Headline:
Wind Advisory issued April 21 at 1:33PM PDT until April 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 1:33pm
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Wind prone
locations along US-95 near Walker Lake may gust up to 65 mph.
* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Blowing
dust downwind of desert sinks may reduce visibilities. Tree limbs
could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
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.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Area Description:
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov