Weather Alerts for Greater Reno, Carson City, MindenIssued by the National Weather Service |
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GREATER RENO, CARSON CITY, MINDEN | ||
Areas Affected: Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake |
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Effective: Fri, 2/26 10:00am | Updated: Thu, 2/25 8:30pm | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Fri, 2/26 10:00pm | Severity: Minor | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Waves 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Pyramid, Lahontan and Rye Patch. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will be possible through the day with reductions in visibility. Information: 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. |
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GREATER RENO, CARSON CITY, MINDEN | ||
Areas Affected: Northern Washoe County |
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Effective: Fri, 2/26 7:00am | Updated: Thu, 2/25 8:30pm | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Fri, 2/26 10:00pm | Severity: Minor | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Surprise Valley California and Northern Washoe County. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will be possible through the day with reductions in visibility. Information: 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. |