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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Las Vegas, NV
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.
- 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
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 BKP
The office that day
Everything else NWS Las Vegas, NV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 12:10 PM PDT | Lake Wind Advisory | VEF | San Bernardino | 36 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.