Headline:
Wind Advisory issued March 3 at 12:16PM PST until March 4 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 3, 2026 - 12:16pm
Expires:
March 4, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 PM to 10 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Gusty winds may loft blowing dust from dry lake beds and desert
sinks, reducing visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Use caution when traveling along north to
south oriented roadways, as travel may be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
Instruction:
Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio
furniture, 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.
Area Description:
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov