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Wind Advisory 21, NWS Las Vegas, NV

May 15, 2025Mohave County, Arizona; Inyo County, San Bernardino County, California; Clark County, Lincoln County, Nye County, Nevada

NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this wind advisory at May 15, 2025, 10:53 AM MST for Mohave County, Arizona; Inyo County, San Bernardino County, California; Clark County, Lincoln County, Nye County, Nevada. It took effect at May 17, 2025, 11:00 AM MST. It was in force for 17 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 15, 2025, 10:53 AM MST (17:53 UTC)
In effect from
May 17, 2025, 11:00 AM MST
Expired
May 18, 2025, 3:46 AM MST
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Las Vegas, NV

Counties Mohave County, AZ, Inyo County, CA, San Bernardino County, CA, Clark County, NV, Lincoln County, NV, Nye County, NV

The radar

The Las Vegas radar (KESX), 110 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:57 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 12:00Z, 5.9 hours before the alert went out and 15 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 2025-05-15Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Las Vegas, NV at 12:00Z on 2025-05-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -9 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
3425 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
30 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-9 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-3 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

796 
WWUS75 KVEF 151753
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1053 AM PDT Thu May 15 2025

AZZ001-003-CAZ524-525-NVZ015-016-018>020-022-160600-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.250517T1800Z-250518T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo
Basin-Lincoln County-Northeast Clark County-Sheep Range-Spring
Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley-Southern Clark County-
Including the cities of Dolan Springs, Panaca, Kingman, Hiko,
Overton, Boulder City, Red Rock Canyon, Twentynine Palms,
Caliente, Hayford Pk, Wikieup, Las Vegas, Cal-Nev-Ari, Colorado
City, Pipe Spring National Monument, Mt Trumbull, Valentine,
Mitchell Caverns, Morongo Valley, Henderson, Moapa, Western Grand
Canyon, Mesquite, Searchlight, Alamo, Baker, Primm, Mt
Charleston, Pioche, Tuweep, Yucca, Yucca Valley, Rachel, North
Las Vegas, Mountain Pass, and Golden Valley
1053 AM PDT Thu May 15 2025 /1053 AM MST Thu May 15 2025/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ TO 11 PM PDT 
/11 PM MST/ SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Arizona, Northwest Deserts and Northwest Plateau. In 
  California, Eastern Mojave Desert and Morongo Basin. In Nevada, 
  Lincoln County, Las Vegas Valley, Northeast Clark County, Sheep 
  Range, Southern Clark County, and Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon.

* WHEN...From 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ to 11 PM PDT /11 PM MST/ 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Areas of blowing dust may result in lower visibility and travel 
  impacts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ036-NVZ021-160600-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.250517T1800Z-250518T0600Z/
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Lake Mead National Recreation
Area-
Including the cities of Mohave Valley, Laughlin, Bullhead City,
Oatman, and Hoover Dam
1053 AM PDT Thu May 15 2025 /1053 AM MST Thu May 15 2025/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ TO 11 PM PDT 
/11 PM MST/ SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

* WHEN...From 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ to 11 PM PDT /11 PM MST/ 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Hazardous boating conditions due to gusty winds and choppy waves 
  are expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves to 2 to 4 ft are expected on Lake 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.

&&

$$

CAZ523-160600-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.250517T1800Z-250518T1200Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Barstow, Fort Irwin, and Daggett
1053 AM PDT Thu May 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM PDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 5 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Areas of blowing dust may result in lower visibility and travel 
  impacts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NVZ017-160600-
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.250517T1800Z-250518T0600Z/
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-
Including the cities of Indian Springs, Desert Rock, Pahrump, and
Amargosa Valley
1053 AM PDT Thu May 15 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Western Clark and Southern Nye County.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.Strong crosswinds are expected on area roadways, including 
  US-95 between Desert Rock and Indian Springs.

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

AN
6 follow-up statements
629 
WWUS75 KVEF 160548
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1048 PM PDT Thu May 15 2025

AZZ001-003-CAZ524-525-NVZ015-016-018>020-022-162200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.250517T1800Z-250518T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo
Basin-Lincoln County-Northeast Clark County-Sheep Range-Spring
Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley-Southern Clark County-
Including the cities of Colorado City, Red Rock Canyon, Mountain
Pass, Rachel, Hayford Pk, Caliente, Las Vegas, Wikieup,
Cal-Nev-Ari, Mitchell Caverns, Mesquite, Primm, Mt Charleston,
Baker, Kingman, Western Grand Canyon, Mt Trumbull, Hiko,
Henderson, Searchlight, Golden Valley, Morongo Valley, Pipe
Spring National Monument, Dolan Springs, Panaca, Boulder City,
Valentine, Yucca Valley, Yucca, Pioche, North Las Vegas, Overton,
Twentynine Palms, Tuweep, Moapa, and Alamo
1048 PM PDT Thu May 15 2025 /1048 PM MST Thu May 15 2025/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ TO 11 
PM PDT /11 PM MST/ SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Arizona, Northwest Deserts and Northwest Plateau. In 
  California, Eastern Mojave Desert and Morongo Basin. In Nevada, 
  Lincoln County, Las Vegas Valley, Northeast Clark County, Sheep 
  Range, Southern Clark County, and Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon.

* WHEN...From 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ to 11 PM PDT /11 PM MST/ 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Areas of blowing dust may result in lower visibility and travel 
  impacts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ036-NVZ021-162200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.250517T1800Z-250518T0600Z/
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Lake Mead National Recreation
Area-
Including the cities of Hoover Dam, Laughlin, Bullhead City,
Oatman, and Mohave Valley
1048 PM PDT Thu May 15 2025 /1048 PM MST Thu May 15 2025/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ TO 11 
PM PDT /11 PM MST/ SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

* WHEN...From 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ to 11 PM PDT /11 PM MST/ 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Hazardous boating conditions due to gusty winds and choppy waves 
  are expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves to 2 to 4 ft are expected on Lake 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.

&&

$$

CAZ523-162200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.250517T1800Z-250518T1200Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Fort Irwin, Daggett, and Barstow
1048 PM PDT Thu May 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM PDT 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 5 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Areas of blowing dust may result in lower visibility and travel 
  impacts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NVZ017-162200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.250517T1800Z-250518T0600Z/
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-
Including the cities of Amargosa Valley, Pahrump, Desert Rock,
and Indian Springs
1048 PM PDT Thu May 15 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Western Clark and Southern Nye County.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.Strong crosswinds are expected on area roadways, including 
  US-95 between Desert Rock and Indian Springs.

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
178 
WWUS75 KVEF 162053
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
153 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025

AZZ001-003-CAZ524-525-NVZ015-016-018>020-022-171200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.250517T1800Z-250518T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo
Basin-Lincoln County-Northeast Clark County-Sheep Range-Spring
Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley-Southern Clark County-
Including the cities of North Las Vegas, Moapa, Baker, Yucca
Valley, Mountain Pass, Hiko, Mt Charleston, Hayford Pk,
Twentynine Palms, Mitchell Caverns, Las Vegas, Searchlight,
Rachel, Pipe Spring National Monument, Golden Valley, Dolan
Springs, Overton, Morongo Valley, Henderson, Kingman, Caliente,
Red Rock Canyon, Yucca, Tuweep, Pioche, Boulder City, Mesquite,
Alamo, Colorado City, Primm, Cal-Nev-Ari, Mt Trumbull, Western
Grand Canyon, Wikieup, Panaca, and Valentine
153 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025 /153 PM MST Fri May 16 2025/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ TO 11 
PM PDT /11 PM MST/ SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Arizona, Northwest Deserts and Northwest Plateau. In 
  California, Eastern Mojave Desert and Morongo Basin. In Nevada, 
  Lincoln County, Las Vegas Valley, Northeast Clark County, Sheep 
  Range, Southern Clark County, and Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon.

* WHEN...From 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ to 11 PM PDT /11 PM MST/ 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Areas of blowing dust may result in lower visibility and travel 
  impacts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ036-NVZ021-171200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.250517T1800Z-250518T0600Z/
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Lake Mead National Recreation
Area-
Including the cities of Oatman, Bullhead City, Hoover Dam, Mohave
Valley, and Laughlin
153 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025 /153 PM MST Fri May 16 2025/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ TO 11 
PM PDT /11 PM MST/ SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

* WHEN...From 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ to 11 PM PDT /11 PM MST/ 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Hazardous boating conditions due to gusty winds and choppy waves 
  are expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves to 2 to 4 ft are expected on Lake 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.

&&

$$

CAZ523-171200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.250517T1800Z-250518T1200Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Daggett, Barstow, and Fort Irwin
153 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM PDT 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 5 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Areas of blowing dust may result in lower visibility and travel 
  impacts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NVZ017-171200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.250517T1800Z-250518T0600Z/
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-
Including the cities of Pahrump, Indian Springs, Desert Rock, and
Amargosa Valley
153 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Western Clark and Southern Nye County.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.Strong crosswinds are expected on area roadways, including 
  US-95 between Desert Rock and Indian Springs.

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

AN
967 
WWUS75 KVEF 170622
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1122 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025

CAZ519>521-172200-
/O.EXA.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.250517T1800Z-250518T0600Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley-White Mountains of Inyo County-
Including the cities of Westgard Pass, Olancha, Independence,
Bishop, Aspendell, Lone Pine, Bristlecone Pine, and Whitney
Portal
1122 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected...
  .shifting to the northwest in the evening.  Wind gusts up to 65 
  mph possible in the Sierra.

* WHERE...White and Inyo Mountains, Eastern Sierra Slopes, and Owens 
  Valley.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Crosswinds may impact travelers on US-395 in 
  the Owens Valley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ001-003-CAZ524-525-NVZ015-016-018>020-022-172200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.250517T1800Z-250518T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo
Basin-Lincoln County-Northeast Clark County-Sheep Range-Spring
Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley-Southern Clark County-
Including the cities of Dolan Springs, Wikieup, Moapa, Las Vegas,
Mt Charleston, Henderson, Boulder City, Pipe Spring National
Monument, Mountain Pass, Mitchell Caverns, Primm, Tuweep, Alamo,
Red Rock Canyon, Cal-Nev-Ari, Caliente, Hayford Pk, Mesquite,
Baker, North Las Vegas, Hiko, Panaca, Searchlight, Yucca Valley,
Pioche, Rachel, Yucca, Golden Valley, Twentynine Palms,
Valentine, Colorado City, Morongo Valley, Kingman, Mt Trumbull,
Overton, and Western Grand Canyon
1122 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025 /1122 PM MST Fri May 16 2025/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ TO 11 
PM PDT /11 PM MST/ SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Arizona, Northwest Deserts and Northwest Plateau. In 
  California, Eastern Mojave Desert and Morongo Basin. In Nevada, 
  Lincoln County, Las Vegas Valley, Northeast Clark County, Sheep 
  Range, Southern Clark County, and Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon.

* WHEN...From 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ to 11 PM PDT /11 PM MST/ 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Areas of blowing dust may result in lower visibility and travel 
  impacts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ036-NVZ021-172200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.250517T1800Z-250518T0600Z/
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Lake Mead National Recreation
Area-
Including the cities of Oatman, Bullhead City, Laughlin, Hoover
Dam, and Mohave Valley
1122 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025 /1122 PM MST Fri May 16 2025/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ TO 11 
PM PDT /11 PM MST/ SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

* WHEN...From 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ to 11 PM PDT /11 PM MST/ 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Hazardous boating conditions due to gusty winds and choppy waves 
  are expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves to 2 to 4 ft are expected on Lake 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.

&&

$$

CAZ523-172200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.250517T1800Z-250518T1200Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Daggett, Barstow, and Fort Irwin
1122 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 5 AM PDT 
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 5 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Areas of blowing dust may result in lower visibility and travel 
  impacts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NVZ017-172200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.250517T1800Z-250518T0600Z/
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-
Including the cities of Desert Rock, Pahrump, Amargosa Valley,
and Indian Springs
1122 PM PDT Fri May 16 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Western Clark and Southern Nye County.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.Strong crosswinds are expected on area roadways, including 
  US-95 between Desert Rock and Indian Springs.

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
964 
WWUS75 KVEF 171758
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1058 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025

AZZ001-003-CAZ524-525-NVZ015-016-018>020-022-180600-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.250517T1800Z-250518T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo
Basin-Lincoln County-Northeast Clark County-Sheep Range-Spring
Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley-Southern Clark County-
Including the cities of Colorado City, Golden Valley, North Las
Vegas, Baker, Wikieup, Hiko, Moapa, Boulder City, Red Rock
Canyon, Mt Charleston, Overton, Mt Trumbull, Cal-Nev-Ari,
Henderson, Las Vegas, Pioche, Alamo, Mitchell Caverns, Western
Grand Canyon, Rachel, Mesquite, Panaca, Searchlight, Dolan
Springs, Kingman, Morongo Valley, Hayford Pk, Valentine, Yucca,
Twentynine Palms, Mountain Pass, Pipe Spring National Monument,
Primm, Caliente, Yucca Valley, and Tuweep
1058 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025 /1058 AM MST Sat May 17 2025/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT /11 PM MST/ THIS 
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In Arizona, Northwest Deserts and Northwest Plateau. In 
  California, Eastern Mojave Desert and Morongo Basin. In Nevada, 
  Lincoln County, Las Vegas Valley, Northeast Clark County, Sheep 
  Range, Southern Clark County, and Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT /11 PM MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Areas of blowing dust may result in lower visibility and travel 
  impacts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AZZ036-NVZ021-180600-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.250517T1800Z-250518T0600Z/
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Lake Mead National Recreation
Area-
Including the cities of Mohave Valley, Hoover Dam, Oatman,
Bullhead City, and Laughlin
1058 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025 /1058 AM MST Sat May 17 2025/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT /11 PM MST/ THIS 
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT /11 PM MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Hazardous boating conditions due to gusty winds and choppy waves 
  are expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves to 2 to 4 ft are expected on Lake 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.

&&

$$

CAZ519>521-180600-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.250517T1800Z-250518T0600Z/
Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley-White Mountains of Inyo County-
Including the cities of Lone Pine, Whitney Portal, Bristlecone
Pine, Bishop, Westgard Pass, Independence, Aspendell, and Olancha
1058 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected...
  .shifting to the northwest in the evening.  Wind gusts up to 65 
  mph possible in the Sierra.

* WHERE...White and Inyo Mountains, Eastern Sierra Slopes, and Owens 
  Valley.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Crosswinds may impact travelers on US-395 in 
  the Owens Valley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CAZ523-180600-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.250517T1800Z-250518T1200Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Barstow, Fort Irwin, and Daggett
1058 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Areas of blowing dust may result in lower visibility and travel 
  impacts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NVZ017-180600-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.250517T1800Z-250518T0600Z/
Western Clark and Southern Nye County-
Including the cities of Indian Springs, Desert Rock, Amargosa
Valley, and Pahrump
1058 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Western Clark and Southern Nye County.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.Strong crosswinds are expected on area roadways, including 
  US-95 between Desert Rock and Indian Springs.

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

AN
556 
WWUS75 KVEF 180552
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1052 PM PDT Sat May 17 2025

AZZ001-003-036-CAZ519>521-524-525-NVZ015>022-180700-
/O.EXP.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250518T0600Z/
Northwest Plateau-Northwest Deserts-Lake Mead National Recreation
Area-Eastern Sierra Slopes-Owens Valley-White Mountains of Inyo
County-Eastern Mojave Desert-Morongo Basin-Lincoln County-
Northeast Clark County-Western Clark and Southern Nye County-
Sheep Range-Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon-Las Vegas Valley-
Lake Mead National Recreation Area-Southern Clark County-
Including the cities of Mt Charleston, Dolan Springs, Primm,
Bristlecone Pine, Searchlight, Western Grand Canyon, Valentine,
Henderson, Hiko, Mesquite, Moapa, Red Rock Canyon, Independence,
Mt Trumbull, Pipe Spring National Monument, Aspendell, Mohave
Valley, Olancha, Mitchell Caverns, Panaca, Morongo Valley,
Amargosa Valley, Oatman, Westgard Pass, Hayford Pk, Bishop,
Bullhead City, Alamo, Boulder City, Las Vegas, Laughlin, Hoover
Dam, Indian Springs, Tuweep, Colorado City, Yucca, Kingman,
Baker, Twentynine Palms, Mountain Pass, Golden Valley, Caliente,
Pioche, Desert Rock, Cal-Nev-Ari, Wikieup, Rachel, Whitney
Portal, Overton, Lone Pine, North Las Vegas, Yucca Valley, and
Pahrump
1052 PM PDT Sat May 17 2025 /1052 PM MST Sat May 17 2025/

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT /11 PM MST/ THIS EVENING...

Winds are decreasing and the Wind Advisory has been allowed to 
expire. Additional isolated gusts over 40 mph remain possible over 
the next few hours.

$$

CAZ523-181200-
/O.CON.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250518T1200Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Barstow, Fort Irwin, and Daggett
1052 PM PDT Sat May 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. 
  Areas of blowing dust may result in lower visibility and travel 
  impacts.

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
211 
WWUS75 KVEF 181046
NPWVEF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
346 AM PDT Sun May 18 2025

CAZ523-181200-
/O.CAN.KVEF.WI.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250518T1200Z/
Western Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Fort Irwin, Daggett, and Barstow
346 AM PDT Sun May 18 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have decreased across the area and the Wind Advisory has been 
cancelled.

$$

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

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