Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 31 at 1:42AM PDT until April 2 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 31, 2026 - 1:42am
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Wind
prone locations along US-395 from Janesville to the Nevada border
may see localized gusts to 70 mph.
* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.
* 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:
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov