline, Westwood, Gerlach, Eagleville, and Tahoe City 142 AM PST Tue Nov 12 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Surprise Valley California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles, especially along Highway 395. 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. Have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ CAZ073-NVZ003-131100- /O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0013.241113T1800Z-241114T0300Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-Mono County- Including the cities of Bridgeport, Virginia City, Coleville, Lee Vining, Mammoth Lakes, Sparks, Verdi, and Gardnerville 142 AM PST Tue Nov 12 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the Davis Fire burn area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. Have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. && $$ NVZ004-131100- /O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0040.241113T1800Z-241114T0300Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Lovelock, Imlay, Nixon, Fallon, Silver Springs, and Fernley 142 AM PST Tue Nov 12 2024 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST WEDNESDAY FOR PYRAMID LAKE... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and waves 2 to 4 feet for Pyramid Lake. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Wednesday. * 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. && $$ WH
3 follow-up statements
738 WWUS75 KREV 122125 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 125 PM PST Tue Nov 12 2024 CAZ070>072-NVZ002-005-132300- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0013.241113T1800Z-241114T0000Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- Including the cities of Tahoe City, Stateline, Glenbrook, Portola, Empire, South Lake Tahoe, Eagleville, Markleeville, Fort Bidwell, Susanville, Westwood, Incline Village, Loyalton, Cedarville, Sierraville, Truckee, and Gerlach 125 PM PST Tue Nov 12 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Southwest winds over Lake Tahoe 25 to 35 mph gusting up to 55 mph and waves 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Surprise Valley California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ073-NVZ003-132300- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0013.241113T1800Z-241114T0300Z/ Mono County-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Coleville, Bridgeport, Verdi, Lee Vining, Mammoth Lakes, Gardnerville, Virginia City, and Sparks 125 PM PST Tue Nov 12 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the Davis Fire burn area. 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. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NVZ004-132300- /O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0040.241113T1800Z-241114T0300Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Fallon, Nixon, Silver Springs, Lovelock, Imlay, and Fernley 125 PM PST Tue Nov 12 2024 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST WEDNESDAY FOR PYRAMID LAKE... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and waves 1 to 4 feet for Pyramid Lake. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$ JC
058 WWUS75 KREV 132326 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 326 PM PST Wed Nov 13 2024 CAZ070>072-NVZ002-005-140300- /O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-241114T0300Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Fort Bidwell, Cedarville, Portola, Eagleville, Loyalton, Truckee, Gerlach, Incline Village, Markleeville, Empire, Sierraville, Glenbrook, South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Stateline, Susanville, and Westwood 326 PM PST Wed Nov 13 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Southwest winds over Lake Tahoe 25 to 30 mph gusting up to 35 mph and waves 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Surprise Valley California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, and Northern Washoe County. * 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... 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. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CAZ073-NVZ003-140300- /O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-241114T0300Z/ Mono County-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Verdi, Gardnerville, Sparks, Virginia City, Coleville, Lee Vining, Mammoth Lakes, and Bridgeport 326 PM PST Wed Nov 13 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the Davis Fire burn area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NVZ004-140300- /O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-241114T0300Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Imlay, Silver Springs, Lovelock, Fallon, Nixon, and Fernley 326 PM PST Wed Nov 13 2024 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR PYRAMID LAKE... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph and waves 2 to 3 feet for Pyramid Lake. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * 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. && $$ JC
682 WWUS75 KREV 140253 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 653 PM PST Wed Nov 13 2024 CAZ070>073-NVZ002-003-005-140400- /O.EXP.KREV.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-241114T0300Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-Northern Washoe County- Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-Mono County- Surprise Valley California-Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Coleville, Gerlach, Eagleville, Verdi, Susanville, Mammoth Lakes, Gardnerville, Tahoe City, Truckee, Portola, Empire, Incline Village, Glenbrook, Westwood, Lee Vining, Virginia City, Stateline, Markleeville, South Lake Tahoe, Bridgeport, Fort Bidwell, Sierraville, Loyalton, and Cedarville 653 PM PST Wed Nov 13 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... Widespread wind gusts up to 50 mph are no longer anticipated. Therefore, the advisory will be allowed to expire. Localized gusts exceeding 40 mph may still be possible within the region for a few hours this evening. $$ NVZ004-140400- /O.EXP.KREV.LW.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-241114T0300Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Imlay, Fernley, Fallon, Nixon, Lovelock, and Silver Springs 653 PM PST Wed Nov 13 2024 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PST THIS EVENING... Winds have fallen below advisory levels. Therefore, this advisory will be allowed to expire. $$ MRC
The office that day
Everything else NWS Reno, NV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 1:16 PM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | REV | Alpine, El Dorado, Lassen, Nevada, Placer, Plumas and 1 more | 12 hr |
| Nov 12, 1:42 AM PST | Lake Wind Advisory | REV | Churchill, Lyon, Pershing, Washoe | 41 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.