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 to 50 mph. Wave
heights of 2 to 5 feet for Pyramid Lake.
* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.
* 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 near the Carson Sink may bring visibilities down to 1
to 3 miles for US-50 and other nearby roads in the early evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected overnight
between 10 PM and 5 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:
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
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