Headline:
High Wind Watch issued September 10 at 11:49AM PDT until September 13 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 10, 2026 - 11:49am
Expires:
September 11, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph below 7000
feet. Wind prone areas along US-395 may gust up to to 55 to 65 mph
with ridgetops gusting up to 80 mph.
* WHERE...Mono County.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase on Saturday through the
morning and afternoon hours, with the strongest winds expected on
Saturday evening and overnight hours.
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.
Area Description:
Mono
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov