Effective:

2025-03-12T14:53:00-07:00

Expires:

2025-03-12T23:00:00-07:00

Certainty:

Likely

Event:

Wind Advisory

Type:

Update

Severity:

Moderate

Urgency:

Expected

Areas:

Surprise Valley California; Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area; Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake; Northern Washoe County

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Wind prone areas along Hwy 395, Hwy 95, and Hwy 50 may see gusts reach up to 65 mph. Winds over Pyramid Lake 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph and waves 2 to 5 feet. * WHERE...In California, Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern Washoe County, Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake, and Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the Davis Fire burn area.

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.

Effective:

2025-03-12T14:53:00-07:00

Expires:

2025-03-12T23:00:00-07:00

Certainty:

Likely

Event:

High Wind Warning

Type:

Update

Severity:

Severe

Urgency:

Expected

Areas:

Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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.