Headline:
Lake Wind Advisory issued September 1 at 2:35PM PDT until September 3 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Lake Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 1, 2026 - 2:35pm
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wave
heights up to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake.
* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern
Sierra Counties, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, and Western
Nevada Basin and Range including: Lake Tahoe, Pyramid Lake, Eagle
Lake, Honey Lake, Lake Davis, Frenchman Lake, Stampede Reservoir,
Donner Lake, Prosser and Boca Reservoirs, Washoe Lake, and Topaz
Lake.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.
Instruction:
Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden
increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating
activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
Area Description:
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties; Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area; Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov