Headline:
Wind Advisory issued September 11 at 11:59AM PDT until September 13 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 11, 2026 - 11:59am
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts to 30 to 35 mph. Wave heights of 1 to 3 feet for Pyramid
Lake. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 50 mph. And again wave heights of 1 to 3 feet for
Pyramid Lake.
* WHERE...For the Lake Wind Advisory, Pyramid Lake and the Lahontan
Reservoir. For the Wind Advisory, Western Nevada Basin and Range
including Pyramid Lake.
* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM
PDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM Saturday to 2
AM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous
conditions for small craft. Blowing dust may reduce visibilities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase Saturday morning and
afternoon, with the strongest winds expected Saturday evening.
Winds will very slowly decrease late Saturday night into early
Sunday morning behind the cold front.
Instruction:
Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture
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.
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:
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov