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 20 to 25 mph with
gusts to 30 to 35 mph. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to
35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Wind prone areas along I-580,
US-395, and the eastern slopes of the Carson Range may gust up to
55 to 65 mph.
* WHERE...For the Lake Wind Advisory, Washoe Lake. For the Wind
Advisory, the Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.
* 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.
* 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:
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov