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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1244 PM PDT Thu May 2 2024

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Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-Greater Reno-Carson City-
Minden Area-
Including the cities of Gardnerville, Schurz, Verdi, Sparks,
Smith Valley, Yerington, Virginia City, Mina, and Hawthorne
1244 PM PDT Thu May 2 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...South-southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area and Mineral and
  Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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MRC