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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Reno, NV

November 12, 20249 counties in California; 4 counties in Nevada

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.

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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 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Reno, NV at 00:00Z on 2024-11-12Temperature 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 2024-11-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -218 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
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

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 12, 1:16 PM PSTWinter Weather AdvisoryREVAlpine, El Dorado, Lassen, Nevada, Placer, Plumas and 1 more12 hr
Nov 12, 1:42 AM PSTLake Wind AdvisoryREVChurchill, Lyon, Pershing, Washoe41 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.