Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 30 at 9:59PM PDT until April 2 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 30, 2026 - 9:59pm
Expires:
March 31, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
Wind prone canyons along US-395 may see localized gusts up to
70-80 mph. Ridgetops gusting over to 100 mph.
* WHERE...Mono County.
* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could 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.
Area Description:
Mono
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov