Wind Advisory 12/24/2024 01:23 for California, Nevada areas

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued December 24 at 1:23AM PST until December 24 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 24, 2024 - 1:23am
Expires: 
December 24, 2024 - 10:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected...shifting to the northwest in the evening. * WHERE...In California, Death Valley National Park and Owens Valley. In Nevada, Esmeralda and Central Nye County and Western Clark and Southern Nye County. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Patchy blowing dust possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong crosswinds will impact travelers on US95 between Tonopah and Las Vegas. Strong winds will also impact travel on US-395 in the Owens Valley.
Instruction: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description: 
Owens Valley; Death Valley National Park; Esmeralda and Central Nye County; Western Clark and Southern Nye County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Las Vegas NV