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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Las Vegas, NV
NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this high wind warning at Mar 16, 2025, 11:57 PM PDT for Inyo County, California; Clark County, Nye County, Nevada. It took effect at Mar 17, 2025, 5:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 22 hr. 8 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 16, 2025, 11:57 PM PDT (06:57 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 17, 2025, 5:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- Mar 18, 2025, 2:49 AM PDT
- In force
- 22 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Las Vegas, NV
Counties Inyo County, CA, Clark County, NV, Nye County, NV
The radar
The Las Vegas radar (KESX), 185 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 3:45 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 19 N Mercury, NV | Winds gusted in excess of 58mph between 1430LT and 1830LT, with a maximum gust of 67mph at 1545LT. |
| Mar 17, 5:30 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 84 | 6 Ne Mt. Charleston, NV | A gust of 84mph was measured on Angel Peak at 1730LT. |
| Mar 17, 6:32 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 11 Sse Blue Eagle Ranch, NV | Timber Mountain (TMBN2), elevation 9000 feet. |
| Mar 17, 6:35 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 10 Nw Round Mountain, NV | SR376 at Jim Berg Lane (JBLNV), elevation 5686 feet. |
| Mar 17, 8:00 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 79 | 3 Nw Mt. Charleston, NV | A gust of 79mph was measured at Lee Canyon at 2000LT. |
| Mar 17, 8:34 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 Ese Red Rock Canyon, NV | A gust of 58mph was measured at the Red Rock Canyon Visitors Center at 2034LT. |
| Mar 17, 11:00 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | 2 Nw Hoover Dam, NV | A Gusts of 68mph was measured on Boulder Island at 2300LT. |
| Mar 17, 11:15 PM PDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Cottonwood Cove, NV | The public reported that the dock at the Cottonwood Cove Marina was damaged from strong winds last evening. Winds gusted over 40 mph from 2200 to 0245 and over 50 mph between 2230 and 2345. An observed peak wind gusts of 54 mph occurred at 2315. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Las Vegas, NV (KVEF), launched 00:00Z, 7.0 hours before the alert went out and 91 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
- 3606 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 51 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 24 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 210 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
689 WWUS75 KVEF 170657 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1157 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025 CAZ519-520-171200- /O.UPG.KVEF.HW.A.0002.250317T1200Z-250318T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KVEF.HW.W.0003.250317T1200Z-250318T1200Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley- Including the cities of Aspendell, Bishop, Lone Pine, Independence, Olancha, and Whitney Portal 1157 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 5 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes and Owens Valley. * WHEN...From 5 AM Monday to 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles traveling along Highway 395 in the Owens Valley. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong downslope winds will result in dangerous crosswinds across Highway 395 through the Owens Valley. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris, tree limbs and downed power lines or poles. Use extra caution if you must drive. && $$ NVZ017-019-020-171200- /O.UPG.KVEF.HW.A.0002.250317T1200Z-250319T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KVEF.HW.W.0003.250317T1200Z-250319T0000Z/ Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley- Including the cities of Amargosa Valley, Henderson, Mt Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, Desert Rock, North Las Vegas, Pahrump, Boulder City, Indian Springs, and Las Vegas 1157 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Spring Mountains and west Las Vegas Valley, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For south central Nye County, southerly-to-southwesterly winds with sustained speeds of 25 to 30 mph and gusts up to 60 mph are expected. For southern Nye County and the central and eastern portions of the Las Vegas Valley, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with 40 to 50 mph gusts are expected. * WHERE...Las Vegas Valley, Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon, and Western Clark and Southern Nye County. * WHEN...From 5 AM Monday to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous crosswinds are expected along Highway 95 between Indian Springs and Desert Rock-Mercury. Strong westerly downslope winds up to 60 mph are expected to impact the western portions of the Las Vegas Valley including Summerlin. These downslope winds will make for hazardous driving conditions on north-south oriented roadways, including Highway 215 between Cheyenne and Sunset. Winds will transition to the northwest overnight Monday into Tuesday. These northwesterly winds will not be as strong as the preceding westerly-to-southwesterly winds, but will still have the potential to cause minor-to-moderate impacts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris, tree limbs and downed power lines or poles. Use extra caution if you must drive. && $$ CAZ521-522-171200- /O.UPG.KVEF.HW.A.0002.250317T1200Z-250318T1200Z/ /O.EXB.KVEF.WI.Y.0013.250317T1200Z-250318T1200Z/ White Mountains of Inyo County-Death Valley National Park- Including the cities of Stovepipe Wells, Furnace Creek, Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, and Shoshone 1157 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 5 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...White and Inyo Mountains, and Death Valley National Park. * WHEN...From 5 AM Monday to 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles traveling along Highway 395 in the Owens Valley. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong downslope winds are expected to blow across Highway 395 in the Owens Valley on Monday, making for dangerous travel conditions for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AZZ001-036-CAZ523>525-NVZ016-021-022-171200- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0013.250317T1500Z-250318T1800Z/ Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Northeast Clark County-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Southern Clark County- Including the cities of Hoover Dam, Western Grand Canyon, Mountain Pass, Twentynine Palms, Mohave Valley, Fort Irwin, Primm, Mesquite, Overton, Mt Trumbull, Bullhead City, Morongo Valley, Cal-Nev-Ari, Mitchell Caverns, Baker, Oatman, Barstow, Daggett, Pipe Spring National Monument, Yucca Valley, Moapa, Colorado City, Tuweep, Searchlight, and Laughlin 1157 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025 /1157 PM MST Sun Mar 16 2025/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM PDT /8 AM MST/ MONDAY TO 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Northwest Plateau, Western Mojave Desert, Eastern Mojave Desert, Morongo Basin, Northeast Clark County, and Southern Clark County. * WHEN...From 8 AM PDT /8 AM MST/ Monday to 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Strong winds and waves will make for dangerous boating conditions on Lakes Mead and Mohave. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. && $$ NVZ014-015-018-171200- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0013.250317T1800Z-250319T0000Z/ Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Lincoln County-Sheep Range- Including the cities of Beatty, Hiko, Pioche, Rachel, Alamo, Hayford Pk, Silver Peak, Dyer, Caliente, Goldfield, and Panaca 1157 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Esmeralda and Central Nye County, Lincoln County, and Sheep Range. * WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/lasvegas MS
5 follow-up statements
905 WWUS75 KVEF 171133 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 433 AM PDT Mon Mar 17 2025 CAZ519-520-171530- /O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0003.250317T1200Z-250318T1200Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley- Including the cities of Aspendell, Bishop, Lone Pine, Independence, Olancha, and Whitney Portal 433 AM PDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes and Owens Valley. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles traveling along Highway 395 in the Owens Valley. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong downslope winds will result in dangerous crosswinds across Highway 395 through the Owens Valley. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris, tree limbs and downed power lines or poles. Use extra caution if you must drive. && $$ NVZ017-019-020-171530- /O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0003.250317T1200Z-250319T0000Z/ Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley- Including the cities of Amargosa Valley, Henderson, Mt Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, Desert Rock, North Las Vegas, Pahrump, Boulder City, Indian Springs, and Las Vegas 433 AM PDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Spring Mountains and west Las Vegas Valley, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For south central Nye County, southerly-to-southwesterly winds with sustained speeds of 25 to 30 mph and gusts up to 60 mph are expected. For southern Nye County and the central and eastern portions of the Las Vegas Valley, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with 40 to 50 mph gusts are expected. * WHERE...Las Vegas Valley, Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon, and Western Clark and Southern Nye County. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous crosswinds are expected along Highway 95 between Indian Springs and Desert Rock-Mercury. Strong westerly downslope winds up to 60 mph are expected to impact the western portions of the Las Vegas Valley including Summerlin. These downslope winds will make for hazardous driving conditions on north-south oriented roadways, including Highway 215 between Cheyenne and Sunset. Winds will transition to the northwest overnight Monday into Tuesday. These northwesterly winds will not be as strong as the preceding westerly-to-southwesterly winds, but will still have the potential to cause minor-to-moderate impacts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris, tree limbs and downed power lines or poles. Use extra caution if you must drive. && $$ CAZ521-522-171530- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0013.250317T1200Z-250318T1200Z/ White Mountains of Inyo County-Death Valley National Park- Including the cities of Stovepipe Wells, Furnace Creek, Westgard Pass, Bristlecone Pine, and Shoshone 433 AM PDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...White and Inyo Mountains, and Death Valley National Park. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AZZ001-036-CAZ523>525-NVZ016-021-022-171530- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0013.250317T1500Z-250318T1800Z/ Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Northeast Clark County-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Southern Clark County- Including the cities of Hoover Dam, Western Grand Canyon, Mountain Pass, Twentynine Palms, Mohave Valley, Fort Irwin, Primm, Mesquite, Overton, Mt Trumbull, Bullhead City, Morongo Valley, Cal-Nev-Ari, Mitchell Caverns, Baker, Oatman, Barstow, Daggett, Pipe Spring National Monument, Yucca Valley, Moapa, Colorado City, Tuweep, Searchlight, and Laughlin 433 AM PDT Mon Mar 17 2025 /433 AM MST Mon Mar 17 2025/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM PDT /8 AM MST/ THIS MORNING TO 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Northwest Plateau, Western Mojave Desert, Eastern Mojave Desert, Morongo Basin, Northeast Clark County, and Southern Clark County. * WHEN...From 8 AM PDT /8 AM MST/ this morning to 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Strong winds and waves will make for dangerous boating conditions on Lakes Mead and Mohave. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. && $$ NVZ014-015-018-171530- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0013.250317T1800Z-250319T0000Z/ Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Lincoln County-Sheep Range- Including the cities of Beatty, Hiko, Pioche, Rachel, Alamo, Hayford Pk, Silver Peak, Dyer, Caliente, Goldfield, and Panaca 433 AM PDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southerly to southwesterly winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph through Monday evening. Winds will turn to the northwest with speeds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 50 mph Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon. * WHERE...Esmeralda and Central Nye County, Lincoln County, and Sheep Range. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/lasvegas STESSMAN
399 WWUS75 KVEF 171525 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 825 AM PDT Mon Mar 17 2025 CAZ519-520-180330- /O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250318T1200Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley- Including the cities of Olancha, Independence, Aspendell, Whitney Portal, Lone Pine, and Bishop 825 AM PDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes and Owens Valley. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles traveling along Highway 395 in the Owens Valley. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong downslope winds will result in dangerous crosswinds across Highway 395 through the Owens Valley. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris, tree limbs and downed power lines or poles. Use extra caution if you must drive. && $$ NVZ017-019-020-180330- /O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250319T0000Z/ Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley- Including the cities of North Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon, Pahrump, Boulder City, Mt Charleston, Henderson, Las Vegas, Desert Rock, Amargosa Valley, and Indian Springs 825 AM PDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Spring Mountains and west Las Vegas Valley, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For south central Nye County, southerly-to-southwesterly winds with sustained speeds of 25 to 30 mph and gusts up to 60 mph are expected. For southern Nye County and the central and eastern portions of the Las Vegas Valley, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with 40 to 50 mph gusts are expected. * WHERE...Las Vegas Valley, Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon, and Western Clark and Southern Nye County. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous crosswinds are expected along Highway 95 between Indian Springs and Desert Rock-Mercury. Strong westerly downslope winds up to 60 mph are expected to impact the western portions of the Las Vegas Valley including Summerlin. These downslope winds will make for hazardous driving conditions on north-south oriented roadways, including Highway 215 between Cheyenne and Sunset. Winds will transition to the northwest overnight Monday into Tuesday. These northwesterly winds will not be as strong as the preceding westerly-to-southwesterly winds, but will still have the potential to cause minor-to-moderate impacts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris, tree limbs and downed power lines or poles. Use extra caution if you must drive. && $$ AZZ001-036-CAZ523>525-NVZ016-021-022-180330- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250318T1800Z/ Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Northeast Clark County-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Southern Clark County- Including the cities of Cal-Nev-Ari, Bullhead City, Morongo Valley, Tuweep, Twentynine Palms, Pipe Spring National Monument, Searchlight, Mountain Pass, Overton, Primm, Yucca Valley, Barstow, Colorado City, Mesquite, Mt Trumbull, Moapa, Daggett, Baker, Western Grand Canyon, Fort Irwin, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Oatman, Mitchell Caverns, and Mohave Valley 825 AM PDT Mon Mar 17 2025 /825 AM MST Mon Mar 17 2025/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Northwest Plateau, Western Mojave Desert, Eastern Mojave Desert, Morongo Basin, Northeast Clark County, and Southern Clark County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Strong winds and waves will make for dangerous boating conditions on Lakes Mead and Mohave. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. && $$ CAZ521-522-180330- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250318T1200Z/ White Mountains of Inyo County-Death Valley National Park- Including the cities of Stovepipe Wells, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Westgard Pass, and Shoshone 825 AM PDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...White and Inyo Mountains, and Death Valley National Park. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles traveling along Highway 395 in the Owens Valley. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong downslope winds are expected to blow across Highway 395 in the Owens Valley on Monday, making for dangerous travel conditions for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NVZ014-015-018-180330- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0013.250317T1800Z-250319T0000Z/ Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Lincoln County-Sheep Range- Including the cities of Silver Peak, Panaca, Pioche, Alamo, Goldfield, Caliente, Beatty, Hiko, Hayford Pk, Dyer, and Rachel 825 AM PDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southerly to southwesterly winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph through Monday evening. Winds will turn to the northwest with speeds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 50 mph Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon. * WHERE...Esmeralda and Central Nye County, Lincoln County, and Sheep Range. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Tuesday. * 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/lasvegas ASG
375 WWUS75 KVEF 172201 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 301 PM PDT Mon Mar 17 2025 CAZ519-520-181200- /O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250318T1200Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley- Including the cities of Olancha, Independence, Aspendell, Whitney Portal, Lone Pine, and Bishop 301 PM PDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes and Owens Valley. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles traveling along Highway 395 in the Owens Valley. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong downslope winds will result in dangerous crosswinds across Highway 395 through the Owens Valley. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris, tree limbs and downed power lines or poles. Use extra caution if you must drive. && $$ NVZ017-019-020-181200- /O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250319T0000Z/ Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley- Including the cities of North Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon, Pahrump, Boulder City, Mt Charleston, Henderson, Las Vegas, Desert Rock, Amargosa Valley, and Indian Springs 301 PM PDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Spring Mountains and west Las Vegas Valley, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For south central Nye County, southerly-to-southwesterly winds with sustained speeds of 25 to 30 mph and gusts up to 60 mph are expected. For southern Nye County and the central and eastern portions of the Las Vegas Valley, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with 40 to 50 mph gusts are expected. * WHERE...Las Vegas Valley, Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon, and Western Clark and Southern Nye County. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous crosswinds are expected along Highway 95 between Indian Springs and Desert Rock-Mercury. Strong westerly downslope winds up to 60 mph are expected to impact the western portions of the Las Vegas Valley including Summerlin. These downslope winds will make for hazardous driving conditions on north-south oriented roadways, including Highway 215 between Cheyenne and Sunset. Winds will transition to the northwest overnight Monday into Tuesday. These northwesterly winds will not be as strong as the preceding westerly-to-southwesterly winds, but will still have the potential to cause minor-to-moderate impacts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris, tree limbs and downed power lines or poles. Use extra caution if you must drive. && $$ AZZ001-036-CAZ523>525-NVZ016-021-022-181200- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250318T1800Z/ Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Northeast Clark County-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Southern Clark County- Including the cities of Cal-Nev-Ari, Bullhead City, Morongo Valley, Tuweep, Twentynine Palms, Pipe Spring National Monument, Searchlight, Mountain Pass, Overton, Primm, Yucca Valley, Barstow, Colorado City, Mesquite, Mt Trumbull, Moapa, Daggett, Baker, Western Grand Canyon, Fort Irwin, Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Oatman, Mitchell Caverns, and Mohave Valley 301 PM PDT Mon Mar 17 2025 /301 PM MST Mon Mar 17 2025/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Northwest Plateau, Western Mojave Desert, Eastern Mojave Desert, Morongo Basin, Northeast Clark County, and Southern Clark County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Strong winds and waves will make for dangerous boating conditions on Lakes Mead and Mohave. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. && $$ CAZ521-522-181200- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250318T1200Z/ White Mountains of Inyo County-Death Valley National Park- Including the cities of Stovepipe Wells, Bristlecone Pine, Furnace Creek, Westgard Pass, and Shoshone 301 PM PDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...White and Inyo Mountains, and Death Valley National Park. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles traveling along Highway 395 in the Owens Valley. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong downslope winds are expected to blow across Highway 395 in the Owens Valley on Monday, making for dangerous travel conditions for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NVZ014-015-018-181200- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250319T0000Z/ Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Lincoln County-Sheep Range- Including the cities of Silver Peak, Panaca, Pioche, Alamo, Goldfield, Caliente, Beatty, Hiko, Hayford Pk, Dyer, and Rachel 301 PM PDT Mon Mar 17 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southerly to southwesterly winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph through Monday evening. Winds will turn to the northwest with speeds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 50 mph Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon. * WHERE...Esmeralda and Central Nye County, Lincoln County, and Sheep Range. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/lasvegas ASG
657 WWUS75 KVEF 180945 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 245 AM PDT Tue Mar 18 2025 CAZ519-520-181045- /O.CAN.KVEF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250318T1200Z/ Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley- Including the cities of Whitney Portal, Aspendell, Bishop, Olancha, Independence, and Lone Pine 245 AM PDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds have decreased across the Sierra and Owens Valley and the High Wind Warning has been canceled. $$ CAZ521-522-181045- /O.CAN.KVEF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250318T1200Z/ White Mountains of Inyo County-Death Valley National Park- Including the cities of Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Westgard Pass, Shoshone, and Bristlecone Pine 245 AM PDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have decreased across eastern Inyo County and the Wind Advisory has been canceled. $$ NVZ017-019-020-182145- /O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250319T0000Z/ Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley- Including the cities of Boulder City, Indian Springs, Amargosa Valley, Las Vegas, Desert Rock, North Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon, Henderson, Pahrump, and Mt Charleston 245 AM PDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Las Vegas Valley, Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon, and Western Clark and Southern Nye County. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris, tree limbs and downed power lines or poles. Use extra caution if you must drive. && $$ AZZ001-036-CAZ523>525-NVZ016-021-022-181800- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250318T1800Z/ Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Northeast Clark County-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Southern Clark County- Including the cities of Searchlight, Baker, Hoover Dam, Primm, Overton, Morongo Valley, Colorado City, Mountain Pass, Fort Irwin, Twentynine Palms, Cal-Nev-Ari, Laughlin, Mitchell Caverns, Mt Trumbull, Mesquite, Mohave Valley, Oatman, Pipe Spring National Monument, Barstow, Daggett, Western Grand Canyon, Yucca Valley, Bullhead City, Tuweep, and Moapa 245 AM PDT Tue Mar 18 2025 /245 AM MST Tue Mar 18 2025/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Northwest Plateau, Western Mojave Desert, Eastern Mojave Desert, Morongo Basin, Northeast Clark County, and Southern Clark County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. && $$ NVZ014-015-018-182145- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250319T0000Z/ Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Lincoln County-Sheep Range- Including the cities of Goldfield, Hiko, Silver Peak, Panaca, Caliente, Hayford Pk, Dyer, Pioche, Beatty, Alamo, and Rachel 245 AM PDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Esmeralda and Central Nye County, Lincoln County, and Sheep Range. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/lasvegas CO
313 WWUS75 KVEF 180949 NPWVEF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 249 AM PDT Tue Mar 18 2025 NVZ017-019-020-190000- /O.CAN.KVEF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250319T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KVEF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250319T0000Z/ Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley- Including the cities of Boulder City, Indian Springs, Amargosa Valley, Las Vegas, Desert Rock, North Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon, Henderson, Pahrump, and Mt Charleston 249 AM PDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Las Vegas Valley, Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon, and Western Clark and Southern Nye County. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AZZ001-036-CAZ523>525-NVZ016-021-022-181800- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250318T1800Z/ Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Western Mojave Desert-Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Northeast Clark County-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Southern Clark County- Including the cities of Searchlight, Baker, Hoover Dam, Primm, Overton, Morongo Valley, Colorado City, Mountain Pass, Fort Irwin, Twentynine Palms, Cal-Nev-Ari, Laughlin, Mitchell Caverns, Mt Trumbull, Mesquite, Mohave Valley, Oatman, Pipe Spring National Monument, Barstow, Daggett, Western Grand Canyon, Yucca Valley, Bullhead City, Tuweep, and Moapa 249 AM PDT Tue Mar 18 2025 /249 AM MST Tue Mar 18 2025/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Northwest Plateau, Western Mojave Desert, Eastern Mojave Desert, Morongo Basin, Northeast Clark County, and Southern Clark County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Strong winds and waves will make for dangerous boating conditions on Lakes Mead and Mohave. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. && $$ NVZ014-015-018-190000- /O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250319T0000Z/ Esmeralda and Central Nye County-Lincoln County-Sheep Range- Including the cities of Goldfield, Hiko, Silver Peak, Panaca, Caliente, Hayford Pk, Dyer, Pioche, Beatty, Alamo, and Rachel 249 AM PDT Tue Mar 18 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Esmeralda and Central Nye County, Lincoln County, and Sheep Range. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/lasvegas CO
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Las Vegas, NV wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Mar 16, 9:43 PM PDT, 2 hours 14 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 16, 9:43 PM PDT, 2 hours 14 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 943 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025 .SYNOPSIS...Seasonal temperatures and light breezes today. Our next system arrives Monday and Tuesday, bringing strong winds and leaving below-normal temperatures in its wake. Light precipitation chances return to the northern half of the area with minor winter impacts possible in the Sierra and Spring Mountains. Temperatures moderate in the second half of the week as passing systems bring periods of gusty, cooler conditions. && .UPDATE...Light winds and mild temperatures this evening across most of the forecast area. Precipitation chances begin to increase on the Sierra crest early Monday as gusty southwest winds ramp up areawide through the day. Widespread Wind Advisories go into effect between 8am and 11am and continue into Tuesday. High Wind Watches are in effect for much of Inyo County as well as far southern Nye County and western and central Clark County (including Las Vegas). These High Wind Watches will be upgraded to either Wind Advisories or High Wind Warnings on the next shift, with special consideration to areas prone to strong downslope winds. The primary areas of concern include Highway 395 near Olancha (60% chance of 58+ mph) and Highway 95 near Indian Springs (70% chance of 58+ mph). No changes were made this evening, as the current forecast looks to be in good shape. && .PREVIOUS DISCUSSION...315 PM PDT Sun Mar 16 2025/ .DISCUSSION...through Saturday. The ridge axis has shifted just east of our area, allowing a WSW flow to develop aloft as our next system approaches. At the surface, we'll see some southwest breezes this afternoon. Gusts of 15-30 mph will enhance vertical mixing and bring highs to seasonal values, but otherwise should not cause any impacts. Things change tomorrow as the trough moves in, inducing a strong pressure gradient from the SoCal coast into central Utah. This gradient is going to drive gusty southwest winds across the entire area, with impacts expected from southwestern San Bernardino County up to northern Mohave County and areas north. Widespread gusts of 40- 55 mph are likely (70%) in these locations. The primary forecast uncertainty remains the magnitude and extent of downslope winds in the lee of the Sierra and Spring Mountains. Forecast soundings from hi-res models show stable layers above ridgetop, but the models themselves are somewhat reluctant to bring gusts of 55+ to the western portions of the Owens and Las Vegas valleys. Because of lingering uncertainty, opted to hold off on making any decisions with the High Wind Watch for these areas. Regardless of whether it becomes an advisory or warning, anyone with plans to drive US-395 or US-95 on Monday should be prepared for hazardous crosswinds. High- profile vehicles will be at risk of tipping over. As the trough pushes through Monday night and Tuesday, winds will shift to the northwest. In the northwesterly wind regime, chances for impactful winds are highest in our southern Nevada zones where gusts of 40-50 mph should linger through Tuesday afternoon. While there will be precipitation with this system, the primary focus is on the impactful winds. Rain/snow chances are largely limited to western Inyo County, the southern Great Basin, the Spring Mountains, and the AZ Strip. Rain amounts in the lower elevations expected to be less than 0.10", while the higher terrain could see 0.25"-0.50". However, with snow levels starting around 7000-8000 feet and dropping to ~4000 feet as precip ends, any winter impacts will be limited. The mountain areas such as Aspendell and Mt. Charleston are forecast to be in the 1-4" range while places like Pioche and Colorado City a ~10% chance of seeing 2"+. By Wednesday, this system will be well off to our east. The active pattern continues in its wake, but the systems get progressively weaker and drier. These additional shortwaves are forecast to pass through/by on Thursday and Saturday, bringing periods of gusty, cooler conditions. Otherwise, lingering breezes, near-normal temperatures, and dry conditions continue into next weekend. && .AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 06Z Forecast Package...South winds are likely overnight, with occasional fluctuations to southeast and southwest. Winds will begin to increase Monday morning, becoming southwest with gusts around 30 knots by around noon. The strongest gusts of around 35 knots are expected in the evening and overnight, when mountain waves will be a concern. Few to scattered clouds around 8000 feet are expected to develop in the afternoon and persist through the evening. It is unlikely, but not impossible, that this deck could briefly go broken between 6 PM and 9 PM. For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast California...For the 06Z Forecast Package...Southerly winds are expected over most of the region overnight, with the exceptions of the usual nighttime winds such as westerly in Barstow and northerly in Bishop. The strongest gusts of 30 to 40 knots will be over mountains such as the Sierra Nevada and the Springs. Very strong southwesterly winds are expected Monday and Monday night, with gusts of 40 to 60 knots in the mountains and 30 to 50 knots in the deserts. A cold front will reach the southern Great Basin Monday afternoon and push through much of the Mojave Desert Monday night, shifting winds to northwesterly with speeds decreasing. VFR conditions are expected for most of the region, except for lower ceilings and snow showers over the Sierra Nevada Monday, a band of MVFR clouds developing in the Mojave Desert Monday afternoon and tracking southeast with the front Monday evening, and wraparound low clouds behind the front in Lincoln County Monday evening. && .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...Spotters are encouraged to report any significant weather or impacts according to standard operating procedures. && UPDATE...Soulat DISCUSSION...Woods AVIATION...Morgan For more forecast information...see us on our webpage: https://weather.gov/lasvegas or follow us on Facebook and Twitter
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.