Headline:
Wind Advisory issued March 31 at 10:35AM PDT until April 2 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 31, 2026 - 10:35am
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...In California, Surprise Valley California. In Nevada,
Northern Washoe County.
* WHEN...From 2 PM Wednesday to 11 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Blowing dust downwind of desert sinks may bring visibilities down
to 1 to 3 miles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected overnight
between 8 PM and 3 AM.
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.
Secure outdoor objects.
Area Description:
Surprise Valley California; Northern Washoe County
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
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