Headline:
Wind Advisory issued January 2 at 11:36AM PST until January 3 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 2, 2025 - 11:36am
Expires:
January 3, 2025 - 11:15am
Description:
* WHAT...South to southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to
50 mph. Gusts of 60 to 65 mph for wind prone areas. Ridges gusting
over 100 mph.
* WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Greater Reno-Carson
City-Minden Area and Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially through wind prone
areas such as Interstate 580, Highway 395 and Highway 95 near
Walker Lake. 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.
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