Headline:
Wind Advisory issued December 23 at 12:29PM PST until December 24 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 23, 2024 - 12:29pm
Expires:
December 24, 2024 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...South to southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45
mph. For Pyramid Lake, expect wave heights of 1 to 3 feet.
* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake and
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 3 PM PST Tuesday.
* 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. The strongest winds are expected to be
between sunrise and noon. Stronger winds are possible in wind
prone areas including Highway 395 at Washoe Valley and near Stead.
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:
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area; Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV