Headline:
High Wind Warning issued December 23 at 12:29PM PST until December 24 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 23, 2024 - 12:29pm
Expires:
December 24, 2024 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For Walker Lake, Hawthorne and Vicinity, Southwest winds 30
to 40 mph and gusts up to 70 mph. Otherwise, southwest winds 15 to
30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 3 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds between Walker Lake and
Hawthorne will be between sunrise and noon.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV