One product issued by NWS for: 12 Miles ESE Carson City NV
High Wind Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 214 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025 CAZ070-071-NVZ001-003-005-270600- /O.CON.KREV.HW.A.0004.250327T1800Z-250328T0300Z/ Northern Washoe County-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-Lassen- Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-Surprise Valley California- Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Virginia City, Loyalton, Verdi, Smith Valley, Yerington, Schurz, Mina, Gerlach, Gardnerville, Empire, Susanville, Westwood, Sierraville, Sparks, Eagleville, Cedarville, Fort Bidwell, and Portola 214 AM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Wind prone areas may see gusts exceeding 65 mph. * WHERE...In California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties and Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern Washoe County, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, and Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility, especially near deserts, playas, and sinks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the Davis Fire burn area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, 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. && $$ TF