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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Las Vegas, NV

May 23, 2024San Bernardino County, California

NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this wind advisory at May 23, 2024, 1:54 AM PDT for San Bernardino County, California. It took effect at May 24, 2024, 3:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 20 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 23, 2024, 1:54 AM PDT (08:54 UTC)
In effect from
May 24, 2024, 3:00 PM PDT
Expired
May 25, 2024, 11:00 AM PDT
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Las Vegas, NV

County San Bernardino County, CA

The radar

The Edwards AFB radar (KEYX), 129 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:56 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

Las Vegas, NV (KVEF), launched 00:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 180 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 2024-05-23Temperature 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°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Las Vegas, NV at 00:00Z on 2024-05-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 21 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
5252 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
21 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
52 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

779 
WWUS75 KVEF 230854
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
154 AM PDT Thu May 23 2024

CAZ523-232200-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.240524T2200Z-240525T1800Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Barstow, Fort Irwin, and Daggett
154 AM PDT Thu May 23 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 11 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to 11 AM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Small 
  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.

&&

$$

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

JS
6 follow-up statements
672 
WWUS75 KVEF 231910
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1210 PM PDT Thu May 23 2024

AZZ002-036-CAZ527-NVZ021-241200-
/O.NEW.KVEF.LW.Y.0004.240524T1900Z-240525T0700Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-Lake Mead
National Recreation Area-
Including the cities of Needles, Mohave Valley, Laughlin, Hoover
Dam, Desert Hills, Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City, Oatman, and
Topock
1210 PM PDT Thu May 23 2024 /1210 PM MST Thu May 23 2024/

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON PDT /NOON MST/ FRIDAY TO 
MIDNIGHT PDT /MIDNIGHT MST/ FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected.

* WHERE...Lake Mead, Lake Mohave and Lake Havasu.

* WHEN...From noon Friday to midnight Friday Night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create 
  hazardous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects. 

&&

$$

CAZ523-241200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.240524T2200Z-240525T1800Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Fort Irwin, Barstow, and Daggett
1210 PM PDT Thu May 23 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 11 AM PDT 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to 11 AM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Small 
  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.

&&

$$

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

SM
241 
WWUS75 KVEF 241109
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
409 AM PDT Fri May 24 2024

CAZ523-242315-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.240524T2200Z-240525T1800Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Barstow, Daggett, and Fort Irwin
409 AM PDT Fri May 24 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM 
PDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 11 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

AZZ002-036-CAZ527-NVZ021-242315-
/O.CON.KVEF.LW.Y.0004.240524T1900Z-240525T0700Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-Lake Mead
National Recreation Area-
Including the cities of Mohave Valley, Laughlin, Desert Hills,
Hoover Dam, Oatman, Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City, Topock, and
Needles
409 AM PDT Fri May 24 2024 /409 AM MST Fri May 24 2024/

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON PDT /NOON MST/ 
TODAY TO MIDNIGHT PDT /MIDNIGHT MST/ TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Lake Mead, Lake Mohave and Lake Havasu.

* WHEN...From noon PDT /noon MST/ today to midnight PDT /midnight 
  MST/ tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create 
  hazardous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

CO
534 
WWUS75 KVEF 241910
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1210 PM PDT Fri May 24 2024

CAZ523-251000-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.240524T2200Z-240525T1800Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Daggett, Fort Irwin, and Barstow
1210 PM PDT Fri May 24 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM 
PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 11 AM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Small 
  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.

&&

$$

AZZ002-036-CAZ527-NVZ021-250700-
/O.CON.KVEF.LW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240525T0700Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-Lake Mead
National Recreation Area-
Including the cities of Bullhead City, Needles, Lake Havasu City,
Hoover Dam, Mohave Valley, Desert Hills, Laughlin, Topock, and
Oatman
1210 PM PDT Fri May 24 2024 /1210 PM MST Fri May 24 2024/

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT /MIDNIGHT 
MST/ TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Lake Mead, Lake Mohave and Lake Havasu.

* WHEN...Until midnight tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create 
  hazardous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects. 

&&

$$

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

SM
804 
WWUS75 KVEF 242208
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
308 PM PDT Fri May 24 2024

CAZ523-250700-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-240525T1800Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Daggett, Fort Irwin, and Barstow
308 PM PDT Fri May 24 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Small 
  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.

&&

$$

AZZ002-036-CAZ527-NVZ021-250700-
/O.CON.KVEF.LW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240525T0700Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-Lake Mead
National Recreation Area-
Including the cities of Desert Hills, Laughlin, Bullhead City,
Hoover Dam, Topock, Lake Havasu City, Needles, Oatman, and Mohave
Valley
308 PM PDT Fri May 24 2024 /308 PM MST Fri May 24 2024/

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT /MIDNIGHT 
MST/ TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Lake Mead, Lake Mohave and Lake Havasu.

* WHEN...Until midnight PDT /midnight MST/ tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create 
  hazardous conditions for small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects. 

&&

$$

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

MW
453 
WWUS75 KVEF 250650
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1150 PM PDT Fri May 24 2024

AZZ002-036-CAZ527-NVZ021-250800-
/O.EXP.KVEF.LW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240525T0700Z/
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-
San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley-Lake Mead
National Recreation Area-
Including the cities of Mohave Valley, Hoover Dam, Needles, Lake
Havasu City, Bullhead City, Laughlin, Topock, Oatman, and Desert
Hills
1150 PM PDT Fri May 24 2024 /1150 PM MST Fri May 24 2024/

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT PDT /MIDNIGHT MST/ 
TONIGHT...

Gusty winds have eased on area lakes and strong wind gusts are no 
longer expected.

$$

CAZ523-251800-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-240525T1800Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Daggett, Fort Irwin, and Barstow
1150 PM PDT Fri May 24 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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

CO
633 
WWUS75 KVEF 251749
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1049 AM PDT Sat May 25 2024

CAZ523-251900-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-240525T1800Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Barstow, Fort Irwin, and Daggett
1049 AM PDT Sat May 25 2024

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

Wind gusts have subsided below 40 mph across the western Mojave 
Desert of San Bernardino County. Therefore, the wind advisory will 
expire at 11 am PDT.

$$

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

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 23, 12:10 PM PDTLake Wind AdvisoryVEFSan Bernardino36 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.