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...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.
* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Friday.
For the High Wind Watch, 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. Strong winds and rough waves
on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase Saturday through the
morning and afternoon hours, with the strongest winds expected
Saturday evening.
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