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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1248 PM PDT Tue Oct 22 2024

NVZ003-240300-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0035.241023T1800Z-241024T0300Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Virginia City, Verdi, Gardnerville, and
Sparks
1248 PM PDT Tue Oct 22 2024

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR
WASHOE LAKE...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph for
  Washoe Lake.

* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MRC

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