Nevada Moderate Lake Wind Advisory | Effective 06/24/2026 11:45

Headline: 
Lake Wind Advisory issued June 24 at 11:45AM PDT until June 25 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event: 
Lake Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 24, 2026 - 11:45am
Expires: 
June 25, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For Thursday, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph for Pyramid Lake, Lahontan, and Rye Patch Reservoirs. Wave heights 1 to 3 feet on Pyramid Lake. For Friday, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph for Pyramid Lake, Lahontan, and Rye Patch Reservoirs. Wave heights 2 to 4 feet on Pyramid Lake. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...For the first Lake Wind Advisory, from 2 PM to 11 PM PDT Thursday. For the second Lake Wind Advisory, from 11 AM Friday to 2 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.
Instruction: 
Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
Area Description: 
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake
Forcast Office: 
NWS Reno NV