Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Reno, NV
Issued by NWS Reno, NV
594 WWUS75 KREV 212155 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 155 PM PST Thu Nov 21 2024 NVZ004-230900- /O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0044.241122T1800Z-241123T0900Z/ Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake- Including the cities of Nixon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Fernley, Fallon, and Imlay 155 PM PST Thu Nov 21 2024 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM PST SATURDAY FOR PYRAMID LAKE... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph and waves 2 to 4 feet for Pyramid Lake. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 1 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ NVZ001-003-230900- /O.EXT.KREV.WI.Y.0015.241122T1800Z-241123T0900Z/ Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-Greater Reno-Carson City- Minden Area- Including the cities of Sparks, Hawthorne, Yerington, Schurz, Mina, Smith Valley, Verdi, Gardnerville, and Virginia City 155 PM PST Thu Nov 21 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area and Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 1 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the Davis Fire burn area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ MRC