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 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Wind
prone locations along US-395 and I-580 including Washoe Valley may
see localized gusts of 70-80 mph.
* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the
Davis Fire burn area.
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:
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov