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avatar High Wind Warning
March 29, 2017 01:19PM
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
246 AM PDT Wed Mar 29 2017

CAZ073-NVZ001-300000-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0005.170330T1600Z-170331T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0006.170330T1500Z-170331T0300Z/
Mono County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne,
Yerington, and Smith Valley
246 AM PDT Wed Mar 29 2017

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

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday. The
High Wind Watch is no longer in effect.

* Timing: Winds will increase Thursday morning with the
strongest winds expected with the passage of a strong cold
front by early afternoon.

* Winds: West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph shifting
northwest by early afternoon behind the front.

* Impacts: Crosswinds may result in travel impacts for high
profile vehicles and areas of wind shear for aviation.
Choppy waters can be expected on area lakes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Now is the time secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture and trash cans before winds increase which could blow
these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by
making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights
with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power
outage.

&&

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avatar High Wind Warning
March 29, 2017 01:21PM
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
321 AM PDT Wed Mar 29 2017

CAZ520-522-NVZ015-292300-
/O.UPG.KVEF.HW.A.0003.170330T1900Z-170401T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KVEF.WI.Y.0022.170331T0600Z-170401T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KVEF.HW.W.0007.170330T1500Z-170331T0600Z/
Owens Valley-Death Valley National Park-Lincoln County-
Including Bishop, Independence, Lone Pine, Olancha,
Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Shoshone, Caliente, Pioche,
Panaca, Hiko, Alamo, and Rachel
321 AM PDT Wed Mar 29 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM PDT THURSDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THURSDAY TO 9 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM to 11 PM PDT Thursday. A
Wind Advisory has also been issued. This Wind Advisory is in
effect from 11 PM Thursday to 9 PM PDT Friday. The High Wind
Watch is no longer in effect.

* TIMING...Winds will increase significantly Thursday morning...
peak Thursday afternoon then diminish slightly Thursday night.
Gusty winds will continue through Friday.

* WINDS...North to northwest winds gusting to around 60 MPH
Thursday. Gusting 35 to 50 MPH through Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may damage to roofs...trees...and
unsecured structures. Dangerous travel conditions due to strong
crosswinds and areas of blowing dust are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check the forecast and road conditions before traveling and be
prepared for reduced visibility and strong crosswinds...
especially in high-profile vehicles. Secure loose objects and
temporary fences. Take down temporary structures such as tents to
avoid damage.

&&

$$
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