High Wind Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
352 PM PST Fri Nov 22 2024

NVZ001-003-230900-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-241123T0900Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-Greater Reno-Carson City-
Minden Area-
Including the cities of Smith Valley, Verdi, Hawthorne, Sparks,
Schurz, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Yerington, and Mina
352 PM PST Fri Nov 22 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. Wind
  prone areas may reach gusts of 80 mph. Peak winds will occur
  between 5pm and 10pm.

* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area and Mineral and
  Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* 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.

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