Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Reno, NV
Issued by NWS Reno, NV
960 WWUS75 KREV 021944 NPWREV URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1244 PM PDT Thu May 2 2024 NVZ001-003-031500- /O.NEW.KREV.HW.A.0003.240504T1500Z-240505T0300Z/ 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. && $$ MRC