Headline:
High Wind Watch issued December 27 at 2:42PM PST until December 29 at 8:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
December 27, 2024 - 2:42pm
Expires:
December 28, 2024 - 3:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
Ridges gusting up to 130 mph.
* WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Greater Reno-Carson
City-Minden Area and Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.
* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the
Davis Fire burn area.
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:
Mono; Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties; Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV