Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: Reno NV

Lake Wind Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
321 AM PDT Fri Sep 11 2026

NVZ003-120000-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0025.260911T2100Z-260912T0300Z/
/O.CON.KREV.HW.A.0002.260912T1800Z-260913T0900Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Gardnerville, Virginia City, Sparks, and
Verdi
321 AM PDT Fri Sep 11 2026

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8
PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 mph with
  gusts to 30 to 35 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 25
  to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Wind prone areas along I-580,
  US-395, and the eastern slopes of the Carson Range may gust up to
  60 to 70 mph.

* WHERE...For the Lake Wind Advisory, Washoe Lake. For the High Wind
  Watch, the Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM
  PDT this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning
  through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous
  conditions for small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase Saturday morning and
  afternoon, with the strongest winds expected Saturday evening.

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.

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.

&&

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High Wind Watch

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
321 AM PDT Fri Sep 11 2026

NVZ003-120000-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0025.260911T2100Z-260912T0300Z/
/O.CON.KREV.HW.A.0002.260912T1800Z-260913T0900Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Gardnerville, Virginia City, Sparks, and
Verdi
321 AM PDT Fri Sep 11 2026

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8
PM PDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 mph with
  gusts to 30 to 35 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 25
  to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Wind prone areas along I-580,
  US-395, and the eastern slopes of the Carson Range may gust up to
  60 to 70 mph.

* WHERE...For the Lake Wind Advisory, Washoe Lake. For the High Wind
  Watch, the Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM
  PDT this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning
  through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous
  conditions for small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase Saturday morning and
  afternoon, with the strongest winds expected Saturday evening.

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.

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.

&&

$$



Fire Weather Watch

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1142 AM PDT Thu Sep 10 2026

NVZ420-421-111845-
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.A.0010.260912T1800Z-260913T0700Z/
Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey,
Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties-
Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern
Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties-
1142 AM PDT Thu Sep 10 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE SIERRA
FRONT...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for strong winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front
  including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe,
  Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, Fire Weather
  Zone 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern
  Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties.

* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wind
  prone locations along US-395 may gust to 55 to 65 mph.

* Humidity...As low as 13 percent.

* Duration...3 to 6 hours.

* Impacts...The combination of strong winds and low humidity can
  cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first
  responders can contain them.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry
vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires.
Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for
updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips.

&&

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