Headline:
Wind Advisory issued December 20 at 12:17PM PST until December 21 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 20, 2024 - 12:17pm
Expires:
December 21, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50
mph. Wave heights of 2 to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe.
* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, and Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern
Sierra Counties.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous boating conditions possible. Small
boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and
should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.
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.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description:
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties; Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV