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High Wind Warning 5, NWS Las Vegas, NV

March 30, 2025Inyo County, California; Clark County, Nye County, Nevada

NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this high wind warning at Mar 30, 2025, 10:01 AM PDT for Inyo County, California; Clark County, Nye County, Nevada. It took effect at Mar 31, 2025, 8:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 18 hr. 30 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 30, 2025, 10:01 AM PDT (17:01 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 31, 2025, 8:00 AM PDT
Expired
Apr 1, 2025, 2:00 AM PDT
In force
18 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 17:01 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 31, 12:18 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 558 E Tonopah, NVASOS station KTPH Tonopah Airport ASOS.
Mar 31, 12:18 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 558 E Tonopah, NVASOS station KTPH Tonopah Airport ASOS Station Elevation: 5402 ft.
Mar 31, 1:35 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 Sse Tonopah, NVMesonet station TONNV Us95 Tonopah Summit.
Mar 31, 1:35 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 Sse Tonopah, NVMesonet station TONNV Us95 Tonopah Summit. Elevation: 6253 ft.
Mar 31, 1:35 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 Sse Tonopah, NVMesonet station TONNV Us95 Tonopah Summit Station Elevation: 6253 ft.
Mar 31, 1:40 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 50Tonopah, NVMesonet station CMP23 Tonopah (CEMP).
Mar 31, 1:40 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 50Tonopah, NVMesonet station CMP23 Tonopah (CEMP) Station Elevation: 6109 ft.
Mar 31, 1:40 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 50Tonopah, NVMesonet station CMP23 Tonopah (CEMP) Station Elevation: 6109 ft.
Mar 31, 2:20 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 4942 Ese Manhattan, NVMesonet station CMP26 Warm Springs Summit Station Elevation: 7549 ft.
Mar 31, 2:30 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 422 Nne Duckwater, NVMesonet station CMP29 1.7 NE Duckwater (CEMP) Station Elevation: 5462 ft.
Mar 31, 2:37 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 4132 Sw Vacarro Spring Sn, NVMesonet station SEVN2 Seven Mile Raws Station Elevation: 7725 ft.
Mar 31, 3:27 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5538 Wsw Blue Eagle Ranch, NVMesonet station PANN2 Pancake RAWS.
Mar 31, 3:27 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5538 Wsw Blue Eagle Ranch, NVMesonet station PANN2 Pancake RAWS Station Elevation: 5165 ft.
Mar 31, 3:32 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 4311 Sse Blue Eagle Ranch, NVMesonet station TMBN2 Timber Mtn Station Elevation: 9000 ft.
Mar 31, 3:34 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5210 Nw Round Mountain, NVMesonet station JBLNV Sr376 At Jim Berg Lane.
Mar 31, 3:34 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5210 Nw Round Mountain, NVMesonet station JBLNV Sr376 At Jim Berg Lane Station Elevation: 5686 ft.
Mar 31, 3:34 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5210 Nw Round Mountain, NVMesonet station JBLNV Sr376 At Jim Berg Lane Station Elevation: 5686 ft.
Mar 31, 3:47 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5913 S White River Snotel, NVMesonet station CCRN2 Currant Creek RAWS.
Mar 31, 3:47 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 5913 S White River Snotel, NVMesonet station CCRN2 Currant Creek RAWS Station Elevation: 5750 ft.
Mar 31, 3:50 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 4522 Ssw Blue Eagle Ranch, NVMesonet station CMP15 Nyala Station Elevation: 4825 ft.
Mar 31, 4:30 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 8115 Nnw Amargosa Valley, NVYucca Mountain sensor measured gusts at or above 58 mph from 1630 to 1945. Peak gust 81 mph at 1700. OYMAB.
Mar 31, 4:35 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 4515 S Manhattan, NVMesonet station DVI09648 Manhattan Station Elevation: 5932 ft.
Mar 31, 6:11 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 533 Ssw Manhattan, NVMesonet station TQIN2 Quima Peak RAWS.
Mar 31, 6:11 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 533 Ssw Manhattan, NVMesonet station TQIN2 Quima Peak RAWS Station Elevation: 7983 ft.
Mar 31, 6:50 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 786 Ne Mt. Charleston, NVGusted at or above 70 mph from 1850 to 2220. Peak gust 78 mph at 1950.
Mar 31, 7:03 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Sse Olancha, CAOverturned big rig on Highway 395 near Olancha due to high winds.
Mar 31, 7:34 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 631 Ese Red Rock Canyon, NVRed Rock RAWS gusted to 63 mph at 1934. RRKN2.
Mar 31, 7:47 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 W Summerlin, NVData courtesy of EarthNetworks.
Mar 31, 9:09 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Summerlin, NVData courtesy of EarthNetworks.
Mar 31, 10:34 PM PDTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 Ese Red Rock Canyon, NVGusts at or above 58 mph began at 2234 and continued until 2334. The peak gust during this time was 61 mph at 2334.

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 12:00Z, 5.0 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Las Vegas, NV at 12:00Z on 2025-03-30Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Las Vegas, NV at 12:00Z on 2025-03-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 156 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
3007 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
57 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
156 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
136 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

696 
WWUS75 KVEF 301701
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1001 AM PDT Sun Mar 30 2025

CAZ519-520-311215-
/O.UPG.KVEF.HW.A.0003.250331T1700Z-250401T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KVEF.HW.W.0005.250331T1500Z-250401T0400Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley-
Including the cities of Bishop, Whitney Portal, Aspendell,
Independence, Olancha, and Lone Pine
1001 AM PDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph. 
  Stronger gusts possible along exposed ridgelines in the Sierra.

* WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes and Owens Valley.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 9 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are favored along and west of 
  US-395, especially south of Big Pine.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris, tree limbs and downed power lines or 
poles. Use extra caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

NVZ017-019-020-311215-
/O.UPG.KVEF.HW.A.0003.250331T1700Z-250401T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KVEF.HW.W.0005.250331T1500Z-250401T0900Z/
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Spring Mountains-Red Rock
Canyon-Las Vegas Valley-
Including the cities of Mt Charleston, Henderson, Desert Rock,
Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, Pahrump, Boulder City, Amargosa
Valley, North Las Vegas, and Indian Springs
1001 AM PDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO 2 AM PDT 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Las Vegas Valley, Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon, and 
  Western Clark and Southern Nye County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Monday to 2 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Pockets of blowing dust are 
  likely.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected across the 
  Spring Mountains including Red Rock Canyon and the western and 
  southern parts of the Las Vegas Valley.  A few gusts over 70 mph 
  are possible in exposed ridges of the Spring Mountains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris, tree limbs and downed power lines or 
poles. Use extra caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ522-311215-
/O.UPG.KVEF.HW.A.0003.250331T1700Z-250401T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.250331T1500Z-250401T0900Z/
Death Valley National Park-
Including the cities of Shoshone, Stovepipe Wells, and Furnace
Creek
1001 AM PDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO 2 AM PDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Death Valley National Park.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Monday to 2 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.  
  Pockets of blowing dust are likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ521-NVZ014-015-018-311215-
/O.EXB.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.250331T1500Z-250401T0400Z/
White Mountains of Inyo County-Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Lincoln County-Sheep Range-
Including the cities of Rachel, Westgard Pass, Silver Peak,
Pioche, Goldfield, Dyer, Panaca, Alamo, Hayford Pk, Beatty, Hiko,
Caliente, and Bristlecone Pine
1001 AM PDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...White and Inyo Mountains, Esmeralda and Central Nye 
  County, Lincoln County, and Sheep Range.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 9 PM PDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ525-311215-
/O.EXB.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.250331T1500Z-250402T0900Z/
Morongo Basin-
Including the cities of Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, and
Morongo Valley
1001 AM PDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO 2 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Morongo Basin.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Monday to 2 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.  
  Pockets of blowing dust are likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ001-036-NVZ016-021-022-311215-
/O.EXT.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.250331T1500Z-250401T0900Z/
Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Northeast
Clark County-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Southern Clark
County-
Including the cities of Mt Trumbull, Colorado City, Pipe Spring
National Monument, Bullhead City, Moapa, Primm, Cal-Nev-Ari,
Laughlin, Tuweep, Searchlight, Hoover Dam, Overton, Mohave
Valley, Mesquite, Oatman, and Western Grand Canyon
1001 AM PDT Sun Mar 30 2025 /1001 AM MST Sun Mar 30 2025/

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM PDT /8 AM MST/ MONDAY TO 2 
AM PDT /2 AM MST/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Northwest Plateau, 
  Northeast Clark County, and Southern Clark County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM PDT /8 AM MST/ Monday to 2 AM PDT /2 AM MST/ 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.  
  Dangerous boating conditions expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

CAZ524-311215-
/O.EXT.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.250331T1500Z-250401T1800Z/
Eastern Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Mountain Pass, Baker, and Mitchell
Caverns
1001 AM PDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO 11 AM PDT 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Monday to 11 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ523-311215-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250402T0900Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Barstow, Fort Irwin, and Daggett
1001 AM PDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief lull in the intensity of the winds 
  are possible late tonight but will resume Monday morning.

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
4 follow-up statements
645 
WWUS75 KVEF 311135
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
435 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025

CAZ519-520-311500-
/O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0005.250331T1500Z-250401T0400Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley-
Including the cities of Bishop, Independence, Aspendell, Whitney
Portal, Lone Pine, and Olancha
435 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 
PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph. 
  Stronger gusts possible along exposed ridgelines in the Sierra.

* WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes and Owens Valley.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 9 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are favored along and west of 
  US-395, especially south of Big Pine.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris, tree limbs and downed power lines or 
poles. Use extra caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

NVZ017-019-020-311500-
/O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0005.250331T1500Z-250401T0900Z/
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Spring Mountains-Red Rock
Canyon-Las Vegas Valley-
Including the cities of Red Rock Canyon, North Las Vegas,
Henderson, Mt Charleston, Amargosa Valley, Las Vegas, Indian
Springs, Desert Rock, Boulder City, and Pahrump
435 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 
AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Las Vegas Valley, Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon, and 
  Western Clark and Southern Nye County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 2 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Pockets of blowing dust are 
  likely.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected across the 
  Spring Mountains including Red Rock Canyon and the western and 
  southern parts of the Las Vegas Valley.  A few gusts over 70 mph 
  are possible in exposed ridges of the Spring Mountains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris, tree limbs and downed power lines or 
poles. Use extra caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ523-311500-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250402T0900Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Daggett, Barstow, and Fort Irwin
435 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Pockets of blowing dust are likely.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief lull in the intensity of the winds 
  are possible late tonight but will resume Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ001-036-NVZ016-021-022-311500-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.250331T1500Z-250401T0900Z/
Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Northeast
Clark County-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Southern Clark
County-
Including the cities of Mt Trumbull, Western Grand Canyon,
Bullhead City, Mesquite, Tuweep, Moapa, Pipe Spring National
Monument, Hoover Dam, Cal-Nev-Ari, Oatman, Searchlight, Mohave
Valley, Overton, Colorado City, Primm, and Laughlin
435 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025 /435 AM MST Mon Mar 31 2025/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM PDT /8 AM MST/ THIS 
MORNING TO 2 AM PDT /2 AM MST/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Northwest Plateau, 
  Northeast Clark County, and Southern Clark County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM PDT /8 AM MST/ this morning to 2 AM PDT /2 AM 
  MST/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.  
  Dangerous boating conditions expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

CAZ521-NVZ014-015-018-311500-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.250331T1500Z-250401T0400Z/
White Mountains of Inyo County-Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Lincoln County-Sheep Range-
Including the cities of Beatty, Hayford Pk, Pioche, Goldfield,
Bristlecone Pine, Silver Peak, Alamo, Rachel, Dyer, Caliente,
Panaca, Westgard Pass, and Hiko
435 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM 
PDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...White and Inyo Mountains, Esmeralda and Central Nye 
  County, Lincoln County, and Sheep Range.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 9 PM PDT 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...

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

&&

$$

CAZ522-311500-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.250331T1500Z-250401T0900Z/
Death Valley National Park-
Including the cities of Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, and Furnace
Creek
435 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM 
PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Death Valley National Park.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 2 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.  
  Pockets of blowing dust are likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ524-311500-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.250331T1500Z-250401T1800Z/
Eastern Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Mountain Pass, Baker, and Mitchell
Caverns
435 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 AM 
PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 11 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ525-311500-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.250331T1500Z-250402T0900Z/
Morongo Basin-
Including the cities of Yucca Valley, Morongo Valley, and
Twentynine Palms
435 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM 
PDT WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Morongo Basin.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 2 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.  
  Pockets of blowing dust are likely.

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

Stessman
941 
WWUS75 KVEF 311448
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
748 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025

CAZ519-520-010400-
/O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0005.250331T1500Z-250401T0400Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley-
Including the cities of Whitney Portal, Olancha, Lone Pine,
Independence, Bishop, and Aspendell
748 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph. 
  Stronger gusts possible along exposed ridgelines in the Sierra.

* WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes and Owens Valley.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are favored along and west of 
  US-395, especially south of Big Pine.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris, tree limbs and downed power lines or 
poles. Use extra caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

NVZ017-019-020-010400-
/O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0005.250331T1500Z-250401T0900Z/
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Spring Mountains-Red Rock
Canyon-Las Vegas Valley-
Including the cities of North Las Vegas, Pahrump, Henderson,
Boulder City, Mt Charleston, Amargosa Valley, Las Vegas, Indian
Springs, Red Rock Canyon, and Desert Rock
748 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Las Vegas Valley, Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon, and 
  Western Clark and Southern Nye County.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Pockets of blowing dust are 
  likely.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected across the 
  Spring Mountains including Red Rock Canyon and the western and 
  southern parts of the Las Vegas Valley.  A few gusts over 70 mph 
  are possible in exposed ridges of the Spring Mountains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris, tree limbs and downed power lines or 
poles. Use extra caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ523-010400-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250402T0900Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Fort Irwin, Daggett, and Barstow
748 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Pockets of blowing dust are likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ001-036-NVZ016-021-022-010400-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.250331T1500Z-250401T0900Z/
Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Northeast
Clark County-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Southern Clark
County-
Including the cities of Primm, Moapa, Overton, Bullhead City,
Mohave Valley, Tuweep, Oatman, Hoover Dam, Cal-Nev-Ari,
Searchlight, Mesquite, Laughlin, Western Grand Canyon, Mt
Trumbull, Colorado City, and Pipe Spring National Monument
748 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025 /748 AM MST Mon Mar 31 2025/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT /2 AM MST/ 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Northwest Plateau, 
  Northeast Clark County, and Southern Clark County.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT /2 AM MST/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.  
  Dangerous boating conditions expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

CAZ521-NVZ014-015-018-010400-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.250331T1500Z-250401T0400Z/
White Mountains of Inyo County-Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Lincoln County-Sheep Range-
Including the cities of Rachel, Silver Peak, Hiko, Hayford Pk,
Pioche, Beatty, Bristlecone Pine, Goldfield, Panaca, Dyer,
Caliente, Alamo, and Westgard Pass
748 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...White and Inyo Mountains, Esmeralda and Central Nye 
  County, Lincoln County, and Sheep Range.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT 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...

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

&&

$$

CAZ522-010400-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.250331T1500Z-250401T0900Z/
Death Valley National Park-
Including the cities of Shoshone, Furnace Creek, and Stovepipe
Wells
748 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Death Valley National Park.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.  
  Pockets of blowing dust are likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ524-010400-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.250331T1500Z-250401T1800Z/
Eastern Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Mitchell Caverns, Mountain Pass, and
Baker
748 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ525-010400-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.250331T1500Z-250402T0900Z/
Morongo Basin-
Including the cities of Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, and
Twentynine Palms
748 AM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Morongo Basin.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT 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...

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
814 
WWUS75 KVEF 010347
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
847 PM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025

CAZ519-520-010500-
/O.EXP.KVEF.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250401T0400Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley-
Including the cities of Independence, Lone Pine, Aspendell,
Whitney Portal, Olancha, and Bishop
847 PM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have decreased across the area and the High Wind Warning has 
been allowed to expire on time. Expect gusty winds between 20 and 30 
mph to continue through the evening before waning overnight.

$$

CAZ521-NVZ014-015-018-010500-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250401T0400Z/
White Mountains of Inyo County-Esmeralda and Central Nye County-
Lincoln County-Sheep Range-
Including the cities of Bristlecone Pine, Westgard Pass,
Caliente, Rachel, Silver Peak, Hayford Pk, Hiko, Dyer, Goldfield,
Alamo, Beatty, Pioche, and Panaca
847 PM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have decreased across the area and the Wind Advisory has been 
allowed to expire. Expect gusty winds between 20 and 30 mph to 
continue through the evening before waning overnight.

$$

NVZ017-019-020-010900-
/O.CON.KVEF.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250401T0900Z/
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Spring Mountains-Red Rock
Canyon-Las Vegas Valley-
Including the cities of Pahrump, Desert Rock, Las Vegas, Mt
Charleston, Amargosa Valley, North Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon,
Indian Springs, Boulder City, and Henderson
847 PM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Las Vegas Valley, Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon, and 
  Western Clark and Southern Nye County.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles. Pockets of blowing dust are 
  likely.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected across the 
  Spring Mountains including Red Rock Canyon and the western and 
  southern parts of the Las Vegas Valley.  A few gusts over 70 mph 
  are possible in exposed ridges of the Spring Mountains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris, tree limbs and downed power lines or 
poles. Use extra caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

AZZ001-036-NVZ016-021-022-010900-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250401T0900Z/
Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Northeast
Clark County-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Southern Clark
County-
Including the cities of Mohave Valley, Overton, Colorado City,
Mesquite, Searchlight, Laughlin, Western Grand Canyon, Bullhead
City, Moapa, Tuweep, Primm, Oatman, Hoover Dam, Mt Trumbull, Pipe
Spring National Monument, and Cal-Nev-Ari
847 PM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025 /847 PM MST Mon Mar 31 2025/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT /2 AM MST/ 
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Northwest Plateau, 
  Northeast Clark County, and Southern Clark County.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT /2 AM MST/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.  
  Dangerous boating conditions expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

CAZ522-010900-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250401T0900Z/
Death Valley National Park-
Including the cities of Furnace Creek, Shoshone, and Stovepipe
Wells
847 PM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Death Valley National Park.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.  
  Pockets of blowing dust are likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ523-010900-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250402T0900Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Daggett, Fort Irwin, and Barstow
847 PM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Pockets of blowing dust are likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ524-010900-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250401T1800Z/
Eastern Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Mitchell Caverns, Baker, and Mountain
Pass
847 PM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ525-010900-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250402T0900Z/
Morongo Basin-
Including the cities of Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms, and
Morongo Valley
847 PM PDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Morongo Basin.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.  
  Pockets of blowing dust are likely.

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

JCS
644 
WWUS75 KVEF 010840
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
140 AM PDT Tue Apr 1 2025

NVZ017-019-020-010945-
/O.EXP.KVEF.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250401T0900Z/
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-Spring Mountains-Red Rock
Canyon-Las Vegas Valley-
Including the cities of Indian Springs, Las Vegas, Henderson,
Pahrump, Desert Rock, Mt Charleston, Boulder City, Amargosa
Valley, Red Rock Canyon, and North Las Vegas
140 AM PDT Tue Apr 1 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

Winds have decreased across the area and the High Wind Warning has 
been allowed to expire.

$$

AZZ001-036-CAZ522-NVZ016-021-022-010945-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250401T0900Z/
Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Death Valley
National Park-Northeast Clark County-Lake Mead National
Recreation Area-Southern Clark County-
Including the cities of Cal-Nev-Ari, Bullhead City, Mohave
Valley, Colorado City, Overton, Searchlight, Mt Trumbull, Oatman,
Shoshone, Moapa, Hoover Dam, Tuweep, Western Grand Canyon, Pipe
Spring National Monument, Mesquite, Stovepipe Wells, Laughlin,
Furnace Creek, and Primm
140 AM PDT Tue Apr 1 2025 /140 AM MST Tue Apr 1 2025/

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM PDT /2 AM MST/ EARLY THIS 
MORNING...

Winds have decreased across the area and the Wind Advisory has been 
allowed to expire.

$$

CAZ523-011800-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250402T0900Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Barstow, Fort Irwin, and Daggett
140 AM PDT Tue Apr 1 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Pockets of blowing dust are likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ524-011800-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250401T1800Z/
Eastern Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Mitchell Caverns, Baker, and Mountain
Pass
140 AM PDT Tue Apr 1 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT 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.

&&

$$

CAZ525-011800-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-250402T0900Z/
Morongo Basin-
Including the cities of Morongo Valley, Twentynine Palms, and
Yucca Valley
140 AM PDT Tue Apr 1 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Morongo Basin.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT 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...

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

Stessman

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 30, 8:20 AM PDT, 1 hour 41 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 30, 8:20 AM PDT, 1 hour 41 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
820 AM PDT Sun Mar 30 2025

.SYNOPSIS...Active spring weather pattern expected for the week
ahead with a potent storm system bringing strong and gusty winds
to the region early in the week followed by cooler and unsettled
conditions for the remainder of the week. Precipitation chances
will mainly be limited to the Sierra and southern Great Basin,
with any rain or snowfall expected to be quite light.

&&

.UPDATE...Fast moving shortwave embedded within a broad and active
Pacific flow pattern is pushing into southern Utah this morning.
This shortwave has brought some elevated winds to the region this
morning along with a veil of mid and high clouds which will shift
eastward though the morning hours. While skies will clear through
the early afternoon, a renewed batch of high clouds will spread in
from the west by this evening. Meanwhile, gusty winds today will be
strongest in the Western Mojave Desert where a wind advisory is now
in effect, but breezy west winds can be expected area wide.  Flow
aloft will increase overnight tonight and pockets of downslope winds
will begin to develop as early as midnight in some parts of southern
Nevada and eastern California. Will be taking a closer look at
ongoing wind headlines and potential for upgrades today with the
afternoon package. Early indications continue to look favorable for
strong downslope winds, particularly in the Owens Valley and Las
Vegas Valley areas.  The current forecast is in good shape with no
pressing update needed.

-Outler-

&&

.SHORT TERM...Today and Tomorrow.

The crest of the Eastern Sierra will see a 20 to 30% chance of
showers this morning as a disturbance embedded in the relatively
zonal flow aloft moves through the area. As this disturbance pushes
into the area, we will see a 40 knot 700 mb jet begin to push into
the western Mojave Desert. As this jet sets up over the western
Mojave Desert, we will see 40 to 50 mph wind gusts pick up from the
west. These gusty winds will continue through the afternoon and into
the evening hours, decreasing slightly during the overnight hours. A
more robust low pressure system will begin to approach the Pacific
Northwest on Monday. As this system approaches, we will see an
increasing pressure gradient across the area, resulting in
widespread 40 to 55 mph southwesterly wind gusts from the eastern
Sierra across Mojave Desert into northwestern Arizona. As such,
there are multiple wind headlines that will go into effect on
Monday. The biggest area of uncertainty on Monday will be just how
strong winds will get across Inyo County and into southern Nevada.
Models show a 40 to 60 knot 700 mb jet setting up across east-
central California, southern Nevada, and northwest Arizona on
Monday. With an orientation nearly perpendicular to the Eastern
Sierra and Spring Mountains, strong downslope winds in the Las Vegas
and Owens Valley are a concern. Given the downslope potential and
resulting uncertainty regarding the magnitude of winds, the High
Wind Watch for most of Inyo County, the Las Vegas Valley, Spring
Mountains, northwest Clark County, and south-central Nye County has
not been upgraded to either a Wind Advisory (40 to 57 mph wind
gusts) or a High Wind Warning (58+ mph wind gusts) at this time.

Outside of strong winds, this system will also bring a 25 to 50%
chance of showers to the Eastern Sierra and a 15 to 30% chance of
showers to the south-central Great Basin. The Sierra will intercept
most of the incoming moisture, with storm totals of a few hundredths
to a tenth of precipitation possible in the higher terrain of
Esmeralda, Nye, and Lincoln counties. Aspendell will have the
potential to see up to 4 inches of snow through Monday with locally
higher totals expected in the Sierra crest. Today and tomorrow will
be the last days with seasonal temperatures for a while as this
system will cool us down beginning on Tuesday.

.LONG TERM...Tuesday through Saturday.

Once the leading edge of the trough pushes through on Tuesday, the
risk for impactful winds shifts to western and southern San
Bernardino County. Places like Barstow and Twentynine Palms have
over a 75% chance of seeing 40+ mph gusts, whereas the rest of the
CWA has generally 50% or less odds. With the trough now firmly over
our region at this point, a cooler airmass will take hold. Forecast
highs on Tuesday are some 8-12 degrees cooler than Monday's, and
around 10 degrees below normal for early April.

Ensemble guidance shows the trough lingering over our area as it
gets reinforced with additional shortwaves coming out of the PacNW.
This will keep temperatures below normal and promote continued
breezy conditions. However, the persistent troughing will limit the
strength of surface pressure gradients and thus winds. Both raw and
bias-corrected probabilistic guidance show low to moderate (20-
50%) probabilities of 40+ mph gusts across the CWA, with the
higher percentages in western/southern San Bernardino County.

Precipitation-wise, still not looking very promising. Best chances
(10-30%) continue to be in the Sierra and southern Great Basin
Tuesday through Thursday. Late in the week, ensemble guidance seem
to be coming into better agreement on the trough's evolution, having
it wrap up into a closed low. Where exactly the center of the low
sets up and how much moisture can get pulled in underneath the cold
air aloft will dictate precipitation chances during this time. Any
precipitation that does develop will likely be showery and more
isolated in nature, generally favoring the higher terrain.

&&

.AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 12Z Forecast
Package...Southwesterly winds will ramp up this morning with gusts
of 20 knots or greater increasing to over 25 knots in the
afternoon and 30 knots late overnight. These winds are expected to
persist into tomorrow morning, but occasional lulls in gust
intensity may occur. Mid and high clouds with bases at or above
12kft pass through the area throughout the forecast period.

For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast
California...For the 12Z Forecast Package...Southwesterly winds with
gusts of 20 to 30 mph are expected in the Las Vegas Valley through
the TAF period. This also includes a period of lighter northwesterly
winds of less than 10 knots late this morning at KVGT. Likewise,
westerly winds persist at KDAG, intensifying later this morning with
gusts in excess of 35 knots. Confidence is lower in the timing and
intensity of gusts along the Colorado River Valley. For KEED,
westerly winds with gusts over 20 knots develop later this morning.
These should decrease overnight and eventually shift to the
southeast early tomorrow morning. A similar pattern is forecast for
KIFP, although the winds should decrease and shift south earlier in
the evening. Lastly, at KBIH, a push of westerly winds arrives this
afternoon and decreases in the evening. The timing of the shift to
the northeast and eventually the southeast is low confidence. Mid
and high clouds with bases at or above 12kft pass through the area
throughout the forecast period.

&&

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...Spotters are encouraged to report
any significant weather or impacts according to standard operating
procedures.

&&

SHORT TERM...Stessman
LONG TERM...Woods
AVIATION...Meltzer

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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.