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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
208 AM PDT Fri May 3 2024

NVZ001-003-040015-
/O.UPG.KREV.HW.A.0003.240504T1500Z-240505T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.HW.W.0004.240504T1500Z-240505T0300Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-Mineral and Southern Lyon
Counties-
Including the cities of Virginia City, Verdi, Schurz, Sparks,
Yerington, Smith Valley, Gardnerville, Mina, and Hawthorne
208 AM PDT Fri May 3 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Wind
  prone areas along Hwy-395 and Hwy-95 may see higher gusts of 65+
  mph.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will 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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CAZ070-NVZ005-040015-
/O.NEW.KREV.WI.Y.0011.240504T1500Z-240505T0000Z/
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Fort Bidwell, Cedarville, Eagleville,
Gerlach, and Empire
208 AM PDT Fri May 3 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...In California, Surprise Valley California. In Nevada,
  Northern Washoe County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-040015-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0018.240504T1500Z-240505T0300Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fallon, Imlay, Lovelock, Fernley, Nixon,
and Silver Springs
208 AM PDT Fri May 3 2024

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph and
  waves 3 to 4 feet on Pyramid Lake.

* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

JC