ACTIVE NWS ALERTS
Active weather alerts
High Wind WatchSevere · Future · Possible
12 1800Z to 13 0900Z
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area
* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 mph with
gusts to 30 to 35 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 20
to 30 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
60 to 70 mph.
* WHERE...For the Lake Wind Advisory, Washoe Lake. For the High Wind
Watch, the Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.
* …
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.
Fire Weather WatchSevere · Future · Possible
12 1800Z to 13 0700Z
Northern Sierra Front - Carson City/Douglas/Storey/Southern Washoe/Eastern Lyon/Far Southern Lassen Counties; Southern Sierra Front - Alpine/Northern Mono/Southern Lyon/Western Mineral Counties
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for strong winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front
including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe,
Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, Fire Weather
Zone 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine,…
Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry
vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires.
Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for
updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips.
Lake Wind AdvisoryModerate · Expected · Likely
11 2100Z to 12 0300Z
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area
* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 mph with
gusts to 30 to 35 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 20
to 30 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
60 to 70 mph.
* WHERE...For the Lake Wind Advisory, Washoe Lake. For the High Wind
Watch, the Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.
* …
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.
Alerts from the National Weather Service. For situational awareness only; always confirm against an official briefing.