Headline:
High Wind Watch issued April 20 at 12:15AM PDT until April 21 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 12:15am
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...White Pine, Southern Lander and Southern Eureka,
Northeastern Nye, and Northwestern Nye Counties.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Blowing dust may reduce the visibility to one
mile or less in
spots.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
Area Description:
White Pine County; Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County; Northwestern Nye County; Northeastern Nye County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov