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NPWREV

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
435 AM PDT Sat May 4 2024

NVZ001-003-050000-
/O.CON.KREV.HW.W.0004.240504T1500Z-240505T0300Z/
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-Greater Reno-Carson City-
Minden Area-
Including the cities of Yerington, Hawthorne, Gardnerville,
Schurz, Smith Valley, Sparks, Virginia City, Mina, and Verdi
435 AM PDT Sat May 4 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8
PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* 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 70+
  mph.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ070-NVZ005-050000-
/O.CON.KREV.WI.Y.0011.240504T1500Z-240505T0000Z/
Northern Washoe County-Surprise Valley California-
Including the cities of Fort Bidwell, Empire, Cedarville,
Eagleville, and Gerlach
435 AM PDT Sat May 4 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM
PDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South-southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 5 PM PDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

NVZ004-050000-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0018.240504T1500Z-240505T0300Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Lovelock, Nixon, Fallon, Fernley, Imlay,
and Silver Springs
435 AM PDT Sat May 4 2024

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8
PM PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph and
  waves 3 to 4 feet on Pyramid Lake.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT this evening.

* 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