2 products issued by NWS for: Reno NV
Lake Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 146 AM PDT Sun Jul 20 2025 CAZ071-NVZ001-003-211800- /O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0030.250721T1800Z-250722T0600Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties- Including the cities of Hawthorne, Sparks, Loyalton, Yerington, Mina, Susanville, Portola, Virginia City, Smith Valley, Westwood, Verdi, Sierraville, Gardnerville, and Schurz 146 AM PDT Sun Jul 20 2025 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT MONDAY FOR WALKER LAKE, WASHOE LAKE, HONEY LAKE, STAMPEDE RESERVOIR, AND FRENCHMAN LAKE... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...In California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. In Nevada, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area and Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Monday. * 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. && $$ GG
Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 121 PM PDT Sat Jul 19 2025 NVZ420-202100- /O.NEW.KREV.FW.A.0005.250721T2000Z-250722T0500Z/ Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties- 121 PM PDT Sat Jul 19 2025 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHERN SIERRA FRONT... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon and and Far Southern Lassen Counties. * Winds...West-Southwest 15-20 with gusts up to 35 mph. * Humidity...10 to 15%. * Duration...3 to 5 hours. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips. && $$