Wind Advisory

Locations Affected

Reno, NV ∙ Sparks, NV ∙ Carson City, NV ∙ Washoe Lake, NV ∙ Fallon, NV ∙ Fish Springs, NV ∙ Pyramid, NV ∙ Stillwater, NV ∙ Upper Lake, CA ∙ Patrick, NV

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 128 PM PDT Tue Mar 11 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Wind prone areas along Hwy 395, Hwy 95, and Hwy 50 may see gusts reach up to 65 mph. Winds over Pyramid Lake 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph and waves 2 to 5 feet. * WHERE...In California, Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern Washoe County, Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake, and Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM 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...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. Secure outdoor objects.

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