Wind Advisory

Locations Affected

Reno, NV ∙ Sparks, NV ∙ Carson City, NV ∙ Lemmon Valley, NV ∙ Wellington, NV ∙ Babbitt, NV ∙ Wadsworth, NV ∙ Cold Springs, NV ∙ Fish Springs, NV ∙ Dogskin Mountain, NV

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 155 PM PST Thu Nov 21 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area and Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 1 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the Davis Fire burn area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, 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. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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